NBS Bank (MSW:NBS) 1-Year Sharpe Ratio: 0.03 (As of Aug. 18, 2026)

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MSW:NBS NBS Bank PLC MSW:NBS
92 GF Score
Price MWK659.63
GF Value MWK674.81
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is NBS Bank 1-Year Sharpe Ratio?

NBS Bank MSW:NBS -0.01% 92 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 0.03 as of Aug. 18, 2026. GuruFocus rates MSW:NBS with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of MWK674.81 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 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), NBS Bank's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 0.03.


NBS Bank  (MSW:NBS) 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.


NBS Bank 1-Year Sharpe Ratio Related Terms


MSW:NBS vs PNC, USB: 1-Year Sharpe Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, NBS Bank'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.


NBS Bank 1-Year Sharpe Ratio vs Banks Industry

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

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


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NBS Bank 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about 1-Year Sharpe Ratio →
What does a 1-Year Sharpe Ratio of 0.03 mean?
NBS Bank (MSW:NBS) has a 1-Year Sharpe Ratio of 0.03 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 NBS Bank and its competitors.
Is NBS Bank's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio too high?
NBS Bank's current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 0.03. Overall, NBS Bank has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NBS Bank's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio compare to PNC and USB?
NBS Bank's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio of 0.03 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 NBS Bank and its competitors. NBS Bank's current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 0.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NBS Bank stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NBS Bank (MSW:NBS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is MWK674.81, compared to a current price of MWK659.63 — trading 2.2% below its estimated fair value. The current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 0.03. NBS Bank's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 2 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 NBS Bank (MSW:NBS), the current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 0.03 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 NBS Bank (MSW:NBS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NBS Bank stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MWK659.63 is trading 2.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of MWK674.81. GuruFocus considers NBS Bank to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MSW:NBS:

  • 1-Year Sharpe Ratio: 0.03
  • GF Value™: MWK674.81 vs. price of MWK659.63 (2.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 92/100 with 2 warning signs

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


NBS Bank Business Description

Address Corner Chipembere Highway & Johnstone Roads, NBS House, PO Box 32251, Chichiri, Ginnery Corner, Blantyre 3, Blantyre, MWI
NBS Bank PLC is predominantly involved in commercial banking, covering corporate and retail banking and treasury management. Services offered by the bank include current account, saving account, investment, loans, international trades, and internet banking. The company segments are divided into geographical areas including Northern region, Central region and the Southern region. Its branches are spread across Malawi.
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