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Yahoo
27-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
56% of Bank7 Corp. (NASDAQ:BSVN) is owned by insiders, and they've been buying recently
Insiders appear to have a vested interest in Bank7's growth, as seen by their sizeable ownership A total of 4 investors have a majority stake in the company with 54% ownership Insiders have bought recently This technology could replace computers: discover the 20 stocks are working to make quantum computing a reality. To get a sense of who is truly in control of Bank7 Corp. (NASDAQ:BSVN), it is important to understand the ownership structure of the business. The group holding the most number of shares in the company, around 56% to be precise, is individual insiders. In other words, the group stands to gain the most (or lose the most) from their investment into the company. It's interesting to note that insiders have been buying shares recently. This might indicate that they expect share prices to rise in the near future. In the chart below, we zoom in on the different ownership groups of Bank7. View our latest analysis for Bank7 Many institutions measure their performance against an index that approximates the local market. So they usually pay more attention to companies that are included in major indices. We can see that Bank7 does have institutional investors; and they hold a good portion of the company's stock. This implies the analysts working for those institutions have looked at the stock and they like it. But just like anyone else, they could be wrong. If multiple institutions change their view on a stock at the same time, you could see the share price drop fast. It's therefore worth looking at Bank7's earnings history below. Of course, the future is what really matters. We note that hedge funds don't have a meaningful investment in Bank7. Because actions speak louder than words, we consider it a good sign when insiders own a significant stake in a company. In Bank7's case, its Top Key Executive, William Haines, is the largest shareholder, holding 19% of shares outstanding. The second and third largest shareholders are Lisa Haines and Julee Thummel, with an equal amount of shares to their name at 15%. In addition, we found that Thomas Travis, the CEO has 2.8% of the shares allocated to their name. Our research also brought to light the fact that roughly 54% of the company is controlled by the top 4 shareholders suggesting that these owners wield significant influence on the business. While it makes sense to study institutional ownership data for a company, it also makes sense to study analyst sentiments to know which way the wind is blowing. Quite a few analysts cover the stock, so you could look into forecast growth quite easily. The definition of company insiders can be subjective and does vary between jurisdictions. Our data reflects individual insiders, capturing board members at the very least. Management ultimately answers to the board. However, it is not uncommon for managers to be executive board members, especially if they are a founder or the CEO. Most consider insider ownership a positive because it can indicate the board is well aligned with other shareholders. However, on some occasions too much power is concentrated within this group. It seems that insiders own more than half the Bank7 Corp. stock. This gives them a lot of power. Given it has a market cap of US$342m, that means they have US$191m worth of shares. It is good to see this level of investment. You can check here to see if those insiders have been buying recently. With a 13% ownership, the general public, mostly comprising of individual investors, have some degree of sway over Bank7. While this group can't necessarily call the shots, it can certainly have a real influence on how the company is run. I find it very interesting to look at who exactly owns a company. But to truly gain insight, we need to consider other information, too. Consider risks, for instance. Every company has them, and we've spotted 1 warning sign for Bank7 you should know about. But ultimately it is the future, not the past, that will determine how well the owners of this business will do. Therefore we think it advisable to take a look at this free report showing whether analysts are predicting a brighter future. NB: Figures in this article are calculated using data from the last twelve months, which refer to the 12-month period ending on the last date of the month the financial statement is dated. This may not be consistent with full year annual report figures. Have feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? Get in touch with us directly. Alternatively, email editorial-team (at) article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. 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Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
5 Small Stocks That Ring My Bells
April 21, 2025 (Maple Hill Syndicate) Traditionally, large stocks were considered more international, and small stocks more domestic. At a time of trade hostilities, you'd think that small stocks would be doing well. Alas, not. This year through April 18, big stocks (as measured by the Standard & Poor's 500 Total Return Index) are down 9.8%, while small ones (gauged by the Russell 2000 Index) have fallen 15.3%. This is partly because the small fry are more volatile, and partly because in times of stress, people flee to the relative safety of big stocks. Nonetheless, small stocks have advantages. They are less combed over by Wall Street analysts, and offer a better chance of big gains if you choose astutely. Here are five little stocks that look promising to me. Apogee Apogee Enterprises Inc. (NASDAQ:APOG), based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, makes architectural glass and framing, especially for skyscrapers. The stock has been a miserable investment or a great one, depending on your timing. It's down 36% so far this year but up 150% over the past five years. Right now, Apogee stock is out of favor, partly because commercial real estate is suffering in a post-Covid world. It sells for about 10 times the past four quarters' earnings. Over the past decade, that multiple has usually been more like 17. Bank7 Based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Bank7 Corp. (NASDAQ:BSVN) has compiled a strong record of profitability. I like to see banks earn at least 1.0% on assets. Bank7 has done that nine years in a row, including six years where the figure was over 2.0%. Unlike most banks, Bank7 has no corporate debt. It has increased its earnings by 18% a year over the past five years. The stock sells for less than eight times recent earnings. Legacy Housing A small homebuilder based in Bedford, Texas, Legacy Housing Corp. (NASDAQ:LEGH) specializes in very small homes and manufactured homes. If the economy slows down, as seems possible this year, I would guess that the low end of the housing market might be a good place to be. Mortgage rates remain higher than any homebuilder would prefer. But Legacy has very little debt, and so can probably make it through tough times if necessary. The stock sells for 10 times