Middlefield Banc
Market Cap
US$160.5m
Last Updated
2020/02/23 00:31 UTC
Data Sources
Company Financials +
Executive Summary
Middlefield Banc Corp. operates as the bank holding company for The Middlefield Banking Company that provides various commercial banking services to small and medium-sized businesses, professionals, small business owners, and retail customers in northeastern and central Ohio.
Rewards
Risk Analysis
Earnings are forecast to decline by an average of -0.7% per year for the next 3 years
Snowflake Analysis
Excellent balance sheet established dividend payer.
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Share Price & News
How has Middlefield Banc's share price performed over time and what events caused price changes?
Latest Share Price and Events
Stable Share Price: MBCN has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months.
Market Performance
7 Day Return
0.7%
MBCN
-1.2%
US Banks
-1.1%
US Market
1 Year Return
16.8%
MBCN
10.3%
US Banks
17.9%
US Market
Return vs Industry: MBCN exceeded the US Banks industry which returned 10.3% over the past year.
Return vs Market: MBCN underperformed the US Market which returned 17.9% over the past year.
Shareholder returns
| MBCN | Industry | Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Day | 0.7% | -1.2% | -1.1% |
| 30 Day | -2.6% | -0.3% | 1.4% |
| 90 Day | -1.8% | -0.9% | 6.9% |
| 1 Year | 19.8%16.8% | 13.5%10.3% | 20.3%17.9% |
| 3 Year | 30.3%21.9% | 24.0%15.1% | 47.8%38.3% |
| 5 Year | 72.6%51.5% | 73.8%54.1% | 71.9%53.0% |
Price Volatility Vs. Market
How volatile is Middlefield Banc's share price compared to the market and industry in the last 5 years?
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How Does Middlefield Banc Corp. (NASDAQ:MBCN) Fare As A Dividend Stock?Valuation
Is Middlefield Banc undervalued compared to its fair value and its price relative to the market?
16.4%
Undervalued compared to fair value
Share Price vs. Fair Value
Below Fair Value: MBCN ($24.99) is trading below our estimate of fair value ($29.9)
Significantly Below Fair Value: MBCN is trading below fair value, but not by a significant amount.
Price To Earnings Ratio
PE vs Industry: MBCN is poor value based on its PE Ratio (12.7x) compared to the Banks industry average (12.6x).
PE vs Market: MBCN is good value based on its PE Ratio (12.7x) compared to the US market (18.2x).
Price to Earnings Growth Ratio
PEG Ratio: MBCN's earnings are forecast to decline next year, so we can't calculate its PEG ratio.
Price to Book Ratio
PB vs Industry: MBCN is good value based on its PB Ratio (1.2x) compared to the US Banks industry average (1.2x).
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Future Growth
How is Middlefield Banc forecast to perform in the next 1 to 3 years based on estimates from 2 analysts?
-0.7%
Forecasted annual earnings growth
Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts
Analyst Future Growth Forecasts
Earnings vs Savings Rate: MBCN's earnings are forecast to decline over the next 3 years (-0.7% per year).
Earnings vs Market: MBCN's earnings are forecast to decline over the next 3 years (-0.7% per year).
High Growth Earnings: MBCN's earnings are forecast to decline over the next 3 years.
Revenue vs Market: MBCN's revenue (6.1% per year) is forecast to grow slower than the US market (7.6% per year).
High Growth Revenue: MBCN's revenue (6.1% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.
Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts
Future Return on Equity
Future ROE: MBCN's Return on Equity is forecast to be low in 3 years time (8.4%).
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Past Performance
How has Middlefield Banc performed over the past 5 years?
16.4%
Historical annual earnings growth
Earnings and Revenue History
Quality Earnings: MBCN has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: MBCN's current net profit margins (28%) are lower than last year (28.7%).
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: MBCN's earnings have grown by 16.4% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: MBCN's earnings growth over the past year (2.3%) is below its 5-year average (16.4% per year).
Earnings vs Industry: MBCN earnings growth over the past year (2.3%) underperformed the Banks industry 12.2%.
Return on Equity
High ROE: MBCN's Return on Equity (9.2%) is considered low.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Financial Health
How is Middlefield Banc's financial position? (This company is analysed differently as a bank or financial institution)
Financial Position Analysis
Debt to Equity History and Analysis
Balance Sheet
Inventory Level: MBCN has a low level of unsold assets or inventory.
Debt Coverage by Assets: MBCN's debt is covered by short term assets (assets are 3.5x debt).
Financial Institutions Analysis
Asset Level: MBCN's level of assets compared to its equity is low.
Allowance for Bad Loans: MBCN has a low allowance for bad loans.
Low Risk Liabilities: MBCN's liabilities are made up of primarily low risk sources of funding.
Loan Level: MBCN has an acceptable proportion of non-loan assets held.
Low Risk Deposits: MBCN's loans are broadly funded by customer deposits.
Level of Bad Loans: MBCN has an appropriate level of bad loans (0.88%)
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Dividend
What is Middlefield Banc's current dividend yield, its reliability and sustainability?
2.40%
Current Dividend Yield
Upcoming Dividend Payment
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Dividend Yield vs Market
Current dividend yield vs market & industry
Notable Dividend: MBCN's dividend (2.4%) is higher than the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the US market (1.45%).
High Dividend: MBCN's dividend (2.4%) is low compared to the top 25% of dividend payers in the US market (3.73%).
