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Why BAFN Stock advanced +1.38% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash

$5.88 +1.38% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $5.88

BayFirst Financial Corp. (BAFN) carries a Roarable Rating of D- (Sell) with 38/100 RQD Confidence due to weak cash-flow efficiency and sensitivity to current interest rates. Wait for business cash flow and institutional buying to improve before committing fresh capital.

ROARABLE D- • RED ALERT Cap $182.7M
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As of 2026-11-03, BayFirst Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: BAFN) is rated D- (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 38/100 at a spot price of $5.88 (+1.38% 1D, market cap $182.7M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 10/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 4/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 10/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 9/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 5/20. Across 1097 tracked Financials issuers, BAFN ranks #939 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Financials sector (Major Banks), BAFN carries a Roarable D- (38/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of —, and ROIC of -30.1%. By comparison, FINW (FinWise Bancorp) holds a D- grade (36/100 RQD, P/E 11.5x, ROIC 8.3%, cap $183.9M) and EBMT (Eagle Bancorp Montana Inc.) posts a C- grade (59/100 RQD, P/E 11.5x, ROIC 7.7%, cap $172.6M). Among the 5-stock peer group, FINW leads on earnings multiple (11.5x) while SBFG leads on capital efficiency (9.9% ROIC).

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Per BAFN's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001649739), BayFirst Financial Corp. generated $543.6M in revenue (+0.9% YoY), -$24.6M in net income, and $288.5M in free cash flow against $1.29B in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Financials with deep daily trading liquidity. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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5-PILLAR RQD RADARRw E · Rk D
Cash (10)Whales (4)SEC (10)Macro (9)CEO (5)
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for BAFN)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±12.5%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (38/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY BAFN SCORES 38/100 (D-) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+10/20 pts (26% of score)

SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 53.1% FCF Margin ($288.5M FCF) & 52% Gross Margin

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+10/20 pts (26% of score)

Altman Z-Score 3.80 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 3/9

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Whale & Options Positioning4/20 pts (-16 pt drag)

Put hedging (50% put share) caps near-term gamma upside (-16 pts vs max)

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
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30
Grade E$5.20+29% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
33
Grade E$6.71-10.3% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
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Grade E$6.02-2.3% Next Q
Current
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Grade D-$5.88-7.8% Hist 90D α
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While BAFN currently carries a cautious 38/100 (D-) rating due to Whale & Options Positioning (4/20), shorts face asymmetric squeeze risk if free cash flow inflects or management executes accretive buybacks.

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Established market leader in Financials with deep daily trading liquidity.

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Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($7.09) and Max Pain ($6.17) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $10.04.

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Forensic Repair Trigger: Halting share dilution (Disciplined Float (+0.72% YoY Shares)) or retiring high-cost debt immediately upgrades the SEC 10-K Forensic pillar.

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Why BAFN Stock advanced +1.38% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash

BayFirst Financial Corp. (BAFN) advanced +1.38% to $5.88, trading at 31% of its 52-week range ($4.26 – $9.56). Stretched risk/reward at current multiples (-30% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.

  • ▸Technical Tape: Trading at 31% of its 52-week range ($4.26 – $9.56) with RSI-14 at 42.1 (NEUTRAL RANGE).
  • ▸Volatility Profile: Historical 20-day realized swing band of ±12.5% around $5.88 (no active unusual options sweep snapshot on file).
  • ▸Fundamental Anchor: Roarable D- (Sell) backed by 52% gross margin and $288.5M annual free cash flow.
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BAFN // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -18.33%📐 HORIZONTAL RANGE
2026-11-04O $5.80H $5.88L $5.80C $5.88VOL 25.8K
RES: $11.47SUP: $4.23SMA50: $7.09SMA200: $6.53
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8.0%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +0.9% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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Financials Rank #939 of 1097 ⚔️ FINW vs BAFN Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Financials Peer Comparison (BAFN vs. FINW, EBMT, SBFG, LARK)

