Metropolitan Bank Holding(MCB)

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1-STAR RATING
PASS
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$96.88
10/23/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for MCB

10/23/2026: MCB (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Metropolitan Bank Holding Corp. is a regional bank focused on commercial and business banking within the New York metropolitan area. The company is currently undergoing a strategic shift to reduce risk by exiting volatile niche business segments and focusing on core commercial lending. Its primary strength lies in its specialized relationship management, while its most significant challenges involve navigating strict regulatory requirements and managing geographic concentration risks. Investors should monitor the bank's success in stabilizing its deposit base and maintaining asset quality during this transition. This stock may suit investors interested in regional bank recovery stories, though it lacks the dividend income often sought in this sector.

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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 investorMixed fitThe company is currently in a restructuring phase focused on stability rather than aggressive growth.
Momentum investorWeak fitThe stock lacks the consistent upward trend typically required by momentum strategies.
Value investorStrong fit while signal remains positiveThe stock is often evaluated based on price-to-book ratios relative to other regional banks.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not pay a regular dividend, making it unsuitable for income-focused portfolios.
Low-risk investorWeak fitThe bank's exposure to regulatory shifts and sector concentration introduces significant volatility.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock experiences significant price swings driven by sector news and regulatory updates.
Valuation riskMediumMarket sentiment toward regional banks heavily influences the valuation multiple.
Competition risk (banking)Medium / highLarge national banks and agile fintechs squeeze margins on core services.
Business qualityMediumThe bank is transitioning its business model to reduce risk, which impacts near-term profitability.
Dividend incomeLow / noneNo dividend payments are made to shareholders.
Execution riskMedium / highSuccessfully exiting legacy business segments while maintaining core deposits is complex.

Price Behavior

Steady Uptrend
PRICE PATH

Steady Uptrend

The stock demonstrates consistent and steady upward price momentum.

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 38.01%
Avg. Invested days 44
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
MCB receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid unit economics. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
MCB has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with moderate financial health, moderate growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, moderate earnings growth (+6.6%) and strong cash generation (FCF margin 15.6%) are partially offset by moderate revenue growth (+7.1%), modest insider ownership of 4.94%.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
MCB's financial health is supported by solid cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation (15.6% of revenue). Liquidity is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Revenue growth is MCB's strongest growth driver at +7.1% FY2025 versus FY2024 (moderate, 3 stars). By comparison, while free-cash-flow growth (-43.5%, negative) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 94.2% and approximately 89.9% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 4.94% provides only moderate management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 9.75%
Wellington Management Company LLP 8.25%
Patriot Financial Partners GP II, LP 5.36%
Adage Capital Partners Gp LLC 4.24%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 4.13%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
MCB generates approximately $526 of gross profit, $193 of operating income, and $156 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Solid margins and strong cash conversion support the rating, although capital efficiency remains moderate.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 29.96%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
MCB has a high-quality, liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedQuality TiltSmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 1.20B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 10.05
1Y Target Price 107.67
Price to earnings Ratio 10.05
1Y Target Price 107.67
Volume (30-day avg) 147.8K shares
Beta 1.04
52 Weeks Range 64.09 - 101.66
Updated Date 10/24/2026
52 Weeks Range 64.09 - 101.66
Updated Date 10/24/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 0.99%
Basic EPS (TTM) 9.64

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Commercial BankingInterest income from commercial real estate and business loans.The bank earns most of its money from interest collected on loans to local businesses.
Deposit ServicesNet interest margin derived from the spread between deposit costs and loan yields.The bank profits by paying lower interest on customer deposits than it earns from lending that money out.
Geography: NY/NJ MetroConcentrated regional operations within the New York City metropolitan area.The bank's health is closely tied to the economic performance of the New York regional economy.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

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Earnings Date

Report Date 2026-10-20
When After Market
Estimate 2.38
Actual 2.58

Profitability

Profit Margin 31.85%
Operating Margin (TTM) 49.1%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 1.27%
Return on Equity (TTM) 13.12%

Valuation

Trailing PE 10.05
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 979.75M
Price to Sales(TTM) 3.42
Enterprise Value 979.75M
Price to Sales(TTM) 3.42
Enterprise Value to Revenue 3.41
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -
Shares Outstanding 12.40M
Shares Floating 11.14M
Shares Outstanding 12.40M
Shares Floating 11.14M
Percent Insiders 4.94
Percent Institutions 94.21

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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