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Shore Bancshares Inc(SHBI)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
3-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$22.55
10/28/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for SHBI

10/28/2026: SHBI (3-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Shore Bancshares Inc is a regional financial holding company that operates primarily in Maryland, Virginia, and Delaware. The company is known for its focus on relationship-based community banking, having grown into a significant regional player through strategic mergers and acquisitions. Its core strength lies in its deep market penetration and recent scale expansion following the 2023 merger of equals. Growth opportunities involve leveraging its increased size to capture more commercial lending and wealth management business. However, risks regarding geographic concentration and ongoing merger integration remain critical factors to monitor. The stock is best suited for income-oriented and value-focused investors looking for regional bank exposure.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

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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 driven by consolidation, which requires successful long-term integration.
Momentum investorMixed fitSubject to broader regional banking sector trends and potential periodic volatility.
Value investorStrong fitOften trades at multiples reflective of community bank sector valuations.
Dividend investorStrong fitProvides consistent income through regular quarterly dividends.
Low-risk investorMixed fitBanking stocks inherently carry credit and interest rate risk despite steady operations.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMediumBank stocks can fluctuate based on interest rate sentiment.
Valuation riskMediumPerformance relative to book value is a key market consideration.
Competition risk (regional banking competition)Medium / highIntense pressure from larger banks with more resources.
Business qualityMediumQuality depends on sustained credit discipline and management.
Dividend incomeLowDividend history is stable, though subject to capital requirements.
Execution riskMediumOngoing integration of past acquisitions is critical for margins.

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 66.15%
Avg. Invested days 58
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Stock Returns Performance Upturn Returns Performance icon 3.0
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

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

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
SHBI has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with moderate financial health, solid growth momentum, and strong ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong earnings growth (+35.6%) and strong cash generation (FCF margin 17.3%) are partially offset by moderate revenue growth (+5.0%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
SHBI's financial health is supported by solid cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation (17.3% of revenue). Liquidity is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Free-cash-flow growth is SHBI's strongest growth driver at +42.1% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, earnings growth (+35.6%, strong) is also strong, while revenue growth (+5.0%, moderate) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 73.0% and approximately 91.0% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 8.81% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 9.63%
Dimensional Fund Advisors, Inc. 5.32%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 4.03%
American Century Companies Inc 3.28%
State Street Corp 3.08%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
SHBI generates approximately $632 of gross profit, $230 of operating income, and $173 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Solid margins and solid cash conversion support the rating, although capital efficiency remains moderate.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 24.35%

Quantitative Style Profile

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

Style Classification

Quality Focused

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

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 755.70M USD
Price to earnings Ratio 11.07
1Y Target Price 25.5
Price to earnings Ratio 11.07
1Y Target Price 25.5
Volume (30-day avg) 243.1K shares
Beta 0.82
52 Weeks Range 15.03 - 24.74
Updated Date 10/28/2026
52 Weeks Range 15.03 - 24.74
Updated Date 10/28/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 2.29%
Basic EPS (TTM) 2.05

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Net Interest IncomeInterest earned on loans minus interest paid on deposits.The primary way the bank makes money; it thrives when the spread between what it earns on loans and pays on deposits is wide.
Non-Interest IncomeService charges, trust fees, wealth management fees, and card processing fees.Provides a stable, non-interest-rate-dependent stream of revenue.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2026-10-22
When After Market
Estimate 0.53
Actual 0.54

Profitability

Profit Margin 29.27%
Operating Margin (TTM) 43.56%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 1.08%
Return on Equity (TTM) 11.47%

Valuation

Trailing PE 11.07
Forward PE 10.09
Enterprise Value 399.77M
Price to Sales(TTM) 3.22
Enterprise Value 399.77M
Price to Sales(TTM) 3.22
Enterprise Value to Revenue 3.53
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -
Shares Outstanding 33.31M
Shares Floating 30.30M
Shares Outstanding 33.31M
Shares Floating 30.30M
Percent Insiders 8.81
Percent Institutions 72.98

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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