Bank of Valletta (MAL:BOV) Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) %: 4.96% (As of Dec. 2025)


MAL:BOV Bank of Valletta PLC MAL:BOV
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GF Value €1.81
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Bank of Valletta Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) %?

Bank of Valletta MAL:BOV 42 Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % is 4.96% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates MAL:BOV with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.81 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % is a measure of the difference between the interest income generated by banks or other financial institutions and the amount of interest paid out to their lenders (for example, deposits), relative to the amount of their interest-earning assets. It is usually calculated as a percentage of what the financial institution earns on loans in a time period and other assets minus the interest paid on borrowed funds divided by the average amount of the assets on which it earned income in that time period (the average earning assets).

GuruFocus calculates Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % as Net Interest Income (for Banks) divided by its average earning assets. Bank of Valletta's annualized Net Interest Income (for Banks) for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €397.4 Mil. Bank of Valletta's average earning assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €8,013.2 Mil. Therefore, Bank of Valletta's annualized Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 4.96%.


Bank of Valletta  (MAL:BOV) Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % Explanation

The negative value of Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % mean the firm pays more interest for its debt than the interest revenue generated from its investment.


Bank of Valletta Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % Related Terms


Bank of Valletta Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bank of Valletta's Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % can be seen below:

* 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.

Bank of Valletta Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % Chart

Bank of Valletta Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) %
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Bank of Valletta Semi-Annual Data
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MAL:BOV vs PNC, USB: Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Bank of Valletta's Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % 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.


Bank of Valletta Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Bank of Valletta's Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Bank of Valletta's Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % falls into.


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Bank of Valletta Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % Calculation

Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % (NIM) is a measure of the difference between the interest income generated by banks or other financial institutions and the amount of interest paid out to their lenders (for example, deposits), relative to the amount of their interest-earning assets. It is usually calculated as a percentage of what the financial institution earns on loans in a time period and other assets minus the interest paid on borrowed funds divided by the average amount of the assets on which it earned income in that time period (the average earning assets).

Bank of Valletta's annualized Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) %(A: Dec. 2025 )
=(Interest Income + Interest Expense)/Average Earning Assets
=Net Interest Income (for Banks)/( (Earning Assets (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Earning Assets (A: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=387.393/( (7217.598 + 8272.496)/ 2 )
=387.393/7745.047
=5.00 %

where

Earning Assets(A: Dec. 2024 )
=Money Market Investments + Net Loan + Securities & Investments
=0 + 7217.598 + 0
=7217.598

Earning Assets(A: Dec. 2025 )
=Money Market Investments + Net Loan + Securities & Investments
=0 + 8272.496 + 0
=8272.496

Bank of Valletta's annualized Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) %(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=(Interest Income + Interest Expense)/Average Earning Assets
=Net Interest Income (for Banks)/( (Earning Assets (Q: Jun. 2025 ) + Earning Assets (Q: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=397.444/( (7753.891 + 8272.496)/ 2 )
=397.444/8013.1935
=4.96 %

where

Earning Assets(Q: Jun. 2025 )
=Money Market Investments + Net Loan + Securities & Investments
=0 + 7753.891 + 0
=7753.891

Earning Assets(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Money Market Investments + Net Loan + Securities & Investments
=0 + 8272.496 + 0
=8272.496

* 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.

Note: Interest Expense is the negative value.

In the calculation of annual Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) %, the Net Interest Income (for Banks) of the last fiscal year and the average earning assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data, the Net Interest Income (for Banks) data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) net interest income data. Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % is displayed in the 30-year financial page for Banks.

What does a Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % of 4.96% mean?
Bank of Valletta (MAL:BOV) has a Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % of 4.96% as of Dec. 2025. Net interest margin is the ratio of a bank's net interest income to its average two-period earning assets. View historical data on Bank of Valletta and its competitors.
Is Bank of Valletta's Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % too high?
Bank of Valletta's current Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % is 4.96%. Overall, Bank of Valletta has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bank of Valletta's Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % compare to PNC and USB?
Bank of Valletta's Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % of 4.96% can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % for a Banks company?
A good Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % depends on the Banks industry context. However, Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % mean?
A high Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net interest margin is the ratio of a bank's net interest income to its average two-period earning assets. View historical data on Bank of Valletta and its competitors. Bank of Valletta's current Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % is 4.96%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bank of Valletta stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bank of Valletta (MAL:BOV) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.81, compared to a current price of €2.13 — trading 17.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % is 4.96%. Bank of Valletta's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % calculated?
Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Bank of Valletta (MAL:BOV), the current Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % is 4.96% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Bank of Valletta (MAL:BOV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bank of Valletta stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €2.13 is trading 17.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.81. GuruFocus considers Bank of Valletta to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MAL:BOV:

  • Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) %: 4.96%
  • GF Value™: €1.81 vs. price of €2.13 (17.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 42/100 with 9 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the MAL:BOV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Bank of Valletta Business Description

Address 58, Triq San Zakkarija, Il-Belt, Valletta, MLT, VLT 1130
Bank of Valletta PLC, along with its subsidiaries, carries out the business of banking and investment services. It offers the entire range of retail banking services as well as the sale of financial products such as units in collective investment schemes. Additionally, the Group offers investment banking services, including underwriting and management of Initial Public Offerings (IPOs). Its reportable segments are: Retail Banking, Wealth Management, Business Banking, Treasury, and Others. Maximum revenue is generated from the Business Banking segment, which includes financing and deposit products for all business client segments attributable to business and corporate centers. The Group caters to both individuals and business clients in Malta.
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