NSTS (NSTS Bancorp) Growth Rank: 4 (As of Sep. 08, 2026) — 33% Above Median

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69 GF Score
Price $14.14
GF Value $14.96
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is NSTS Bancorp Growth Rank?

NSTS Bancorp NSTS +0.64% 69 Growth Rank is 4 as of Sep. 08, 2026, which is 33% above its 10-year median of 3.00. GuruFocus rates NSTS with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.96 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

NSTS Bancorp has the Growth Rank of 4.

GuruFocus Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability, rated on a scale from 1 to 10. Historically, the companies with the highest growth ranks performed the best over the long term. It is calculated using the following criteria:

1. 5-year revenue growth rate, the higher, the better.
2. 3-year revenue growth rate, the higher, the better.
3. 5-year EBITDA growth rate, the higher, the better.
4. The predictability of 5-year revenue. The most consistent it is, the higher the rank.

A higher score reflects a greater ability to drive business growth, with companies considered to have strong and sustainable expansion potential. Conversely, a lower score indicates challenges in achieving consistent growth and scalability.

GuruFocus found that the Growth Rank is the second of the two most-sensitive parameters among the five parameters checked. Please click GF Score to see more details on GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.

Please note that we are using the five-year EBITDA growth rate as a parameter, so the company needs to have had positive growth over that time. The reason we use EBITDA instead of earnings per share is that with EBITDA, we can rank a lot more companies since a company may have positive EBITDA but negative EPS. Since we are looking at the growth here, EBITDA gives us a pretty clear picture about the growth in the company's business operations.

NSTS vs HFBK, CCBC, CLST: Growth Rank Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, NSTS Bancorp's Growth Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Growth 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.

NSTS Bancorp Growth Rank vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, NSTS Bancorp's Growth Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where NSTS Bancorp's Growth Rank falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Growth Rank →
What does a Growth Rank of 4 mean?
NSTS Bancorp (NSTS) has a Growth Rank of 4 as of Sep. 08, 2026. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on NSTS Bancorp and its competitors. This is 33% above median its historical median of 3.00. Over the past decade, NSTS Bancorp's Growth Rank has ranged from 2.00 to 5.00.
Is NSTS Bancorp's Growth Rank too high?
NSTS Bancorp's current Growth Rank of 4 is 33% above 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 5.00. Overall, NSTS Bancorp has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NSTS Bancorp's Growth Rank compare to HFBK and CCBC?
NSTS Bancorp's Growth Rank of 4 can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. Historically, NSTS Bancorp's own Growth Rank has ranged from 2.00 to 5.00 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 Growth Rank for a Banks company?
A good Growth Rank depends on the Banks industry context. However, Growth 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 Growth Rank mean?
A high Growth Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on NSTS Bancorp and its competitors. NSTS Bancorp's current Growth Rank is 4, which is 33% above 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 NSTS Bancorp stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NSTS Bancorp (NSTS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.96, compared to a current price of $14.14 — trading 5.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Growth Rank is 4, which is 33% above median its 10-year median of 3.00. NSTS Bancorp's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Growth Rank calculated?
Growth Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For NSTS Bancorp (NSTS), the current Growth Rank is 4 as of Sep. 08, 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 NSTS Bancorp (NSTS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NSTS Bancorp stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $14.14 is trading 5.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $14.96. GuruFocus considers NSTS Bancorp to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for NSTS:

  • Growth Rank: 4 (33% above median its 10-year median of 3.00)
  • GF Value™: $14.96 vs. price of $14.14 (5.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 3 warning signs

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

NSTS Bancorp Business Description

Address 700 South Lewis Avenue, Waukegan, IL, USA, 60085
NSTS Bancorp Inc is a savings and loan holding company regulated Federal Reserve Board. The company was formed to serve as the North Shore Trust and Savings stock holding company. The Bank is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the company and operates as a traditional savings institution focused on serving the banking needs of customers in market area of Lake County, Illinois and adjacent communities.
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