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Outperform 75 (OpenAI - 5.2)
Rating:75Outperform
Price Target:
$25.00
▲(17.87% Upside)
SBFG scores well on financial performance (strong cash generation, low leverage, improving profitability) and is supported by reasonable valuation (low P/E with a ~2.7% yield). Technicals are mildly bullish with price above key moving averages, while the earnings outlook remains positive but tempered by guided NIM pressure and variability in noninterest income/mortgage execution.
Positive Factors
Free cash flow generation
Very strong FCF growth and near‑1:1 FCF-to-net-income conversion provide durable internal funding for loan growth, dividends, buybacks and reserves. This reduces reliance on external funding, improving financial flexibility through credit cycles and margin pressure periods.
Low leverage / strong capital
A low debt-to-equity ratio indicates conservative capitalization that supports resilience to credit shocks and interest‑rate stress. It preserves capacity to deploy additional debt capacity or capital for organic growth and shareholder returns without overstretching the balance sheet.
Consistent loan & deposit growth
Sustained loan and deposit expansion translates into recurring net interest income growth, supporting core profitability. Funding from core deposits and continued organic loan growth underpin margin stability and predictable interest-earning asset expansion over the medium term.
Negative Factors
Noninterest income volatility
Material decline and impairment in mortgage servicing and OMSR reduce revenue diversification, making earnings more dependent on NII. Persistent volatility in fee income increases earnings cyclicality and raises execution risk if mortgage/ancillary channels underperform.
Margin pressure from funding costs
Rising funding costs and deposit pricing pressure create a structural headwind to NIM. Even with loan growth, sustained higher funding expense can compress net interest margins and ROE over the medium term absent sustained asset-yield expansion or fee recovery.
Mortgage execution risk
Significant shortfall versus mortgage targets highlights execution and capacity gaps; management must add lenders and scale operations to reach upside. Continued missed budgets would prolong noninterest income weakness and increase reliance on interest income for growth.

SB Financial Group (SBFG) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)

SB Financial Group Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company DescriptionSB Financial Group, Inc. provides a range of commercial banking and wealth management services to individual and corporate customers primarily in Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan. It offers checking, savings, money market accounts, as well as time certificates of deposit; and commercial, consumer, agricultural, and residential mortgage loans. The company also provides automatic teller machine, personal and corporate trust, commercial leasing, bank credit card, safe deposit box rental, internet banking, private client group, and other personalized banking products and services; and various trust and financial services comprising asset management services for individuals and corporate employee benefit plans, as well as brokerage services. In addition, it sells insurance products to retail and commercial customers. As of December 31, 2021, the company operated a network of 22 banking centers in the Ohio counties of Allen, Defiance, Franklin, Fulton, Hancock, Lucas, Paulding, Wood, and Williams; and one banking center in Allen County, Indiana. It also operated five loan production offices in Franklin and Lucas Counties, Ohio; Hamilton and Steuben Counties, Indiana; and Monroe County, Michigan. The company was formerly known as Rurban Financial Corp. and changed its name to SB Financial Group, Inc. in April 2013. SB Financial Group, Inc. was incorporated in 1983 and is headquartered in Defiance, Ohio.
How the Company Makes MoneySB Financial Group generates revenue through multiple key streams. Primarily, the company earns interest income from its banking operations, which include loans, mortgages, and credit products. Service fees from account maintenance, transaction processing, and financial advisory services also contribute significantly to its income. Additionally, SBFG generates revenue from asset management and investment services, charging management fees based on the assets under management. The insurance division earns premiums from policyholders, which adds another layer to its revenue model. Strategic partnerships with other financial institutions and referral agreements enhance its service offerings and broaden its customer base, further driving revenue growth.

