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Alerus Financial Corporation

Fundamental data last updated:August 12, 2026

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company profile

SECTOR

Financial Services

industry

Banks - Regional

Exchange

NASDAQ

County of HQ

US

Next Earnings Date

Pending Announcement

Business Summary

Alerus Financial Corporation, through its subsidiary, Alerus Financial, National Association, provides various financial services to businesses and consumers. The company operates in four segments: Banking, Retirement and Benefit Services, Wealth Management, and Mortgage. It offers various deposit products, including demand deposits, interest-bearing transaction accounts, money market accounts, time and savings deposits, checking accounts, and certificates of deposit; and treasury management products, including electronic receivables management, remote deposit capture, cash vault services, merchant services, and other cash management services. The company also provides commercial loans, business term loans, lines of credit, and commercial real estate loans, as well as construction and land development loans; consumer lending products, including residential first mortgage loans; installment loans and lines of credit; and second mortgage loans. In addition, it offers retirement plan administration and investment advisory services, employee stock ownership plan, fiduciary services, payroll, health savings accounts, and other benefit services, as well as individual retirement accounts; and financial planning, investment management, personal and corporate trust, estate administration, and custody services. Further, the company provides debit and credit cards, online banking, mobile banking/wallet, payment, private banking, payroll accounts, flex spending accounts, administration, and government health insurance program services. It offers banking services through fourteen offices in North Dakota, Minnesota, and Arizona; and retirement and benefit plans in 50 states through offices located in Michigan, Minnesota, and Colorado. The company was formerly known as First National Bank North Dakota and changed its name to Alerus Financial Corporation in 2000. Alerus Financial Corporation was founded in 1879 and is headquartered in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

 


VALUATION

P/E

27.09

Market Cap ($M USD)

$726.22M

Forward P/E

10.42

PEG

0.07

PRICE TO SALES

2.20

PRICE TO BOOK

1.28

EV / EBITDA

18.44

5-Year Average P/E

Free Cash Flow Yield

11.93%

DCF Value

$6.70

Graham Number

$23.31

Price to FCF

8.39

EV to FCF

10.38

Earnings Yield

3.69%

FCF Yield

11.93%

DIVIDEND

Yield

2.91%

Annual Payout

$0.84

Payout Ratio

76.87%

Consecutive Years of Dividend Growth

5-Year Dividend Growth Rate

Financial Health & Profitability

Earnings Per Share

$1.07

Next Year EPS Growth Estimate

$2.77

Next Year Revenue Growth Estimate

$316.90M

Return on Equity (ROE)

4.87%

FREE CASH FLOW

Operating Margin

10.68%

Debt-to-Equity

0.78

Piotroski F-Score

6

Altman Z-Score

0.24

Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)

0.69%

Current Ratio

0.75

Quick Ratio

0.75

Net Debt to EBITDA

3.55

Interest Coverage

0.35

Gross Profit margin

70.65%

FCF PER SHARE

$3.41

REVENUE PER SHARE

$13.01

Gainseekers Quantitative Analysis

Summary

The market seems to have mispriced Alerus Financial Corporation significantly. With a DCF value far below the recent pricing, the stock appears overvalued. The Forward P/E of 9.69 suggests potential growth, yet the alarming Altman Z-score of 0.24 signals financial distress. The earnings yield of 3.97% is underwhelming, indicating limited income generation relative to its price. Overall, the financial health is precarious, with valuation metrics suggesting caution.

AI Exposure / Tech Reliance

Operating in the regional banking sector, Alerus Financial Corporation faces challenges in adapting to AI and tech shifts. The banking industry is increasingly reliant on digital transformation, yet regional banks often lag in tech adoption. Alerus must innovate to remain competitive in this evolving landscape.

The Bull Case

For value or GARP investors, Alerus offers intriguing prospects. The Piotroski F-Score of 6 indicates moderate financial health, while the FCF Yield of 12.83% suggests strong cash generation. Despite a modest ROIC of 0.69%, the operating margin of 10.68% highlights some pricing power. These metrics suggest a potential for capital efficiency and value creation.

The Bear Case

However, the structural risks are glaring. The Altman Z-score indicates potential bankruptcy risk, and the stock is trading close to its 52-week high, suggesting technical overextension. The Price/Book ratio of 1.19 and Price/Sales of 2.04 reflect high valuation multiples. Additionally, the interest coverage ratio of 0.35 raises concerns about debt servicing capabilities.

Market Sentiment & Smart Money

Short Interest %

Analyst Consensus

Hold

Average Analyst Price Target

$28.75

Institutional Ownership %

1-Year Beta

0.69

Insider Buying % (6 Mo)

Distance to 52-Week High

0.35%

Distance to 52-Week Low

29.90%

EARNINGS SURPRISE %

53.45%

50-DAY SMA

$25.76

200-DAY SMA

$23.54

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