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Why CFBK Stock surged +2.49% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash

$35.00 +2.49% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $35.09

CF Bankshares Inc. (CFBK) carries a Roarable Rating of C+ (Hold) with 66/100 RQD Confidence. The composite score sits in the neutral Hold band (59–69), meaning current holders don’t need to panic-sell while prospective buyers can wait for a move into the 70+ Buy zone.

ROARABLE C+ • HOLD / WATCH Cap $219.1M
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As of 2026-11-03, CF Bankshares Inc. (NASDAQ: CFBK) is rated C+ (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 66/100 at a spot price of $35.00 (+2.49% 1D, market cap $219.1M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 14/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 10/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 13/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 13/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 16/20. Across 1097 tracked Financials issuers, CFBK ranks #222 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Financials sector (Major Banks), CFBK carries a Roarable C+ (66/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 12.7x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 9.5%. By comparison, GBFH (GBank Financial Holdings Inc.) holds a D grade (46/100 RQD, P/E 10.6x, ROIC 12.6%, cap $220.1M) and MRBK (Meridian Corporation) posts a C- grade (61/100 RQD, P/E 10.4x, ROIC 10.9%, cap $223.1M). Among the 5-stock peer group, OPBK leads on earnings multiple (9.0x) while GBFH leads on capital efficiency (12.6% ROIC).

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Per CFBK's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001070680), CF Bankshares Inc. generated $889.3M in revenue (+2.5% YoY), $17.5M in net income, and $18.2M in free cash flow against $2.12B in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $35.09 (+0.26%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-2.36% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 14/20 (B-) • 2% FCF Margin
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📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 66/100 (C+) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (+1.4% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 56.0% hit rate — wait for RQD ≥ 70 breakout).
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5-PILLAR RQD RADARRw C+ · Rk C
Cash (14)Whales (10)SEC (13)Macro (13)CEO (16)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+3.6% Base Target
$43 Bull$36 Base$28 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for CFBK)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±4.2%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (66/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY CFBK SCORES 66/100 (C+) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution+16/20 pts (24% of score)

SEC Form 4 / 13F Thermometer: 80% Net Buy • Cannibal Buyback (-2.36% YoY Shares)

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+14/20 pts (21% of score)

SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 2% FCF Margin ($18.2M FCF) & 52% Gross Margin

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Whale & Options Positioning10/20 pts (-10 pt drag)

Put hedging (50% put share) caps near-term gamma upside (-10 pts vs max)

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)
58
Grade C$34.11-1.7% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
61
Grade C$33.53+3.2% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
63
Grade C+$34.60+1.2% Next Q
Current
66
Grade C+$35.00+1.4% Hist 90D α
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Even with a 66/100 (C+) score, CFBK faces multiple-compression risk if 12.7x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.

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Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-2.36% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 49.5% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($34.47) or 200D SMA ($31.55) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($36.26) toward Bear Floor ($28.28).

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Why CFBK Stock surged +2.49% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash

CF Bankshares Inc. (CFBK) surged +2.49% to $35.00, trading at 81% of its 52-week range ($22.1 – $38.11). Solid steady margins (10% return on capital), mixed timing at 13x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.

  • ▸Technical Tape: Trading at 81% of its 52-week range ($22.1 – $38.11) with RSI-14 at 48.3 (NEUTRAL RANGE).
  • ▸Volatility Profile: Historical 20-day realized swing band of ±4.2% around $35.00 (no active unusual options sweep snapshot on file).
  • ▸Fundamental Anchor: Roarable C+ (Hold) backed by 52% gross margin and $18.2M annual free cash flow.
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CFBK // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +26.04%📐 HORIZONTAL RANGE
2026-11-03O $34.62H $35.00L $34.15C $35.00VOL 46.7K
RES: $39.38SUP: $33.13SMA50: $34.47SMA200: $31.55
$38.94$35.49$32.05$28.60$25.15RES $39.38SUP $33.13$35.002026-05-042026-06-172026-08-042026-09-182026-11-03
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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

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3.7%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +2.5% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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Financials Rank #222 of 1097 ⚔️ GBFH vs CFBK Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Financials Peer Comparison (CFBK vs. GBFH, MRBK, OPBK, INBK)