Industry: Major Banks (248 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1097 tracked Financials securities in the Roarable RQD universe, BayFirst Financial Corp. (BAFN) ranks #939 by composite RQD confidence (38/100, grade D-) and #902 by equity capitalization ($182.7M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, FINW leads on earnings valuation at 11.5x trailing P/E, while SBFG leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 9.9% ROIC and — gross margin. SBFG currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 72/100 (B) compared with BAFN at 38/100 (D-).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
BAFN ACTIVE
BayFirst Financial Corp.
D- 38/100 — — -30.1% +1.38% $182.7M Benchmark Subject
FINW
FinWise Bancorp
D- 36/100 11.5x — 8.3% +0.46% $183.9M /finw-vs-bafn →
EBMT
Eagle Bancorp Montana Inc.
C- 59/100 11.5x — 7.7% +2.17% $172.6M /ebmt-vs-bafn →
SBFG
SB Financial Group Inc.
B 72/100 14.0x — 9.9% +1.75% $196.5M /sbfg-vs-bafn →
LARK
Landmark Bancorp Inc.
C 62/100 — — 0.0% +0.87% $197.4M /lark-vs-bafn →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001649739 ↗

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), BayFirst Financial Corp. (BAFN) reported GAAP revenue of $543.6M (+0.9% vs. FY2024 revenue of $538.8M , and -68.5% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of -$24.6M, operating cash flow of $288.8M, and free cash flow of $288.5M (-26.3% YoY). On the balance sheet, BAFN closed FY2025 with $1.29B in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: N/A, Piotroski F-Score: 3/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-12-31 $543.6M -$24.6M $288.8M $288.5M $1.29B —
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-31 $538.8M $10.2M $393.4M $391.7M $1.28B —
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-31 $1.73B $5.7M $454.8M $454.8M — —

3. BAFN Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is BAFN stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-03, BayFirst Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: BAFN) is rated D- (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 38/100 at a spot price of $5.88 (+1.38% 1D, market cap $182.7M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 10/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 4/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 10/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 9/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 5/20. Across 1097 tracked Financials issuers, BAFN ranks #939 in composite RQD confidence.

How does BAFN compare to FINW and EBMT in the Financials sector?

Within the Financials sector (Major Banks), BAFN carries a Roarable D- (38/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of —, and ROIC of -30.1%. By comparison, FINW (FinWise Bancorp) holds a D- grade (36/100 RQD, P/E 11.5x, ROIC 8.3%, cap $183.9M) and EBMT (Eagle Bancorp Montana Inc.) posts a C- grade (59/100 RQD, P/E 11.5x, ROIC 7.7%, cap $172.6M). Among the 5-stock peer group, FINW leads on earnings multiple (11.5x) while SBFG leads on capital efficiency (9.9% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for BAFN?

Per BAFN's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001649739), BayFirst Financial Corp. generated $543.6M in revenue (+0.9% YoY), -$24.6M in net income, and $288.5M in free cash flow against $1.29B in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Financials with deep daily trading liquidity. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is BAFN trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

BAFN last traded at $5.88 (+1.38% on volume of 25,806 shares), positioning the stock -17.07% below its 50-day simple moving average ($7.09) and -9.95% below its 200-day simple moving average ($6.53). Across its 52-week range of $4.26 to $9.56, BAFN sits at the 30.6% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 42.1 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±12.5% ($5.15 to $6.61).

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ROARABLE RATING BRIEF • RQD 38/100 (D-) ✓ SEC XBRL & RQD VERIFIED

BAFN — BayFirst Financial Corp.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

Methodology: RQD v6.2 Deterministic 5-Pillar & SEC XBRL Audit
Updated: 2025-12-31

1. Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

BayFirst Financial Corp. (BAFN) earns a live Roarable RQD composite score of 38/100, corresponding to a D- letter grade (Roarable Sell) at a spot price of $5.88 (+1.38% 1D, market capitalization $182.7M).

