EBSH (Empire Bancshares) ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: % (As of Dec. 2025)

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EBSH Empire Bancshares Inc EBSH
52 GF Score
Price $41.63
GF Value $23.52
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Empire Bancshares ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %?

Empire Bancshares EBSH 52 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is % as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates EBSH with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of $23.52 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 46 Banks companies, Empire Bancshares ranks worse than 2173910.87% on this metric.

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % does not apply to banks and insurance companies.

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Empire Bancshares Inc EBSH
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What does a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of % mean?
Empire Bancshares (EBSH) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of % as of Dec. 2025. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Empire Bancshares and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Empire Bancshares ranks #999999 out of 46 companies in the Banks industry.
Is Empire Bancshares' ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Empire Bancshares' current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is %. Based on the distribution chart, Empire Bancshares ranks #999999 out of 46 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Empire Bancshares has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Empire Bancshares' ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to GWBK and MNBO?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Empire Bancshares ranks #999999 out of 46 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Empire Bancshares in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 63.39. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for a Banks company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Banks companies is 63.39, based on 46 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % mean?
A high ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Empire Bancshares and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 63.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Empire Bancshares's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is %. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Empire Bancshares stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Empire Bancshares (EBSH) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $23.52, compared to a current price of $41.63 — trading 77% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is %. Empire Bancshares' overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % calculated?
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Empire Bancshares (EBSH), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is % 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 Empire Bancshares (EBSH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Empire Bancshares stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $41.63 is trading 77% above its estimated GF Value™ of $23.52. GuruFocus considers Empire Bancshares to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for EBSH:

  • ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: %
  • GF Value™: $23.52 vs. price of $41.63 (77% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Empire Bancshares Business Description

Address 144 E. High Street, PO Box 283, Hicksville, OH, USA, 43526
Empire Bancshares Inc, through its subsidiary, is engaged in providing banking products and services. The Bank's principal services include accepting deposits and making loans. Loan and deposit customers are mainly located in northwestern Ohio and northeastern Indiana, and include a wide range of individuals, businesses, and other organizations. A portion of loans is secured by various forms of collateral, including real estate, business assets, consumer property, and other items, although borrower cash flow is generally the primary source of repayment.
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$41.63
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$23.52
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