SB Financial Group Earnings Call Summary

Earnings Call Date:Jan 29, 2026
(Q4-2025)
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Next Earnings Date:Apr 23, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call presented a predominantly positive performance narrative: strong earnings, meaningful loan and deposit growth, improved tangible book value, healthy liquidity and solid asset quality. Management demonstrated disciplined expense control and capital returns. Offsetting items include weaker noninterest income due to MSR/OMSR impacts, a missed mortgage budget, some deposit pricing pressure and slower-than-desired credit resolution on isolated exposures. Overall, the positive operating and capital trends and management’s articulated plans for continued growth and cost discipline outweigh the headwinds.
Q4-2025 Updates
Positive Updates
Strong Earnings and EPS Growth
Net income of $3.9 million for the quarter; diluted EPS $0.63, up $0.08 (~15%) YoY. Full-year GAAP EPS $2.19, a 27% increase vs 2024 and 18% above 2025 budget; 60th consecutive quarter of profitability.
Net Interest Income and Margin Expansion
Quarterly net interest income $12.7 million, up ~17% YoY; full-year NII $48.4 million, up 21% YoY. NIM reported at ~3.51%; yield on earning assets improved 17 bps YoY to 5.32% and loan yield was 5.94% (+19 bps YoY). Management attributes ~50% of revenue growth to larger balance sheet and ~50% to wider margins.
Sustained Loan and Deposit Growth
Quarter loan growth of $70 million (25% annualized); full-year loan growth +$133.9 million (+12.8% YoY) marking 7 consecutive quarters of sequential loan growth. Deposits increased $45 million in the quarter (14% annualized) and ~+$155 million (13% YoY); excluding acquisition deposits, deposits grew 9.3% YoY.
Strong Liquidity and Balance Sheet Position
Total assets reached $3.6 billion (bank assets $1.5B; residential servicing ~$1.5B; wealth $566M). Held ~ $50 million in excess liquidity, $160 million in outstanding debt capacity and contingent liquidity/access to wholesale markets of over $550 million. Loan-to-deposit ratio at 90.3%, inside target 90–95%.
Capital Management and Shareholder Returns
Tangible book value per share $18, up 12.5% YoY; adjusted tangible book value $21.44. Repurchased ~32,000 shares in Q4 and ~$5.5 million YTD in buybacks. Announced dividend of $0.155/share (~2.8% yield), representing ~25% of earnings and the 13th consecutive year of increases.
Revenue Diversification and Business-Line Wins
Recurring net interest margin revenue now ~75% of total revenue. Peak Title revenue improved 25% to $2.0 million with net income +60% to $583k. Total assets under care expanded and the bank reported its highest gain-on-sale mortgage revenue since 2021.
Operating Discipline and Positive Operating Leverage
Operating expenses declined ~2.3% QoQ; full-year expense growth (excluding one-time merger costs) 7.7% vs full-year revenue growth 15.1% resulting in ~2x core operating leverage. Management expects expense growth ~3.5–4% in 2026 with continued positive operating leverage (1.5–2x).
Solid Asset Quality Metrics
Nonperforming loans to total loans declined to 0.39%. Nonperforming assets totaled $4.7 million. Charge-offs were 2 basis points for 2025 (4 bps in Q4). Allowance for credit losses 1.36% of loans, providing 352% coverage of nonperforming assets.
Negative Updates
Noninterest Income Decline and OMSR Impairment
Noninterest income for the quarter $3.7 million, down 18.6% YoY and 12.6% QoQ driven by decreased mortgage servicing rights and an OMSR impairment. Fee-based revenue contribution fell from historical ~35% to ~26% of total revenue.
Mortgage Volume Missed Budget and Headwinds
Full-year mortgage volume $278 million missed budget by ~28% despite being +8% YoY. Q4 originations $72.4 million were down YoY; management notes pipeline fluidity and limited housing inventory as constraints on faster improvement.
Funding Cost Pressure and Margin Outlook
Total interest expense for the quarter $6.6 million, up >10% YoY. Management expects NIM to gradually decline ~5–7 bps in 2026 due to higher funding cost mix and deposit pricing pressure; deposit competition and pricing requests noted during the quarter.
Credit Resolution Delays and Slight Rise in Delinquencies
Management acknowledged isolated credit pressure with resolution taking longer than desired. Total delinquencies increased 4 bps QoQ to 49 bps. While classified loans fell modestly YoY, management expects continued work to resolve remaining problem credits.
Reserve Ratio Moderately Diluted by Rapid Loan Growth
Allowance for credit losses increased ~$171,000 in Q4 but allowance as a percentage of loans declined ~8 bps as loan growth outpaced reserve builds, indicating modest dilution of reserve coverage even though coverage vs NPA remains robust.
Concentration of Growth in Select Markets
A meaningful portion of recent commercial growth was concentrated in the Greater Columbus market (~$73 million for the year). Management acknowledges concentration risk and the need to replicate success across other regions to diversify growth.
Mortgage Banking and Noninterest Revenue Variability
Mortgage banking contribution (~$1.5 million this quarter) was down vs prior year. Management flagged reliance on opportunistic hedging and gains-on-sale; noninterest revenue remains volatile and below prior-year quarter levels.
Pipeline and Staffing Uncertainty for Aggressive Mortgage Targets
Management noted plans to add mortgage lenders to expand capacity, but current 2026 mortgage guidance is modest (low-to-mid single-digit growth base case ~$310–$330M). Achieving higher targets requires additional hires and execution; budget shortfall in 2025 underscores the risk.
Company Guidance
Management guided that NIM of 3.51% will face modest pressure — a 5–7 bps decline expected in 2026 — while roughly $125–$140 million of loans are contractually slated to reprice in the first nine months; they expect continued organic loan growth (after 2025 Y/Y loan growth of 12.8% and seven consecutive quarters of growth) funded by core deposits (total deposits $1.3B, excluding Marblehead +9.3% Y/Y; Marblehead added $47M at a 1.35% WAC) and excess liquidity (~$50M) plus $160M debt capacity and >$550M contingent liquidity. Mortgage production guidance ranged from a baseline ~$310–$330M (low‑to‑mid single‑digit growth) with upside to $350–$375M if additional lenders are added (management also noted scenarios for faster growth), mortgage sales to remain near 85%, recurring NII to remain ~75% of revenue, loan yields ~5.94% and earning asset yield 5.32%, funding cost 2.34%, loan‑to‑deposit target 90–95%, allowance at 1.36% (coverage 352% of NPAs), NPAs $4.7M, and reserves/provision expected roughly flat (reserve ratio may decline ~3–4 bps); expense growth forecast ~3.5–4% with positive operating leverage ~1.5–2x, a 2026 net income target toward $15M, and a $0.155/share dividend (≈2.8% yield, 25% of earnings).