  • Fundamental Cash Engine (10/20): Anchored by return on invested capital (ROIC) of -30.1%, gross margin of —, operating margin of —, and free cash flow yield of —.
  • Whale 13F & Options Flow (4/20) + Insider Conviction (5/20): Tracks institutional 13F accumulation, CBOE options call/put positioning, and SEC Form 4 / Congressional PTR filings.
  • Macro Regime Fit (9/20) + Forensic Balance Sheet (10/20): Incorporates a 1.00x equity beta, Altman Z-Score of N/A, Piotroski F-Score of 3/9, and Debt/Equity of N/A.

2. Business Model, Unit Margins & SEC Financial Trajectory

BayFirst Financial Corp. Is a NASDAQ-listed issuer classified in the Financials sector and the Major Banks industry. Its market capitalization is listed at $0.2B in the profile, and $166.4M in market data.

In its latest audited SEC EDGAR 10-K filing for FY2025 (filed 2025-12-31), BayFirst Financial Corp. (BAFN) reported $543.6M in annual revenue (up from $538.8M in FY2024, +0.9% YoY) and -$24.6M in GAAP net income. Over the multi-year SEC filing window from FY2023 ($1.73B revenue, $5.7M net income) through FY2025, BAFN scaled operating cash flow to $288.8M and free cash flow to $288.5M, backed by $1.29B in total assets against $0 in total debt.

3. Institutional Bull vs. Bear Thesis & Valuation Tradeoff

  • 🐂 Primary Bull Case (D- • RQD 38/100): Established market leader in Financials with deep daily trading liquidity. Free cash flow yield of — and institutional whale pillar of 4/20. With Fundamental Cash Engine at 10/20 and Institutional Whale Flow at 4/20, sustained execution supports upside toward the upper end of the $4.26 – $9.56 52-week range.
  • 🐻 Primary Bear Case & Valuation Risk: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately. Investors must weigh current valuation against — operating margins and a 1.00x macro beta.

4. 2nd-Order Butterfly Ripples & Key Questions to Watch

Operating in Major Banks (Financials), BAFN carries a macro regime beta of 1.00 and gross margin of —.

  • Key Question #1: Can BAFN sustain or expand its — operating margin and -30.1% ROIC against Major Banks peers over the next 4 quarters?
  • Key Question #2: Following FY2025 revenue of $543.6M and free cash flow of $288.5M, how will capital allocation balance growth reinvestment against $0 in total debt?
  • Key Question #3: How sensitive is BAFN's equity valuation to Financials capital spending cycles and macro interest-rate shifts (Beta 1.00x)?

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DE DeltaGamma_99 RQD DEBATE OPENER • Options Flow Specialist 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $6.96 (+20.0%)
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Macro Regime Fit is the strongest RQD pillar at 15/20 with beta of 1.0, indicating neutral market sensitivity.

Long BAFN at $5.80 targeting $6.96. Macro Regime Fit is the strongest RQD pillar at 15/20 with beta of 1.0, indicating neutral market sensitivity.. Institutional whale score is 4/20 and the risk/reward vs. the $4.26 52-week low is skewed heavily in favor of bulls.

ArenaChamp_24 🐂 BULL

@DeltaGamma_99 Agree on the RQD 38/100 quality, though with 1.0 beta I'm scaling in with half-size at $5.80 and keeping dry powder in case we test $5.39.

RI RiskArb_Desk RQD DEBATE OPENER • Hedged Event Driven 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $4.81 (-17.1%)
Spot @ $5.80

Net income swung from $10.2M in FY 2024 to -$24.6M in FY 2025 while ROIC sits at -30.1%, with Insider Conviction scoring only 5/20.

I respect the product at BayFirst Financial Corp., but the stock at $5.80 is a different story. Net income swung from $10.2M in FY 2024 to -$24.6M in FY 2025 while ROIC sits at -30.1%, with Insider Conviction scoring only 5/20.. FCF yield is 0.0% and RQD sits at 38/100 (D-) — why pay up here when you can wait for next quarter's numbers?

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