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Partners Bank of CaliforniaPBKX -1.25%52 ROA % is 1.19% as of Mar. 2026, which is 42% above its 10-year median of 0.84. GuruFocus rates PBKX with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.82 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,528 Banks companies, Partners Bank of California ranks worse than 51.05% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Partners Bank of California's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $7.89 Mil.
Partners Bank of California's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $663.56 Mil. Therefore, Partners Bank of California's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.19%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Partners Bank of California's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
PBKX'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.55 Med: 0.84 Max: 1.12
Current: 0.98
During the past 8 years, Partners Bank of California's highest ROA % was 1.12%. The lowest was 0.55%. And the median was 0.84%.
PBKX's ROA % is ranked worse than 51.05% of 1528
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1
vs PBKX: 0.98
Partners Bank of California (OTCPK:PBKX) ROA % Explanation
ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A banks ROA % is typically well under 2%.
Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:
Note:
The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) revenue data.
* 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.
Be Aware
Like ROE, ROA % 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. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % 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 ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.
* 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.
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Partners Bank of California's ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % 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.
Partners Bank of California ROA % vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Partners Bank of California's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Partners Bank of California's ROA % falls into.
* 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 ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Partners Bank of California (PBKX) has a ROA % of 1.19% as of Mar. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Partners Bank of California and its competitors. This is 42% above median its historical median of 0.84. Over the past decade, Partners Bank of California's ROA % has ranged from 0.55 to 1.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Partners Bank of California ranks #780 out of 1528 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 51%.
Is Partners Bank of California's ROA % too high?
Partners Bank of California's current ROA % of 1.19% is 42% above median its 10-year median of 0.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.55 to a high of 1.12. The Banks industry median ROA % is 1.00. Partners Bank of California's value of 1.19% is 19% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Partners Bank of California ranks #780 out of 1528 companies in the Banks industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Partners Bank of California has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Partners Bank of California's ROA % compare to REDW and FSEA?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Partners Bank of California ranks #780 out of 1528 companies for ROA %. This places Partners Bank of California in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 1.00. Partners Bank of California's value of 1.19% is 19% above this benchmark. Historically, Partners Bank of California's own ROA % has ranged from 0.55 to 1.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.84 vs. the industry median of 1.00, Partners Bank of California has consistently been above 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 ROA % for a Banks company?
The median ROA % among Banks companies is 1.00, based on 1,528 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROA % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROA % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Partners Bank of California's current ROA % of 1.19% is 19% above 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 ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Partners Bank of California and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median ROA % is 1.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Partners Bank of California's current ROA % is 1.19%, which is 42% above median its own 10-year median of 0.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Partners Bank of California stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Partners Bank of California (PBKX) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.82, compared to a current price of $19.75 — trading 42.9% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 1.19%, which is 42% above median its 10-year median of 0.84 and 19% above the Banks industry median of 1.00. Partners Bank of California's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Partners Bank of California (PBKX), the current ROA % is 1.19% 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 Partners Bank of California (PBKX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Partners Bank of California stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $19.75 is trading 42.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $13.82.
GuruFocus considers Partners Bank of California to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PBKX:
ROA %: 1.19% (42% above median its 10-year median of 0.84)
GF Value™: $13.82 vs. price of $19.75 (42.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 19% above the Banks median (#780 of 1528)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PBKX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Partners Bank of California is engaged in providing personal & commercial banking services to small & middle-market businesses, professional practices, commercial & industrial companies & individuals. Its banking products and services include checking accounts, savings accounts, and certificates of deposit; online banking services, such as bills and schedule payments and funds transfer services. It also offers business banking and commercial lending.
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