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ISABELLA BANK CORP (ISBA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:ISBA - US4642141059 - Common Stock

32.25 USD
-0.88 (-2.66%)
Last: 9/3/2025, 2:09:34 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

Taking everything into account, ISBA scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. ISBA was compared to 395 industry peers in the Banks industry. ISBA has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. ISBA has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year ISBA was profitable.
In the past year ISBA had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years ISBA has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years ISBA had a positive operating cash flow.
ISBA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFISBA 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 5M 10M 15M 20M 25M

1.2 Ratios

ISBA has a Return On Assets of 0.67%. This is in the lower half of the industry: ISBA underperforms 65.06% of its industry peers.
ISBA has a Return On Equity of 6.61%. This is in the lower half of the industry: ISBA underperforms 66.58% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.67%
ROE 6.61%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)0.88%
ROA(5y)0.83%
ROE(3y)9.17%
ROE(5y)8.35%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ISBA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICISBA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2 4 6 8 10

1.3 Margins

ISBA has a Profit Margin of 19.73%. This is in the lower half of the industry: ISBA underperforms 63.54% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ISBA has declined.
ISBA 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) 19.73%
GM N/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-12.37%
PM growth 5Y-2.72%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
ISBA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsISBA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20 25

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

ISBA does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
Compared to 1 year ago, ISBA has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for ISBA has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for ISBA is higher compared to a year ago.
ISBA Yearly Shares OutstandingISBA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2M 4M 6M
ISBA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsISBA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.2 Solvency

ISBA has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.73. This is a neutral value as ISBA would need 4.73 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of ISBA (4.73) is worse than 65.82% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.39 indicates that ISBA is not too dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of ISBA (0.39) is worse than 73.92% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.39
Debt/FCF 4.73
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC14.16%
ISBA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFISBA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M

2.3 Liquidity

Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
ISBA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesISBA 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

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

ISBA shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -7.08%.
Measured over the past 5 years, ISBA shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 2.89% on average per year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.74% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.14% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-7.08%
EPS 3Y-8.77%
EPS 5Y2.89%
EPS Q2Q%26.19%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.74%
Revenue growth 3Y1.91%
Revenue growth 5Y4.14%
Sales Q2Q%8.04%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 19.13% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
ISBA is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 7.69% yearly.
EPS Next Y24.9%
EPS Next 2Y19.13%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year7.42%
Revenue Next 2Y7.69%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
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.
ISBA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesISBA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 20M 40M 60M 80M
ISBA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesISBA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 16.37 indicates a correct valuation of ISBA.
ISBA's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. ISBA is more expensive than 73.42% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.90, ISBA is valued a bit cheaper.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.22 indicates a correct valuation of ISBA.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ISBA indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: ISBA is more expensive than 67.85% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ISBA to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.52), we can say ISBA is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.37
Fwd PE 12.22
ISBA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsISBA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

ISBA's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 13.58
EV/EBITDA N/A
ISBA Per share dataISBA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20 25

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.
ISBA's earnings are expected to grow with 19.13% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.66
PEG (5Y)5.67
EPS Next 2Y19.13%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.33%, ISBA has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
ISBA's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.17.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, ISBA pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.33%

5.2 History

The dividend of ISBA has a limited annual growth rate of 0.84%.
ISBA has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
The dividend of ISBA decreased in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.84%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
ISBA Yearly Dividends per shareISBA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

ISBA pays out 58.66% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
ISBA's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP58.66%
EPS Next 2Y19.13%
EPS Next 3YN/A
ISBA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendISBA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M 20M
ISBA Dividend Payout.ISBA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.ISBA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

ISABELLA BANK CORP

NASDAQ:ISBA (9/3/2025, 2:09:34 PM)

32.25

-0.88 (-2.66%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupBanks
GICS IndustryBanks
Earnings (Last)07-18 2025-07-18/amc
Earnings (Next)10-22 2025-10-22/amc
Inst Owners0.01%
Inst Owner Change57382%
Ins Owners1.51%
Ins Owner Change0.02%
Market Cap238.00M
Analysts43.33
Price Target27.54 (-14.6%)
Short Float %0.82%
Short Ratio3.25
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.33%
Yearly Dividend1.09
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.84%
DP58.66%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date03-27 2025-03-27 (0.28)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)6.54%
Min EPS beat(2)-3.28%
Max EPS beat(2)16.35%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)0.72%
Min EPS beat(4)-18.86%
Max EPS beat(4)16.35%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-8.66%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-4.95%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-1.37%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-6.17%
Min Revenue beat(2)-12.12%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.21%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-4.68%
Min Revenue beat(4)-12.12%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.21%
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.37
Fwd PE 12.22
P/S 3.38
P/FCF 13.58
P/OCF 12.12
P/B 1.13
P/tB 1.47
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)1.97
EY6.11%
EPS(NY)2.64
Fwd EY8.19%
FCF(TTM)2.38
FCFY7.37%
OCF(TTM)2.66
OCFY8.25%
SpS9.54
BVpS28.49
TBVpS21.95
PEG (NY)0.66
PEG (5Y)5.67
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.67%
ROE 6.61%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 19.73%
GM N/A
FCFM 24.9%
ROA(3y)0.88%
ROA(5y)0.83%
ROE(3y)9.17%
ROE(5y)8.35%
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-12.37%
PM growth 5Y-2.72%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.03
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.39
Debt/FCF 4.73
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 100.96%
Cap/Sales 2.99%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality 126.22%
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score6
WACC14.16%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)146.55%
Cap/Depr(5y)108.34%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.33%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.54%
Profit Quality(3y)113.7%
Profit Quality(5y)130.36%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-7.08%
EPS 3Y-8.77%
EPS 5Y2.89%
EPS Q2Q%26.19%
EPS Next Y24.9%
EPS Next 2Y19.13%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.74%
Revenue growth 3Y1.91%
Revenue growth 5Y4.14%
Sales Q2Q%8.04%
Revenue Next Year7.42%
Revenue Next 2Y7.69%
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 1Y-10.79%
FCF growth 3Y-9.83%
FCF growth 5Y-4.41%
OCF growth 1Y-17.2%
OCF growth 3Y-8.34%
OCF growth 5Y-3.36%