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INDEPENDENT BANK CORP - MICH (IBCP) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:IBCP - US4538386099 - Common Stock

31.97 USD
+0.78 (+2.5%)
Last: 9/18/2025, 8:00:01 PM
31.97 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 9/18/2025, 8:00:01 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Overall IBCP gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated IBCP against 392 industry peers in the Banks industry. While IBCP is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. IBCP is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

IBCP had positive earnings in the past year.
IBCP had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
IBCP had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
IBCP had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
IBCP Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFIBCP Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 1.19%, IBCP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.81% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 13.80%, IBCP belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.56% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.19%
ROE 13.8%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)1.21%
ROA(5y)1.26%
ROE(3y)15.84%
ROE(5y)15.55%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
IBCP Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICIBCP Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

IBCP has a better Profit Margin (28.98%) than 78.06% of its industry peers.
IBCP's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
IBCP 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) 28.98%
GM N/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-0.57%
PM growth 5Y1.95%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
IBCP Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsIBCP Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

IBCP does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
IBCP has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
IBCP has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, IBCP has an improved debt to assets ratio.
IBCP Yearly Shares OutstandingIBCP Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M 20M
IBCP Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsIBCP Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

2.2 Solvency

IBCP has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.05. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.05 years to pay back of all of its debts.
IBCP has a Debt to FCF ratio of 1.05. This is in the better half of the industry: IBCP outperforms 68.11% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.17 indicates that IBCP is not too dependend on debt financing.
IBCP has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.17) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.17
Debt/FCF 1.05
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC17.88%
IBCP Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFIBCP Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M

2.3 Liquidity

Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
IBCP Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesIBCP Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for IBCP have decreased by -1.60% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 9.47% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
Looking at the last year, IBCP shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 3.53% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, IBCP shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 5.50% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-1.6%
EPS 3Y3.26%
EPS 5Y9.47%
EPS Q2Q%-7.95%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.53%
Revenue growth 3Y2.6%
Revenue growth 5Y5.5%
Sales Q2Q%7.91%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, IBCP will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 4.13% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 7.32% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y3.14%
EPS Next 2Y4.13%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year9.1%
Revenue Next 2Y7.32%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
IBCP Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesIBCP Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 50M 100M 150M 200M
IBCP Yearly EPS VS EstimatesIBCP Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 1 2 3

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 10.41, which indicates a very decent valuation of IBCP.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of IBCP indicates a rather cheap valuation: IBCP is cheaper than 81.38% of the companies listed in the same industry.
IBCP's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.41.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.33, the valuation of IBCP can be described as reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of IBCP indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: IBCP is cheaper than 70.92% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of IBCP to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.88), we can say IBCP is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.41
Fwd PE 9.33
IBCP Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsIBCP Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

IBCP's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. IBCP is cheaper than 78.83% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 8.79
EV/EBITDA N/A
IBCP Per share dataIBCP EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)3.31
PEG (5Y)1.1
EPS Next 2Y4.13%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.23%, IBCP has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
IBCP's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.73.
IBCP's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.38.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.23%

5.2 History

The dividend of IBCP has a limited annual growth rate of 5.93%.
IBCP has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
IBCP has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.93%
Div Incr Years10
Div Non Decr Years10
IBCP Yearly Dividends per shareIBCP Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8

5.3 Sustainability

32.23% of the earnings are spent on dividend by IBCP. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of IBCP is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP32.23%
EPS Next 2Y4.13%
EPS Next 3YN/A
IBCP Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendIBCP Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
IBCP Dividend Payout.IBCP Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.IBCP Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

INDEPENDENT BANK CORP - MICH

NASDAQ:IBCP (9/18/2025, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 31.97 0 (0%)

31.97

+0.78 (+2.5%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupBanks
GICS IndustryBanks
Earnings (Last)07-24 2025-07-24/bmo
Earnings (Next)10-22 2025-10-22/bmo
Inst Owners85.72%
Inst Owner Change-1.26%
Ins Owners2.06%
Ins Owner Change-0.53%
Market Cap662.10M
Analysts50
Price Target36.11 (12.95%)
Short Float %0.76%
Short Ratio1.81
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.23%
Yearly Dividend0.96
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.93%
DP32.23%
Div Incr Years10
Div Non Decr Years10
Ex-Date08-05 2025-08-05 (0.26)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)1.9%
Min EPS beat(2)0.17%
Max EPS beat(2)3.64%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.2%
Min EPS beat(4)-15.66%
Max EPS beat(4)11.06%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)7.5%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)8.48%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)10.99%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.76%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.21%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.31%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.09%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.9%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.31%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.95%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)5.36%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)16.88%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)2.91%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.36%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.13%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.38%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.33%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.49%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.18%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.28%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.41
Fwd PE 9.33
P/S 2.96
P/FCF 8.79
P/OCF 7.86
P/B 1.41
P/tB 1.62
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)3.07
EY9.6%
EPS(NY)3.43
Fwd EY10.72%
FCF(TTM)3.64
FCFY11.38%
OCF(TTM)4.07
OCFY12.72%
SpS10.79
BVpS22.66
TBVpS19.68
PEG (NY)3.31
PEG (5Y)1.1
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.19%
ROE 13.8%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 28.98%
GM N/A
FCFM 33.73%
ROA(3y)1.21%
ROA(5y)1.26%
ROE(3y)15.84%
ROE(5y)15.55%
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-0.57%
PM growth 5Y1.95%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.04
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.17
Debt/FCF 1.05
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 91.31%
Cap/Sales 3.99%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality 116.37%
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score7
WACC17.88%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)64.12%
Cap/Depr(5y)57.62%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.06%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.83%
Profit Quality(3y)113.55%
Profit Quality(5y)120.65%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-1.6%
EPS 3Y3.26%
EPS 5Y9.47%
EPS Q2Q%-7.95%
EPS Next Y3.14%
EPS Next 2Y4.13%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.53%
Revenue growth 3Y2.6%
Revenue growth 5Y5.5%
Sales Q2Q%7.91%
Revenue Next Year9.1%
Revenue Next 2Y7.32%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
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 1Y23.5%
FCF growth 3Y-19.14%
FCF growth 5Y13.27%
OCF growth 1Y26.11%
OCF growth 3Y-16.94%
OCF growth 5Y12.85%