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Landmark Bancorp Inc(LARK)

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QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
2-STAR RATING
WEAK BUY
BUY for 111 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
+18.23% ▲
LAST CLOSE
$31.97
09/25/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for LARK

09/25/2026: LARK (2-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

Landmark Bancorp is a regional community bank holding company providing essential financial services across Kansas. Its primary strengths lie in a stable core deposit base and a conservative lending culture that has fostered consistent, though moderate, financial performance. The company's main growth opportunity centers on deepening market share through localized service and potential opportunistic acquisitions of smaller peers. Risks include geographic concentration in Kansas and sensitivity to interest rate fluctuations that affect margins. As a mature and dividend-paying institution, the stock may best suit conservative, income-focused investors looking for steady, low-volatility exposure to 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 investorWeak fitThe company is a mature, slow-growth regional bank rather than a high-growth company.
Momentum investorWeak fitThe stock typically exhibits low volatility and lacks the explosive price action momentum traders seek.
Value investorMixed fitIt may appeal to value investors looking for a stable, reasonably priced bank stock with steady book value growth.
Dividend investorStrong fitThe company provides a consistent dividend, making it suitable for income-focused portfolios.
Low-risk investorStrong fitIts conservative business model and established market presence make it lower risk compared to high-growth tech or cyclical stocks.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityLowThe stock generally exhibits lower beta than the broader market.
Valuation riskMediumBank stocks are highly sensitive to book value and interest rate cycles.
Competition risk (regional banking competition)Medium / highThe bank faces pressure from larger regional players and digital-only banks.
Business qualityMediumThe bank operates a standard, community-based retail model.
Dividend incomeLowDividend payouts are generally stable and well-supported by earnings.
Execution riskLowThe bank has a long history of successful, conservative management.

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 34.09%
Avg. Invested days 51
Today’s Advisory WEAK BUY
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
LARK receives a 4-star rating, supported by strong unit economics, solid company fundamentals, and solid quantitative characteristics. The rating is constrained by soft analyst coverage, weak price momentum, and limited analyst upside.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
LARK has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with moderate financial health, solid growth momentum, and strong ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong earnings growth (+44.4%) and strong cash generation (FCF margin 21.9%) are partially offset by moderate revenue growth (+8.3%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
LARK's financial health is supported by solid cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation (21.9% of revenue). Liquidity is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Free-cash-flow growth is LARK's strongest growth driver at +76.5% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, earnings growth (+44.4%, strong) is also strong, while revenue growth (+8.3%, moderate) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 43.5% and approximately 82.1% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 16.20% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Manufacturers Life Insurance Co 4.96%
BlackRock Inc 4.23%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 3.49%
Dimensional Fund Advisors, Inc. 3.12%
Kornitzer Capital Management Inc 1.87%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
LARK generates approximately $712 of gross profit, $240 of operating income, and $219 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Strong cash conversion and healthy margins support the rating, although capital efficiency remains below the highest tier.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 18.56%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
LARK 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 191.07M USD
Price to earnings Ratio 9.55
1Y Target Price 34.5
Price to earnings Ratio 9.55
1Y Target Price 34.5
Volume (30-day avg) 8.9K shares
Beta 0.38
52 Weeks Range 23.24 - 34.60
Updated Date 09/25/2026
52 Weeks Range 23.24 - 34.60
Updated Date 09/25/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 2.66%
Basic EPS (TTM) 3.28

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Net Interest IncomeInterest earned on loans minus interest paid on deposits.This is the primary way the bank makes money; it grows when interest rates and loan volume increase.
Fee-Based ServicesDeposit service charges, wealth management fees, and insurance commissions.These non-interest revenues provide a steady, less rate-sensitive income stream.
Geography: KansasAll branches and operations located within Kansas.The bank's health is directly tied to the economic prosperity of the Kansas region.
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Valuation

Trailing PE 9.55
Forward PE 8.08
Enterprise Value 265.20M
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.64
Enterprise Value 265.20M
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.64
Enterprise Value to Revenue 3.92
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -
Shares Outstanding 6.10M
Shares Floating 5.01M
Shares Outstanding 6.10M
Shares Floating 5.01M
Percent Insiders 16.2
Percent Institutions 43.48

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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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About Landmark Bancorp Inc

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquarters Manhattan, KS, United States
IPO Launch date 1994-03-28
President, CEO & Director Ms. Abigail M. Wendel
Sector Financial Services
Industry Banks - Regional
Full time employees 273
Full time employees 273

Landmark Bancorp, Inc. operates as the financial holding company for Landmark National Bank that provides various financial and banking services to its local communities. It offers non-interest bearing demand, money market, checking, and savings accounts, as well as time deposits, certificates of deposit, and treasury management services. The company also provides one-to-four family residential real estate, construction and land, commercial real estate, commercial, municipal, and agriculture loans; and consumer and other loans, such as automobile, boat, and home improvement and home equity loans, as well as insurance services. In addition, the company invests in certain investment and mortgage-related securities. It operates in the eastern, central, southeast, and southwest Kansas. Landmark Bancorp, Inc. was founded in 1885 and is headquartered in Manhattan, Kansas.