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CB Financial Services Inc(CBFV)

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QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
2-STAR RATING
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BUY for 16 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
+6.6% ▲
LAST CLOSE
$40.7
11/05/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for CBFV

11/05/2026: CBFV (2-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

CB Financial Services Inc is a long-standing bank holding company centered on community banking in southwestern Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Its core strengths include a durable 125-year history and a strategic shift toward high-yielding commercial loans and modern treasury services to bolster margins. The primary investment story rests on the company’s ability to attract low-cost deposits through its new Specialty Treasury program. Risks include geographic concentration and competition from larger institutions with greater scale. The stock may suit value and dividend-focused investors seeking exposure to regional banking; however, monitor the success of new digital initiatives and credit quality within its commercial portfolio.

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

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitAs a community bank, growth is generally steady and organic rather than aggressive.
Momentum investorMixed fitPrice action is often tied to macroeconomic banking trends rather than high-velocity momentum.
Value investorStrong fitThe stock often trades based on book value and earnings power typical of regional bank value plays.
Dividend investorStrong fitStable dividend history makes it suitable for income-focused portfolios.
Low-risk investorMixed fitWhile established, regional banking can be sensitive to regional economic and interest rate cycles.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMediumBank stocks can fluctuate based on interest rate sentiment.
Valuation riskMediumEarnings multiples fluctuate based on industry cycles.
Competition risk (Regional bank competition)Medium / highIntense local competition for deposits and loans impacts margins.
Business qualityMediumLong operating history provides a solid foundation.
Dividend incomeMediumDividends are subject to board approval and earnings stability.
Execution riskMediumSuccess depends on the integration of new digital treasury services.

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 -6.06%
Avg. Invested days 36
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
CBFV receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid unit economics, and solid quantitative characteristics. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum, and limited analyst upside.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
CBFV has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with moderate financial health, moderate growth momentum, and strong ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong cash generation (FCF margin 25.0%) is partially offset by negative earnings growth (-61.1%), negative revenue growth (-13.3%), soft profitability (net margin 7.1%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
CBFV's financial health is supported by solid cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation (25.0% of revenue). Liquidity is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Free-cash-flow growth is CBFV's strongest growth driver at +399.5% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, while revenue growth (-13.3%, negative) and earnings growth (-61.1%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 45.4% and approximately 90.9% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 10.26% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Janney Montgomery Scott LLC 6.00%
BlackRock Inc 5.51%
AllianceBernstein L.P. 5.00%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 3.91%
M3F, Inc. 3.37%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
CBFV generates approximately $625 of gross profit, $77 of operating income, and $250 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Solid margins and strong cash conversion support the rating, although capital efficiency remains weak.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 7.49%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
CBFV 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 209.49M USD
Price to earnings Ratio 11.84
1Y Target Price 44
Price to earnings Ratio 11.84
1Y Target Price 44
Volume (30-day avg) 6.4K shares
Beta 0.27
52 Weeks Range 31.23 - 41.31
Updated Date 11/05/2026
52 Weeks Range 31.23 - 41.31
Updated Date 11/05/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 2.72%
Basic EPS (TTM) 3.48

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Net Interest IncomeInterest earned on commercial, real estate, and consumer loans minus interest paid on deposits.The bank's primary profit engine is the 'spread' between what it earns on loans and pays on deposits.
Noninterest IncomeService fees, wealth management advisory, and insurance brokerage commissions.These are steady, fee-based revenue streams that provide diversification.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2026-10-26
When After Market
Estimate 0.83
Actual 0.91

Profitability

Profit Margin 29.73%
Operating Margin (TTM) 37.39%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 1.15%
Return on Equity (TTM) 11.83%

Valuation

Trailing PE 11.84
Forward PE 12.99
Enterprise Value 292.45M
Price to Sales(TTM) 3.42
Enterprise Value 292.45M
Price to Sales(TTM) 3.42
Enterprise Value to Revenue 5.32
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -
Shares Outstanding 5.08M
Shares Floating 4.62M
Shares Outstanding 5.08M
Shares Floating 4.62M
Percent Insiders 10.26
Percent Institutions 45.36

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

Information icon Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.

📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

Information icon Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.

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)

Information icon Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.

⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

Information icon Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.

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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