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Arrowmark Financial Corp(BANX)

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QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
1-STAR RATING
WEAK BUY
BUY for 110 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
+5.62% ▲
LAST CLOSE
$19.92
09/25/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for BANX

09/25/2026: BANX (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

Arrowmark Financial Corp is a closed-end investment fund that targets income by investing in regulatory capital relief securities and bank-related credit instruments. Its strength lies in its niche focus on institutional-grade synthetic risk transfers, providing retail investors access to complex credit opportunities managed by ArrowMark Partners. The primary investment story is the fund’s ability to generate high yields through specialized financial markets. However, investors face risks related to asset complexity, potential credit defaults within bank portfolios, and general volatility in closed-end fund pricing. This stock is best suited for income-focused investors who understand the risks of alternative credit and are comfortable monitoring the evolving regulatory landscape.

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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorWeak fitThe fund is primarily structured for income generation rather than capital appreciation.
Momentum investorWeak fitClosed-end funds in this sector typically trade based on yield and NAV rather than price momentum.
Value investorMixed fitValue investors may look for opportunities when the fund trades at a significant discount to its NAV.
Dividend investorStrong fitThe fund's primary objective is to generate and distribute income to shareholders.
Low-risk investorWeak fitThe complexity and credit risk of the underlying assets make this a higher-risk income investment.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMedium / highThe fund's market price can fluctuate significantly based on interest rates and credit market sentiment.
Valuation riskMediumDetermining the value of private, complex credit instruments involves significant estimation.
Competition risk (Credit Market Competition)MediumCompetition from other credit-focused funds can impact the availability of attractive new investments.
Business qualityMediumThe strategy depends on the management of ArrowMark Partners to select and monitor high-quality credit assets.
Dividend incomeMedium / highDividend sustainability is directly linked to the performance of underlying risk-transfer tranches.
Execution riskMediumThe complexity of the strategy requires precise execution in sourcing and managing specialized assets.

Price Behavior

Steady Uptrend
PRICE PATH

Steady Uptrend

The stock demonstrates consistent and steady upward price momentum.

Smooth
PRICE STABILITY

Smooth

The stock has moved along a generally orderly path with only modest fluctuations.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 36.59%
Avg. Invested days 120
Today’s Advisory WEAK BUY
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
BANX receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid unit economics. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
BANX has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with solid financial health, moderate growth momentum, and soft ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, moderate earnings growth (+6.8%) and strong cash generation (FCF margin 62.6%) are partially offset by negative revenue growth (-41.1%), very low insider ownership of 0.01%.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
BANX's financial health is supported by strong profitability, including gross margin of 76.4% and operating margin of 126.0%. Liquidity is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 4-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Earnings growth is BANX's strongest growth driver at +6.8% FY2025 versus FY2024 (moderate, 3 stars). By comparison, while revenue growth (-41.1%, negative) and free-cash-flow growth (-21.1%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 18.3% and approximately 0.0% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership is only 0.01%, which materially reduces the ownership score.

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
BANX generates approximately $764 of gross profit, $1,260 of operating income, and $626 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Strong cash conversion and healthy margins support the rating, although capital efficiency remains below the highest tier.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 0.00%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
BANX has a high-quality, relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while valuation that is moderately attractive rather than deeply discounted.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Quality TiltLow VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap Risk

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 199.04M USD
Price to earnings Ratio 19.21
1Y Target Price 22
Price to earnings Ratio 19.21
1Y Target Price 22
Volume (30-day avg) 42.6K shares
Beta 0.28
52 Weeks Range 17.50 - 21.15
Updated Date 09/25/2026
52 Weeks Range 17.50 - 21.15
Updated Date 09/25/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 8.57%
Basic EPS (TTM) 1.07

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Regulatory Capital ReliefInvestment in synthetic risk transfer tranches issued by major banks.The fund earns money by taking on specific credit risks from banks in exchange for interest payments.
Bank Credit PortfolioInterest and dividends from various bank-related debt and equity securities.Returns are generated through interest collected on loans and financial instruments held in the portfolio.
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Valuation

Trailing PE 19.21
Forward PE 14.62
Enterprise Value 238.19M
Price to Sales(TTM) 7.51
Enterprise Value 238.19M
Price to Sales(TTM) 7.51
Enterprise Value to Revenue 14.84
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -
Shares Outstanding 9.69M
Shares Floating -
Shares Outstanding 9.69M
Shares Floating -
Percent Insiders 0.01
Percent Institutions 18.3

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Financial Metrics

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Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

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About Arrowmark Financial Corp

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquarters New York, NY, United States
IPO Launch date 2013-11-07
Chairman & CEO Mr. Sanjai Suryaji Bhonsle
Sector Financial Services
Industry Asset Management
Full time employees -
Full time employees -

ArrowMark Financial Corp. is a closed-end balanced mutual fund launched and managed by ArrowMark Asset Management, LLC. It invests in public equity and fixed income markets of global region. For its equity portion, the fund invests in stocks of companies operating across financials, banks sectors. It invests in growth and value stocks of companies across diversified market capitalization. For its fixed income portion, the fund invests in debt and subordinated debt, structured notes and securities, regulatory capital securities which are rated below investment grade. ArrowMark Financial Corp. was formed on February 7, 2013 and is domiciled in the United States.