SB Financial Group Financial Statement Overview

Summary
Overall fundamentals are solid: improving net profit margin (TTM 16.07%), low leverage (debt-to-equity 0.25), and very strong free cash flow growth (TTM +85.50%) with good cash conversion. Offsets include some gross margin pressure, a slightly lower ROE (TTM 7.86%), and weaker operating cash flow vs net income.
Income Statement
75
Positive
SB Financial Group shows a consistent revenue growth trajectory with a TTM revenue growth rate of 2.74%. The gross profit margin has decreased over time, indicating potential cost pressures. However, the net profit margin has improved to 16.07% in the TTM, reflecting better profitability management. EBIT and EBITDA margins are stable, suggesting efficient operational management.
Balance Sheet
70
Positive
The company maintains a healthy debt-to-equity ratio of 0.25 in the TTM, indicating low leverage and financial stability. The return on equity has slightly decreased to 7.86%, which could be a concern for investors seeking high returns. The equity ratio remains strong, highlighting a solid capital structure.
Cash Flow
80
Positive
SB Financial Group exhibits a robust free cash flow growth rate of 85.50% in the TTM, demonstrating strong cash generation capabilities. The free cash flow to net income ratio is nearly 1, indicating efficient conversion of profits into cash. However, the operating cash flow to net income ratio is low, suggesting potential issues in cash flow management.
BreakdownTTMDec 2024Dec 2023Dec 2022Dec 2021Dec 2020
Income Statement
Total Revenue89.45M81.37M75.87M62.80M72.60M72.73M
Gross Profit63.56M56.81M56.68M57.63M67.53M61.53M
EBITDA20.75M17.41M18.28M19.33M28.94M25.18M
Net Income13.69M11.47M12.10M12.52M18.28M14.94M
Balance Sheet
Total Assets1.50B1.38B1.34B1.34B1.33B1.26B
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments131.34M199.25M244.21M268.73M415.41M295.92M
Total Debt65.70M65.28M116.63M94.52M40.37M28.19M
Total Liabilities1.36B1.25B1.22B1.22B1.19B1.11B
Stockholders Equity136.94M127.51M124.34M118.43M144.93M142.92M
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow19.54M8.22M13.03M23.67M14.83M21.93M
Operating Cash Flow21.73M9.45M13.99M25.57M17.26M23.91M
Investing Cash Flow-19.07M-28.95M-17.39M-165.67M-71.99M-57.22M
Financing Cash Flow33.02M22.46M-1.45M18.41M63.55M146.94M

SB Financial Group Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis Sentiment
Positive
Last Price21.21
Price Trends
50DMA
21.89
Positive
100DMA
20.84
Positive
200DMA
20.05
Positive
Market Momentum
MACD
0.17
Negative
RSI
57.59
Neutral
STOCH
69.62
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For SBFG, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 21.21 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 21.83, below the 50-day MA of 21.89, and above the 200-day MA of 20.05, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 0.17 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 57.59 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 69.62 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for SBFG.

