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Hanover Bancorp Inc(HNVR)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
2-STAR RATING
PASS
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$24.94
10/12/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for HNVR

10/12/2026: HNVR (2-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Hanover Bancorp Inc is a regional bank holding company focused on providing personalized commercial and consumer banking services in the New York metropolitan area. The company benefits from deep local market knowledge, particularly in commercial real estate lending, which has historically supported its loan portfolio. Its primary growth opportunity lies in deepening its relationship-based model and improving digital capabilities to better serve small businesses. However, it faces risks related to geographic concentration, real estate market sensitivity, and competition from larger regional players. The stock may suit value-oriented investors who prioritize regional banking exposure, provided they monitor the bank's net interest margins and credit quality in a fluctuating rate environment.

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

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorWeak fitHanover is a mature, slow-growth bank focused on preservation rather than rapid expansion.
Momentum investorWeak fitThe stock lacks the high-volatility, high-volume characteristics typically sought by momentum traders.
Value investorStrong fit while signal remains positiveTrading at regional bank multiples, it may appeal to value investors looking for asset-backed banking exposure.
Dividend investorMixed fitThe dividend yield is not the primary feature of the investment thesis compared to capital appreciation.
Low-risk investorMixed fitWhile bank stocks are regulated, the geographic concentration in NYC creates specific regional risk.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMediumBank stocks can fluctuate significantly based on interest rate policy shifts.
Valuation riskMediumMarket perception of regional banks can lead to sudden valuation swings.
Competition risk (Commercial Banking)Medium / highLarge regional banks have more resources to capture market share in NYC.
Business qualityMediumThe bank relies on a concentrated loan portfolio in a specific geography.
Dividend incomeLowThe focus is more on capital preservation than income yield.
Execution riskMediumThe bank must successfully navigate lending in volatile real estate markets.

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 10.74%
Avg. Invested days 45
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
HNVR receives a 3-star rating based on the available scored pillars. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum, and limited analyst upside.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
HNVR has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with moderate financial health, moderate growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, solid cash generation (FCF margin 8.5%) is partially offset by negative earnings growth (-39.3%), slightly negative revenue growth (-3.4%), soft profitability (net margin 5.2%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
HNVR's financial health is supported by solid cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation (8.5% of revenue). Liquidity is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Free-cash-flow growth is HNVR's strongest growth driver at +193.7% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, while revenue growth (-3.4%, slightly negative) and earnings growth (-39.3%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 37.0% and approximately 59.6% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 32.11% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 4.02%
AllianceBernstein L.P. 3.66%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 3.15%
Fourthstone LLC 2.04%
Susquehanna International Group, LLP 1.84%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
HNVR generates approximately $439 of gross profit, $69 of operating income, and $85 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Soft margins and solid cash conversion support a 3-star rating, while capital efficiency is weak.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 24.77%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
HNVR 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 172.72M USD
Price to earnings Ratio 19.28
1Y Target Price 27.33
Price to earnings Ratio 19.28
1Y Target Price 27.33
Volume (30-day avg) 34.4K shares
Beta 0.11
52 Weeks Range 19.57 - 27.94
Updated Date 10/11/2026
52 Weeks Range 19.57 - 27.94
Updated Date 10/11/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 1.61%
Basic EPS (TTM) 1.27

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Interest IncomeInterest earned on commercial and residential loans.The bank earns most of its money from the difference between interest earned on loans and interest paid on deposits.
Non-Interest IncomeService fees and other banking charges.A secondary stream from fees charged to business and consumer banking clients.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

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Valuation

Trailing PE 19.28
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 138.41M
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.58
Enterprise Value 138.41M
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.58
Enterprise Value to Revenue 3.87
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -
Shares Outstanding 7.06M
Shares Floating 4.21M
Shares Outstanding 7.06M
Shares Floating 4.21M
Percent Insiders 32.11
Percent Institutions 37.02

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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