HFBL (Home Federal Bancorp of louisiana) 1-Year Sharpe Ratio: 2.38 (As of Aug. 18, 2026)

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HFBL Home Federal Bancorp Inc of louisiana HFBL
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What is Home Federal Bancorp of louisiana 1-Year Sharpe Ratio?

Home Federal Bancorp of louisiana HFBL +0.92% 60 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 2.38 as of Aug. 18, 2026. GuruFocus rates HFBL with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $15.67 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

The 1-Year Sharpe Ratio measures the additional return that an investor receives per unit of increase in risk over the past year. As of today (2026-08-18), Home Federal Bancorp of louisiana's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 2.38.


Home Federal Bancorp of louisiana  (NAS:HFBL) 1-Year Sharpe Ratio Explanation

The 1-Year Sharpe Ratio inidicates the risk-adjusted return of an investment over the past year. It is calculated as the annualized result of the average monthly excess return divided by its standard deviation over the past year. The monthly excess return is the monthly investment return minus the monthly risk-free rate (typically the 10-year Treasury Constant Maturity Rate). If the risk-free rate for a specific region is not available, U.S. data is used by default.

The greater a portfolio's Sharpe Ratio, the better its risk-adjusted performance. A negative Sharpe Ratio means the risk-free rate is greater than the portfolio’s historical or projected return, or else the portfolio's return is expected to be negative.


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HFBL vs CLST, NSTS, SMAL: 1-Year Sharpe Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Home Federal Bancorp of louisiana's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 1-Year Sharpe Ratio 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.


Home Federal Bancorp of louisiana 1-Year Sharpe Ratio vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Home Federal Bancorp of louisiana's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Home Federal Bancorp of louisiana's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio falls into.


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Home Federal Bancorp of louisiana 1-Year Sharpe Ratio Calculation

The 1-Year Sharpe Ratio measures the performance of an investment such as a stock or portfolio compared to a risk-free asset. A stock / portfolio's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio can be calculated by dividing the difference between the one-year returns of the investment and the risk-free rate, by the standard deviation of the investment returns over one year.

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What does a 1-Year Sharpe Ratio of 2.38 mean?
Home Federal Bancorp of louisiana (HFBL) has a 1-Year Sharpe Ratio of 2.38 as of Aug. 18, 2026. 1-Year Sharpe Ratio measures the additional return that an investor receives per unit of increase in risk. View historical data for Home Federal Bancorp of louisiana and its competitors.
Is Home Federal Bancorp of louisiana's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio too high?
Home Federal Bancorp of louisiana's current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 2.38. Overall, Home Federal Bancorp of louisiana has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Home Federal Bancorp of louisiana's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio compare to CLST and NSTS?
Home Federal Bancorp of louisiana's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio of 2.38 can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 1-Year Sharpe Ratio for a Banks company?
A good 1-Year Sharpe Ratio depends on the Banks industry context. However, 1-Year Sharpe Ratio 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 1-Year Sharpe Ratio mean?
A high 1-Year Sharpe Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 1-Year Sharpe Ratio measures the additional return that an investor receives per unit of increase in risk. View historical data for Home Federal Bancorp of louisiana and its competitors. Home Federal Bancorp of louisiana's current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 2.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Home Federal Bancorp of louisiana stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Home Federal Bancorp of louisiana (HFBL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $15.67, compared to a current price of $24.20 — trading 54.4% above its estimated fair value. The current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 2.38. Home Federal Bancorp of louisiana's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 1-Year Sharpe Ratio calculated?
1-Year Sharpe Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Home Federal Bancorp of louisiana (HFBL), the current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 2.38 as of Aug. 18, 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 Home Federal Bancorp of louisiana (HFBL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Home Federal Bancorp of louisiana stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $24.20 is trading 54.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $15.67. GuruFocus considers Home Federal Bancorp of louisiana to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HFBL:

  • 1-Year Sharpe Ratio: 2.38
  • GF Value™: $15.67 vs. price of $24.20 (54.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Home Federal Bancorp of louisiana Business Description

Address 624 Market Street, Shreveport, LA, USA, 71101
Home Federal Bancorp Inc of louisiana operates as a bank holding company. It is a federally chartered stock savings bank, which provides financial services to individuals, corporate entities, and other organizations. Its core activities consist of attracting deposits from the general public and using those funds to originate loans to the residential, commercial and multi-family segments. The company also invests securities held-to-maturity and securities available for sale.
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