MBBC (Marathon Bancorp) Financial Strength: 3 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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MBBC Marathon Bancorp Inc MBBC
55 GF Score
Price $14.95
GF Value $10.96
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Marathon Bancorp Financial Strength?

Marathon Bancorp MBBC 55 Financial Strength is 3 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 3.00. GuruFocus rates MBBC with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.96 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Marathon Bancorp has the Financial Strength Rank of 3. It displays poor financial strength and is likely in financial distress. Usually this is caused by too much debt for the company.

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Marathon Bancorp Inc displays poor financial strength. Usually, this is caused by too much debt for the company.

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.
3. Altman Z-Score.
4. Other debt related ratios.

A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

GuruFocus does not calculate Marathon Bancorp's interest coverage with the available data. Marathon Bancorp's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.61. Altman Z-Score does not apply to banks and insurance companies.


Marathon Bancorp  (NAS:MBBC) Financial Strength Explanation

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

Marathon Bancorp has the Financial Strength Rank of 3. It displays poor financial strength and is likely in financial distress. Usually this is caused by too much debt for the company.


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Marathon Bancorp Financial Strength Calculation

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is based on these factors

A company ranks high with financial strength is likely to withstand any business slowdowns and recessions.

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:

Marathon Bancorp's Interest Expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.91 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.00 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $24.00 Mil.

Marathon Bancorp's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.

Marathon Bancorp's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(0 + 24) / 9.208
=2.61

3. Altman Z-Score.

Z-Score model is an accurate forecaster of failure up to two years prior to distress. It can be considered the assessment of the distress of industrial corporations.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

When Z-Score is less than 1.81, it is in Distress Zones.
When Z-Score is greater than 2.99, it is in Safe Zones.
When Z-Score is between 1.81 and 2.99, it is in Grey Zones.

Altman Z-Score does not apply to banks and insurance companies.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Financial Strength →
What does a Financial Strength of 3 mean?
Marathon Bancorp (MBBC) has a Financial Strength of 3 as of Mar. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Marathon Bancorp and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.00. Over the past decade, Marathon Bancorp's Financial Strength has ranged from 2.00 to 6.00.
Is Marathon Bancorp's Financial Strength too high?
Marathon Bancorp's current Financial Strength of 3 is near median its 10-year median of 3.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 6.00. Overall, Marathon Bancorp has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Marathon Bancorp's Financial Strength compare to HCBC and HFBA?
Marathon Bancorp's Financial Strength of 3 can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. Historically, Marathon Bancorp's own Financial Strength has ranged from 2.00 to 6.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Financial Strength for a Banks company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Banks industry context. However, Financial Strength 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 Financial Strength mean?
A high Financial Strength can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Marathon Bancorp and its competitors. Marathon Bancorp's current Financial Strength is 3, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Marathon Bancorp stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marathon Bancorp (MBBC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.96, compared to a current price of $14.95 — trading 36.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 3, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.00. Marathon Bancorp's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Financial Strength calculated?
Financial Strength is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Marathon Bancorp (MBBC), the current Financial Strength is 3 as of Mar. 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 Marathon Bancorp (MBBC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marathon Bancorp stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $14.95 is trading 36.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $10.96. GuruFocus considers Marathon Bancorp to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MBBC:

  • Financial Strength: 3 (near median its 10-year median of 3.00)
  • GF Value™: $10.96 vs. price of $14.95 (36.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Marathon Bancorp Business Description

Address 500 Scott Street, Wausau, WI, USA, 54403
Marathon Bancorp Inc is a mid-tier holding company for Marathon Bank, a Wisconsin-chartered savings bank. The group operates as a community-oriented bank offering a variety of financial products and services to meet the needs of customers. The primary deposit products are demand deposits, savings, and certificates of deposits; and prime lending products are commercial real estate, commercial and industrial, construction, one-to-four-family residential, multifamily real estate, and consumer loans. The majority of the group's revenue comes from interest income on loans and debt securities.
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