EBSH (Empire Bancshares) Tax Rate %: 15.44% (As of Dec. 2025)

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EBSH Empire Bancshares Inc EBSH
52 GF Score
Price $41.63
GF Value $23.52
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Empire Bancshares Tax Rate %?

Empire Bancshares EBSH 52 Tax Rate % is 15.44% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates EBSH with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of $23.52 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Tax Rate % is calculated as Tax Expense divided by its Pre-Tax Income. Empire Bancshares's Tax Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.26 Mil. Empire Bancshares's Pre-Tax Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $1.71 Mil. Therefore, Empire Bancshares's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 15.44%.

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Empire Bancshares Tax Rate % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Empire Bancshares's Tax Rate % can be seen below:

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Empire Bancshares Tax Rate % Chart

Empire Bancshares Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Tax Rate %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 9.89 10.81 12.48 8.59 15.44

Empire Bancshares Semi-Annual Data
Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Tax Rate % Get a 7-Day Free Trial 9.89 10.81 12.48 8.59 15.44
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Empire Bancshares Tax Rate % Calculation

Tax Rate % is the ratio of tax expense divided by pretax income, usually presented in percent.

Empire Bancshares's Tax Rate % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )/Pre-Tax Income (A: Dec. 2025 )
=0.264/1.71
=15.44 %

Empire Bancshares's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Pre-Tax Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=0.264/1.71
=15.44 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Tax Rate % →
What does a Tax Rate % of 15.44% mean?
Empire Bancshares (EBSH) has a Tax Rate % of 15.44% as of Dec. 2025.
Is Empire Bancshares' Tax Rate % too high?
Empire Bancshares' current Tax Rate % is 15.44%. Overall, Empire Bancshares has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Empire Bancshares' Tax Rate % compare to GWBK and MNBO?
Empire Bancshares' Tax Rate % of 15.44% 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 Tax Rate % for a Banks company?
A good Tax Rate % depends on the Banks industry context. However, Tax Rate % 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 Tax Rate % mean?
A high Tax Rate % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Empire Bancshares's current Tax Rate % is 15.44%. 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 $23.52, compared to a current price of $41.63 — trading 77% above its estimated fair value. The current Tax Rate % is 15.44%. Empire Bancshares' overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Tax Rate % calculated?
Tax Rate % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Empire Bancshares (EBSH), the current Tax Rate % is 15.44% 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 $41.63 is trading 77% above its estimated GF Value™ of $23.52. GuruFocus considers Empire Bancshares to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for EBSH:

  • Tax Rate %: 15.44%
  • GF Value™: $23.52 vs. price of $41.63 (77% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 5 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address 144 E. High Street, PO Box 283, Hicksville, OH, USA, 43526
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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