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CONNECTONE BANCORP INC (CNOB) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:CNOB - US20786W1071 - Common Stock

25.25 USD
+0.16 (+0.64%)
Last: 9/18/2025, 9:40:13 AM
Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to CNOB. CNOB was compared to 392 industry peers in the Banks industry. CNOB may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. CNOB is growing strongly while it is still valued neutral. This is a good combination!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

CNOB had positive earnings in the past year.
CNOB had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years CNOB has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years CNOB had a positive operating cash flow.
CNOB Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCNOB 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 50M 100M 150M 200M

1.2 Ratios

CNOB's Return On Assets of 0.23% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CNOB is outperformed by 85.46% of its industry peers.
CNOB has a worse Return On Equity (2.09%) than 85.46% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.23%
ROE 2.09%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)0.91%
ROA(5y)1.05%
ROE(3y)7.4%
ROE(5y)8.27%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
CNOB Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCNOB 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

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 10.87%, CNOB is doing worse than 80.87% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CNOB has declined.
CNOB 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) 10.87%
GM N/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-17.79%
PM growth 5Y-7.42%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
CNOB Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCNOB Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

CNOB does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
The number of shares outstanding for CNOB has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for CNOB has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for CNOB is higher compared to a year ago.
CNOB Yearly Shares OutstandingCNOB Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M
CNOB Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCNOB Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.2 Solvency

The Debt to FCF ratio of CNOB is 7.82, which is on the high side as it means it would take CNOB, 7.82 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
CNOB has a worse Debt to FCF ratio (7.82) than 73.98% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.18 indicates that CNOB is not too dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.18, CNOB is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.17% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.18
Debt/FCF 7.82
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC15.03%
CNOB Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCNOB Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
CNOB Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCNOB Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

CNOB shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 9.24%, which is quite good.
Measured over the past years, CNOB shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -4.32% on average per year.
The Revenue has grown by 10.09% in the past year. This is quite good.
CNOB shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.33% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)9.24%
EPS 3Y-17.32%
EPS 5Y-4.32%
EPS Q2Q%19.57%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.09%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.77%
Revenue growth 5Y6.33%
Sales Q2Q%28.39%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, CNOB will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 33.89% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 38.34% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
EPS Next Y37.63%
EPS Next 2Y33.89%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year48.89%
Revenue Next 2Y38.34%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
CNOB Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCNOB Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 100M 200M 300M 400M
CNOB Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCNOB 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

A Price/Earnings ratio of 12.56 indicates a correct valuation of CNOB.
CNOB's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CNOB to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.20), we can say CNOB is valued rather cheaply.
CNOB is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.74.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CNOB indicates a rather cheap valuation: CNOB is cheaper than 88.52% of the companies listed in the same industry.
CNOB is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.70, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.56
Fwd PE 7.74
CNOB Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCNOB Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of CNOB indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: CNOB is more expensive than 78.06% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 35.89
EV/EBITDA N/A
CNOB Per share dataCNOB 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.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as CNOB's earnings are expected to grow with 33.89% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.33
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y33.89%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.86%, CNOB has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
CNOB's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.73.
CNOB's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.38.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.86%

5.2 History

The dividend of CNOB is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 19.08%!
CNOB has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
CNOB has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)19.08%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years14
CNOB Yearly Dividends per shareCNOB 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

CNOB pays out 107.52% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
CNOB's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP107.52%
EPS Next 2Y33.89%
EPS Next 3YN/A
CNOB Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCNOB Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M
CNOB Dividend Payout.CNOB Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.CNOB Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

CONNECTONE BANCORP INC

NASDAQ:CNOB (9/18/2025, 9:40:13 AM)

25.25

+0.16 (+0.64%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupBanks
GICS IndustryBanks
Earnings (Last)07-29 2025-07-29/bmo
Earnings (Next)10-22 2025-10-22/bmo
Inst Owners57.38%
Inst Owner Change21.28%
Ins Owners3.41%
Ins Owner Change5.49%
Market Cap1.27B
Analysts86
Price Target29.71 (17.66%)
Short Float %1.51%
Short Ratio2.38
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.86%
Yearly Dividend0.87
Dividend Growth(5Y)19.08%
DP107.52%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years14
Ex-Date08-15 2025-08-15 (0.18)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)3.73%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.24%
Max EPS beat(2)8.7%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)5.27%
Min EPS beat(4)-4.46%
Max EPS beat(4)18.1%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)3.41%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)0.11%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)0.61%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.68%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.71%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.36%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.05%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.06%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.36%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.72%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.76%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.68%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)1.84%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.97%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.08%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.43%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.37%
Revenue NY rev (1m)2.8%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.15%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.56
Fwd PE 7.74
P/S 4.4
P/FCF 35.89
P/OCF 32.36
P/B 0.85
P/tB 1.05
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)2.01
EY7.96%
EPS(NY)3.26
Fwd EY12.92%
FCF(TTM)0.7
FCFY2.79%
OCF(TTM)0.78
OCFY3.09%
SpS5.74
BVpS29.77
TBVpS24.16
PEG (NY)0.33
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.23%
ROE 2.09%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 10.87%
GM N/A
FCFM 12.27%
ROA(3y)0.91%
ROA(5y)1.05%
ROE(3y)7.4%
ROE(5y)8.27%
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-17.79%
PM growth 5Y-7.42%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score3
Asset Turnover0.02
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.18
Debt/FCF 7.82
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 56.92%
Cap/Sales 1.34%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality 112.82%
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score3
WACC15.03%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)83.7%
Cap/Depr(5y)66.34%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.75%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.42%
Profit Quality(3y)111.87%
Profit Quality(5y)120.48%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)9.24%
EPS 3Y-17.32%
EPS 5Y-4.32%
EPS Q2Q%19.57%
EPS Next Y37.63%
EPS Next 2Y33.89%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.09%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.77%
Revenue growth 5Y6.33%
Sales Q2Q%28.39%
Revenue Next Year48.89%
Revenue Next 2Y38.34%
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-74.35%
FCF growth 3Y-34.17%
FCF growth 5Y-0.79%
OCF growth 1Y-72.64%
OCF growth 3Y-33.05%
OCF growth 5Y0%