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National Bank Holdings Corporation(NBHC)

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1-STAR RATING
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$40.17
09/25/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for NBHC

09/25/2026: NBHC (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

National Bank Holdings Corporation is a regional bank holding company that focuses on serving commercial and consumer clients across the central United States. The company has a solid reputation for its experienced management team and disciplined approach to acquisition-led growth. Its primary investment story centers on maintaining strong margins through efficient operations while growing its commercial loan portfolio. However, investors should monitor risks such as geographic concentration, interest rate sensitivity, and intense competition for deposits. The stock may suit value-oriented investors seeking reliable dividend income, though it remains exposed to the inherent volatility of the regional banking sector and broader economic cycles.

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

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitGrowth is largely incremental and tied to regional economic cycles rather than rapid expansion.
Momentum investorWeak fitThe stock tends to track broader regional banking trends rather than exhibiting independent explosive momentum.
Value investorStrong fitThe bank is often priced at reasonable multiples of book value and earnings, appealing to value-oriented investors.
Dividend investorStrong fitThe company maintains a reliable dividend program suitable for income-focused portfolios.
Low-risk investorMixed fitRegional banking stocks carry inherent interest rate and credit risk, making them moderately volatile.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMedium / highBanking sector stocks are sensitive to interest rate shifts and macro uncertainty.
Valuation riskMediumWhile often value-priced, the stock can be impacted by sector-wide multiple compression.
Competition risk (regional banking competition)HighIntense competition for deposits and loans from larger players limits pricing power.
Business qualityMediumThe business model is solid but lacks the scale and diversification of national giants.
Dividend incomeMediumDividends are generally reliable but subject to board approval and capital availability.
Execution riskMediumSuccessful growth depends on management's ability to integrate acquisitions and manage risk.

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 1.98%
Avg. Invested days 41
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
NBHC receives a 4-star rating, supported by strong unit economics, and solid company fundamentals. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
NBHC has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with moderate financial health, moderate growth momentum, and strong ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong cash generation (FCF margin 22.7%) and solid profitability (net margin 18.8%) are partially offset by negative earnings growth (-7.8%), slightly negative revenue growth (-1.7%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
NBHC's financial health is supported by solid cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation (22.7% of revenue). Liquidity is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Free-cash-flow growth is NBHC's strongest growth driver at +9.8% FY2025 versus FY2024 (moderate, 3 stars). By comparison, while revenue growth (-1.7%, slightly negative) and earnings growth (-7.8%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 95.5% and approximately 95.5% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 5.75% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 12.38%
Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC 5.81%
William Blair Investment Management, LLC 5.61%
Dimensional Fund Advisors, Inc. 5.02%
State Street Corp 4.89%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
NBHC generates approximately $692 of gross profit, $244 of operating income, and $227 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: 18.00%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
NBHC has a liquid, relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedLow VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 1.79B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 16.88
1Y Target Price 48
Price to earnings Ratio 16.88
1Y Target Price 48
Volume (30-day avg) 377.6K shares
Beta 0.76
52 Weeks Range 33.97 - 46.91
Updated Date 09/26/2026
52 Weeks Range 33.97 - 46.91
Updated Date 09/26/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 3.17%
Basic EPS (TTM) 2.38

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Net Interest IncomeInterest earned on loans minus interest paid on deposits.This is the core income driver, influenced by the difference between what the bank earns on loans and pays to depositors.
Non-Interest IncomeService fees, wealth management fees, and deposit account charges.This provides diversified fee-based revenue that is less sensitive to interest rate changes.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

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Valuation

Trailing PE 16.88
Forward PE 13.79
Enterprise Value 1.73B
Price to Sales(TTM) 3.96
Enterprise Value 1.73B
Price to Sales(TTM) 3.96
Enterprise Value to Revenue 4.56
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -
Shares Outstanding 44.54M
Shares Floating 42.53M
Shares Outstanding 44.54M
Shares Floating 42.53M
Percent Insiders 5.75
Percent Institutions 95.52

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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 National Bank Holdings Corporation

Exchange NYSE
Headquarters Greenwood Village, CO, United States
IPO Launch date 2012-09-20
Founder, Chairman & CEO Mr. G. Timothy Laney
Sector Financial Services
Industry Banks - Regional
Full time employees 1250
Full time employees 1250

National Bank Holdings Corporation operates as the bank holding company for NBH Bank that provides various banking products and financial services to commercial, business, and consumer clients in the United States. It offers deposit products, including checking, savings, money market, health savings, and other deposit accounts, including fixed-rate and fixed maturity time deposits. The company also provides commercial and industrial loans and leases, such as working capital loans, equipment loans, lender finance loans, food and agriculture loans, government and non-profit loans, owner occupied commercial real estate loans, and other commercial loans and leases; non-owner occupied commercial real estate loans consisting of loans on commercial properties, such as hospitality, office buildings, warehouse/distribution buildings, multi-family, and retail buildings; small business administration loans to support small businesses and entrepreneurs; term loans, line of credits, and real estate secured loans; residential real estate loans; and consumer loans. In addition, it offers treasury management solutions comprising online and mobile banking, commercial credit card, wire transfer, automated clearing house, electronic bill payment, lock box, remote deposit capture, merchant processing, cash vault, controlled disbursements, and fraud prevention services, as well as positive pay and other auxiliary services, including account reconciliation, collections, repurchase accounts, zero balance accounts, and sweep accounts. The company operates through a network of banking centers located in Colorado, the greater Kansas City region, Texas, Utah, Wyoming, New Mexico and Idaho. It also operates ATMs. The company was formerly known as NBH Holdings Corp. and changed its name to National Bank Holdings Corporation in March 2012. The company was incorporated in 2009 and is headquartered in Greenwood Village, Colorado.