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CB Financial Services Inc(CBFV)

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QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
1-STAR RATING
WEAK BUY
BUY for 31 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
-1.17% ▼
LAST CLOSE
$37.11
09/24/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for CBFV

09/24/2026: CBFV (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

CB Financial Services Inc is a regional bank holding company providing commercial and retail banking services through its Community Bank subsidiary. The firm is known for its relationship-driven model and local market presence, which provides stable deposit and loan volume. Its main growth opportunity lies in selectively expanding fee-based wealth management services and potential regional acquisitions. However, it faces significant risks from geographic concentration, interest rate sensitivity, and competition from larger, tech-capable banks. The stock is best suited for value and income-focused investors who prioritize steady dividends, though they should monitor net interest margins and credit quality closely in an evolving economic environment.

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

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorWeak fitThe company's business model is focused on stable regional banking rather than high-growth initiatives.
Momentum investorWeak fitThe stock typically exhibits low trading volume and limited price momentum compared to growth sectors.
Value investorStrong fitThe stock is often priced based on traditional book value and earnings multiples common in regional bank valuations.
Dividend investorStrong fitThe company has a consistent history of paying dividends, making it suitable for income-focused portfolios.
Low-risk investorMixed fitWhile established, regional banks face specific macroeconomic risks that can lead to moderate stock price volatility.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMediumRegional bank stocks can be volatile during periods of economic uncertainty or interest rate fluctuations.
Valuation riskLowValuations are generally tied to stable tangible book value, limiting extreme overvaluation risks.
Competition risk (Banking competition)Medium / highIntense competition from larger regional and national banks creates pressure on interest margins and deposit acquisition.
Business qualityMediumThe company relies on a stable but narrow geographic footprint, which limits its ability to diversify risk.
Dividend incomeLowThe dividend is generally secure, though not immune to severe earnings downturns.
Execution riskMediumSuccess depends on maintaining credit quality in a local market and managing integration risks if further acquisitions occur.

Price Behavior

Steady Uptrend
PRICE PATH

Steady Uptrend

The stock demonstrates consistent and steady upward price momentum.

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 -11.25%
Avg. Invested days 38
Today’s Advisory WEAK BUY
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
CBFV receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid unit economics. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum.

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 45.6% and approximately 90.9% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 10.24% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Janney Montgomery Scott LLC 6.01%
AllianceBernstein L.P. 5.00%
BlackRock Inc 4.98%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 3.82%
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. Strong cash conversion and healthy margins support the rating, although capital efficiency remains below the highest tier.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 7.49%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
CBFV has a liquid, relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while valuation that is moderately attractive rather than deeply discounted.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Low VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 188.58M USD
Price to earnings Ratio 27.69
1Y Target Price 41.33
Price to earnings Ratio 27.69
1Y Target Price 41.33
Volume (30-day avg) 5.1K shares
Beta 0.27
52 Weeks Range 30.03 - 38.57
Updated Date 09/24/2026
52 Weeks Range 30.03 - 38.57
Updated Date 09/24/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 2.85%
Basic EPS (TTM) 1.34

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Net Interest IncomeInterest earned on commercial and retail loans minus interest paid on customer deposits.The bank makes money on the 'spread'—the difference between what it charges for loans and what it pays to depositors.
Non-Interest IncomeService charges on deposits, wealth management fees, and mortgage banking income.Diversified fee income helps stabilize revenue beyond just lending activity.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

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Valuation

Trailing PE 27.69
Forward PE 12.99
Enterprise Value 215.43M
Price to Sales(TTM) 3.98
Enterprise Value 215.43M
Price to Sales(TTM) 3.98
Enterprise Value to Revenue 6.34
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -
Shares Outstanding 5.08M
Shares Floating 4.62M
Shares Outstanding 5.08M
Shares Floating 4.62M
Percent Insiders 10.24
Percent Institutions 45.56

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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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About CB Financial Services Inc

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquarters Carmichaels, PA, United States
IPO Launch date 2001-06-06
President, CEO & Director Mr. John H. Montgomery
Sector Financial Services
Industry Banks - Regional
Full time employees 169
Full time employees 169

CB Financial Services, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for Community Bank that provides banking products and services for individuals and businesses. Its primary deposit products include demand deposits, NOW accounts, money market accounts, and savings and checking accounts, as well as time deposit products. The company's loan products comprise residential real estate loans, such as one- to four-family mortgage loans, home equity installment loans, and home equity lines of credit; commercial real estate loans that are secured primarily by improved properties comprising retail facilities, office buildings, and other non-residential buildings, as well as multifamily properties; construction loans to individuals to finance the construction of residential dwellings, as well as for the construction of commercial properties, including hotels, apartment buildings, housing developments, and owner-occupied properties used for businesses; commercial and industrial loans, and lines of credit; consumer loans consisting of indirect auto loans, secured and unsecured loans, and lines of credit; and other loans. In addition, it invests in U.S. treasuries, U.S. government agency securities, mortgage-backed securities (MBS's), collateralized mortgage obligations (CMO's), investment grade corporate bonds, obligations of states and political subdivisions, short-term instruments, collateralized loan obligations (CLO's), and other securities; and equity securities, which includes mutual funds. CB Financial Services, Inc. was founded in 1901 and is headquartered in Carmichaels, Pennsylvania.