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Quantitative factor alignment verified for current market regime.
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Rank
#4219
Positioning
Market Dominance
Finance, Insurance, And Real Estate
Banking
$476M
Joseph M. Schierhorn
Northrim BanCorp, Inc. operates in two segments, Community Banking and Home Mortgage Lending. The company offers noninterest-bearing checking accounts and interest-bearing time deposits. It also provides short and medium-term commercial loans, commercial credit lines, construction and real estate loans, and consumer loans. As of January 28, 2022, the company operated 17 branches in Anchorage, Alaska.
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X-AXIS: EV/EBITDA (LOWER = CHEAPER) | Y-AXIS: ROE (HIGHER = ELITE) | RED CIRCLE = NRIM ANALYSIS TARGET
| Stock | Rating | Score▼ | Quality | Value | Momentum | P/E | EV/EBITDA | ROE | ROA | Gross Mgn | Op Mgn | Net Mgn | Rev Growth | Div Yield | D/E | Mkt Cap | AUDIT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
$SII SPROTT INC. | 75 | 91 | 87 | 98 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$PUK PRUDENTIAL PLC | 73 | 88 | 97 | 80 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$NMR NOMURA HOLDINGS INC | 72 | 81 | 92 | 87 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$PSLV Sprott Physical Silver Trust | 69 | 82 | 80 | 98 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$UFCS UNITED FIRE GROUP INC | 68 | 81 | 93 | 76 | 5.0x | 3.5x | 13.2% | 4.1% | 99.9% | 14.7% | 11.1% | 9.2% | 2.1% | 16.0x | $775M | VS | |
$SLF SUN LIFE FINANCIAL INC | 68 | 83 | 95 | 63 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$CBOE Cboe Global Markets, Inc. | 68 | 75 | 63 | 77 | 21.3x | 15.7x | 24.0% | 13.7% | 41.7% | 32.4% | 26.4% | 8.2% | 1.1% | 30.0x | $25.7B | VS | |
$VTMX Vesta Real Estate Corporation, S.A.B. de C.V. | 67 | 69 | 77 | 80 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$PHYS Sprott Physical Gold Trust | 67 | 64 | 82 | 91 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$GLDM World Gold Trust | 66 | 54 | 85 | 92 | 11.3x | 11.3x | - | 20.9% | 100.0% | 97.1% | 554.8% | -19.0% | 0.0% | - | $32.0B | VS | |
$NRIM NORTHRIM BANCORP INC | 34 | 32 | 53 | 12 | 8.8x | 6.8x | 19.3% | 1.8% | 82.2% | 32.9% | 25.1% | 109.2% | 0.0% | 949.0x | $476M | ||
| SECTOR BENCH | - | - | - | - | - | 11.9x | 7.8x | 9.0% | 1.3% | 77.7% | 18.1% | 21.9% | 10.7% | 2.0% | 0.5x | - | REF |
NORTHRIM BANCORP INC (NRIM) receives a "Avoid" rating with a composite score of 33.8/100. It ranks #4219 out of 7,333 stocks in our coverage universe and carries a 1-star rating. Ratings are driven by a 6-factor quantitative model measuring quality, value, momentum, investment, stability, and short interest.
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Lagging peers — losers tend to keep underperforming
Fair valuation relative to peers
Weak fundamentals — higher risk of value trap
High volatility — wider range of outcomes increases timing risk
Aggressive spending — empire-building risk, dilutive growth
Below-average composite — caution warranted
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Relative valuation derived from Finance, Insurance, And Real Estate sector benchmarks. Model weights: EV/EBITDA (40%), P/B (35%), P/S (25%). Re-calculated daily.
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Reverse DCF Framework — Mauboussin Methodology
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View All Ratings| Factor | Global | Sector | Tilt |
|---|---|---|---|
| PROFITABILITY | 32 | 48 | -16DRAG |
| MOMENTUM | 12 | 5 | +7ALPHA |
| VALUATION | 53 | 73 | -20DRAG |
| INVESTMENT | 34 | 55 | -21DRAG |
| STABILITY | 15 | 8 | +7ALPHA |
| SHORT INT | 76 | 88 | -12DRAG |
Global = full universe. Sector = relative to industry peers. Positive tilt indicates idiosyncratic strength.
ROE proxy 19.3% (sector 9.0%)
GM 82% vs sector 78%, OM 33% vs sector 18%
Capital turnover N/A
Rev growth 109%, 10yr history
Interest coverage 3.3x, Net debt/EBITDA -0.5x
Composite assessment of profitability, capital efficiency, and financial strength. Top-tier entities demonstrate sustainable cash flow generation and elite competitive moats.
