CBNK

Capital Bancorp

Fundamental data last updated:April 13, 2026

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company profile

SECTOR

Financial Services

industry

Banks - Regional

Exchange

Nasdaq

County of HQ

United States

Next Earnings Date

04/27/26

Business Summary

CBNK operates as a regional banking institution generating revenue primarily through spread income between deposits and loans, supplemented by fee-based banking services. Its competitive moat is rooted in localized market knowledge and relationship-driven lending, which can support underwriting discipline and consistent operating margins of 14.20%. The bank converts capital into high-return lending activity, evidenced by a 26.90% ROIC, signaling efficient deployment of shareholder funds. Cash generation depends on maintaining credit quality, disciplined leverage at 38.80% debt to equity, and preserving pricing power in its regional footprint against both large national banks and fintech competitors.

 


VALUATION

P/E

9.3

Market Cap ($M USD)

$514

Forward P/E

8.6

PEG

0.8

PRICE TO SALES

2.2

PRICE TO BOOK

1.3

EV / EBITDA

-

5-Year Average P/E

Free Cash Flow Yield

DCF Value

Graham Number

Price to FCF

EV to FCF

Earnings Yield

FCF Yield

DIVIDEND

Yield

1.50%

Annual Payout

$0.46

Payout Ratio

12.80%

Consecutive Years of Dividend Growth

4

5-Year Dividend Growth Rate

-

Financial Health & Profitability

Earnings Per Share

$3.45

Next Year EPS Growth Estimate

$3.67

Next Year Revenue Growth Estimate

8.70%

Return on Equity (ROE)

14.20%

FREE CASH FLOW

Operating Margin

38.80%

Debt-to-Equity

0.1

Piotroski F-Score

5

Altman Z-Score

0.4

Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)

26.90%

Current Ratio

-

Quick Ratio

Net Debt to EBITDA

Interest Coverage

Gross Profit margin

FCF PER SHARE

REVENUE PER SHARE

Gainseekers Quantitative Analysis

Summary

At 9.3x earnings and 8.6x forward earnings, CBNK is priced like a no-growth regional bank despite a forward PEG of 0.8 that implies growth is being undervalued. The market cap of $514M against a 26.90% ROIC suggests the market is not fully crediting the company’s capital efficiency. However, the Altman Z-Score of 0.4 is a serious financial stability red flag, indicating balance sheet fragility that justifies some discount. This is a classic deep value setup: statistically cheap with solid profitability metrics, but carrying measurable balance sheet risk that prevents multiple expansion. The market is pricing in stress, not growth.

AI Exposure / Tech Reliance

As a regional bank operating on Nasdaq, CBNK’s exposure to AI is indirect but meaningful through digital banking efficiency and underwriting automation. Institutions that leverage AI for credit analytics and cost control can widen operating margins, and CBNK already posts a 14.20% operating margin, leaving room for tech-driven expansion. However, regional banks face competitive pressure from fintech platforms that scale faster and operate with lower overhead.

The Bull Case

A GARP or deep value investor buys this because the math is compelling. A forward P/E of 8.6 combined with a PEG of 0.8 signals growth is available at a discount, and the 26.90% ROIC is exceptionally strong relative to the 8.70% ROE, indicating highly efficient capital deployment. Operating margins of 14.20% show this is not a distressed earnings story but a functioning, profitable bank. The Piotroski F-Score of 5 suggests financials that are stable enough to avoid deterioration but still early in recovery territory, which is often where re-rating happens. Add in 34.75% institutional ownership, and you have credible capital already involved, reinforcing that this is not an abandoned micro-cap but a monitored value play.

The Bear Case

The Altman Z-Score of 0.4 is the elephant in the room—this is deep in distress territory and cannot be ignored. Debt to equity at 38.80% adds leverage sensitivity, particularly dangerous in a tightening credit environment. The TTM yield of 0.1 paired with a Dividend Per Share of 1.50% and a Payout Ratio of $0.46 raises questions about capital allocation clarity and sustainability. A Piotroski F-Score of 5 is merely average, not strong enough to decisively counterbalance the balance sheet warning signs. This is a leveraged regional bank trading cheap for a reason, and any deterioration in credit quality could quickly erase the valuation discount.

Market Sentiment & Smart Money

Short Interest %

2.80%

Analyst Consensus

1.8

Average Analyst Price Target

$34.75

Institutional Ownership %

41.30%

1-Year Beta

0.79

Insider Buying % (6 Mo)

32.30%%

Distance to 52-Week High

86.70%

Distance to 52-Week Low

125.80%

EARNINGS SURPRISE %

50-DAY SMA

200-DAY SMA

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