HFBL (Home Federal Bancorp of louisiana) Profitability Rank: 6 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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HFBL Home Federal Bancorp Inc of louisiana HFBL
60 GF Score
Price $24.20
GF Value $15.67
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Home Federal Bancorp of louisiana Profitability Rank?

Home Federal Bancorp of louisiana HFBL +0.92% 60 Profitability Rank is 6 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates HFBL with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $15.67 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Home Federal Bancorp of louisiana has the Profitability Rank of 6.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Home Federal Bancorp of louisiana's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00%. As of today, Home Federal Bancorp of louisiana's Piotroski F-Score is 7.


Home Federal Bancorp of louisiana Profitability Rank Related Terms


HFBL vs CLST, NSTS, SMAL: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Home Federal Bancorp of louisiana's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability 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.


Home Federal Bancorp of louisiana Profitability Rank vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Home Federal Bancorp of louisiana's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Home Federal Bancorp of louisiana's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Home Federal Bancorp of louisiana Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Home Federal Bancorp of louisiana has the Profitability Rank of 6.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Home Federal Bancorp of louisiana's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=0 / 5.993
=0.00 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

Good Sign:

Piotroski F-Score is 7, indicates a very healthy situation.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

Home Federal Bancorp of louisiana has an F-score of 7. It is a good or high score, which usually indicates a very healthy situation.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 6 mean?
Home Federal Bancorp of louisiana (HFBL) has a Profitability Rank of 6 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Home Federal Bancorp of louisiana and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, Home Federal Bancorp of louisiana's Profitability Rank has ranged from 5.00 to 7.00.
Is Home Federal Bancorp of louisiana's Profitability Rank too high?
Home Federal Bancorp of louisiana's current Profitability Rank of 6 is near median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.00 to a high of 7.00. Overall, Home Federal Bancorp of louisiana has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Home Federal Bancorp of louisiana's Profitability Rank compare to CLST and NSTS?
Home Federal Bancorp of louisiana's Profitability Rank of 6 can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. Historically, Home Federal Bancorp of louisiana's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 5.00 to 7.00 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 Profitability Rank for a Banks company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Banks industry context. However, Profitability 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 Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Home Federal Bancorp of louisiana and its competitors. Home Federal Bancorp of louisiana's current Profitability Rank is 6, which is near 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 Home Federal Bancorp of louisiana stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Home Federal Bancorp of louisiana (HFBL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $15.67, compared to a current price of $24.20 — trading 54.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 6, which is near median its 10-year median of 6.00. Home Federal Bancorp of louisiana's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Home Federal Bancorp of louisiana (HFBL), the current Profitability Rank is 6 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 Home Federal Bancorp of louisiana (HFBL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Home Federal Bancorp of louisiana stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $24.20 is trading 54.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $15.67. GuruFocus considers Home Federal Bancorp of louisiana to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HFBL:

  • Profitability Rank: 6 (near median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: $15.67 vs. price of $24.20 (54.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Home Federal Bancorp of louisiana Business Description

Address 624 Market Street, Shreveport, LA, USA, 71101
Home Federal Bancorp Inc of louisiana operates as a bank holding company. It is a federally chartered stock savings bank, which provides financial services to individuals, corporate entities, and other organizations. Its core activities consist of attracting deposits from the general public and using those funds to originate loans to the residential, commercial and multi-family segments. The company also invests securities held-to-maturity and securities available for sale.
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