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Empire BancsharesEBSH 52 6-1 Month Momentum % is 115.75% as of Sep. 10, 2026. GuruFocus rates EBSH with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of $23.69 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,590 Banks companies, Empire Bancshares ranks better than 99.81% on this metric.
6-1 Month Momentum % is the total return of the stock from 6-month ago to 1-month ago. As of today (2026-09-10), Empire Bancshares's 6-1 Month Momentum % is 115.75%.
The industry rank for Empire Bancshares's 6-1 Month Momentum % or its related term are showing as below:
EBSH's 6-1 Month Momentum % is ranked better than 99.81% of 1590
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 9.44
vs EBSH: 115.75
Momentum investing is a trading strategy in which investors buy securities that are rising and sell before the prices start to go back down. The 6-1 Month Momentum % measures the total return to a stock over the past six months, but ignores the previous month.
The reason why the most recent month’s return dropped related to the short-term reversal effect associated with momentum. There is an academic finding that short-term momentum actually has a reversal effect, whereby the previous winners (measured over the past months) do poorly the next month, while the previous losers do well the next month. In order to eliminate the short-term reversal effect, the previous month return was not included in this calculation.
Empire Bancshares 6-1 Month Momentum % Related Terms
EBSH vs GWBK, MCHT, APLO: 6-1 Month Momentum % Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Empire Bancshares's 6-1 Month Momentum %, along with its competitors' market caps and 6-1 Month Momentum % 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.
Empire Bancshares 6-1 Month Momentum % vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Empire Bancshares's 6-1 Month Momentum % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Empire Bancshares's 6-1 Month Momentum % falls into.
* 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.
Empire Bancshares (EBSH) has a 6-1 Month Momentum % of 115.75% as of Sep. 10, 2026. 6-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 6-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on Empire Bancshares and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Empire Bancshares ranks #3 out of 1590 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 0.2%.
Is Empire Bancshares' 6-1 Month Momentum % too high?
Empire Bancshares' current 6-1 Month Momentum % is 115.75%. The Banks industry median 6-1 Month Momentum % is 9.44. Empire Bancshares' value of 115.75% is 1126.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Empire Bancshares ranks #3 out of 1590 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Empire Bancshares has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Empire Bancshares' 6-1 Month Momentum % compare to GWBK and MCHT?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Empire Bancshares ranks #3 out of 1590 companies for 6-1 Month Momentum %. This places Empire Bancshares in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 6-1 Month Momentum % is 9.44. Empire Bancshares' value of 115.75% is 1126.2% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 6-1 Month Momentum % for a Banks company?
The median 6-1 Month Momentum % among Banks companies is 9.44, based on 1,590 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 6-1 Month Momentum % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 6-1 Month Momentum % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Empire Bancshares's current 6-1 Month Momentum % of 115.75% is 1126.2% 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 6-1 Month Momentum % mean?
A high 6-1 Month Momentum % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 6-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 6-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on Empire Bancshares and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median 6-1 Month Momentum % is 9.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Empire Bancshares's current 6-1 Month Momentum % is 115.75%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Empire Bancshares stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Empire Bancshares (EBSH) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $23.69, compared to a current price of $41.50 — trading 75.2% above its estimated fair value. The current 6-1 Month Momentum % is 115.75% and 1126.2% above the Banks industry median of 9.44. Empire Bancshares' overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 6-1 Month Momentum % calculated?
6-1 Month Momentum % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Empire Bancshares (EBSH), the current 6-1 Month Momentum % is 115.75% as of Sep. 10, 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 Empire Bancshares (EBSH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Empire Bancshares stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $41.50 is trading 75.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $23.69.
GuruFocus considers Empire Bancshares to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for EBSH:
6-1 Month Momentum %: 115.75%
GF Value™: $23.69 vs. price of $41.50 (75.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1126.2% above the Banks median (#3 of 1590)
No single metric tells the full story. See the EBSH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Empire Bancshares Inc, through its subsidiary, is engaged in providing banking products and services. The Bank's principal services include accepting deposits and making loans. Loan and deposit customers are mainly located in northwestern Ohio and northeastern Indiana, and include a wide range of individuals, businesses, and other organizations. A portion of loans is secured by various forms of collateral, including real estate, business assets, consumer property, and other items, although borrower cash flow is generally the primary source of repayment.
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