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BV Financial, Inc. Common Stock(BVFL)

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QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
3-STAR RATING
STRONG BUY
BUY for 7 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
+1.38% ▲
LAST CLOSE
$22.05
10/23/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for BVFL

10/23/2026: BVFL (3-star) is a STRONG-BUY. BUY for 7 days. Simulated Profits (1.38%). Updated daily EoD!

BV Financial, Inc. is a community-focused bank holding company based in Maryland, operating through BayVanguard Bank. The firm has a long history and strong capital base, which support its core real estate and commercial lending activities. Its primary growth story involves capitalizing on local economic development in the Baltimore area, while returning capital to shareholders through stock repurchases. Risks include significant concentration in real estate lending and exposure to interest rate volatility. The stock may best suit value-oriented investors who prioritize capital stability and local market expertise over immediate dividend income, though they should monitor loan asset quality and regional real estate trends closely.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

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

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitThe company shows steady growth but is limited by its regional scope and micro-cap nature.
Momentum investorStrong fit while signal remains positiveThe stock has demonstrated strong relative performance, making it attractive when positive price trends persist.
Value investorStrong fitThe stock often trades at attractive P/E multiples relative to its sector peers.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company currently does not pay a dividend, making it unsuitable for income-focused portfolios.
Low-risk investorMixed fitWhile capital ratios are strong, small-cap bank stocks inherently carry risks related to interest rate and economic volatility.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMedium / highAs a micro-cap stock, it can experience significant price swings on low trading volume.
Valuation riskMediumTrading near the top of its 52-week range requires investors to be mindful of entry points.
Competition risk (Regional Banking)Medium / highThe bank faces constant pressure from both larger institutions and local peers.
Business qualityMediumThe business is stable but highly concentrated in a single geographic market and product type.
Dividend incomeLow / noneThe absence of a dividend removes a primary stabilizer for many bank stock investors.
Execution riskMediumManagement must effectively manage loan quality in a varying interest rate environment.

Price Behavior

Strong Uptrend
PRICE PATH

Strong Uptrend

The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.

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 93.69%
Avg. Invested days 59
Today’s Advisory Strong Buy
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
BVFL receives a 4-star rating, supported by strong unit economics, solid company fundamentals, and solid quantitative characteristics. The rating is constrained by soft analyst coverage, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
BVFL has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with solid financial health, solid growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, solid earnings growth (+15.1%) and strong cash generation (FCF margin 35.8%) are partially offset by moderate revenue growth (+6.6%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
BVFL's financial health is supported by solid profitability, including gross margin of 76.6% and operating margin of 32.4%. Liquidity is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 4-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Free-cash-flow growth is BVFL's strongest growth driver at +21.6% FY2025 versus FY2024 (solid, 4 stars). Revenue growth (+6.6%, moderate) and earnings growth (+15.1%, solid) are also constructive, though not equally high across every growth measure.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 38.7% and approximately 82.9% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 25.66% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

AllianceBernstein L.P. 9.03%
BlackRock Inc 7.01%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 3.61%
Geode Capital Management, LLC 2.06%
Gendell Jeffrey L 1.67%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
BVFL generates approximately $766 of gross profit, $324 of operating income, and $358 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Strong margins and strong cash conversion support the rating, although capital efficiency remains soft.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 28.46%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
BVFL 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 186.78M USD
Price to earnings Ratio 14.51
1Y Target Price -
Price to earnings Ratio 14.51
1Y Target Price -
Volume (30-day avg) 20.6K shares
Beta 0.04
52 Weeks Range 15.84 - 22.70
Updated Date 10/24/2026
52 Weeks Range 15.84 - 22.70
Updated Date 10/24/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 1.52

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Net Interest IncomeInterest earned on real estate, commercial, and consumer loans minus interest paid on deposits.The bank profits primarily from the spread between loan interest income and deposit interest costs.
Fee-based ServicesATM fees, merchant services, and other banking transaction charges.Non-interest income provides a smaller but steady stream of supplemental revenue.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

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Earnings Date

Report Date 2026-10-23
When Before Market
Estimate -
Actual 0.47

Profitability

Profit Margin 30.57%
Operating Margin (TTM) 48.39%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 1.43%
Return on Equity (TTM) 6.83%

Valuation

Trailing PE 14.51
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 140.02M
Price to Sales(TTM) 4.46
Enterprise Value 140.02M
Price to Sales(TTM) 4.46
Enterprise Value to Revenue 4.94
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -
Shares Outstanding 8.47M
Shares Floating 7.02M
Shares Outstanding 8.47M
Shares Floating 7.02M
Percent Insiders 25.66
Percent Institutions 38.67

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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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

Information icon Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.

🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

Information icon Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.

Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

Information icon Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.

Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

Information icon Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.

🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

Information icon Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.

Total Assets (Asset Base)

Information icon The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.

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)

Information icon Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.

Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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