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BCB Bancorp Inc(BCBP)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$8.17
10/19/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for BCBP

10/19/2026: BCBP (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

BCB Bancorp Inc is a regional bank holding company that specializes in commercial real estate lending within the New Jersey and New York metropolitan areas. The company's main strength lies in its established local market presence and a consistent history of providing dividends, making it a potentially suitable candidate for income-focused investors. Its primary growth story revolves around localized lending and potential regional consolidation, though this is tempered by risks such as high geographic concentration and sensitivity to commercial real estate valuations. Investors should monitor the bank's ability to navigate interest rate fluctuations and maintain asset quality. The stock may be most fitting for value and dividend-oriented investors seeking stable regional exposure.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

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

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorWeak fitThe company is a mature regional bank with limited high-growth potential.
Momentum investorMixed fitStock performance is often tied to interest rate cycles rather than rapid growth catalysts.
Value investorStrong fitThe stock often trades at valuations reflective of tangible book value and regional bank multiples.
Dividend investorStrong fitThe company has a consistent history of providing reliable dividend income.
Low-risk investorMixed fitWhile established, the bank is subject to sector-specific economic and regulatory risks.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMediumRegional bank stocks can experience price swings based on interest rate announcements.
Valuation riskLowThe stock is generally valued based on fundamental banking metrics like book value.
Competition riskMedium / highCompetition from larger banks in the NY/NJ area puts pressure on loan and deposit rates.
Business qualityMediumThe bank maintains stable operations but lacks a unique competitive moat.
Dividend incomeLowDividends are generally stable, though banking regulations can limit payouts.
Execution riskMediumThe bank must execute well in its localized real estate lending market to maintain margins.

Price Behavior

Rolling Over
PRICE PATH

Rolling Over

The price momentum is slowing down and beginning to turn downward.

Moderately Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Moderately Choppy

The stock has experienced noticeable price swings while retaining some directional structure.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -17.37%
Avg. Invested days 33
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
BCBP receives a 2-star rating, reflecting soft or weak scores across the available pillars. The rating is constrained by soft unit economics, soft company fundamentals, and soft analyst coverage.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
BCBP has soft overall fundamentals (2 stars), with soft financial health, weak growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong cash generation (FCF margin 21.0%) is partially offset by negative earnings growth (-167.3%), negative revenue growth (-15.5%), weak profitability (net margin -7.5%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
BCBP's financial health is soft, with the relatively strongest area being moderate cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation (21.0% of revenue). Profitability is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 2-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
BCBP's growth profile is soft, with the least-weak measure being revenue growth at -15.5% FY2025 versus FY2024. By comparison, while earnings growth (-167.3%, negative) and free-cash-flow growth (-47.6%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 32.4% and approximately 51.1% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 8.00% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 7.42%
Dimensional Fund Advisors, Inc. 4.34%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 4.13%
Renaissance Technologies Corp 2.78%
Geode Capital Management, LLC 2.53%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
BCBP generates approximately $267 of gross profit, $-110 of operating income, and $210 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Operating losses explain the 2-star rating, with weak cash conversion and weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 31.54%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
BCBP has a liquid, relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedLow VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 249.70M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 8.95
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 8.95
Volume (30-day avg) 404.1K shares
Beta 0.68
52 Weeks Range 7.18 - 11.71
Updated Date 10/18/2026
52 Weeks Range 7.18 - 11.71
Updated Date 10/18/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 3.85%
Basic EPS (TTM) -1.11

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Net Interest IncomeInterest earned on loans (commercial real estate, residential) minus interest paid on deposits.The bank earns money primarily by the 'spread' between interest it charges borrowers and interest it pays depositors.
Non-Interest IncomeService charges on deposit accounts, loan fees, and other banking services.A smaller portion of revenue comes from fees related to daily account and banking operations.
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Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 8.77
Enterprise Value 153.90M
Price to Sales(TTM) 4
Enterprise Value 153.90M
Price to Sales(TTM) 4
Enterprise Value to Revenue 3.35
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -
Shares Outstanding 30.75M
Shares Floating 15.70M
Shares Outstanding 30.75M
Shares Floating 15.70M
Percent Insiders 8
Percent Institutions 32.36

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

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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