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Plumas Bancorp(PLBC)

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EXPLORE ADVISORIES AND THEIR HISTORY
QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
2-STAR RATING
WEAK BUY
BUY for 124 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
+18.65% ▲
LAST CLOSE
$60.96
10/09/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for PLBC

10/09/2026: PLBC (2-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

Plumas Bancorp is a stable community bank holding company serving northern California and Nevada. The stock is best suited for income and value-oriented investors who value steady dividend payouts and a conservative approach to banking. Its primary strengths are its deep-rooted local relationships and niche expertise in agricultural and small business lending. However, the company faces risks, including geographic concentration in a specific rural corridor and sensitivity to fluctuating interest rate margins. Growth is largely steady and organic, making it a reliable but slow-moving regional play. Investors should monitor the bank's ability to navigate potential regional economic downturns and successfully expand its digital offerings to stay competitive.

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 organic and tied to regional economic health rather than aggressive market disruption.
Momentum investorWeak fitThe stock typically exhibits lower volatility and lower turnover than required for a high-momentum strategy.
Value investorStrong fitThe company often trades at reasonable multiples relative to its earnings stability and historical book value.
Dividend investorStrong fitConsistent dividend payouts make it an attractive option for income-focused portfolios.
Low-risk investorStrong fitIts conservative business model and focus on regional lending provide a relatively stable risk profile.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMediumFluctuations in interest rates and regional economic conditions can cause stock price movement.
Valuation riskMediumMarket pricing of regional banks can be sensitive to macroeconomic sentiment.
Competition risk (Community and Regional Banking)Medium / highThe sector faces pressure from both digital competitors and larger, diversified financial institutions.
Business qualityStrongThe company has a long-standing history of solid credit management and localized service.
Dividend incomeLowDividend reliability is supported by stable earnings but is not immune to cyclical downturns.
Execution riskMediumSuccessfully expanding into new regions while maintaining loan quality requires disciplined execution.

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 15.48%
Avg. Invested days 48
Today’s Advisory WEAK BUY
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

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

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
PLBC has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with solid financial health, moderate growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, moderate earnings growth (+3.5%) supports the fundamentals score.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
PLBC's financial health is supported by solid profitability, including gross margin of 80.9% and operating margin of 36.6%. Liquidity is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 4-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Revenue growth is PLBC's strongest growth driver at +48.6% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, while earnings growth (+3.5%, moderate) and free-cash-flow growth (-32.0%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 51.2% and approximately 93.1% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 6.39% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 6.58%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 4.00%
Siena Capital Management, LLC 3.43%
Manufacturers Life Insurance Co 3.37%
FMR Inc 2.80%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
PLBC generates approximately $809 of gross profit, $366 of operating income, and $187 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Strong margins and moderate cash conversion support the rating, although capital efficiency remains moderate.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 25.19%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
PLBC 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 RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 424.22M USD
Price to earnings Ratio 11.91
1Y Target Price 67.33
Price to earnings Ratio 11.91
1Y Target Price 67.33
Volume (30-day avg) 50.5K shares
Beta 0.59
52 Weeks Range 38.80 - 64.00
Updated Date 10/11/2026
52 Weeks Range 38.80 - 64.00
Updated Date 10/11/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 2.04%
Basic EPS (TTM) 5.12

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Net Interest IncomeInterest earned on commercial and consumer loans minus interest paid on customer deposits.Most profit comes from the 'spread'—the difference between what the bank earns on loans and pays on deposits.
Non-Interest IncomeService fees, wealth management fees, and deposit account charges.Secondary revenue stream that helps stabilize income beyond fluctuating interest rates.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

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Valuation

Trailing PE 11.91
Forward PE 16.81
Enterprise Value 491.31M
Price to Sales(TTM) 3.97
Enterprise Value 491.31M
Price to Sales(TTM) 3.97
Enterprise Value to Revenue 4.48
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -
Shares Outstanding 6.96M
Shares Floating 6.48M
Shares Outstanding 6.96M
Shares Floating 6.48M
Percent Insiders 6.39
Percent Institutions 51.23

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)

Information icon Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.

🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

Information icon Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.

🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

Information icon Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.

Total Assets (Asset Base)

Information icon The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.

Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

Information icon Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.

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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