Profit generated per dollar of shareholder equity
Efficiency of asset utilization
Pricing power and cost efficiency
Core business profitability
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The Quality factor evaluates the persistence and magnitude of realized cash flows. Companies with scores >70 exhibit superior pricing power and structural financial resilience through diverse economic regimes.
Our uncertainty rating tracks the predictability of future cash flows and potential for permanent capital loss. Moderate visibility with standard industry cyclicality.
We rate NORTHRIM BANCORP INC (NRIM) as Avoid with a composite score of 33.8/100 at a current price of $24.49. The stock falls in the bottom quintile, and the multi-factor weakness suggests a high probability of continued underperformance.
NORTHRIM BANCORP INC holds a top-quartile position (#0 of 50) within the Finance, Insurance, And Real Estate sector, based on our composite quantitative scoring across quality, value, momentum, and stability factors. The composite score of 33.8/100 places it at rank #4219 in our full universe.
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Gross margins of 82% signal strong pricing power.
Returns on equity of 19.3% exceed cost of capital.
Stable competitive position in a defensive sector.
Leverage of 949% D/E amplifies downside risk.
Weak momentum suggests persistent institutional selling pressure.
Below-average quality raises earnings sustainability concerns.
NORTHRIM BANCORP INC represents a avoid based on multi-factor quantitative performance.
Our quantitative model flags NORTHRIM BANCORP INC with an Avoid rating, assigning a composite score of 33.8/100 and 1 out of 5 stars. Ranked #4219 of 7,333 stocks, NRIM falls in the bottom tier across key factors. Historically, stocks with this profile have faced elevated risk of underperformance and capital loss.
NRIM's quality score of 32/100 is below average, suggesting challenges with profitability or capital efficiency. The company reports a return on equity of 19.3% (sector avg: 9.0%), gross margins of 82.2% (sector avg: 77.7%), net margins of 25.1% (sector avg: 21.9%). Investors should examine whether management is actively addressing these weaknesses or if they reflect structural industry headwinds.
NRIM's value score of 53/100 indicates the stock is fairly valued based on its current fundamentals. Key valuation metrics include a P/E ratio of 8.80x, an EV/EBITDA of 6.75x, a P/B ratio of 1.70x. At this level, neither a clear bargain nor overpriced, the stock's attractiveness depends more on forward growth expectations and qualitative factors.
NORTHRIM BANCORP INC's investment score of 34/100 suggests limited reinvestment activity. Key growth metrics include revenue growth of 109.2% vs. a sector average of 10.7% and a return on assets of 1.8% (sector: 1.3%). While this can be positive for mature, cash-generative businesses returning capital to shareholders, it may also signal a lack of growth opportunities or management conservatism.
NORTHRIM BANCORP INC is experiencing notably weak momentum with a score of just 12/100. The stock has underperformed its peers and is trending below major moving averages. Revenue growth stands at 109.2% year-over-year, while a beta of 0.88 reflects its sensitivity to broader market moves. While deep momentum weakness can occasionally present value opportunities, it often reflects deteriorating fundamentals or structural headwinds that may persist.
NORTHRIM BANCORP INC registers a low stability score of 15/100, indicating high volatility and potentially stressed financial conditions. Key stability metrics include a beta of 0.88 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 949.00x (sector avg: 0.5x). Stocks at this level carry elevated capital loss risk and may be unsuitable for conservative portfolios without careful risk management.
NRIM carries a short interest score of 76/100, indicating moderate short selling activity. This is a neutral reading — not enough to signal systemic bearishness, but worth monitoring. Specific risk factors include elevated leverage (D/E: 949.00x), small-cap liquidity risk. At $476M market cap (small-cap), NORTHRIM BANCORP INC offers reasonable institutional liquidity.
NORTHRIM BANCORP INC is a small-cap company in the Finance, Insurance, And Real Estate sector, ranked #0 of 50 in its sector (100th percentile) and #4219 of 7,333 overall (42nd percentile). Key comparisons include ROE of 19.3% exceeding the 9.0% sector median and operating margins of 32.9% above the 18.1% sector average. This top-quartile standing reflects exceptional competitive strength relative to Finance, Insurance, And Real Estate peers.
While NRIM currently exhibits a AVOID profile, superior opportunities exist within the FINANCE, INSURANCE, AND REAL ESTATE sector. Our model identifies several "Strong Buy" candidates with higher quality scores and more attractive valuations among direct industry competitors.
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EV/EBITDA 13% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN (FAVORABLE)
ROE 115% ABOVE SECTOR MEDIAN (FAVORABLE)
Gross Margin 6% ABOVE SECTOR MEDIAN (FAVORABLE)
Above 50MA
37.18%
Net New Highs
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