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German American Bancorp, Inc. (GABC)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US3738651047
CUSIP
373865104
IPO Date
May 21, 1993

Highlights

Market Cap
$1.57B
Enterprise Value
$1.50B
EPS (TTM)
$3.07
PE Ratio
13.62
Total Revenue (TTM)
$420.09M
Gross Profit (TTM)
$248.25M
EBITDA (TTM)
$109.97M
Year Range
$32.75 - $45.00
Target Price
$45.67
ROA (TTM)
1.34%
ROE (TTM)
1.34%

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German American Bancorp, Inc.

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in German American Bancorp, Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

German American Bancorp, Inc. (GABC) has returned 7.42% so far this year and 14.77% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, GABC has returned 9.45% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.


German American Bancorp, Inc.

1D
0.87%
1M
1.09%
YTD
7.42%
6M
7.96%
1Y
14.77%
3Y*
11.19%
5Y*
0.50%
10Y*
9.45%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 21, 1993, GABC's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.90%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 6.4 years.

Historically, 53% of months were positive and 47% were negative. The best month was Jul 2009 with a return of +24.8%, while the worst month was Dec 1999 at -16.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, GABC closed higher 43% of trading days. The best single day was Jan 30, 2003 with a return of +19.5%, while the worst single day was Sep 17, 2001 at -11.4%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20267.38%-1.04%1.09%7.42%
20252.76%-2.71%-6.06%1.09%1.56%0.77%-0.23%9.58%-6.01%-1.86%3.77%-1.31%0.34%
20242.22%-4.22%10.11%-8.40%0.59%11.69%11.29%2.69%-3.39%4.49%11.77%-10.58%27.90%
20233.27%2.67%-15.09%-12.89%-4.18%-1.52%8.39%-1.00%-6.36%0.89%6.40%12.46%-10.24%
20221.59%1.02%-4.50%-7.61%9.07%-10.12%10.71%-0.13%-4.93%10.03%2.05%-6.42%-1.96%
20212.24%17.15%17.31%-6.25%-3.06%-11.00%1.34%-0.36%3.40%2.05%-0.24%-0.38%20.32%

Benchmark Metrics

German American Bancorp, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 8.70%, beta of 0.53, and R² of 0.09 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 24, 1993.

  • This stock participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (44.31%) than losses (27.75%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • Beta of 0.53 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.09 this stock is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index — low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this stock's risk.
  • R² of 0.09 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
8.70%
Beta
0.53
0.09
Upside Capture
44.31%
Downside Capture
27.75%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

GABC ranks 60 for risk / return — better than 60% of stocks on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.


GABC Risk / Return Rank: 6060
Overall Rank
GABC Sharpe Ratio Rank: 6262
Sharpe Ratio Rank
GABC Sortino Ratio Rank: 5555
Sortino Ratio Rank
GABC Omega Ratio Rank: 5353
Omega Ratio Rank
GABC Calmar Ratio Rank: 6767
Calmar Ratio Rank
GABC Martin Ratio Rank: 6666
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for German American Bancorp, Inc. (GABC) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


GABCBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

0.61

0.90

-0.29

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.02

1.39

-0.37

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.13

1.21

-0.09

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

1.26

1.40

-0.14

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

2.86

6.61

-3.75

Explore GABC risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History

German American Bancorp, Inc. provided a 2.82% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.18 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 23 consecutive years.


1.50%2.00%2.50%3.00%$0.00$0.20$0.40$0.60$0.80$1.00$1.2020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Dividend$1.18$1.16$1.08$1.00$0.92$0.84$0.76$0.68$0.60$0.52$0.48$0.45

Dividend yield

2.82%2.96%2.69%3.09%2.47%2.15%2.30%1.91%2.16%1.46%1.37%2.04%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for German American Bancorp, Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.31$0.00$0.31
2025$0.00$0.29$0.00$0.00$0.29$0.00$0.00$0.29$0.00$0.00$0.29$0.00$1.16
2024$0.00$0.27$0.00$0.00$0.27$0.00$0.00$0.27$0.00$0.00$0.27$0.00$1.08
2023$0.00$0.25$0.00$0.00$0.25$0.00$0.00$0.25$0.00$0.00$0.25$0.00$1.00
2022$0.00$0.23$0.00$0.00$0.23$0.00$0.00$0.23$0.00$0.00$0.23$0.00$0.92
2021$0.00$0.21$0.00$0.00$0.21$0.00$0.00$0.21$0.00$0.00$0.21$0.00$0.84

Dividend Yield & Payout


Dividend Yield

German American Bancorp, Inc. has a dividend yield of 2.82%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market.

Payout Ratio

German American Bancorp, Inc. has a payout ratio of 35.88%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market. This suggests that German American Bancorp, Inc. strikes a balance between reinvesting profits for growth and paying dividends to shareholders.

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the German American Bancorp, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the German American Bancorp, Inc. was 63.37%, occurring on Dec 22, 2000. Recovery took 2785 trading sessions.

The current German American Bancorp, Inc. drawdown is 6.35%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-63.37%Nov 13, 1997785Dec 22, 20002785Jan 23, 20123570
-45.47%Mar 17, 2021657Oct 24, 2023261Nov 6, 2024918
-34.36%Oct 30, 2017595Mar 12, 2020234Feb 16, 2021829
-25.32%Nov 7, 2024105Apr 10, 2025
-19.23%Sep 25, 201236Nov 15, 2012162Jul 11, 2013198

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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Financials

Financial Performance

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of German American Bancorp, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.


Annual
Quarterly

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Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how German American Bancorp, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Banks - Regional industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.


PE Ratio

The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for GABC, comparing it with other companies in the Banks - Regional industry. Currently, GABC has a P/E ratio of 13.6. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.

PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for GABC relative to other companies in the Banks - Regional industry. Currently, GABC has a P/S ratio of 3.7. This P/S ratio is high relative to other companies in the industry. It could mean the stock is overvalued, or that investors expect strong future growth and profitability.

PB Ratio

The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for GABC in comparison with other companies in the Banks - Regional industry. Currently, GABC has a P/B value of 0.2. This P/B ratio is low compared to industry peers. It might indicate the stock is undervalued or that the company’s assets are not expected to generate strong returns.

Income Statement



TTM
Revenue

Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items