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The historical rank and industry rank for Virginia National Bankshares's ROE % or its related term are showing as below:
VABK'
s ROE % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.24 Med: 10.7 Max: 15.87
Current: 13.58
During the past 13 years, Virginia National Bankshares's highest ROE % was 15.87%. The lowest was 8.24%. And the median was 10.70%.
VABK's ROE % is ranked better than 57.89% of 1520
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 10.28
vs VABK: 13.58
Virginia National Bankshares (NAS:VABK) 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:
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. 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.
Virginia National Bankshares ROE % Related Terms
Virginia National Bankshares ROE % Historical 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.
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Virginia National Bankshares'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.
Virginia National Bankshares ROE % vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Virginia National Bankshares's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Virginia National Bankshares'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 (Mar. 2026) net income data.
ROE % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Virginia National Bankshares (VABK) has a ROE % of 11.35% as of Mar. 2026. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on Virginia National Bankshares and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 10.70. Over the past decade, Virginia National Bankshares' ROE % has ranged from 8.24 to 15.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Virginia National Bankshares ranks #640 out of 1520 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 42.1%.
Is Virginia National Bankshares' ROE % too high?
Virginia National Bankshares' current ROE % of 11.35% is near median its 10-year median of 10.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.24 to a high of 15.87. The Banks industry median ROE % is 10.28. Virginia National Bankshares' value of 11.35% is 10.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Virginia National Bankshares ranks #640 out of 1520 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Virginia National Bankshares has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Virginia National Bankshares' ROE % compare to FBLA and NKSH?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Virginia National Bankshares ranks #640 out of 1520 companies for ROE %. This puts Virginia National Bankshares in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROE % is 10.28. Virginia National Bankshares' value of 11.35% is 10.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Virginia National Bankshares' own ROE % has ranged from 8.24 to 15.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.70 vs. the industry median of 10.28, Virginia National Bankshares 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 10.28, 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. Virginia National Bankshares's current ROE % of 11.35% is 10.4% 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 Virginia National Bankshares and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median ROE % is 10.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Virginia National Bankshares's current ROE % is 11.35%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 10.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Virginia National Bankshares stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Virginia National Bankshares (VABK) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $38.16, compared to a current price of $44.87 — trading 17.6% above its estimated fair value. The current ROE % is 11.35%, which is near median its 10-year median of 10.70 and 10.4% above the Banks industry median of 10.28. Virginia National Bankshares' overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 4 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 Virginia National Bankshares (VABK), the current ROE % is 11.35% 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 Virginia National Bankshares (VABK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Virginia National Bankshares stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $44.87 is trading 17.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $38.16.
GuruFocus considers Virginia National Bankshares to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for VABK:
ROE %: 11.35% (near median its 10-year median of 10.70)
GF Value™: $38.16 vs. price of $44.87 (17.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 10.4% above the Banks median (#640 of 1520)
No single metric tells the full story. See the VABK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Virginia National Bankshares Corp is a bank holding company engaged in commercial and retail banking. The bank offers a range of banking and related financial services, including checking accounts, negotiable order of withdrawal accounts, money market deposit accounts, certificates of deposit, individual retirement accounts, and other depository services. Its segments include the Bank, VNB Trust and Estate Services, and Masonry Capital. The Bank's commercial banking activities involve making loans, taking deposits, and offering related services to individuals, businesses, and charitable organizations.
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