HBNC vs. BRBS

Last updated Jun 3, 2026

HBNC (Horizon Bancorp, Inc.) and BRBS (Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc.) are both stocks. Both operate in the Banks - Regional industry within the Financial Services sector. Over the past 10 years, HBNC returned 9.11%/yr vs -4.69%/yr for BRBS. At a 0.18 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.

Performance

HBNC vs. BRBS - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Horizon Bancorp, Inc. (HBNC) and Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc. (BRBS). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, HBNC achieves a 12.02% return, which is significantly higher than BRBS's -10.31% return. Over the past 10 years, HBNC has outperformed BRBS with an annualized return of 9.11%, while BRBS has yielded a comparatively lower -4.69% annualized return.

HBNC

• 1D: 1.97%
• 1M: 1.75%
• YTD: 12.02%
• 6M: 10.14%
• 1Y: 30.96%
• 3Y*: 29.62%
• 5Y*: 4.77%
• 10Y*: 9.11%

BRBS

• 1D: 0.61%
• 1M: -4.09%
• YTD: -10.31%
• 6M: -12.76%
• 1Y: 16.64%
• 3Y*: -23.07%
• 5Y*: -23.50%
• 10Y*: -4.69%

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

HBNC vs. BRBS - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
HBNC Horizon Bancorp, Inc.	12.02%	9.76%	18.19%	0.43%	-25.26%	35.43%	-12.86%	23.69%	-13.14%	1.06%
BRBS Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc.	-10.31%	40.14%	6.27%	-75.19%	-27.87%	55.01%	-12.56%	24.18%	4.45%	14.52%

Correlation

The correlation between HBNC and BRBS is 0.45, which is low. Their price movements are largely independent, making them effective diversification partners.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.45
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period	0.37
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.41
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.26
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Aug 13, 2007	0.18

Over the past year, HBNC and BRBS have become more correlated (0.45) than their long-term average of 0.18, meaning their price movements have been converging.

Fundamentals

Market Cap HBNC : $955.17M BRBS : $327.21M
EPS HBNC : -$3.06 BRBS : $0.12
Total Revenue (TTM) HBNC : -$1.82M BRBS : $112.19M
Gross Profit (TTM) HBNC : -$97.09M BRBS : $73.64M
EBITDA (TTM) HBNC : -$218.68M BRBS : $15.28M

Return for Risk

HBNC vs. BRBS — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.

HBNC

HBNC Risk / Return Rank: 71
HBNC Sharpe Ratio Rank: 74
HBNC Sortino Ratio Rank: 68
HBNC Omega Ratio Rank: 67
HBNC Calmar Ratio Rank: 72
HBNC Martin Ratio Rank: 76

BRBS

BRBS Risk / Return Rank: 57
BRBS Sharpe Ratio Rank: 60
BRBS Sortino Ratio Rank: 54
BRBS Omega Ratio Rank: 53
BRBS Calmar Ratio Rank: 60
BRBS Martin Ratio Rank: 60

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.

HBNC vs. BRBS - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Horizon Bancorp, Inc. (HBNC) and Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc. (BRBS). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

	HBNC	BRBS	Difference
Sharpe ratio Return per unit of total volatility	1.12	0.58	+0.54
Sortino ratio Return per unit of downside risk	1.66	1.05	+0.61
Omega ratio Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.21	1.13	+0.08
Calmar ratio Return relative to maximum drawdown	1.84	0.95	+0.89
Martin ratio Return relative to average drawdown	5.31	2.07	+3.23
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

HBNC vs. BRBS - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current HBNC Sharpe Ratio is 1.12, which is higher than the BRBS Sharpe Ratio of 0.58. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of HBNC and BRBS, calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months. A higher Sharpe Ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance relative to the risk-free rate.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	HBNC	BRBS	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	1.12	0.58	+0.54
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.13	-0.51	+0.64
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.25	-0.11	+0.36
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	0.35	-0.18	+0.54

Drawdowns

HBNC vs. BRBS - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum HBNC drawdown since its inception was -65.21%, smaller than the maximum BRBS drawdown of -88.26%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for HBNC and BRBS.

Drawdown Indicators

	HBNC	BRBS	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-65.21%	-88.26%	+23.05%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-16.65%	-17.51%	+0.86%
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-29.61%	-77.60%	+47.99%
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-65.21%	-88.26%	+23.05%
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	-65.21%	-88.26%	+23.05%
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-3.70%	-77.27%	+73.57%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-16.89%	-50.80%	+33.91%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	5.77%	8.03%	-2.26%

Volatility

HBNC vs. BRBS - Volatility Comparison

Horizon Bancorp, Inc. (HBNC) has a higher volatility of 6.52% compared to Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc. (BRBS) at 5.98%. This indicates that HBNC's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than BRBS based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	HBNC	BRBS	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	6.52%	5.98%	+0.54%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	18.26%	17.36%	+0.90%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	27.78%	28.89%	-1.11%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	35.77%	46.41%	-10.64%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	36.87%	41.81%	-4.94%

Dividends

HBNC vs. BRBS - Dividend Comparison

HBNC's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 3.43%, less than BRBS's 25.91% yield.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
BRBS Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc.	25.91%	5.85%	0.00%	8.09%	3.90%	2.43%	2.40%	2.04%	3.13%	1.88%	2.07%	2.83%
HBNC Horizon Bancorp, Inc.	3.43%	3.77%	3.97%	4.47%	4.11%	2.54%	3.03%	2.32%	2.45%	1.73%	1.43%	1.54%

Financials

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both HBNC and BRBS in my portfolio?

HBNC and BRBS have a correlation of 0.45, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

Which is riskier, HBNC or BRBS?

HBNC has higher volatility (6.52%) compared to BRBS (5.98%). In terms of maximum drawdown, HBNC dropped -65.21% vs BRBS's -88.26%.

Which has better risk-adjusted returns?

HBNC currently has the higher Sharpe Ratio (1.12 vs 0.58), meaning it's delivered slightly more return per unit of risk over the trailing 12 months. However, this ranking shifts over time - use the Risk/Return Score above for a more comprehensive view that combines Sharpe, Sortino, and other measures used by quantitative funds.