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Bridgewater Bancshares Inc(BWB)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
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$20.16
10/14/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for BWB

10/14/2026: BWB (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Bridgewater Bancshares Inc is a focused commercial bank that serves entrepreneurs and business owners primarily in the Twin Cities region. Its core strength lies in a high-touch, relationship-based service model that differentiates it from larger national banks. Growth is driven by strategic expansion and targeted additions to its loan portfolio, though this creates a concentration in commercial real estate. Key risks include interest rate volatility and economic conditions affecting its local market. The stock may suit value-oriented investors who favor a specialized business banking model, though investors should monitor the company's ability to diversify revenue and manage credit risks during economic cycles.

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

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitThe company offers moderate growth potential linked to regional economic expansion.
Momentum investorWeak fitBanking stocks typically require sustained favorable rate environments to generate significant short-term momentum.
Value investorStrong fitThe stock often trades at valuations that reflect regional banking risks, providing potential for value-oriented entry points.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company prioritizes reinvestment over consistent dividend distributions.
Low-risk investorMixed fitWhile established, the sector's sensitivity to interest rates and CRE cycles introduces notable volatility.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMedium / highBanking sector sentiment is highly sensitive to macroeconomic shifts and interest rate forecasts.
Valuation riskMediumValuations are heavily influenced by broader market conditions and perceived regional bank stability.
Competition risk (traditional banking)HighCompetition from both large national players and agile local banks puts pressure on margins and loan pricing.
Business qualityMediumThe company has a solid reputation, but its specialized CRE focus is a defining factor in its risk-adjusted business quality.
Dividend incomeLow / noneThe company does not rely on dividends as a primary component of its shareholder return strategy.
Execution riskMediumMaintaining asset quality while growing the loan portfolio in a fluctuating interest rate environment requires precise management.

Price Behavior

Rolling Over
PRICE PATH

Rolling Over

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

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 -6.95%
Avg. Invested days 39
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
BWB receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid company fundamentals, and solid quantitative characteristics. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
BWB has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with moderate financial health, moderate growth momentum, and strong ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong earnings growth (+40.4%) supports the fundamentals score.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
BWB's financial health is supported by solid cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation (7.5% of revenue). Liquidity is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Earnings growth is BWB's strongest growth driver at +40.4% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, revenue growth (+16.0%, solid) is also solid, while free-cash-flow growth (-48.1%, negative) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 66.1% and approximately 80.7% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 19.77% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Thrivent Financial For Lutherans 7.91%
BlackRock Inc 6.33%
AllianceBernstein L.P. 4.81%
Dimensional Fund Advisors, Inc. 3.94%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 3.38%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
BWB generates approximately $472 of gross profit, $211 of operating income, and $75 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Moderate margins and weak cash conversion support a 3-star rating, while capital efficiency is soft.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 23.23%

Quantitative Style Profile

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

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedQuality TiltLow VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 567.99M USD
Price to earnings Ratio 11.07
1Y Target Price 24
Price to earnings Ratio 11.07
1Y Target Price 24
Volume (30-day avg) 98.5K shares
Beta 0.63
52 Weeks Range 16.06 - 22.62
Updated Date 10/13/2026
52 Weeks Range 16.06 - 22.62
Updated Date 10/13/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 1.84

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Net Interest IncomeInterest earned on commercial and retail loans minus interest paid on deposits.The bank profits from the spread between the interest it charges borrowers and the interest it pays to depositors.
Non-Interest IncomeTreasury management fees, service charges, and other banking fees.These are fees generated from providing specialized financial services rather than lending money.
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Earnings Date

Report Date 2026-10-20
When After Market
Estimate 0.47
Actual -

Profitability

Profit Margin 35.71%
Operating Margin (TTM) 47.76%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 1.06%
Return on Equity (TTM) 11%

Valuation

Trailing PE 11.07
Forward PE 11.25
Enterprise Value 882.77M
Price to Sales(TTM) 3.6
Enterprise Value 882.77M
Price to Sales(TTM) 3.6
Enterprise Value to Revenue 6.65
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -
Shares Outstanding 27.88M
Shares Floating 22.50M
Shares Outstanding 27.88M
Shares Floating 22.50M
Percent Insiders 19.77
Percent Institutions 66.1

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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