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Farmers and Merchants BancsharesFMBN 54 Median PS Value is $20.70 as of Aug. 11, 2026, which is 405% above its 10-year median of 4.10. GuruFocus rates FMBN with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of $24.00 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,055 Banks companies, Farmers and Merchants Bancshares ranks worse than 87.3% on this metric.
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) median in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
The historical rank and industry rank for Farmers and Merchants Bancshares's Median PS Value or its related term are showing as below:
FMBN'
s Price-to-Median-PS-Value Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.3 Med: 4.1 Max: 10.42
Current: 1.84
During the past 11 years, the highest Price to Median PS Value of Farmers and Merchants Bancshares was 10.42. The lowest was 1.30. And the median was 4.10.
FMBN's Price-to-Median-PS-Value is ranked worse than 87.3% of 1055
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.12
vs FMBN: 1.84
Farmers and Merchants Bancshares (OTCPK:FMBN) Median PS Value Explanation
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) mean in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio
is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
It also assumes that over time the profit margin is constant. If a company increases its profit margin to a sustainable level, this value might under-estimate its value. If it has permanent declined profit margins, this may over-estimate the company's value.
Farmers and Merchants Bancshares's Price to Median PS Value for today is calculated as
Price to Median PS Value
=
Share Price
/
Median PS Value
=
38.00
/
20.70
=
1.84
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Farmers and Merchants Bancshares Median PS Value Related Terms
Farmers and Merchants Bancshares Median PS Value Historical Data
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Farmers and Merchants Bancshares Median PS Value Chart
FMBN vs BOTJ, CMHF, HYNE: Median PS Value Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Farmers and Merchants Bancshares's Price-to-Median-PS-Value, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Median-PS-Value data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Farmers and Merchants Bancshares Price-to-Median-PS-Value vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Farmers and Merchants Bancshares's Price-to-Median-PS-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Farmers and Merchants Bancshares's Price-to-Median-PS-Value falls into.
10-Year Median PS Ratio is 6.8543.
For company reported annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Farmers and Merchants Bancshares's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $3.02.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Farmers and Merchants Bancshares (FMBN) has a Median PS Value of $20.70 as of Aug. 11, 2026. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on Farmers and Merchants Bancshares and its competitors. This is 405% above median its historical median of 4.10. Over the past decade, Farmers and Merchants Bancshares' Median PS Value has ranged from 1.30 to 10.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Farmers and Merchants Bancshares ranks #921 out of 1055 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 87.3%.
Is Farmers and Merchants Bancshares' Median PS Value too high?
Farmers and Merchants Bancshares' current Median PS Value of $20.70 is 405% above median its 10-year median of 4.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.30 to a high of 10.42. The Banks industry median Median PS Value is 1.12. Farmers and Merchants Bancshares' value of $20.70 is 1748.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Farmers and Merchants Bancshares ranks #921 out of 1055 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Farmers and Merchants Bancshares has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Farmers and Merchants Bancshares' Median PS Value compare to BOTJ and CMHF?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Farmers and Merchants Bancshares ranks #921 out of 1055 companies for Median PS Value. This places Farmers and Merchants Bancshares in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Median PS Value is 1.12. Farmers and Merchants Bancshares' value of $20.70 is 1748.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Farmers and Merchants Bancshares' own Median PS Value has ranged from 1.30 to 10.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.10 vs. the industry median of 1.12, Farmers and Merchants Bancshares has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Median PS Value for a Banks company?
The median Median PS Value among Banks companies is 1.12, based on 1,055 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Median PS Value significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Median PS Value should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Farmers and Merchants Bancshares's current Median PS Value of $20.70 is 1748.2% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Median PS Value mean?
A high Median PS Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on Farmers and Merchants Bancshares and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Median PS Value is 1.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Farmers and Merchants Bancshares's current Median PS Value is $20.70, which is 405% above median its own 10-year median of 4.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Farmers and Merchants Bancshares stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Farmers and Merchants Bancshares (FMBN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $24.00, compared to a current price of $38.00 — trading 58.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Median PS Value is $20.70, which is 405% above median its 10-year median of 4.10 and 1748.2% above the Banks industry median of 1.12. Farmers and Merchants Bancshares' overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Median PS Value calculated?
Median PS Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Farmers and Merchants Bancshares (FMBN), the current Median PS Value is $20.70 as of Aug. 11, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Farmers and Merchants Bancshares (FMBN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Farmers and Merchants Bancshares stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $38.00 is trading 58.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $24.00.
GuruFocus considers Farmers and Merchants Bancshares to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FMBN:
Median PS Value: $20.70 (405% above median its 10-year median of 4.10)
GF Value™: $24.00 vs. price of $38.00 (58.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1748.2% above the Banks median (#921 of 1055)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FMBN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Farmers and Merchants Bancshares Inc is a bank holding company. The company provides financial services through its offices in the greater Burlington, Iowa area. Its primary deposit products are checking, savings, and term certificate accounts, and its primary lending products are residential mortgage, agricultural, commercial and installment loans.
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