HRBK (Harbor Bankshares) Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 0.35% (As of Dec. 2025) — 51% Below Median

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HRBK Harbor Bankshares Corp HRBK
65 GF Score
Price $27.80
GF Value $17.91
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Harbor Bankshares Return-on-Tangible-Asset?

Harbor Bankshares HRBK 65 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.35% as of Dec. 2025, which is 51% below its 10-year median of 0.71. GuruFocus rates HRBK with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $17.91 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,527 Banks companies, Harbor Bankshares ranks worse than 84.94% on this metric.

Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total tangible assets. Total tangible assets equals to Total Assets minus Intangible Assets. Harbor Bankshares's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $1.36 Mil. Harbor Bankshares's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $393.70 Mil. Therefore, Harbor Bankshares's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.35%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Harbor Bankshares's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:

HRBK' s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.67   Med: 0.71   Max: 1.85
Current: 0.35

During the past 13 years, Harbor Bankshares's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 1.85%. The lowest was -0.67%. And the median was 0.71%.

HRBK's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than
84.94% of 1527 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.01 vs HRBK: 0.35

Harbor Bankshares  (OTCPK:HRBK) Return-on-Tangible-Asset Explanation

Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures the rate of return on the average total tangible assets (total assets minus intangible assets). Tangible means physical in nature. Intangible Assets are assets that are not physical in nature, and typically "derive their value from legal or intellectual rights." Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from its tangible assets. It shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. Return-on-Tangible-Assets can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be used to compare companies in different industries.


Be Aware

Like ROE and ROA, Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company’s earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by a company’s tax rate and its interest payment. Return-on-Tangible-Asset may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).

Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high Return-on-Tangible-Asset may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.


Harbor Bankshares Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms


Harbor Bankshares Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Harbor Bankshares's Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be seen below:

* 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.

Harbor Bankshares Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart

Harbor Bankshares Annual Data
Trend Dec03 Dec04 Dec05 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Return-on-Tangible-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.81 0.09 1.85 0.88 0.35

Harbor Bankshares Semi-Annual Data
Dec95 Dec96 Dec97 Dec98 Dec99 Dec00 Dec01 Dec02 Dec03 Dec04 Dec05 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Return-on-Tangible-Asset Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.81 0.09 1.85 0.88 0.35

HRBK vs OTTW, PCLB, GNRV: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Harbor Bankshares's Return-on-Tangible-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Harbor Bankshares's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Harbor Bankshares's Return-on-Tangible-Asset falls into.


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Harbor Bankshares Return-on-Tangible-Asset Calculation

Harbor Bankshares's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=1.36/( (394.406+392.987)/ 2 )
=1.36/393.6965
=0.35 %

Harbor Bankshares's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2025 )  (Q: Dec. 2024 )(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2025 )  (Q: Dec. 2024 )(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=1.36/( (394.406+392.987)/ 2 )
=1.36/393.6965
=0.35 %

* 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.

In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Asset, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total tangible assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data, the Net Income data used here is one times the annual (Dec. 2025) net income data.

What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.35% mean?
Harbor Bankshares (HRBK) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.35% as of Dec. 2025. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Harbor Bankshares and its competitors. This is 51% below median its historical median of 0.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Harbor Bankshares ranks #1297 out of 1527 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 84.9%.
Is Harbor Bankshares' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Harbor Bankshares' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.35% is 51% below median its 10-year median of 0.71. The Banks industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.01. Harbor Bankshares' value of 0.35% is 65.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Harbor Bankshares ranks #1297 out of 1527 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to OTTW and PCLB?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Harbor Bankshares ranks #1297 out of 1527 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Harbor Bankshares in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.01. Harbor Bankshares' value of 0.35% is 65.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.71 vs. the industry median of 1.01, Harbor Bankshares has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Return-on-Tangible-Asset for a Banks company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Banks companies is 1.01, based on 1,527 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Harbor Bankshares's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.35% is 65.3% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Return-on-Tangible-Asset mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Harbor Bankshares and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Harbor Bankshares's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.35%, which is 51% below median its own 10-year median of 0.71. 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 $17.91, compared to a current price of $27.80 — trading 55.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.35%, which is 51% below median its 10-year median of 0.71 and 65.3% below the Banks industry median of 1.01. Harbor Bankshares' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Asset calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Harbor Bankshares (HRBK), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.35% as of Dec. 2025. 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 $27.80 is trading 55.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $17.91. GuruFocus considers Harbor Bankshares to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HRBK:

  • Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 0.35% (51% below median its 10-year median of 0.71)
  • GF Value™: $17.91 vs. price of $27.80 (55.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 65.3% below the Banks median (#1297 of 1527)

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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