PCB Bancorp Dossier
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SectorFinancials IndustryRegional Banks Beta (adjusted)0.66 Intrinsic Value Insufficient data for a value estimateNot enough reliable inputs to publish a fair value for this company yet. Market Price $27.82Price as of 1 Oct 2026 Data confidence Sign in to view data confidence Market Cap $390.7M Enterprise Value $159.5M Shares Outstanding 14.1M diluted Next Earnings Date22 Oct 2026 Last ex-dividend7 Aug 2026 All prices and values are periodic snapshots, not live quotes. Source dates are shown for reference. ThesisStreet consensus, scenarios, merits, risks, and invalidation triggers Thesis Summary PCB Bancorp (NASDAQ: PCB) is a niche regional bank holding company serving predominantly Korean-American and minority communities in Southern California, Texas, and the East Coast. The bank has demonstrated solid financial resilience, highlighted by a strong Q1 2026 earnings beat (EPS of $0.74 vs. $0.66 consensus) driven by expanding net interest margins (3.36%) and robust non-interest income from SBA loan sales. However, the regional banking sector continues to face headwinds from elevated funding costs and flat loan production metrics. Given that the stock is trading near its consensus 12-month price target of $25.50 to $26.00, a Hold recommendation is warranted as the market balances strong near-term profitability against broader macroeconomic and credit cycle risks. This section is the 12-month view: analyst targets and the probability-weighted scenarios built from them. The intrinsic value at the top of this page answers a different question: what the business is worth today. Street view · analyst 12-month targets Low · most bearish analyst$29.50 Mean target$30.25 High · most bullish analyst$31.00 Our research · scenarios, merits, risks, and invalidation triggersResearch as of 20 Jun 2026 Scenarios · 12-month scenario targets Bear CaseDownside scenario $21.0015% The bear case is driven by persistent high interest rates forcing further deposit migration to high-yield certificates of deposit, compressing NIM below 3.10%. Concurrently, a downturn in the commercial real estate (CRE) market could trigger rising non-performing assets and elevated charge-offs, requiring substantial provisions for credit losses that depress net income. Base CaseCentral scenario $26.0060% The base case assumes stable NIM performance around 3.30% to 3.40% as deposit costs plateau. Loan growth is expected to remain modest in the low-to-mid single digits due to disciplined underwriting. Credit quality is projected to remain manageable with NPAs staying well below historical averages. Capital return remains consistent through the quarterly dividend of $0.22 per share. Bull CaseUpside scenario $28.5025% The bull case is predicated on faster-than-expected easing of deposit costs, leading to net interest margin (NIM) expansion above 3.50%. Additionally, a resurgence in SBA loan originations and secondary market sale premiums would drive double-digit non-interest income growth. Under this scenario, loan demand in key metropolitan areas (Southern California and Texas) rebounds strongly, while credit quality remains pristine. Scenarios are anchored to street consensus at the research date, with our probabilities and rationale. Key Investment Merits
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All scenarios are estimates and subject to change. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Quality Pillars MembersThis section is available to registered members. Create a free account or sign in to unlock the full breakdown. Explore this dossierValuationIntrinsic value, the six-method breakdown, peer medians, and your assumptions sandbox.Financial SnapshotRevenue, profitability, returns, balance sheet, dividends, and the filing-level detail.Qualitative AnalysisBusiness overview, strategic initiatives, and mergers, acquisitions & partnerships.Outlook & Key DatesForward estimates, reporting calendar, and the monitoring framework. |