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Fifth District Bancorp, Inc. Common Stock(FDSB)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
3-STAR RATING
PASS
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$17.36
10/28/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for FDSB

10/28/2026: FDSB (3-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Fifth District Bancorp, Inc. is a small-cap bank holding company operating through its subsidiary, Fifth District Savings Bank, primarily serving the New Orleans metropolitan area. The company has a long history dating back to 1926 and recently transitioned to a public stock form in 2024. Its business strength lies in its established community relationships and focus on residential mortgage lending. While the company benefits from a stable deposit base, it faces risks related to geographic concentration and intense competition from larger banks. Potential investors should monitor the effectiveness of its capital allocation strategies and loan portfolio quality given its limited scale.

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

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitThe company's small scale and limited historical data as a public entity make it a speculative growth play rather than a proven compounder.
Momentum investorMixed fitMomentum is conditional on technical support levels following the IPO; the stock currently lacks high-volume institutional momentum.
Value investorMixed fitValue investors may be attracted to the bank's tangible book value, but the limited liquidity presents a hurdle for larger value-oriented positions.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not currently pay a dividend, making it unsuitable for income-focused portfolios.
Low-risk investorWeak fitSmall-cap banking stocks in concentrated geographies are subject to higher volatility and sector-specific risks.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMedium / highThe stock's limited float and micro-cap status can lead to significant price swings on low trading volume.
Valuation riskMediumAs a recently public entity, the market is still determining a stable valuation multiple for the company's assets.
Competition risk (regional banking competition)HighIntense competition from larger banks for deposits and loans in the New Orleans area could pressure margins.
Business qualityMediumThe bank relies on a traditional model which lacks the diversification of larger, multi-regional financial institutions.
Dividend incomeLow / noneThe absence of a dividend removes the income component typically desired by bank stock investors.
Execution riskMediumManagement must demonstrate the ability to scale operations efficiently while navigating post-IPO regulatory requirements.

Price Behavior

Strong Uptrend
PRICE PATH

Strong Uptrend

The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.

Very Smooth
PRICE STABILITY

Very Smooth

The stock has followed a highly orderly price path with minimal short-term disruption.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 43.11%
Avg. Invested days 90
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

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

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
FDSB has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with moderate financial health, strong growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong earnings growth (+479.2%) and strong revenue growth (+37.3%) are partially offset by soft cash generation (FCF margin 3.6%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
FDSB's financial health is supported by solid cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation (3.6% of revenue). Liquidity is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Earnings growth is FDSB's strongest growth driver at +479.2% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). Revenue growth (+37.3%, strong) and free-cash-flow growth (+160.2%, strong) are also constructive, though not equally high across every growth measure.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 33.9% and approximately 91.5% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 8.76% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

AllianceBernstein L.P. 6.81%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 4.32%
Mangrove Partners 2.71%
Stilwell Value LLC 1.53%
Renaissance Technologies Corp 1.20%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
FDSB generates approximately $652 of gross profit, $158 of operating income, and $36 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Moderate margins explain the 2-star rating, with weak cash conversion and weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 2.32%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
FDSB has a liquid, relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while soft valuation.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Low VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 90.21M USD
Price to earnings Ratio 50.68
1Y Target Price -
Price to earnings Ratio 50.68
1Y Target Price -
Volume (30-day avg) 6.4K shares
Beta 0.24
52 Weeks Range 13.00 - 18.69
Updated Date 10/28/2026
52 Weeks Range 13.00 - 18.69
Updated Date 10/28/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 0.34

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Net Interest IncomeInterest earned on residential, commercial, and construction loans minus interest paid on deposits.The bank primarily makes money by charging more interest on loans than it pays to depositors.
Fee-based ServicesService charges on deposit accounts and miscellaneous banking service fees.Secondary revenue from account maintenance fees and electronic banking services provides a stable, smaller income stream.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Valuation

Trailing PE 50.68
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 71.05M
Price to Sales(TTM) 6.41
Enterprise Value 71.05M
Price to Sales(TTM) 6.41
Enterprise Value to Revenue 6.12
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -
Shares Outstanding 5.24M
Shares Floating 4.79M
Shares Outstanding 5.24M
Shares Floating 4.79M
Percent Insiders 8.76
Percent Institutions 33.88

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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