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ALERUS FINANCIAL CORP (ALRS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:ALRS - US01446U1034 - Common Stock

22.58 USD
-0.22 (-0.96%)
Last: 9/5/2025, 8:00:01 PM
22.58 USD
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After Hours: 9/5/2025, 8:00:01 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to ALRS. ALRS was compared to 102 industry peers in the Financial Services industry. ALRS has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. ALRS has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. ALRS also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

ALRS had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year ALRS had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years ALRS has always been profitable.
Of the past 5 years ALRS 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
ALRS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFALRS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M 100M

1.2 Ratios

ALRS has a Return On Assets of 0.72%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ALRS outperforms 40.20% of its industry peers.
ALRS's Return On Equity of 7.21% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ALRS outperforms 45.10% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.72%
ROE 7.21%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)0.56%
ROA(5y)0.93%
ROE(3y)5.95%
ROE(5y)9.12%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ALRS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICALRS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 14.42%, ALRS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 60.78% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ALRS has declined.
ALRS does not have Operating Margin and Gross Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 14.42%
GM N/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-28.79%
PM growth 5Y-12.19%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
ALRS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsALRS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

ALRS does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
The number of shares outstanding for ALRS has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, ALRS has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, ALRS has an improved debt to assets ratio.
ALRS Yearly Shares OutstandingALRS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M 20M 25M
ALRS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsALRS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

2.2 Solvency

The Debt to FCF ratio of ALRS is 5.13, which is a neutral value as it means it would take ALRS, 5.13 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
ALRS has a Debt to FCF ratio of 5.13. This is in the better half of the industry: ALRS outperforms 68.63% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.33 indicates that ALRS is not too dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.33, ALRS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.76% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.33
Debt/FCF 5.13
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC15.2%
ALRS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFALRS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M 200M 300M 400M

2.3 Liquidity

Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
ALRS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesALRS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 7.64% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, ALRS shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -13.21% on average per year.
The Revenue has grown by 56.79% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.29% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)7.64%
EPS 3Y-30.05%
EPS 5Y-13.21%
EPS Q2Q%151.61%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)56.79%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.81%
Revenue growth 5Y3.29%
Sales Q2Q%45.59%

3.2 Future

ALRS is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 34.11% yearly.
ALRS is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 12.03% yearly.
EPS Next Y145.25%
EPS Next 2Y55.95%
EPS Next 3Y34.11%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year34.42%
Revenue Next 2Y17.53%
Revenue Next 3Y12.03%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
ALRS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesALRS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 100M 200M 300M
ALRS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesALRS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 13.36, ALRS is valued correctly.
ALRS's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of ALRS to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.06), we can say ALRS is valued rather cheaply.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.10, the valuation of ALRS can be described as reasonable.
ALRS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. ALRS is cheaper than 64.71% of the companies in the same industry.
ALRS is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.69, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.36
Fwd PE 9.1
ALRS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsALRS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, ALRS is valued a bit cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 16.93
EV/EBITDA N/A
ALRS Per share dataALRS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as ALRS's earnings are expected to grow with 34.11% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.09
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y55.95%
EPS Next 3Y34.11%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

ALRS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.68%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.58, ALRS pays a better dividend. On top of this ALRS pays more dividend than 83.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.41, ALRS pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.68%

5.2 History

The dividend of ALRS has a limited annual growth rate of 5.59%.
ALRS has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
ALRS has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.59%
Div Incr Years12
Div Non Decr Years12
ALRS Yearly Dividends per shareALRS Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6

5.3 Sustainability

47.69% of the earnings are spent on dividend by ALRS. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of ALRS is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP47.69%
EPS Next 2Y55.95%
EPS Next 3Y34.11%
ALRS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendALRS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M 100M
ALRS Dividend Payout.ALRS Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.ALRS Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

ALERUS FINANCIAL CORP

NASDAQ:ALRS (9/5/2025, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 22.58 0 (0%)

22.58

-0.22 (-0.96%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryFinancial Services
Earnings (Last)07-28 2025-07-28/bmo
Earnings (Next)10-27 2025-10-27/amc
Inst Owners54.21%
Inst Owner Change5.02%
Ins Owners4.21%
Ins Owner Change2.27%
Market Cap573.53M
Analysts76.36
Price Target26.21 (16.08%)
Short Float %1.01%
Short Ratio2.91
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.68%
Yearly Dividend0.69
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.59%
DP47.69%
Div Incr Years12
Div Non Decr Years12
Ex-Date09-26 2025-09-26 (0.21)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)29.83%
Min EPS beat(2)20.12%
Max EPS beat(2)39.54%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-10.65%
Min EPS beat(4)-59.92%
Max EPS beat(4)39.54%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)3.87%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)2.51%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)6.45%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)3.29%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.94%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.63%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)3.54%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.71%
Max Revenue beat(4)13.28%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.1%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.15%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.57%
PT rev (1m)12.72%
PT rev (3m)15.25%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.34%
EPS NQ rev (3m)7.89%
EPS NY rev (1m)12.63%
EPS NY rev (3m)13.28%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.99%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.47%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.68%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.36
Fwd PE 9.1
P/S 2.15
P/FCF 16.93
P/OCF 12.24
P/B 1.08
P/tB 1.43
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)1.69
EY7.48%
EPS(NY)2.48
Fwd EY10.99%
FCF(TTM)1.33
FCFY5.91%
OCF(TTM)1.85
OCFY8.17%
SpS10.5
BVpS20.99
TBVpS15.82
PEG (NY)0.09
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.72%
ROE 7.21%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 14.42%
GM N/A
FCFM 12.71%
ROA(3y)0.56%
ROA(5y)0.93%
ROE(3y)5.95%
ROE(5y)9.12%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-28.79%
PM growth 5Y-12.19%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score9
Asset Turnover0.05
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.33
Debt/FCF 5.13
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 98.15%
Cap/Sales 4.87%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality 88.12%
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score9
WACC15.2%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)61.36%
Cap/Depr(5y)49.08%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.77%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.13%
Profit Quality(3y)189.88%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)7.64%
EPS 3Y-30.05%
EPS 5Y-13.21%
EPS Q2Q%151.61%
EPS Next Y145.25%
EPS Next 2Y55.95%
EPS Next 3Y34.11%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)56.79%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.81%
Revenue growth 5Y3.29%
Sales Q2Q%45.59%
Revenue Next Year34.42%
Revenue Next 2Y17.53%
Revenue Next 3Y12.03%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1YN/A
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-64.3%
FCF growth 3Y-51.79%
FCF growth 5Y0.35%
OCF growth 1Y-51.83%
OCF growth 3Y-42.18%
OCF growth 5Y8.57%