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ChoiceOne Financial Services Inc(COFS)

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QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
2-STAR RATING
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BUY for 4 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
+2.1% ▲
LAST CLOSE
$35.45
10/30/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for COFS

10/30/2026: COFS (2-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

ChoiceOne Financial Services is a Michigan-based bank holding company that provides a comprehensive suite of banking and wealth management services. The company has a stable, community-focused business model that has historically benefited from disciplined credit practices and targeted regional acquisitions. Its primary growth opportunity lies in deepening its market presence in Michigan and leveraging digital tools to improve efficiency. However, the company faces risks from regional economic concentration, intense competition, and interest rate sensitivity. It is potentially suitable for value-oriented and dividend-seeking investors who are comfortable with the inherent cyclicality of the regional banking sector.

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

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitThe company focuses on steady, manageable growth rather than high-velocity expansion.
Momentum investorWeak fitRegional banking stocks often move with macro-economic cycles rather than short-term price momentum.
Value investorStrong fitRegional banks often trade at reasonable multiples relative to their book value.
Dividend investorStrong fitChoiceOne has demonstrated a commitment to returning capital through consistent dividends.
Low-risk investorMixed fitWhile more stable than growth stocks, banking stocks remain subject to market and economic cyclicality.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMediumThe stock is susceptible to fluctuations in broader financial sector sentiment.
Valuation riskLowBank stocks are generally valued based on fundamental earnings potential.
Competition risk (Banking)HighIntense competition from larger regional and national banks impacts margins.
Business qualityMediumThe bank maintains a solid but concentrated regional business model.
Dividend incomeMediumDividends are dependent on consistent earnings and capital adequacy.
Execution riskMediumIntegration of past acquisitions requires ongoing management attention.

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 27.97%
Avg. Invested days 41
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

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

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
COFS has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with moderate financial health, moderate growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, moderate earnings growth (+5.4%) supports the fundamentals score.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
COFS's financial health is supported by solid cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation (13.1% of revenue). Liquidity is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Revenue growth is COFS's strongest growth driver at +38.7% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, while earnings growth (+5.4%, moderate) and free-cash-flow growth (-46.3%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 48.6% and approximately 91.6% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 6.58% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 7.27%
Northern Trust Corp 4.52%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 4.17%
State Street Corp 2.99%
Geode Capital Management, LLC 2.55%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
COFS generates approximately $582 of gross profit, $177 of operating income, and $131 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Solid margins and moderate cash conversion support a 3-star rating, while capital efficiency is soft.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 17.59%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
COFS 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 528.87M USD
Price to earnings Ratio 9.66
1Y Target Price 37
Price to earnings Ratio 9.66
1Y Target Price 37
Volume (30-day avg) 82.9K shares
Beta 0.64
52 Weeks Range 26.17 - 37.09
Updated Date 11/01/2026
52 Weeks Range 26.17 - 37.09
Updated Date 11/01/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 3.31%
Basic EPS (TTM) 3.67

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Net Interest IncomeInterest earned on loans and securities minus interest paid on deposits.This is the primary way the bank makes money by lending at higher rates than it pays to depositors.
Non-Interest IncomeFees from services, wealth management, and service charges.These are secondary income sources derived from service fees rather than lending activities.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2026-10-30
When Before Market
Estimate 0.93
Actual 1.05

Profitability

Profit Margin 32.17%
Operating Margin (TTM) 44.72%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 1.25%
Return on Equity (TTM) 11.87%

Valuation

Trailing PE 9.66
Forward PE 7.79
Enterprise Value 717.51M
Price to Sales(TTM) 3.12
Enterprise Value 717.51M
Price to Sales(TTM) 3.12
Enterprise Value to Revenue 4.72
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -
Shares Outstanding 14.92M
Shares Floating 13.67M
Shares Outstanding 14.92M
Shares Floating 13.67M
Percent Insiders 6.58
Percent Institutions 48.57

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)

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)

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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)

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⚙️ 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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