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Colony Bankcorp Inc.(CBAN)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
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$20.31
10/08/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for CBAN

10/08/2026: CBAN (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Colony Bankcorp Inc. is a community-focused regional banking institution primarily serving markets in Georgia. The company maintains a steady business model supported by diversified revenue streams, including specialty lending and mortgage services. Its core growth opportunity lies in capturing additional market share within Georgia's high-growth metropolitan areas and further enhancing digital customer services. However, the company faces notable risks, including geographic concentration, intense competition from larger banks, and sensitivity to interest rate fluctuations. It is generally well-suited for value and dividend-focused investors, though shareholders should closely monitor the bank's ability to maintain margins and successfully execute its digital transition strategy.

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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 prospects tied to regional economic development rather than high-growth innovation.
Momentum investorWeak fitThe stock often lacks the high-volatility price trends favored by momentum strategies; fit is conditional on a positive breakout.
Value investorStrong fitThe company often trades at valuations reflective of its steady, cash-flow-generative community banking model.
Dividend investorStrong fitThe company maintains a consistent dividend policy that appeals to income-focused investors.
Low-risk investorMixed fitWhile established, regional banking risks such as interest rate sensitivity and economic cycles introduce moderate risk.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMediumBank stocks can fluctuate significantly based on changes in interest rate expectations and economic outlooks.
Valuation riskMediumOverpaying relative to book value or earnings can limit capital appreciation potential.
Competition risk (Regional Banking)HighLarger, well-capitalized institutions can pressure margins and market share.
Business qualityMediumThe business relies on traditional banking models that are subject to cyclical economic health.
Dividend incomeLowDividends are generally stable but could be impacted by severe economic downturns.
Execution riskMediumIntegration of acquisitions and successful digital upgrades are critical for long-term performance.

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 40.2%
Avg. Invested days 50
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
CBAN receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by soft unit economics, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
CBAN has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with moderate financial health, moderate growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, solid earnings growth (+18.4%) and solid profitability (net margin 15.2%) are partially offset by weak cash generation (FCF margin -3.7%), moderate revenue growth (+5.4%), modest insider ownership of 4.08%.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
CBAN's financial health is supported by moderate profitability, including gross margin of 66.4% and operating margin of 18.9%. Liquidity is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Earnings growth is CBAN's strongest growth driver at +18.4% FY2025 versus FY2024 (solid, 4 stars). By comparison, while free-cash-flow growth (-130.9%, negative) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 63.5% and approximately 95.6% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 4.08% provides only moderate management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 11.01%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 4.27%
Dimensional Fund Advisors, Inc. 4.16%
Geode Capital Management, LLC 2.51%
American Century Companies Inc 2.22%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
CBAN generates approximately $664 of gross profit, $189 of operating income, and $-37 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Negative free cash flow explains the 2-star rating, with weak cash conversion and soft capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 19.59%

Quantitative Style Profile

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

Style Classification

Quality Focused

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

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 426.98M USD
Price to earnings Ratio 12.42
1Y Target Price 25.12
Price to earnings Ratio 12.42
1Y Target Price 25.12
Volume (30-day avg) 142.0K shares
Beta 0.55
52 Weeks Range 15.42 - 22.46
Updated Date 10/08/2026
52 Weeks Range 15.42 - 22.46
Updated Date 10/08/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 2.30%
Basic EPS (TTM) 1.62

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Net Interest IncomeEarnings generated from the difference between interest earned on loans and interest paid on deposits.This is the core engine of the bank, driven by lending activities and interest rate spreads.
Non-Interest IncomeService charges, mortgage banking fees, and wealth management commissions.These fees provide a necessary supplement to interest income, helping diversify revenue.
Georgia GeographyOperations concentrated within the state of Georgia.The bank's performance is highly dependent on the local economic health of Georgia communities.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

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Valuation

Trailing PE 12.42
Forward PE 11
Enterprise Value 500.19M
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.94
Enterprise Value 500.19M
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.94
Enterprise Value to Revenue 4.4
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -
Shares Outstanding 21.22M
Shares Floating 20.28M
Shares Outstanding 21.22M
Shares Floating 20.28M
Percent Insiders 4.08
Percent Institutions 63.48

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)

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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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