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Central Plains Bancshares, Inc. Common Stock(CPBI)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
4-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$20.8
11/06/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for CPBI

11/06/2026: CPBI (4-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Central Plains Bancshares, Inc. is a small-cap community bank based in Nebraska that operates through its subsidiary, Home Federal Bank. The company has a long history and a stable, relationship-based business model centered on local lending and deposits. Its primary investment story revolves around steady regional banking activity and capital management initiatives, such as share repurchases. However, investors should monitor risks such as its narrow geographic focus, limited market liquidity, and sensitivity to interest rate fluctuations. It may best suit value-oriented investors who favor traditional, community-based financial institutions. The key developments to watch include loan portfolio growth, net interest margin trends, and the execution of ongoing capital return programs.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

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

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorWeak fitThe company is a small-cap, traditional community bank with limited scope for rapid, hyper-growth.
Momentum investorMixed fitMomentum may be inconsistent due to low trading volume and small-cap status, dependent on specific news cycles.
Value investorStrong fitTrading at a discount to book value may appeal to value investors looking for steady, traditional financial institutions.
Dividend investorMixed fitCurrent dividend yield is low or non-existent, making it less attractive for income-focused investors.
Low-risk investorMixed fitWhile the business model is traditional and stable, small-cap stocks generally carry higher volatility risks.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMedium / highSmall-cap stocks with lower liquidity are prone to significant price swings.
Valuation riskMediumPrice relative to book value and earnings may fluctuate based on interest rate outlooks.
Competition riskHighIntense competition from larger banks and fintech platforms could erode market share.
Business qualityMediumThe company relies on a narrow regional footprint, which limits its operational diversity.
Dividend incomeLow / noneThe company has not established a history of significant dividend payments.
Execution riskMediumSuccess depends on management's ability to maintain loan quality while navigating economic shifts in Nebraska.

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 73.98%
Avg. Invested days 103
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

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

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
CPBI has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with moderate financial health, solid growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2026 versus FY2025, moderate earnings growth (+9.5%) supports the fundamentals score.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
CPBI's financial health is supported by solid cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation (19.1% of revenue). Liquidity is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Free-cash-flow growth is CPBI's strongest growth driver at +289.4% FY2026 versus FY2025 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, revenue growth (+11.1%, solid) is also solid, while earnings growth (+9.5%, moderate) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 33.0% and approximately 71.9% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 19.18% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Stilwell Value LLC 9.73%
GRAHAM CAPITAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC 4.21%
Oppenheimer & Close Inc 3.94%
Mangrove Partners 3.78%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 3.67%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
CPBI generates approximately $695 of gross profit, $165 of operating income, and $191 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2026 results. Solid margins and strong cash conversion support the rating, although capital efficiency remains soft.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 19.86%

Quantitative Style Profile

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

Style Classification

Quality Focused

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

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 80.87M USD
Price to earnings Ratio 17.63
1Y Target Price 61.12
Price to earnings Ratio 17.63
1Y Target Price 61.12
Volume (30-day avg) 2.8K shares
Beta 0.21
52 Weeks Range 15.56 - 21.83
Updated Date 11/08/2026
52 Weeks Range 15.56 - 21.83
Updated Date 11/08/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 1.18

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Net Interest IncomeInterest earned on residential, commercial, and consumer loans minus interest paid to depositors.The primary way they make money is by charging more for loans than they pay for customer deposits.
Fee IncomeAccount maintenance fees, payment services, and other banking service fees.They generate modest additional revenue through service fees on checking and banking accounts.

Valuation

Trailing PE 17.63
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 27.78M
Price to Sales(TTM) 3.73
Enterprise Value 27.78M
Price to Sales(TTM) 3.73
Enterprise Value to Revenue 3.71
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 2.39
Shares Outstanding 3.89M
Shares Floating 2.80M
Shares Outstanding 3.89M
Shares Floating 2.80M
Percent Insiders 19.18
Percent Institutions 33

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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