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Finwise Bancorp(FINW)

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EXPLORE ADVISORIES AND THEIR HISTORY
QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$13.19
10/30/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for FINW

10/30/2026: FINW (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Finwise Bancorp is a regional bank that has effectively carved out a niche in the banking-as-a-service market by partnering with fintech firms. The company’s primary strength lies in its scalable digital infrastructure, which allows it to support fintech lending programs efficiently. Its growth story is tied directly to the expansion of the embedded finance industry. However, investors must consider the risks of customer concentration, regulatory sensitivity in the fintech sector, and potential credit volatility. The stock may best suit growth-oriented investors who are comfortable with the risks inherent in the digital financial services sector and can monitor regulatory developments closely.

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 investorStrong fitThe company's focus on the expanding fintech and embedded finance sector offers significant growth potential.
Momentum investorMixed fitMomentum fit is conditional on a positive, sustained upturn in financial performance and sector interest.
Value investorMixed fitValuation is often tied to growth premiums in the fintech space, making it a nuanced choice for traditional value investors.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company currently focuses on capital reinvestment and does not prioritize dividend distributions.
Low-risk investorWeak fitSmall-cap banking and concentration risks in fintech partnerships introduce higher volatility than traditional regional banks.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMedium / highAs a smaller-cap stock in a niche segment, the shares may experience significant price swings.
Valuation riskMediumFuture performance is heavily priced based on successful scaling of fintech partnerships.
Competition risk (Fintech Partnerships)HighNew entrants and larger banks are aggressively targeting the banking-as-a-service market.
Business qualityMediumThe business model is specialized and relies on the success of third-party platforms.
Dividend incomeLow / noneInvestors should not expect consistent income from dividends.
Execution riskMediumSuccessfully managing credit risk in a digital-first, high-volume lending environment requires precise execution.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 63.32%
Avg. Invested days 56
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
FINW receives a 3-star rating based on the available scored pillars. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
FINW has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with moderate financial health, moderate growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, solid earnings growth (+26.3%) and strong revenue growth (+54.9%) are partially offset by weak cash generation (FCF margin -22.6%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
FINW's financial health is supported by moderate efficiency, including operating-expense and cost-of-revenue discipline (opex 46.6% of revenue). Liquidity is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Revenue growth is FINW's strongest growth driver at +54.9% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, earnings growth (+26.3%, solid) is also solid, while free-cash-flow growth (-71.9%, negative) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 28.0% and approximately 66.1% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 31.52% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

AllianceBernstein L.P. 5.87%
BlackRock Inc 3.75%
Wasatch Advisors LP 3.62%
U.S. Bancorp 3.38%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 2.82%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
FINW generates approximately $610 of gross profit, $144 of operating income, and $-226 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Weak margins and weak cash conversion support a 3-star rating, while capital efficiency is strong.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 26.05%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
FINW 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 185.06M USD
Price to earnings Ratio 9.66
1Y Target Price 16.33
Price to earnings Ratio 9.66
1Y Target Price 16.33
Volume (30-day avg) 43.0K shares
Beta 0.73
52 Weeks Range 9.58 - 19.86
Updated Date 10/30/2026
52 Weeks Range 9.58 - 19.86
Updated Date 10/30/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 1.38

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Strategic Fintech PartnershipsLending and deposit services provided via fintech platforms.The bank earns fees and interest by acting as the infrastructure partner for digital lending apps.
Commercial BankingLoans and deposits for small to mid-sized businesses.Traditional banking operations providing core interest income.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2026-10-28
When After Market
Estimate 0.19
Actual 0.76

Profitability

Profit Margin 11.71%
Operating Margin (TTM) 8.85%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 1.55%
Return on Equity (TTM) 7.17%

Valuation

Trailing PE 9.66
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 64.58M
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.58
Enterprise Value 64.58M
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.58
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.84
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -
Shares Outstanding 13.88M
Shares Floating 9.17M
Shares Outstanding 13.88M
Shares Floating 9.17M
Percent Insiders 31.52
Percent Institutions 28.04

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)

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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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