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Carver Bancorp Inc (CARV)

Carver Bancorp Inc (CARV) 1-star rating from Upturn Advisory
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11/04/2025: CARV (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

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Analysis of Past Performance

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Historic Profit -43.99%
Avg. Invested days 32
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Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 8.58M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price -
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price -
Volume (30-day avg) -
Beta 1.19
52 Weeks Range 1.30 - 2.20
Updated Date 06/29/2025
52 Weeks Range 1.30 - 2.20
Updated Date 06/29/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -2.65

Earnings Date

Report Date -
When -
Estimate -
Actual -

Profitability

Profit Margin -65.31%
Operating Margin (TTM) -69.3%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) -1.85%
Return on Equity (TTM) -38.24%

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 9055795
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.41
Enterprise Value 9055795
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.41
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.68
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -
Shares Outstanding 5109730
Shares Floating 4187146
Shares Outstanding 5109730
Shares Floating 4187146
Percent Insiders 23.1
Percent Institutions 11.48

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Carver Bancorp Inc

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Company Overview

Company history and background logo History and Background

Carver Bancorp, Inc. was founded in 1948 and is headquartered in New York, NY. It operates as the holding company for Carver Federal Savings Bank, providing banking services to underserved communities, particularly in the New York City metropolitan area.

Company business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Retail Banking: Offers checking and savings accounts, mortgages, personal loans, and other retail banking services.
  • Commercial Banking: Provides commercial real estate loans, small business loans, and other commercial banking products.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Michael T. Pugh serves as the President and CEO. The company has a board of directors overseeing its operations. Its organizational structure is typical of a community bank, with departments for retail banking, commercial lending, and operations.

Top Products and Market Share

Product Key Offerings logo Key Offerings

  • Residential Mortgages: Offers mortgages primarily in the New York City area. Limited market share data available, competitors include larger national banks like JPMorgan Chase (JPM) and Wells Fargo (WFC) and other regional banks.
  • Commercial Real Estate Loans: Provides financing for commercial properties in underserved communities. Limited market share data available; competitors include other regional banks and credit unions.
  • Small Business Loans: Loans to small and medium businesses in the NYC area. Limited market share data available; competitors include other regional banks and online lenders.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The community banking industry is facing increasing regulatory burdens, competition from larger banks and fintech companies, and pressure to adopt new technologies. Interest rate fluctuations also impact profitability.

Positioning

Carver Bancorp is a community-focused bank with a mission to serve underserved communities. This mission differentiates it from larger competitors but limits its geographic reach and scalability.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The TAM for community banking in the New York City metropolitan area is significant. Carver Bancorp's position is niche, focusing on specific underserved communities, giving them a smaller portion of the overall TAM.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Strong community ties
  • Focus on underserved markets
  • Deep local market knowledge
  • Mission-driven brand

Weaknesses

  • Limited scale and resources
  • Geographic concentration
  • Higher operating costs compared to larger banks
  • Reliance on interest income

Opportunities

  • Expansion of digital banking services
  • Strategic partnerships with fintech companies
  • Increased investment in underserved communities
  • Government programs supporting minority-owned businesses

Threats

  • Increased competition from larger banks and fintech companies
  • Economic downturns impacting loan demand
  • Rising interest rates increasing borrowing costs
  • Regulatory changes

Competitors and Market Share

Key competitor logo Key Competitors

  • JPM
  • WFC
  • MTB

Competitive Landscape

Carver Bancorp faces intense competition from larger, better-capitalized banks. Its competitive advantage lies in its community focus and deep local market knowledge.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Historical growth has been moderate, with fluctuations based on economic conditions and strategic initiatives.

Future Projections: Future projections are dependent on economic conditions and the success of strategic initiatives. Analyst estimates are not readily available.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include investments in technology and efforts to expand its commercial lending business.

Summary

Carver Bancorp is a small, community-focused bank serving underserved markets in New York City. Its strengths lie in its community ties and mission-driven approach, but it faces challenges from larger competitors and economic volatility. The bank needs to continue investing in technology and expanding its commercial lending business to achieve sustainable growth.

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About Carver Bancorp Inc

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquaters New York, NY, United States
IPO Launch date 1994-08-16
President, CEO & Director Mr. Donald Felix
Sector Financial Services
Industry Banks - Regional
Full time employees 109
Full time employees 109

Carver Bancorp, Inc. operates as the holding company for Carver Federal Savings Bank that provides consumer and commercial banking services for consumers, businesses, non-profit organizations, and governmental and quasi-governmental agencies primarily in New York. It accepts various deposit products, including demand, savings, and time deposits; passbook and statement accounts, and certificates of deposit; and individual retirement accounts. The company provides lending products, such as one-to-four family residential, multifamily real estate, and commercial real estate lending; and construction and business loans. In addition, it offers other consumer and commercial banking products and services, including debit cards, online account opening and banking, online bill pay, and telephone banking, as well as check cashing, wire transfers, bill payment, reloadable prepaid card, and money order services. Carver Bancorp, Inc. was founded in 1948 and is headquartered in New York, New York.