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Banc of California, Inc. (BANC)

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$14.07
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Profit since last BUY-3.03%
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Upturn Advisory Summary

06/27/2025: BANC (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

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Not Recommended Performance

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Number of Analysts

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11 Analysts rated it

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1 Year Target Price $17

1 Year Target Price $17

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$17Target price
Low$11.44
Current$14.07
high$17.71

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -14.4%
Avg. Invested days 52
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Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 2.21B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 21.32
1Y Target Price 17
Price to earnings Ratio 21.32
1Y Target Price 17
Volume (30-day avg) 11
Beta 1.43
52 Weeks Range 11.44 - 17.71
Updated Date 06/30/2025
52 Weeks Range 11.44 - 17.71
Updated Date 06/30/2025
Dividends yield (FY) 2.84%
Basic EPS (TTM) 0.66

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date -
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Profitability

Profit Margin 15.52%
Operating Margin (TTM) 34.09%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 0.43%
Return on Equity (TTM) 4.33%

Valuation

Trailing PE 21.32
Forward PE 12.02
Enterprise Value 3118606336
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.3
Enterprise Value 3118606336
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.3
Enterprise Value to Revenue 5.37
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -
Shares Outstanding 147140000
Shares Floating 129693453
Shares Outstanding 147140000
Shares Floating 129693453
Percent Insiders 1
Percent Institutions 110.88

Analyst Ratings

Rating 4
Target Price 17
Buy 4
Strong Buy 4
Buy 4
Strong Buy 4
Hold 3
Sell -
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Banc of California, Inc.

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Company Overview

overview logo History and Background

Banc of California, Inc. was founded in 1941 as First American Savings & Loan. It has grown through acquisitions and organic expansion to become a regional bank serving California.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Commercial Banking: Provides a range of lending and deposit products to businesses, including commercial real estate lending, equipment financing, and working capital solutions.
  • Retail Banking: Offers deposit accounts, mortgages, and other consumer lending products to individuals and families.
  • Wealth Management: Provides wealth management and investment services to high-net-worth individuals and families.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Jared Wolff serves as the President and CEO. The bank operates under a traditional corporate structure with a board of directors overseeing management.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • Commercial Real Estate Loans: CRE loans are a significant part of Banc of California's portfolio. Market share data is not publicly available, but competitors include regional and national banks like Wells Fargo (WFC) and US Bancorp (USB).
  • Small Business Loans: Banc of California offers various SBA loan products. Market share data is limited, with competition from Bank of America (BAC) and JPMorgan Chase (JPM).
  • Mortgages: The bank also offers mortgages to consumers, but the market share is limited compared to large players.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The banking industry is currently facing interest rate volatility, increased regulatory scrutiny, and competition from fintech companies.

Positioning

Banc of California is a regional bank focused on the California market, positioning itself as a relationship-focused lender.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The TAM for banking services in California is substantial, estimated at hundreds of billions of dollars. Banc of California's positioning allows it to capture a portion of this market, but its regional focus limits its reach compared to national players.

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Strengths

  • Strong presence in California
  • Experienced management team
  • Focus on relationship banking
  • Recent acquisition of PacWest

Weaknesses

  • Geographic concentration
  • Higher cost of funds than larger banks
  • Dependence on commercial real estate lending
  • Integration risk from PacWest acquisition

Opportunities

  • Expansion into new markets within California
  • Increased demand for digital banking services
  • Growing wealth management business
  • Further Consolidation in the banking industry

Threats

  • Economic downturn in California
  • Rising interest rates
  • Increased competition from fintech companies
  • Regulatory changes

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • WFC
  • USB
  • PACW
  • CUBI

Competitive Landscape

Banc of California competes with larger national banks and smaller regional banks. Its advantage lies in its local expertise and relationship-focused approach, which can be challenged by larger banks' resources.

Major Acquisitions

PacWest Bancorp

  • Year: 2023
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): Estimated $5.4 Billion in combined entity value
  • Strategic Rationale: Addresses Banc of California's weaknesses in technology, while strengthening the company's customer base with a greater presence within California.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Growth has been driven by acquisitions and organic expansion in California.

Future Projections: Analyst projections vary, but expect single-digit revenue growth.

Recent Initiatives: Acquisition of PacWest is a major strategic move.

Summary

Banc of California is a regional bank with a strong presence in California. The PacWest acquisition presents significant opportunities for growth and expansion. However, the bank faces challenges from larger competitors and the integration of PacWest. Additionally, it will need to manage the impacts of the ongoing economic environment.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

  • SEC Filings
  • Company Website
  • Analyst Reports
  • Third Party Market Research

Disclaimers:

This analysis is based on publicly available information and is not financial advice. Market share percentages are approximations.

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About Banc of California, Inc.

Exchange NYSE
Headquaters Los Angeles, CA, United States
IPO Launch date 2002-10-01
Chairman of the Board,President & CEO Mr. Jared M. Wolff J.D.
Sector Financial Services
Industry Banks - Regional
Full time employees 1903
Full time employees 1903

Banc of California, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for Banc of California that provides various banking products and services. The company offers deposit products, such as checking, savings, money market, demand, and time deposits; certificates of deposit; retirement accounts; and safe deposit boxes. It also provides real estate loans to professional developers and real estate investors for the acquisition, construction, refinancing, renovation, and on-going operation of commercial real estate properties; commercial real estate mortgage, residential real estate mortgage, and real estate construction and land loans; commercial loans and leases, such as equipment and lender finance, other asset-based, venture capital, secured business, warehouse, and other lending services; small business administration lending; and consumer loans comprising personal, auto, and other loans, as well as home equity and revolving lines of credit. In addition, the company offers international banking, multi-state deposit, and asset and investment management services; automated bill payments; cash and treasury management, foreign exchange, card payment, mobile deposit capture, automated clearing house origination, wire transfer, and direct deposit services; and online, mobile, remote deposit, and telephone banking services. It serves small and middle-market businesses, venture capital and private equity firms, non-profit organizations, business owners, entrepreneurs, professionals, and high-net worth individuals. The company offers its products and services through branches located throughout California; Denver, Colorado; and Durham, North Carolina, as well as through regional offices in the United States. The company was founded in 1941 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.