Bank of Valletta (MAL:BOV) 1-Year Sharpe Ratio: 0.90 (As of Aug. 08, 2026)

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MAL:BOV Bank of Valletta PLC MAL:BOV
42 GF Score
Price €2.16
GF Value €1.80
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Bank of Valletta 1-Year Sharpe Ratio?

Bank of Valletta MAL:BOV 42 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 0.90 as of Aug. 08, 2026. GuruFocus rates MAL:BOV with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.80 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 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 (2026-08-08), Bank of Valletta's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 0.90.


Bank of Valletta  (MAL:BOV) 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.


Bank of Valletta 1-Year Sharpe Ratio Related Terms


MAL:BOV vs PNC, USB: 1-Year Sharpe Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Bank of Valletta'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.


Bank of Valletta 1-Year Sharpe Ratio vs Banks Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Bank of Valletta's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio falls into.


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Bank of Valletta 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 0.90 mean?
Bank of Valletta (MAL:BOV) has a 1-Year Sharpe Ratio of 0.90 as of Aug. 08, 2026. 1-Year Sharpe Ratio measures the additional return that an investor receives per unit of increase in risk. View historical data for Bank of Valletta and its competitors.
Is Bank of Valletta's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio too high?
Bank of Valletta's current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 0.90. Overall, Bank of Valletta has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bank of Valletta's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio compare to PNC and USB?
Bank of Valletta's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio of 0.90 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 Bank of Valletta and its competitors. Bank of Valletta's current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 0.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bank of Valletta stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bank of Valletta (MAL:BOV) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.80, compared to a current price of €2.16 — trading 20% above its estimated fair value. The current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 0.90. Bank of Valletta's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 9 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 Bank of Valletta (MAL:BOV), the current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 0.90 as of Aug. 08, 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 Bank of Valletta (MAL:BOV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bank of Valletta stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €2.16 is trading 20% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.80. GuruFocus considers Bank of Valletta to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MAL:BOV:

  • 1-Year Sharpe Ratio: 0.90
  • GF Value™: €1.80 vs. price of €2.16 (20% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 42/100 with 9 warning signs

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


Bank of Valletta Business Description

Address 58, Triq San Zakkarija, Il-Belt, Valletta, MLT, VLT 1130
Bank of Valletta PLC, along with its subsidiaries, carries out the business of banking and investment services. It offers the entire range of retail banking services as well as the sale of financial products such as units in collective investment schemes. Additionally, the Group offers investment banking services, including underwriting and management of Initial Public Offerings (IPOs). Its reportable segments are: Retail Banking, Wealth Management, Business Banking, Treasury, and Others. Maximum revenue is generated from the Business Banking segment, which includes financing and deposit products for all business client segments attributable to business and corporate centers. The Group caters to both individuals and business clients in Malta.
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