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RBB Bancorp(RBB)

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EXPLORE ADVISORIES AND THEIR HISTORY
QUALITY SIGNAL
4-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$25.69
10/12/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for RBB

10/12/2026: RBB (4-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

RBB Bancorp is a regional bank holding company providing commercial banking services primarily to Asian-American communities across the United States. Its main strengths lie in a relationship-based lending approach and a disciplined focus on niche markets. While the company offers a steady growth opportunity through geographic and digital expansion, it remains exposed to risks such as intense competition from larger regional banks, interest rate volatility, and geographic concentration in California real estate. The stock may best suit value or dividend-focused investors seeking exposure to community banking. Key developments to monitor include credit quality trends in commercial lending and the progress of the company's digital modernization initiatives.

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 steady rather than explosive, tied to regional economic cycles.
Momentum investorWeak fitThe stock often lacks the high-frequency volume or volatility desired by momentum strategies.
Value investorStrong fitOften trades at reasonable multiples relative to book value and earnings.
Dividend investorStrong fitRegular dividend payments make it suitable for income-focused portfolios.
Low-risk investorMixed fitBanking stocks involve inherent interest rate and credit risks, even for conservative players.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMediumBank stocks are sensitive to interest rate shifts and macroeconomic news.
Valuation riskMediumChanges in price-to-book ratios can impact entry and exit timing.
Competition risk (niche banking competition)HighLarge competitors like EWBC can leverage greater scale.
Business qualityMediumReflects the strength of the lending franchise and deposit base.
Dividend incomeMediumDepends on earnings stability and regulatory capital requirements.
Execution riskMediumSuccess relies on managing credit quality and M&A integration.

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 74.97%
Avg. Invested days 65
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

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

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
RBB has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with moderate financial health, moderate growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, solid earnings growth (+19.8%) and strong cash generation (FCF margin 17.9%) are partially offset by moderate revenue growth (+2.6%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
RBB's financial health is supported by solid cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation (17.9% of revenue). Liquidity is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Earnings growth is RBB's strongest growth driver at +19.8% FY2025 versus FY2024 (solid, 4 stars). By comparison, while free-cash-flow growth (-26.2%, negative) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 60.4% and approximately 93.4% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 6.37% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 7.64%
Dimensional Fund Advisors, Inc. 5.33%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 3.79%
American Century Companies Inc 3.17%
Acadian Asset Management LLC 2.37%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
RBB generates approximately $499 of gross profit, $177 of operating income, and $179 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 weak.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 24.18%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
RBB has a liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedSmall / Mid Cap RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 430.00M USD
Price to earnings Ratio 10.46
1Y Target Price 28.3
Price to earnings Ratio 10.46
1Y Target Price 28.3
Volume (30-day avg) 93.0K shares
Beta 1.03
52 Weeks Range 16.26 - 28.07
Updated Date 10/12/2026
52 Weeks Range 16.26 - 28.07
Updated Date 10/12/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 2.47%
Basic EPS (TTM) 2.43

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Net Interest IncomeInterest earned on commercial and residential loans minus interest paid on deposits.The bank profits primarily from the 'spread' between loan interest and deposit interest.
Fee-Based ServicesLoan processing fees, deposit account service charges, and other banking activities.Non-interest income provides a secondary, though smaller, revenue stream.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

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Earnings Date

Report Date 2026-10-19
When After Market
Estimate 0.57
Actual -

Profitability

Profit Margin 31.71%
Operating Margin (TTM) 44.79%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 1%
Return on Equity (TTM) 7.93%

Valuation

Trailing PE 10.46
Forward PE 12.21
Enterprise Value 465.78M
Price to Sales(TTM) 3.26
Enterprise Value 465.78M
Price to Sales(TTM) 3.26
Enterprise Value to Revenue 5.75
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -
Shares Outstanding 16.92M
Shares Floating 15.80M
Shares Outstanding 16.92M
Shares Floating 15.80M
Percent Insiders 6.37
Percent Institutions 60.4

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)

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)

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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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