HSBC Bank Malta (MAL:HSB) 1-Year Sharpe Ratio: 0.13 (As of Aug. 01, 2026)

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MAL:HSB HSBC Bank Malta PLC MAL:HSB
53 GF Score
Price €1.43
GF Value €1.33
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is HSBC Bank Malta 1-Year Sharpe Ratio?

HSBC Bank Malta MAL:HSB +1.42% 53 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 0.13 as of Aug. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates MAL:HSB with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.33 (Fairly Valued). 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 (2026-08-01), HSBC Bank Malta's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 0.13.


HSBC Bank Malta  (MAL:HSB) 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.


HSBC Bank Malta 1-Year Sharpe Ratio Related Terms


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

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, HSBC Bank Malta'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.


HSBC Bank Malta 1-Year Sharpe Ratio vs Banks Industry

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

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


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HSBC Bank Malta 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 0.13 mean?
HSBC Bank Malta (MAL:HSB) has a 1-Year Sharpe Ratio of 0.13 as of Aug. 01, 2026. 1-Year Sharpe Ratio measures the additional return that an investor receives per unit of increase in risk. View historical data for HSBC Bank Malta and its competitors.
Is HSBC Bank Malta's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio too high?
HSBC Bank Malta's current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 0.13. Overall, HSBC Bank Malta has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HSBC Bank Malta's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio compare to PNC and USB?
HSBC Bank Malta's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio of 0.13 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 HSBC Bank Malta and its competitors. HSBC Bank Malta's current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 0.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HSBC Bank Malta stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HSBC Bank Malta (MAL:HSB) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.33, compared to a current price of €1.43 — trading 7.5% above its estimated fair value. The current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 0.13. HSBC Bank Malta's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 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 HSBC Bank Malta (MAL:HSB), the current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 0.13 as of Aug. 01, 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 HSBC Bank Malta (MAL:HSB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HSBC Bank Malta stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €1.43 is trading 7.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.33. GuruFocus considers HSBC Bank Malta to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MAL:HSB:

  • 1-Year Sharpe Ratio: 0.13
  • GF Value™: €1.33 vs. price of €1.43 (7.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 6 warning signs

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


HSBC Bank Malta Business Description

Address 116 Archbishop Street, Valletta, MLT, VLT 1444
HSBC Bank Malta PLC is a member of the HSBC Group. The Bank provides a comprehensive range of financial services designed to meet the expanding requirements of its large client base of personal and corporate customers. The company's operating segments include Wealth and Personal Banking, Commercial Banking, and Global Markets. It derives maximum revenue from the Wealth and Personal Banking segment, which caters to individual customers, offering personal banking products (current and savings accounts, mortgages and personal loans, credit cards, debit cards, etc.) and wealth management services (insurance and investment products, asset management services, and financial planning services).
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