Marathon Bancorp, Inc. Common Stock(MBBC)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
3-STAR RATING
PASS
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$14.52
10/28/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for MBBC

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

Marathon Bancorp, Inc. is a community-focused regional bank providing traditional retail and commercial banking services. The company benefits from stable, long-standing local relationships and a conservative approach to credit, which supports asset quality. Its primary opportunity lies in upgrading its digital banking infrastructure to retain customers and compete more effectively with larger institutions. However, the company faces significant risks from geographic concentration, interest rate fluctuations, and rising compliance costs typical of the regional banking sector. This stock may suit investors seeking modest income and local exposure, though they should carefully monitor interest rate trends and competitive pressures from larger financial firms.

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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 regional bank with limited growth catalysts compared to high-growth sectors.
Momentum investorWeak fitThe stock typically exhibits low liquidity and lacks the volatile price action favored by momentum traders.
Value investorMixed fitThe stock may offer value if trading below book value, but requires careful assessment of asset quality.
Dividend investorMixed fitIt may be suitable for income, but investors should verify payout sustainability.
Low-risk investorMixed fitWhile community banks are generally stable, they carry risks related to interest rates and local economic downturns.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMediumThin trading volume can lead to wider bid-ask spreads and price swings.
Valuation riskMediumOverpaying relative to book value can limit potential returns.
Competition riskHighCompetition from larger banks with superior tech hampers market share growth.
Business qualityMediumSustainability depends heavily on local market health and asset quality.
Dividend incomeMediumDividends depend on earnings, which are cyclical.
Execution riskMediumManagement must navigate complex regulations and interest rate shifts.

Price Behavior

Strong Uptrend
PRICE PATH

Strong Uptrend

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

Moderately Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Moderately Choppy

The stock has experienced noticeable price swings while retaining some directional structure.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 39.29%
Avg. Invested days 80
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
MBBC receives a 4-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

★★★★★
MBBC has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with solid financial health, solid growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2026 versus FY2025, strong earnings growth (+4120.0%) supports the fundamentals score.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
MBBC's financial health is supported by strong cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation of $2.5B (19265.2% of revenue). Profitability is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 4-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Free-cash-flow growth is MBBC's strongest growth driver at +193078.4% FY2026 versus FY2025 (strong, 5 stars). Revenue growth (+23.6%, solid) and earnings growth (+4120.0%, strong) are also constructive, though not equally high across every growth measure.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 21.1% and approximately 77.5% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 27.82% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Raffles Associates LP 7.15%
AllianceBernstein L.P. 5.09%
Maltese Capital Management LLC 4.83%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 2.53%
Minerva Advisors LLC 1.85%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
MBBC generates approximately $707 of gross profit, $167 of operating income, and $192,652 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2026 results. Strong margins and strong cash conversion support the rating, although capital efficiency remains weak.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 15.99%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
MBBC 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 43.67M USD
Price to earnings Ratio 22
1Y Target Price -
Price to earnings Ratio 22
1Y Target Price -
Volume (30-day avg) 2.7K shares
Beta 0.33
52 Weeks Range 10.53 - 15.79
Updated Date 10/28/2026
52 Weeks Range 10.53 - 15.79
Updated Date 10/28/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 0.66

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Net Interest IncomeInterest earned on loans minus interest paid on deposits.The bank makes money primarily by borrowing money at lower rates and lending it at higher rates.
Fee-Based IncomeService charges on deposit accounts and transaction fees.Small recurring fees from account services provide a secondary, more stable income stream.

Valuation

Trailing PE 22
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 42.97M
Price to Sales(TTM) 4.85
Enterprise Value 42.97M
Price to Sales(TTM) 4.85
Enterprise Value to Revenue 7.1
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -
Shares Outstanding 3.01M
Shares Floating 2.33M
Shares Outstanding 3.01M
Shares Floating 2.33M
Percent Insiders 27.82
Percent Institutions 21.08

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)

Information icon Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.

Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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