Meridian (FRA:M7X) ROE %: 11.49% (As of Jun. 2026) — 21% Above Median

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FRA:M7X Meridian Corp FRA:M7X
63 GF Score
Price €16.40
GF Value €13.28
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What is Meridian ROE %?

Meridian FRA:M7X 63 ROE % is 11.49% as of Jun. 2026, which is 21% above its 10-year median of 9.51. GuruFocus rates FRA:M7X with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of €13.28. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,520 Banks companies, Meridian ranks better than 55.72% on this metric.

ROE % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Stockholders Equity over a certain period of time. Meridian's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €20.2 Mil. Meridian's average Total Stockholders Equity over the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €175.5 Mil. Therefore, Meridian's annualized ROE % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 11.49%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Meridian's ROE % or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:M7X' s ROE % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.54   Med: 9.51   Max: 23.18
Current: 11.15

During the past 11 years, Meridian's highest ROE % was 23.18%. The lowest was 3.54%. And the median was 9.51%.

FRA:M7X's ROE % is ranked better than
55.72% of 1520 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 10.5 vs FRA:M7X: 11.15

Meridian  (FRA:M7X) ROE % Explanation

ROE % measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' equity (also known as net assets or assets minus liabilities). ROE % shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. ROE %s between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.

The factors that affect a company's ROE % can be illustrated with the three-step DuPont Analysis:

ROE %(Q: Jun. 2026 )
=Net Income/Total Stockholders Equity
=20.16/175.485
=(Net Income / Revenue )*(Revenue / Total Assets)*(Total Assets / Total Stockholders Equity)
=(20.16 / 113.444)*(113.444 / 2239.81)*(2239.81 / 175.485)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover*Equity Multiplier
=17.77 %*0.0506*12.7635
=ROA %*Equity Multiplier
=0.9 %*12.7635
=11.49 %

With this breakdown, it is clear that if a company grows its Net Profit Margin, its Asset Turnover, or its Leverage, it can grow its ROE %.

The factors that affect a company's ROE % can also be illustrated with the five-step DuPont Analysis:

ROE %(Q: Jun. 2026 )
=Net Income/Total Stockholders Equity
=20.16/175.485
=(Net Income / Pre-Tax Income) * (Pre-Tax Income / Revenue) * (Revenue / Total Assets) * (Total Assets / Total Stockholders Equity)
= (20.16 / 25.968) * (25.968 / 113.444) * (113.444 / 2239.81) * (2239.81 / 175.485)
= Tax Burden * Pretax Margin % * Asset Turnover * Equity Multiplier
= 0.7763 * 22.89 % * 0.0506 * 12.7635
=11.49 %

Note: The net income data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 2026) revenue data. The same rule applies to Pre-Tax Income and Operating Income.
* In the five-step DuPont Analysis, Operating Income is only available for non-financial companies. Thus, for Insurance companies, we use EBIT as a substitution of Operating Income. For Banks, both Operating Income and EBIT is unavailable. Thus we combined Interest Burden and Operating Margin % into Pretax Margin %, and the DuPont Analysis is divided into four components instead.

* 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

Net Income is used.

Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the equity multiplier when investing in high ROE % companies. Like ROA %, ROE % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.

Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their ROE %s can be extremely high.


Meridian ROE % Related Terms


Meridian ROE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Meridian's ROE % 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.

Meridian ROE % Chart

Meridian Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROE %
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Meridian Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
ROE % 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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 12.32 14.43 14.84 4.04 11.49

FRA:M7X vs FBLA, CMTV, PEBK: ROE % Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Meridian's ROE %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % 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.


Meridian ROE % vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Meridian's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Meridian's ROE % falls into.


FRA:M7X
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Meridian ROE % Calculation

Meridian's annualized ROE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

ROE %=Net Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/( (Total Stockholders Equity (A: Dec. 2024 )+Total Stockholders Equity (A: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=18.648/( (163.804+170.557)/ 2 )
=18.648/167.1805
=11.15 %

Meridian's annualized ROE % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

ROE %=Net Income (Q: Jun. 2026 )/( (Total Stockholders Equity (Q: Mar. 2026 )+Total Stockholders Equity (Q: Jun. 2026 ))/ count )
=20.16/( (173.195+177.775)/ 2 )
=20.16/175.485
=11.49 %

* 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 ROE %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder equity over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data, the net income data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 2026) net income data. ROE % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROE % →
What does a ROE % of 11.49% mean?
Meridian (FRA:M7X) has a ROE % of 11.49% as of Jun. 2026. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on Meridian and its competitors. This is 21% above median its historical median of 9.51. Over the past decade, Meridian's ROE % has ranged from 3.54 to 23.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Meridian ranks #673 out of 1520 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 44.3%.
Is Meridian's ROE % too high?
Meridian's current ROE % of 11.49% is 21% above median its 10-year median of 9.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.54 to a high of 23.18. The Banks industry median ROE % is 10.50. Meridian's value of 11.49% is 9.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Meridian ranks #673 out of 1520 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Meridian has a GF Score™ of 63/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Meridian's ROE % compare to FBLA and CMTV?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Meridian ranks #673 out of 1520 companies for ROE %. This puts Meridian in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROE % is 10.50. Meridian's value of 11.49% is 9.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Meridian's own ROE % has ranged from 3.54 to 23.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.51 vs. the industry median of 10.50, Meridian 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 ROE % for a Banks company?
The median ROE % among Banks companies is 10.50, based on 1,520 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Meridian's current ROE % of 11.49% is 9.4% 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 ROE % mean?
A high ROE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on Meridian and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median ROE % is 10.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Meridian's current ROE % is 11.49%, which is 21% above median its own 10-year median of 9.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Meridian stock overvalued right now?
Meridian (FRA:M7X) has a current ROE % of 11.49%. The stock's GF Value™ is €13.28, compared to a current price of €16.40 — trading 23.5% above its estimated fair value. The current ROE % is 11.49%, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 9.51 and 9.4% above the Banks industry median of 10.50. Meridian's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROE % calculated?
ROE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Meridian (FRA:M7X), the current ROE % is 11.49% as of Jun. 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 Meridian (FRA:M7X) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meridian stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €16.40 is trading 23.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €13.28.

Key valuation signals for FRA:M7X:

  • ROE %: 11.49% (21% above median its 10-year median of 9.51)
  • GF Value™: €13.28 vs. price of €16.40 (23.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 9.4% above the Banks median (#673 of 1520)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:M7X stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Meridian Business Description

Other Exchanges MRBK:USA
Address 9 Old Lincoln Highway, Malvern, PA, USA, 19355
Meridian Corp is a bank holding company based in the United States. Through its banking subsidiary, it operates as a full-service, state-chartered commercial bank providing personal and business lending and deposit services. It operates in three reportable segments, including Bank, Wealth, and Mortgage. Meridian generates maximum revenue from the Bank segment, which consists of commercial and retail banking. It generates interest income from its lending (including leasing) and investing activities and is dependent on the gathering of lower-cost deposits from its branch network or borrowed funds from other sources for funding its loans. Geographically, it operates in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware, as well as in the Central Maryland market and southwest Florida, U.S.
63GF Score

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