earnings and 1.2 times book value (corporate net worth per share). Monarch Cement Over the past decade, Monarch Cement Co. (MCEM) has increased its annual profits an average of 24% a year coincidentally, the same as Alphabet Inc., the parent of Google. The stock has done extremely well, up 650% in the past ten years. It's up 7% year-to-date, defying the general downtrend. Monarch stock is fairly inexpensive, selling for 13 times recent earnings. And the company is debt-free, a quality I love and rarely see these days. Based in Humboldt, Kansas, the company has little or no Wall Street coverage. Steel Partners Though its name might fool you, Steel Partners Holdings LP (NYSE:SPLP) of New York City is not a steel maker. It's more of a small conglomerate. It makes building materials and tubing, owns WebBank in Utah, and runs a youth sports business in New Jersey. Steel Partners had four losses in the six years through 2019, but has been nicely profitable since, with a return on equity of 25% last year. Since the company is structured as a limited partnership, owning this stock may complicate your tax return. The Record Since the beginning of 2000, I've written 27 columns recommending small-cap stocks. The average one-year return on my recommendations has been 14.1%. That beats both the Standard & Poor's 500 Total Return Index at 8.5% and the Russell 2000 Index (with dividends reinvested) at 9.8%. My picks in this series have been profitable 19 times out of 27. They have beaten the large-cap index 16 times and the small-cap index 15 times. Bear in mind that my column results are hypothetical and shouldn't be confused with results I obtain for clients. Also, past performance doesn't predict the future. I'd rather not tell you how last year's picks did, but I reluctantly will. All five of my picks from a year ago are down significantly, with an average loss of 40.7%. By comparison the S&P was up 8.5% and the Russell 2000 was down 3.4%. While all my picks did badly, the worst was Quanex Building Products Corp. (NYSE:NX), down 52%. The least disastrous was John B. Sanfilippo & Son Inc. (NASDAQ:JBSS) down 29%. That shows the dangers small-caps can pose. But the long-term results show the benefits. Disclosure: I own Alphabet personally and for almost all of my clients. John Dorfman is chairman of Dorfman Value Investments LLC in Boston, Massachusetts. His firm or clients may own or trade securities mentioned in this column. He can be reached at jdorfman@ This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Sign in to access your portfolio
Forbes
21-04-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Five Small-Capitalization Stocks That Ring My Bells
Small stocks can sometimes be undiscovered gems, offering above-average capital gains. Traditionally, large stocks were considered more international, and small stocks more domestic. At a time of trade hostilities, you'd think that small stocks would be doing well. Alas, not. This year through April 18, big stocks (as measured by the Standard & Poor's 500 Total Return Index) are down 9.8%, while small ones (gauged by the Russell 2000 Index) have fallen 15.3%. This is partly because the small fry are more volatile, and partly because in times of stress, people flee to the relative safety of big stocks. Nonetheless, small stocks have advantages. They are less combed over by Wall Street analysts, and offer a better chance of big gains if you choose astutely. Here are five little stocks that look promising to me. Apogee Enterprises Inc. (APOG), based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, makes architectural glass and framing, especially for skyscrapers. The stock has been a miserable investment or a great one, depending on your timing. It's down 36% so far this year but up 150% over the past five years. Right now, Apogee stock is out of favor, partly because commercial real estate is suffering in a post-Covid world. It sells for about 10 times the past four quarters' earnings. Over the past decade, that multiple has usually been more like 17. Based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Bank7 Corp. (BSVN) has compiled a strong record of profitability. I like to see banks earn at least 1.0% on assets. Bank7 has done that nine years in a row, including six years where the figure was over 2.0%. Unlike most banks, Bank7 has no corporate debt. It has increased its earnings by 18% a year over the past five years. The stock sells for less than eight times recent earnings. A small homebuilder based in Bedford, Texas, Legacy Housing Corp. (LEGH) specializes in very small homes and manufactured homes. If the economy slows down, as seems possible this year, I would guess that the low end of the housing market might be a good place to be. Mortgage rates remain higher than any homebuilder would prefer. But Legacy has very little debt, and so can probably make it through tough times if necessary. The stock sells for 10 times earnings and 1.2 times book value (corporate net worth per share). Over the past decade, Monarch Cement Co. (MCEM) has increased its annual profits an average of 24% a year – coincidentally, the same as Alphabet Inc., the parent of Google. The stock has done extremely well, up 650% in the past ten years. It's up 7% year-to-date, defying the general downtrend. Monarch stock is fairly inexpensive, selling for 13 times recent earnings. And the company is debt-free, a quality I love and rarely see these days. Based in Humboldt, Kansas, the company has little or no Wall Street coverage. Though its name might fool you, Steel Partners Holdings LP (SPLP) of New York City is not a steel maker. It's more of a small conglomerate. It makes building materials and tubing, owns WebBank in Utah, and runs a youth sports business in New Jersey. Steel Partners had four losses in the six years through 2019, but has been nicely profitable since, with a return on equity of 25% last year. Since the company is structured as a limited partnership, owning this stock may complicate your tax return. Since the beginning of 2000, I've written 27 columns recommending small-cap stocks. The average one-year return on my recommendations has been 14.1%. That beats both the Standard & Poor's 500 Total Return Index at 8.5% and the Russell 2000 Index (with dividends reinvested) at 9.8%. My picks in this series have been profitable 19 times out of 27. They have beaten the large-cap index 16 times and the small-cap index 15 times. Bear in mind that my column results are hypothetical and shouldn't be confused with results I obtain for clients. Also, past performance doesn't predict the future. I'd rather not tell you how last year's picks did, but I reluctantly will. All five of my picks from a year ago are down significantly, with an average loss of 40.7%. By comparison the S&P was up 8.5% and the Russell 2000 was down 3.4%. While all my picks did badly, the worst was Quanex Building Products Corp. (NX), down 52%. The least disastrous was John B. Sanfilippo & Son Inc. (JBSS) down 29%. That shows the dangers small-caps can pose. But the long-term results show the benefits. Disclosure: I own Alphabet personally and for almost all of my clients.
