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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.
XSWX:BAC vs WFC, C, BNY: Profitability Rank Comparison
For the Banks - Diversified subindustry, Bank of America'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.
Bank of America Profitability Rank vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Bank of America's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bank of America's Profitability Rank falls into.
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.
Bank of America 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.
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.
* 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.
Bank of America (XSWX:BAC) 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 Bank of America and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, Bank of America's Profitability Rank has ranged from 3.00 to 7.00.
Is Bank of America's Profitability Rank too high?
Bank of America's current Profitability Rank of 6 is 20% above median its 10-year median of 5.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 7.00. Overall, Bank of America has a GF Score™ of 78/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bank of America's Profitability Rank compare to WFC and C?
Bank of America's Profitability Rank of 6 can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. Historically, Bank of America's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 3.00 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 Bank of America and its competitors. Bank of America's current Profitability Rank is 6, which is 20% above 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 Bank of America stock overvalued right now?
Bank of America (XSWX:BAC) has a current Profitability Rank of 6. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF40.56, compared to a current price of CHF49.17 — trading 21.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 6, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 5.00. Bank of America's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 7 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 Bank of America (XSWX:BAC), 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 Bank of America (XSWX:BAC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bank of America stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF49.17 is trading 21.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF40.56.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:BAC:
Profitability Rank: 6 (20% above median its 10-year median of 5.00)
GF Value™: CHF40.56 vs. price of CHF49.17 (21.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:BAC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bank of America is a formidable financial titan with a $3.5 trillion balance sheet and a cornerstone of the American economy, holding the second-largest deposit market share in the United States. While the firm has maintained its stronghold among middle-market and retail clientele domestically, Bank of America has continued to hold its own on the global stage, as evidenced by its fourth-largest global trading operation and an investment banking division that regularly finishes in the top four in global league tables. The firm is organized across four segments: consumer banking, global wealth and investment management, global banking, and global markets.
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