HRBK (Harbor Bankshares) Profitability Rank: 5 (As of Dec. 2005) — Near Median

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HRBK Harbor Bankshares Corp HRBK
65 GF Score
Price $25.54
GF Value $18.20
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Harbor Bankshares Profitability Rank?

Harbor Bankshares HRBK 65 Profitability Rank is 5 as of Dec. 2005, which is at its 10-year median of 5.00. GuruFocus rates HRBK with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $18.20 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Harbor Bankshares has the Profitability Rank of 5.

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.

Harbor Bankshares's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2005 was 20.81%. As of today, Harbor Bankshares's Piotroski F-Score is 4.


Harbor Bankshares Profitability Rank Related Terms


HRBK vs CDAB, ECLP, PFBN: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Harbor Bankshares'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.


Harbor Bankshares Profitability Rank vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Harbor Bankshares's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Harbor Bankshares's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Harbor Bankshares 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.

Harbor Bankshares has the Profitability Rank of 5.

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.

Harbor Bankshares's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2005 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2005 ) / Revenue (Q: Dec. 2005 )
=0.760717 / 3.656185
=20.81 %

* 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

The zones of discrimination were as such:

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

Harbor Bankshares has an F-score of 4 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.

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 5 mean?
Harbor Bankshares (HRBK) has a Profitability Rank of 5 as of Dec. 2005. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Harbor Bankshares and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, Harbor Bankshares' Profitability Rank has ranged from 5.00 to 5.00.
Is Harbor Bankshares' Profitability Rank too high?
Harbor Bankshares' current Profitability Rank of 5 is near median its 10-year median of 5.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.00 to a high of 5.00. Overall, Harbor Bankshares has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Harbor Bankshares' Profitability Rank compare to CDAB and ECLP?
Harbor Bankshares' Profitability Rank of 5 can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. Historically, Harbor Bankshares' own Profitability Rank has ranged from 5.00 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 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 Harbor Bankshares and its competitors. Harbor Bankshares's current Profitability Rank is 5, which is near median its own 10-year median of 5.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Harbor Bankshares stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Harbor Bankshares (HRBK) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $18.20, compared to a current price of $25.54 — trading 40.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 5, which is near median its 10-year median of 5.00. Harbor Bankshares' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Harbor Bankshares (HRBK), the current Profitability Rank is 5 as of Dec. 2005. 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 Harbor Bankshares (HRBK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Harbor Bankshares stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $25.54 is trading 40.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $18.20. GuruFocus considers Harbor Bankshares to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HRBK:

  • Profitability Rank: 5 (near median its 10-year median of 5.00)
  • GF Value™: $18.20 vs. price of $25.54 (40.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 1 warning sign

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


Harbor Bankshares Business Description

Address 25 West Fayette Street, Baltimore, MD, USA, 21201
Harbor Bankshares Corp is a bank holding company. The Bank is a commercial bank. The deposits of the Bank are insured up to statutory limits by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). The Bank conducts general banking business in locations and mainly serves the Baltimore, Maryland, metropolitan area. It offers checking, savings and time deposits, commercial real estate, personal, home improvement, automobiles, and other installment and term loans. The Bank is also a member of a national ATM network. The retail nature of the Bank allows for diversification of depositors and borrowers, which limits its dependency upon a single or a few customers. Its activities include providing private capital to businesses through loans and principal investments.
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