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German American Bancorp Inc (GABC)

German American Bancorp Inc (GABC) 1-star rating from Upturn Advisory
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Upturn Advisory Summary

11/19/2025: GABC (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Upturn Star Rating

Upturn 1 star rating for performance

Not Recommended Performance

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Number of Analysts

2 star rating from financial analysts

6 Analysts rated it

Limited analyst coverage, niche firm, research info may be scarce.

1 Year Target Price $45.67

1 Year Target Price $45.67

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$45.67 Target price
52w Low $32.03
Current$37.99
52w High $45.71

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -5.04%
Avg. Invested days 40
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 1.42B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 13.15
1Y Target Price 45.67
Price to earnings Ratio 13.15
1Y Target Price 45.67
Volume (30-day avg) 6
Beta 0.66
52 Weeks Range 32.03 - 45.71
Updated Date 11/19/2025
52 Weeks Range 32.03 - 45.71
Updated Date 11/19/2025
Dividends yield (FY) 3.04%
Basic EPS (TTM) 2.89

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2025-10-27
When After Market
Estimate 0.87
Actual 0.92

Profitability

Profit Margin 32.02%
Operating Margin (TTM) 50.83%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 1.37%
Return on Equity (TTM) 10.75%

Valuation

Trailing PE 13.15
Forward PE 12.84
Enterprise Value 1390283264
Price to Sales(TTM) 4.55
Enterprise Value 1390283264
Price to Sales(TTM) 4.55
Enterprise Value to Revenue 4.86
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -
Shares Outstanding 37491797
Shares Floating 35846282
Shares Outstanding 37491797
Shares Floating 35846282
Percent Insiders 4.41
Percent Institutions 51.9

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German American Bancorp Inc

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Company Overview

Company history and background logo History and Background

German American Bancorp Inc. was founded in 1910 in Jasper, Indiana. It began as a small community bank and has grown through organic expansion and strategic acquisitions to become a multi-bank holding company.

Company business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Commercial Banking: Provides a wide array of commercial lending, treasury management, and related financial services to businesses of all sizes.
  • Retail Banking: Offers consumer loans, deposit accounts, and other retail banking products and services to individuals and families.
  • Wealth Management: Provides wealth management, trust, and investment advisory services to individuals, families, and businesses.
  • Insurance: Offers a range of insurance products including property and casualty, life, and health insurance.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

The company is led by Neil Dauby (CEO). The organizational structure includes various departments such as Commercial Lending, Retail Banking, Wealth Management, Finance, and Operations, each headed by experienced executives.

Top Products and Market Share

Product Key Offerings logo Key Offerings

  • Commercial Loans: Provides loans to businesses for various purposes, including working capital, equipment financing, and real estate. Market share data is not publicly available. Competitors: Old National Bancorp, First Financial Bancorp.
  • Mortgage Loans: Offers residential mortgage loans to individuals. Market share data is not publicly available. Competitors: US Bank, Fifth Third Bank.
  • Deposit Accounts: Provides checking, savings, and money market accounts to individuals and businesses. Market share data is not publicly available. Competitors: Chase, PNC.
  • Wealth Management Services: Offers investment management, financial planning, and trust services. Market share data is not publicly available. Competitors: Edward Jones, Raymond James.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The banking industry is currently facing increased competition, regulatory scrutiny, and margin compression due to low interest rates, but high interest rates now. The industry is also adapting to technological advancements and changing customer preferences.

Positioning

German American Bancorp Inc. positions itself as a community-focused bank with a strong emphasis on customer service and relationship banking. It differentiates itself through its local presence and personalized approach.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

TAM includes all banking and financial services within its geographic footprint. Specific TAM value is difficult to determine. German American is positioned to capture a larger share through expansion and improved services.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Strong community presence
  • Experienced management team
  • Diversified revenue streams
  • Solid capital base
  • Customer Focused

Weaknesses

  • Limited geographic reach
  • Reliance on traditional banking model
  • Higher expense ratio compared to larger banks
  • Susceptible to local economic downturns

Opportunities

  • Strategic acquisitions
  • Expansion into new markets
  • Increased adoption of digital banking solutions
  • Growth in wealth management services

Threats

  • Increased competition from larger banks and fintech companies
  • Rising interest rates
  • Economic downturns
  • Regulatory changes

Competitors and Market Share

Key competitor logo Key Competitors

  • ONB
  • FFBC
  • HBNC

Competitive Landscape

GABC competes with larger regional and national banks and credit unions. GABC's advantage lies in its community focus and strong relationships, while its disadvantage is its smaller scale compared to larger competitors.

Major Acquisitions

Citizens Union Bancorp of Shelbyville, Inc.

  • Year: 2021
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 121.7
  • Strategic Rationale: Expanded footprint in Kentucky.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

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Summary

German American Bancorp Inc. is a community-focused bank with a strong regional presence. Its customer-centric approach has fueled growth, but limited geographic reach and increasing competition pose challenges. Strategic acquisitions and digital advancements are crucial for future growth. The company faces potential risks from economic fluctuations and rising interest rates.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

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  • SEC Filings (10-K, 10-Q)
  • Press Releases
  • Analyst Reports
  • FDIC Data

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About German American Bancorp Inc

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquaters Jasper, IN, United States
IPO Launch date 1993-05-21
CEO & Chairman Mr. D. Neil Dauby CPA
Sector Financial Services
Industry Banks - Regional
Full time employees 1020
Full time employees 1020

German American Bancorp, Inc. operates as a financial holding company for German American Bank that provides retail and commercial banking, and health management services. The company operates through Core Banking, and Trust and Investment Advisory Services segments. The Core Banking segment accepts deposits from the general public; and originates consumer, commercial and agricultural, commercial and agricultural real estate, and residential mortgage loans, as well as sells residential mortgage loans in the secondary market. The Wealth Management segment provides trust, investment advisory, brokerage, and retirement planning services. It also offers demand deposits, savings, interest-bearing checking, money market accounts, and certificates of deposit; home equity and credit card loans; and wealth advisory and trust services. German American Bancorp, Inc. was founded in 1910 and is based in Jasper, Indiana.