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Investar HoldingISTR +0.80%54 ROE % is 9.08% as of Jun. 2026, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 7.61. GuruFocus rates ISTR with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of $21.18 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,523 Banks companies, Investar Holding ranks worse than 53.25% on this metric.
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:
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.
Investar Holding ROE % Related Terms
Investar Holding ROE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Investar Holding'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.
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Investar Holding'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.
Investar Holding ROE % vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Investar Holding's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Investar Holding's ROE % 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 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.
Investar Holding (ISTR) has a ROE % of 9.08% 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 Investar Holding and its competitors. This is 19% above median its historical median of 7.61. Over the past decade, Investar Holding's ROE % has ranged from 3.29 to 15.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Investar Holding ranks #811 out of 1523 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 53.3%.
Is Investar Holding's ROE % too high?
Investar Holding's current ROE % of 9.08% is 19% above median its 10-year median of 7.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.29 to a high of 15.58. The Banks industry median ROE % is 10.47. Investar Holding's value of 9.08% is 13.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Investar Holding ranks #811 out of 1523 companies in the Banks industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Investar Holding has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Investar Holding's ROE % compare to NEWT and AVBC?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Investar Holding ranks #811 out of 1523 companies for ROE %. This places Investar Holding in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROE % is 10.47. Investar Holding's value of 9.08% is 13.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Investar Holding's own ROE % has ranged from 3.29 to 15.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.61 vs. the industry median of 10.47, Investar Holding 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 ROE % for a Banks company?
The median ROE % among Banks companies is 10.47, based on 1,523 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. Investar Holding's current ROE % of 9.08% is 13.3% 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 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 Investar Holding and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median ROE % is 10.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Investar Holding's current ROE % is 9.08%, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 7.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Investar Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Investar Holding (ISTR) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $21.18, compared to a current price of $30.11 — trading 42.2% above its estimated fair value. The current ROE % is 9.08%, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 7.61 and 13.3% below the Banks industry median of 10.47. Investar Holding's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 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 Investar Holding (ISTR), the current ROE % is 9.08% 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 Investar Holding (ISTR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Investar Holding stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $30.11 is trading 42.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $21.18.
GuruFocus considers Investar Holding to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ISTR:
ROE %: 9.08% (19% above median its 10-year median of 7.61)
GF Value™: $21.18 vs. price of $30.11 (42.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 13.3% below the Banks median (#811 of 1523)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ISTR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Investar Holding Corp is a U.S.-based financial holding company. Through its subsidiaries, it offers a variety of commercial and retail lending products throughout its market areas, including business loans to small to medium-sized businesses, as well as loans to individuals. It has business operations spread across the United States and serves its customers through several service branches. The bank also offers cashier's checks, direct deposit of payroll and Social Security checks, night depository, bank-by-mail, automated teller machines with deposit automation, and debit cards.
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