EBKOF (Erste Group Bank AG.) GF Value Rank: 3 (As of Jun. 30, 2026) — 50% Below Median


EBKOF Erste Group Bank AG. EBKOF
76 GF Score
Price $133.17
GF Value $76.69
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Erste Group Bank AG. GF Value Rank?

Erste Group Bank AG. EBKOF 76 GF Value Rank is 3 as of Jun. 30, 2026, which is 50% below its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates EBKOF with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $76.69 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Erste Group Bank AG. has the GF Value Rank of 3.

GF Value Rank evaluates the exclusive GuruFocus valuation and performance of a stock, rated on a scale from 1 to 10. It is determined by the price-to-GF-Value (P/GF Value) ratio, a proprietary metric calculated based on historical multiples along with an adjustment factor based on a company's past returns and growth and future estimates of the business' performance.

GuruFocus found that for valuation, we cannot simply give stocks a better GF Value rank simply because they have a lower P/GF Value ratio. Backtesting shows that over the long term, the two worst-performing groups are the most expensive group (with the highest P/GF Value ratio) and the least expensive group (with the lowest P/GF Value ratio).

We can understand why the most expensive group underperforms. We were initially puzzled by the underperformance of the least expensive group, but we realized there is a reason why some stocks are super cheap. If they look too undervalued, it is often because the businesses behind them are poor quality. The market realized this and gave them low valuations. In a way, the market is efficient.

After multiple backtesting analyses, we granted the stocks in third-cheapest percentile the highest GF Value rank, as they have performed the best over a full market cycle. Stock performance is actually not as sensitive to valuation as it is to growth and profitability. On average, the companies in the 20%-50% valuation groups have similar performances. Therefore, we should avoid the most expensive and the least expensive stocks. We can be more tolerant of valuation.

A higher score indicates a stock with a relatively low valuation and substantial potential for outperformance. Conversely, a lower score often reflects stocks that are either highly overvalued or deeply undervalued, both of which tend to underperform.

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Erste Group Bank AG. GF Value Rank Related Terms

EBKOF vs PNC, USB: GF Value Rank Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Erste Group Bank AG.'s GF Value Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and GF Value Rank 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.

Erste Group Bank AG. GF Value Rank vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Erste Group Bank AG.'s GF Value Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Erste Group Bank AG.'s GF Value Rank falls into.


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What does a GF Value Rank of 3 mean?
Erste Group Bank AG. (EBKOF) has a GF Value Rank of 3 as of Jun. 30, 2026. GF Value Rank is given based on historical multiples along with past returns, growth and future estimates of the business' performance. View historical data on Erste Group Bank AG. and its competitors. This is 50% below median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, Erste Group Bank AG.'s GF Value Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 10.00.
Is Erste Group Bank AG.'s GF Value Rank too high?
Erste Group Bank AG.'s current GF Value Rank of 3 is 50% below median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, Erste Group Bank AG. has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Erste Group Bank AG.'s GF Value Rank compare to PNC and USB?
Erste Group Bank AG.'s GF Value Rank of 3 can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. Historically, Erste Group Bank AG.'s own GF Value Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 10.00 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 GF Value Rank for a Banks company?
A good GF Value Rank depends on the Banks industry context. However, GF Value Rank 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 GF Value Rank mean?
A high GF Value Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. GF Value Rank is given based on historical multiples along with past returns, growth and future estimates of the business' performance. View historical data on Erste Group Bank AG. and its competitors. Erste Group Bank AG.'s current GF Value Rank is 3, which is 50% below median its own 10-year median of 6.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Erste Group Bank AG. stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Erste Group Bank AG. (EBKOF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $76.69, compared to a current price of $133.17 — trading 73.6% above its estimated fair value. The current GF Value Rank is 3, which is 50% below median its 10-year median of 6.00. Erste Group Bank AG.'s overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is GF Value Rank calculated?
GF Value Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Erste Group Bank AG. (EBKOF), the current GF Value Rank is 3 as of Jun. 30, 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 Erste Group Bank AG. (EBKOF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Erste Group Bank AG. stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $133.17 is trading 73.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $76.69. GuruFocus considers Erste Group Bank AG. to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for EBKOF:

  • GF Value Rank: 3 (50% below median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: $76.69 vs. price of $133.17 (73.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 6 warning signs

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

Erste Group Bank AG. Business Description

Address Am Belvedere 1, Vienna, AUT, A-1100
Erste Group Bank AG. is an Austria-based financial services provider catering to the needs of individuals, corporates, small businesses, and other enterprises. It offers a complete range of banking and other financial services, such as savings accounts, asset management (including investment funds), consumer credit and mortgage lending, investment banking, securities and derivatives trading, project finance, foreign exchange trading, leasing, factoring, etc. The Group's operating segments are defined according to the core markets in which it operates and include Austria, Central and Eastern Europe, and Other. Maximum revenue is generated from the Central and Eastern Europe segment, which represents its operations in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Romania, Hungary, Croatia, and Serbia.
76GF Score

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