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Richard Sloan from the University of Michigan was first to document what is referred to as the "accrual anomaly". His 1996 paper found that shares of companies with small or negative accruals vastly outperform (+10%) those of companies with large ones.
Empire Bancshares's Sloan Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.56%.
As of Dec. 2025, Empire Bancshares has a Sloan Ratio of 0.56%, indicating the company is in the safe zone and there is no funny business with accruals.
Empire Bancshares (OTCPK:EBSH) Sloan Ratio % Explanation
A former University of Michigan researcher, Richard Sloan's 1996 paper found that shares of companies with small or negative accruals vastly outperform (+10%) those of companies with large ones. In fact, for the 40-year period between 1962 and 2001, buying the lowest accrual companies and shorting the highest accrual companies resulted in an average annual compounded return of 18%, more than double the S&P 500's 7.4% annual return over the same period.
If the Sloan Ratio is between -10% and 10%, the company is in the safe zone and there is no funny business with accruals.
If the Sloan Ratio is less than between -25% and -10% on the negative side, and between 10% and 25% on the positive side, this is a warning stage of accrual build up.
If the Sloan Ratio is less than -25% or greater than 25%, and this ratio is consistent over several quarters or even years, be careful. Earnings are highly likely to be made up of accruals.
As of Dec. 2025, Empire Bancshares has a Sloan Ratio of 0.56%, indicating the company is in the safe zone and there is no funny business with accruals.
Empire Bancshares Sloan Ratio % Related Terms
Empire Bancshares Sloan Ratio % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Empire Bancshares's Sloan Ratio % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
EBSH vs GWBK, MNBO, GTPS: Sloan Ratio % Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Empire Bancshares's Sloan Ratio %, along with its competitors' market caps and Sloan 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.
Empire Bancshares Sloan Ratio % vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Empire Bancshares's Sloan Ratio % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Empire Bancshares's Sloan Ratio % falls into.
Earnings contain a lot of non cash earnings which is called accruals. The Sloan ratio is a way to identify firms with low non-cash or accrual-derived earnings relative to their cash flow.
Empire Bancshares's Sloan Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Empire Bancshares (EBSH) has a Sloan Ratio % of 0.56% as of Dec. 2025. Sloan ratio measures earnings quality based on the amount of accruals. View historical data on Empire Bancshares and its competitors.
Is Empire Bancshares' Sloan Ratio % too high?
Empire Bancshares' current Sloan Ratio % is 0.56%. Overall, Empire Bancshares has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Empire Bancshares' Sloan Ratio % compare to GWBK and MNBO?
Empire Bancshares' Sloan Ratio % of 0.56% 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 Sloan Ratio % for a Banks company?
A good Sloan Ratio % depends on the Banks industry context. However, Sloan 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 Sloan Ratio % mean?
A high Sloan Ratio % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Sloan ratio measures earnings quality based on the amount of accruals. View historical data on Empire Bancshares and its competitors. Empire Bancshares's current Sloan Ratio % is 0.56%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Empire Bancshares stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Empire Bancshares (EBSH) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $23.59, compared to a current price of $41.10 — trading 74.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Sloan Ratio % is 0.56%. Empire Bancshares' overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Sloan Ratio % calculated?
Sloan Ratio % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Empire Bancshares (EBSH), the current Sloan Ratio % is 0.56% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Empire Bancshares (EBSH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Empire Bancshares stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $41.10 is trading 74.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $23.59.
GuruFocus considers Empire Bancshares to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for EBSH:
Sloan Ratio %: 0.56%
GF Value™: $23.59 vs. price of $41.10 (74.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the EBSH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Empire Bancshares Inc, through its subsidiary, is engaged in providing banking products and services. The Bank's principal services include accepting deposits and making loans. Loan and deposit customers are mainly located in northwestern Ohio and northeastern Indiana, and include a wide range of individuals, businesses, and other organizations. A portion of loans is secured by various forms of collateral, including real estate, business assets, consumer property, and other items, although borrower cash flow is generally the primary source of repayment.
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