PCB vs. GSBC

Last updated Jun 3, 2026

PCB (PCB Bancorp) and GSBC (Great Southern Bancorp, Inc.) are both stocks. Both operate in the Banks - Regional industry within the Financial Services sector. Over the past 10 years, PCB returned 11.43%/yr vs 9.51%/yr for GSBC. At a 0.42 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.

Performance

PCB vs. GSBC - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in PCB Bancorp (PCB) and Great Southern Bancorp, Inc. (GSBC). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, PCB achieves a 15.37% return, which is significantly lower than GSBC's 19.15% return. Over the past 10 years, PCB has outperformed GSBC with an annualized return of 11.43%, while GSBC has yielded a comparatively lower 9.51% annualized return.

PCB

• 1D: 0.99%
• 1M: 1.67%
• YTD: 15.37%
• 6M: 16.61%
• 1Y: 32.93%
• 3Y*: 22.24%
• 5Y*: 12.20%
• 10Y*: 11.43%

GSBC

• 1D: 2.56%
• 1M: 5.76%
• YTD: 19.15%
• 6M: 21.57%
• 1Y: 33.75%
• 3Y*: 14.76%
• 5Y*: 7.99%
• 10Y*: 9.51%

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

PCB vs. GSBC - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
PCB PCB Bancorp	15.37%	11.21%	14.55%	8.85%	-17.05%	122.72%	-39.25%	12.06%	1.69%	20.28%
GSBC Great Southern Bancorp, Inc.	19.15%	6.01%	3.48%	2.84%	3.10%	24.23%	-18.75%	42.74%	-8.78%	-3.78%

Correlation

The correlation between PCB and GSBC is 0.75, which is moderate. They share some common price drivers but move independently often enough to provide real diversification benefit when combined.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.75
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period	0.67
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.60
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.48
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Jun 5, 2014	0.42

Over the past year, PCB and GSBC have become more correlated (0.75) than their long-term average of 0.42, meaning their price movements have been converging.

Fundamentals

EPS PCB : $2.82 GSBC : $8.34
PE Ratio PCB : 8.68 GSBC : 8.73
PEG Ratio PCB : 3.19 GSBC : 2.35
PS Ratio PCB : 1.68 GSBC : 2.42
Total Revenue (TTM) PCB : $208.73M GSBC : $256.82M
Gross Profit (TTM) PCB : $86.42M GSBC : $173.84M
EBITDA (TTM) PCB : $43.83M GSBC : $70.00M

Return for Risk

PCB vs. GSBC — Risk / Return Rank

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

PCB

PCB Risk / Return Rank: 76
PCB Sharpe Ratio Rank: 77
PCB Sortino Ratio Rank: 73
PCB Omega Ratio Rank: 70
PCB Calmar Ratio Rank: 80
PCB Martin Ratio Rank: 79

GSBC

GSBC Risk / Return Rank: 75
GSBC Sharpe Ratio Rank: 76
GSBC Sortino Ratio Rank: 69
GSBC Omega Ratio Rank: 73
GSBC Calmar Ratio Rank: 79
GSBC Martin Ratio Rank: 77

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.

PCB vs. GSBC - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for PCB Bancorp (PCB) and Great Southern Bancorp, Inc. (GSBC). 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.

	PCB	GSBC	Difference
Sharpe ratio Return per unit of total volatility	1.29	1.25	+0.04
Sortino ratio Return per unit of downside risk	1.95	1.71	+0.24
Omega ratio Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.23	1.26	-0.03
Calmar ratio Return relative to maximum drawdown	2.78	2.58	+0.19
Martin ratio Return relative to average drawdown	6.26	5.95	+0.31
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

PCB vs. GSBC - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current PCB Sharpe Ratio is 1.29, which is comparable to the GSBC Sharpe Ratio of 1.25. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of PCB and GSBC, 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

	PCB	GSBC	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	1.29	1.25	+0.04
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.41	0.29	+0.12
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.34	0.32	+0.02
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	0.30	0.47	-0.17

Drawdowns

PCB vs. GSBC - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum PCB drawdown since its inception was -60.93%, smaller than the maximum GSBC drawdown of -81.56%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for PCB and GSBC.

Drawdown Indicators

	PCB	GSBC	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-60.93%	-81.56%	+20.63%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-11.39%	-13.10%	+1.71%
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-22.84%	-23.43%	+0.59%
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-46.49%	-23.43%	-23.06%
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	-60.93%	-45.87%	-15.06%
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-1.33%	0.00%	-1.33%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-18.43%	-16.23%	-2.20%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	5.05%	5.69%	-0.64%

Volatility

PCB vs. GSBC - Volatility Comparison

PCB Bancorp (PCB) and Great Southern Bancorp, Inc. (GSBC) have volatilities of 5.80% and 5.56%, respectively, indicating that both stocks experience similar levels of price fluctuations. This suggests that the risk associated with both stocks, as measured by volatility, is nearly the same. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	PCB	GSBC	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	5.80%	5.56%	+0.24%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	17.67%	17.79%	-0.12%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	25.60%	27.10%	-1.50%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	29.80%	27.27%	+2.53%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	33.37%	29.83%	+3.54%

Dividends

PCB vs. GSBC - Dividend Comparison

PCB's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 3.43%, more than GSBC's 2.32% yield.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
GSBC Great Southern Bancorp, Inc.	2.32%	2.70%	2.68%	2.70%	2.62%	2.36%	4.83%	3.27%	2.61%	1.82%	1.61%	1.90%
PCB PCB Bancorp	3.43%	3.70%	3.56%	3.74%	3.39%	2.00%	3.96%	1.45%	0.77%	0.77%	0.92%	0.70%

Financials

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both PCB and GSBC in my portfolio?

PCB and GSBC have a correlation of 0.75, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

Which is riskier, PCB or GSBC?

PCB has higher volatility (5.80%) compared to GSBC (5.56%). In terms of maximum drawdown, PCB dropped -60.93% vs GSBC's -81.56%.

Which has better risk-adjusted returns?

PCB currently has the higher Sharpe Ratio (1.29 vs 1.25), 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.