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Meridian Bank(MRBK)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
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$18.64
10/09/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for MRBK

10/09/2026: MRBK (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Meridian Bank is a regional financial institution focused on providing commercial and retail banking services in the Greater Philadelphia area. The company excels at building localized, relationship-driven credit and deposit services, which serves as its primary business strength. Its growth story centers on capturing market share from larger institutions by offering more personalized commercial lending. However, investors must monitor risks related to its geographic concentration, interest rate sensitivity, and competition from both national and local banking players. The stock may suit value-oriented investors interested in regional financial exposure, provided they are comfortable with the inherent volatility of community-focused banking institutions.

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 investorMixed fitGrowth is largely tied to regional economic cycles rather than high-velocity scaling.
Momentum investorWeak fitThis is a stable, small-cap regional bank not typically driven by momentum trading.
Value investorStrong fitOften trades at multiples reflective of underlying book value and regional banking sector trends.
Dividend investorMixed fitDividends are subject to capital retention needs and regulatory approval for a growing bank.
Low-risk investorMixed fitRegional banking carries inherent economic and interest rate risks despite steady business operations.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMedium / highSmall-cap regional bank stocks often experience significant fluctuations based on macro news.
Valuation riskMediumBank valuations are sensitive to book value fluctuations and interest rate projections.
Competition risk (traditional banking)HighIntense competition from larger banks and local peers limits pricing power.
Business qualityMediumThe bank has a solid local franchise but lacks the diversification of a national player.
Dividend incomeLowIncome generation is not the primary investment thesis for this regional bank.
Execution riskMediumSuccess depends on maintaining credit quality while growing the loan portfolio in a competitive market.

Price Behavior

Rolling Over
PRICE PATH

Rolling Over

The price momentum is slowing down and beginning to turn downward.

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 39.88%
Avg. Invested days 49
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
MRBK receives a 4-star rating, supported by solid company fundamentals, solid quantitative characteristics, and solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
MRBK has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with moderate financial health, solid growth momentum, and strong ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, solid earnings growth (+33.6%) and solid cash generation (FCF margin 11.0%) are partially offset by moderate revenue growth (+4.1%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
MRBK's financial health is supported by solid cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation (11.0% of revenue). Liquidity is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Free-cash-flow growth is MRBK's strongest growth driver at +149.9% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, earnings growth (+33.6%, solid) is also solid, while revenue growth (+4.1%, moderate) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 66.9% and approximately 81.8% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 20.51% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 5.79%
STRATEGIC VALUE BANK PARTNERS LLC 5.46%
Fourthstone LLC 4.51%
Dimensional Fund Advisors, Inc. 4.17%
First Manhattan Co. LLC 3.67%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
MRBK generates approximately $544 of gross profit, $138 of operating income, and $110 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Moderate margins and solid cash conversion support a 3-star rating, while capital efficiency is soft.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 23.12%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
MRBK 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 222.24M USD
Price to earnings Ratio 10.18
1Y Target Price 23
Price to earnings Ratio 10.18
1Y Target Price 23
Volume (30-day avg) 68.5K shares
Beta 0.64
52 Weeks Range 13.40 - 21.36
Updated Date 10/09/2026
52 Weeks Range 13.40 - 21.36
Updated Date 10/09/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 2.91%
Basic EPS (TTM) 1.83

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Net Interest IncomeInterest earned on commercial and retail loans minus interest paid on customer deposits.The bank earns money by acting as a middleman between savers and borrowers.
Non-Interest IncomeService fees, wealth management fees, and loan origination fees.These are fees collected for specific services beyond simple lending.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

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Valuation

Trailing PE 10.18
Forward PE 9.74
Enterprise Value 344.51M
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.96
Enterprise Value 344.51M
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.96
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.96
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -
Shares Outstanding 11.93M
Shares Floating 9.76M
Shares Outstanding 11.93M
Shares Floating 9.76M
Percent Insiders 20.51
Percent Institutions 66.86

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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