Stability and Growth of Payments
Stable Dividend: MBCN's dividends per share have been stable in the past 10 years.
Growing Dividend: MBCN's dividend payments have increased over the past 10 years.
Current Payout to Shareholders
Dividend Coverage: With its reasonably low payout ratio (29%), MBCN's dividend payments are well covered by earnings.
Future Payout to Shareholders
Future Dividend Coverage: MBCN's dividends in 3 years are forecast to be well covered by earnings (32.8% payout ratio).
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Management
How experienced are the management team and are they aligned to shareholders interests?
19.3yrs
Average management tenure
CEO
Thomas Caldwell (62yo)
19.3yrs
Tenure
US$567,485
Compensation
Mr. Thomas G. Caldwell has been the Chief Executive Officer and President of Middlefield Banc Corp. since October 2000. Mr. Caldwell serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer of The Middlefield B ...
CEO Compensation Analysis
Compensation vs Market: Thomas's total compensation ($USD567.49K) is below average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD1.11M).
Compensation vs Earnings: Thomas's compensation has been consistent with company performance over the past year.
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President | 19.3yrs | US$567.49k | 0.62% $990.7k | |
| Senior VP | 19.3yrs | US$290.34k | 0.10% $162.9k | |
| Executive VP | 18.3yrs | US$375.47k | 0.36% $571.7k | |
| Executive VP of Operations & Administration and Assistant Secretary | 0yrs | no data | 0.062% $99.4k | |
| Managing Director | 0yrs | no data | no data | |
| Secretary | 0yrs | no data | no data | |
| President of Central Ohio Region - Middlefield Banking Company | 4.1yrs | no data | 0.035% $55.9k | |
| Financial Consultant | 0yrs | no data | no data |
19.3yrs
Average Tenure
63.5yo
Average Age
Experienced Management: MBCN's management team is seasoned and experienced (19.3 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President | 19.3yrs | US$567.49k | 0.62% $990.7k | |
| Executive VP | 18.3yrs | US$375.47k | 0.36% $571.7k | |
| Independent Director | 6.8yrs | US$45.84k | 0.48% $770.9k | |
| Vice Chairman | 0.8yrs | US$38.59k | 0.13% $211.3k | |
| Director | 16.1yrs | US$57.59k | 0.46% $735.7k | |
| Independent Director | 12.1yrs | US$42.64k | 0.14% $218.9k | |
| Chairman of the Board | 0.8yrs | US$44.59k | 0.27% $436.4k | |
| Independent Director | 10.8yrs | US$41.09k | 0.93% $1.5m | |
| Independent Director | 8.8yrs | US$37.59k | 0.42% $671.9k | |
| Independent Director | 6.1yrs | US$41.84k | 0.24% $379.5k |
9.8yrs
Average Tenure
66yo
Average Age
Experienced Board: MBCN's board of directors are considered experienced (9.8 years average tenure).
Ownership
Who are the major shareholders and have insiders been buying or selling?
Insider Trading Volume
Insider Buying: MBCN insiders have bought more shares than they have sold in the past 3 months.
Recent Insider Transactions
Ownership Breakdown
Dilution of Shares: Shareholders have not been meaningfully diluted in the past year.
Top Shareholders
Company Information
Middlefield Banc Corp.'s company bio, employee growth, exchange listings and data sources
Key Information
- Name: Middlefield Banc Corp.
- Ticker: MBCN
- Exchange: NasdaqCM
- Founded: 1901
- Industry: Regional Banks
- Sector: Banks
- Market Cap: US$160.527m
- Shares outstanding: 6.42m
- Website: https://www.middlefieldbank.bank
Number of Employees
Location
- Middlefield Banc Corp.
- 15985 East High Street
- PO Box 35
- Middlefield
- Ohio
- 44062
- United States
Listings
| Ticker | Exchange | Primary Security | Security Type | Country | Currency | Listed on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MBCN | NasdaqCM (Nasdaq Capital Market) | Yes | Common Stock | US | USD | Jun 2003 |
Biography
Middlefield Banc Corp. operates as the bank holding company for The Middlefield Banking Company that provides various commercial banking services to small and medium-sized businesses, professionals, small business owners, and retail customers in northeastern and central Ohio. It accepts checking, savings, negotiable order of withdrawal, and money market accounts, as well as time certificates of deposit and IRA accounts. The company offers operational and working capital, term business, residential construction, professional, and residential and mortgage loans, as well as consumer installment loans for home improvements, automobiles, boats, and other personal expenditures; loans to finance capital purchases; selected guaranteed or subsidized loan programs for small businesses; and agricultural loans. It also provides safe deposit facilities, travelers’ and official checks, money orders, and ATM services; online banking and bill payment services to individuals; and online cash management services to business customers. In addition, the company resolves and disposes troubled assets in Ohio. As of January 17, 2019, it had 15 full-service banking centers and an LPL Financial brokerage office serving Beachwood, Chardon, Cortland, Dublin, Garrettsville, Mantua, Middlefield, Newbury, Orwell, Powell, Solon, Sunbury, Twinsburg, and Westerville, as well as a loan production office in Mentor, Ohio. The company was founded in 1901 and is headquartered in Middlefield, Ohio.
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
|---|---|
| Company Analysis | 2020/02/23 00:31 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2020/02/21 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2019/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2019/12/31 |
Unless specified all financial data is based on a yearly period but updated quarterly. This is known as Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) or Last Twelve Month (LTM) Data. Learn more here.