GCB Bank (XGHA:GCB) 1-Year Sharpe Ratio: 2.11 (As of Jul. 29, 2026)

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Price GHS43.20
GF Value GHS10.77
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What is GCB Bank 1-Year Sharpe Ratio?

GCB Bank XGHA:GCB 70 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 2.11 as of Jul. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates XGHA:GCB with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of GHS10.77 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 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 (2026-07-29), GCB Bank's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 2.11.


GCB Bank  (XGHA:GCB) 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.


GCB Bank 1-Year Sharpe Ratio Related Terms


XGHA:GCB vs PNC: 1-Year Sharpe Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, GCB 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.


GCB Bank 1-Year Sharpe Ratio vs Banks Industry

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

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


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GCB 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.

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What does a 1-Year Sharpe Ratio of 2.11 mean?
GCB Bank (XGHA:GCB) has a 1-Year Sharpe Ratio of 2.11 as of Jul. 29, 2026. 1-Year Sharpe Ratio measures the additional return that an investor receives per unit of increase in risk. View historical data for GCB Bank and its competitors.
Is GCB Bank's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio too high?
GCB Bank's current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 2.11. Overall, GCB Bank has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GCB Bank's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio compare to PNC?
GCB Bank's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio of 2.11 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 GCB Bank and its competitors. GCB Bank's current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 2.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GCB Bank stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GCB Bank (XGHA:GCB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is GHS10.77, compared to a current price of GHS43.20 — trading 301.1% above its estimated fair value. The current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 2.11. GCB Bank's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 3 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 GCB Bank (XGHA:GCB), the current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 2.11 as of Jul. 29, 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 GCB Bank (XGHA:GCB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GCB Bank stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of GHS43.20 is trading 301.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of GHS10.77. GuruFocus considers GCB Bank to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XGHA:GCB:

  • 1-Year Sharpe Ratio: 2.11
  • GF Value™: GHS10.77 vs. price of GHS43.20 (301.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 3 warning signs

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


GCB Bank Business Description

Address Thorpe Road, High Street, P.O. Box 134, GCB Bank Building, Accra, GHA
GCB Bank Ltd operates as a commercial bank in Ghana. The group's operating segments are Retail banking; Corporate banking; Treasury; and Commercial banking. It derives key revenue from the Retail banking segment. The bank offers various products and services including international money transfer, overdraft facilities, bulk cash collection, trade finance, payroll solutions, business advice, internet banking, and others. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Ghana.
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