SB Financial Group Risk Analysis

SB Financial Group disclosed 35 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. SB Financial Group reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks

SB Financial Group Peers Comparison

Overall Rating
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (68)
Financial Indicators
Name
Overall Rating
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
ROE
Dividend Yield
Revenue Growth
EPS Growth
75
Outperform
$143.80M10.4210.12%2.69%10.78%21.72%
75
Outperform
$172.64M11.457.43%2.93%6.10%59.32%
74
Outperform
$114.06M10.2415.11%6.08%14.52%27.90%
70
Outperform
$197.24M12.0511.84%1.96%11.36%25.07%
68
Neutral
$18.00B11.429.92%3.81%9.73%1.22%
67
Neutral
$129.32M45.901.57%0.88%9.43%166.36%
55
Neutral
$177.09M-0.57-35.87%-11.99%63.64%
* Financial Sector Average
Performance Comparison
Ticker
Company Name
Price
Change
% Change
SBFG
SB Financial Group
22.83
1.28
5.94%
EBMT
Eagle Bancorp Montana
21.71
7.09
48.51%
FCAP
First Capital
58.92
28.20
91.80%
PNBK
Patriot National Bancorp
1.54
0.08
5.48%
UNB
Union Bankshares
24.89
-4.82
-16.23%
SRBK
SR Bancorp, Inc.
16.64
4.34
35.28%

SB Financial Group Corporate Events

Dividends
SB Financial Group Raises Quarterly Dividend by Seven Percent
Positive
Jan 23, 2026

On January 23, 2026, SB Financial Group, Inc. announced that its board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.155 per common share, payable on February 27, 2026, to shareholders of record as of February 13, 2026. The payout represents a 7% increase over the prior-year quarterly dividend of $0.145 per share, lifting the total dividend for the past four quarters to $0.61 per share from $0.57 per share, and equating to a stated yield of 2.7%, signaling continued capital returns and a modestly strengthened shareholder payout profile.

The most recent analyst rating on (SBFG) stock is a Buy with a $23.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on SB Financial Group stock, see the SBFG Stock Forecast page.

Executive/Board Changes
SB Financial Group announces board transition and new director
Positive
Dec 22, 2025

On December 17, 2025, SB Financial Group implemented a planned transition on its board of directors as longtime director Rita A. Kissner retired after more than 21 years of service and was honored with the title of director emeritus, while the board simultaneously appointed veteran advisory board member and local entrepreneur Sue A. Strausbaugh to fill the resulting vacancy, a move announced publicly on December 19, 2025. The change maintains continuity in governance by elevating Strausbaugh, who brings more than 13 years of experience on the company’s Defiance Advisory Board and extensive community and nonprofit involvement, underscoring SB Financial’s emphasis on local market expertise, strong oversight and long-term shareholder value while confirming there are no related-party or conflict-of-interest concerns tied to her appointment.

The most recent analyst rating on (SBFG) stock is a Buy with a $24.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on SB Financial Group stock, see the SBFG Stock Forecast page.

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This AI Analyst Stock Report is automatically generated by our AI systems using advanced algorithms and publicly available financial, technical, and market data. While the information provided aims to be accurate and insightful, it is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Any content created by an AI (Artificial Intelligence) system may contain inaccuracies and/or contain errors. Investing in stocks carries inherent risks, and past performance is not indicative of future results. This report does not account for your personal financial circumstances, objectives, or risk tolerance. Always conduct your own research or consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. The analysis and recommendations provided are based on historical and current data and may not fully reflect future market conditions or unexpected developments. Neither the creators of this report nor its affiliated entities guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information presented. Use this report at your own discretion and risk.Date of analysis: Jan 30, 2026