Industry: Major Banks (248 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1097 tracked Financials securities in the Roarable RQD universe, CF Bankshares Inc. (CFBK) ranks #222 by composite RQD confidence (66/100, grade C+) and #871 by equity capitalization ($219.1M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, OPBK leads on earnings valuation at 9.0x trailing P/E, while GBFH leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 12.6% ROIC and — gross margin. CFBK currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 66/100 (C+).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
CFBK ACTIVE
CF Bankshares Inc.
C+ 66/100 12.7x — 9.5% +2.49% $219.1M Benchmark Subject
GBFH
GBank Financial Holdings Inc.
D 46/100 10.6x — 12.6% +1.06% $220.1M /gbfh-vs-cfbk →
MRBK
Meridian Corporation
C- 61/100 10.4x — 10.9% -0.69% $223.1M /mrbk-vs-cfbk →
OPBK
OP Bancorp
C 63/100 9.0x — 11.2% +1.66% $225.2M /opbk-vs-cfbk →
INBK
First Internet Bancorp
D- 43/100 — — -9.8% +4.03% $225.4M /inbk-vs-cfbk →

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

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001070680 ↗

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), CF Bankshares Inc. (CFBK) reported GAAP revenue of $889.3M (+2.5% vs. FY2024 revenue of $867.5M , and +1069.3% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $17.5M, operating cash flow of $18.7M, and free cash flow of $18.2M (+30.7% YoY). On the balance sheet, CFBK closed FY2025 with $2.12B in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: N/A, Piotroski F-Score: 5/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-12-31 $889.3M $17.5M $18.7M $18.2M $2.12B —
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-31 $867.5M $13.4M $14.2M $13.9M $2.07B —
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-31 $76.0M $16.9M $18.1M $18.1M — —

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

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

As of 2026-11-03, CF Bankshares Inc. (NASDAQ: CFBK) is rated C+ (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 66/100 at a spot price of $35.00 (+2.49% 1D, market cap $219.1M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 14/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 10/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 13/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 13/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 16/20. Across 1097 tracked Financials issuers, CFBK ranks #222 in composite RQD confidence.

How does CFBK compare to GBFH and MRBK in the Financials sector?

Within the Financials sector (Major Banks), CFBK carries a Roarable C+ (66/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 12.7x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 9.5%. By comparison, GBFH (GBank Financial Holdings Inc.) holds a D grade (46/100 RQD, P/E 10.6x, ROIC 12.6%, cap $220.1M) and MRBK (Meridian Corporation) posts a C- grade (61/100 RQD, P/E 10.4x, ROIC 10.9%, cap $223.1M). Among the 5-stock peer group, OPBK leads on earnings multiple (9.0x) while GBFH leads on capital efficiency (12.6% ROIC).

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

Per CFBK's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001070680), CF Bankshares Inc. generated $889.3M in revenue (+2.5% YoY), $17.5M in net income, and $18.2M in free cash flow against $2.12B in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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

CFBK last traded at $35.00 (+2.49% on volume of 63,745 shares), positioning the stock +1.54% above its 50-day simple moving average ($34.47) and +10.94% above its 200-day simple moving average ($31.55). Across its 52-week range of $22.10 to $38.11, CFBK sits at the 80.6% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 48.3 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±4.2% ($33.53 to $36.47).

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CFBK — CF Bankshares Inc.: 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

CF Bankshares Inc. (CFBK) earns a live Roarable RQD composite score of 66/100, corresponding to a C+ letter grade (Roarable Hold) at a spot price of $35.00 (+2.49% 1D, market capitalization $219.1M).

  • Fundamental Cash Engine (14/20): Anchored by return on invested capital (ROIC) of 9.5%, gross margin of —, operating margin of —, and free cash flow yield of 8.19%.
  • Whale 13F & Options Flow (10/20) + Insider Conviction (16/20): Tracks institutional 13F accumulation, CBOE options call/put positioning, and SEC Form 4 / Congressional PTR filings.
  • Macro Regime Fit (13/20) + Forensic Balance Sheet (13/20): Incorporates a 1.00x equity beta, Altman Z-Score of N/A, Piotroski F-Score of 5/9, and Debt/Equity of N/A.

2. Business Model, Unit Margins & SEC Financial Trajectory

CF Bankshares Inc. Is a NASDAQ-listed issuer in the Financials sector, classified under the Major Banks industry. The profile identifies it as operating in Major Banks with a market capitalization of $0.2B.

In its latest audited SEC EDGAR 10-K filing for FY2025 (filed 2025-12-31), CF Bankshares Inc. (CFBK) reported $889.3M in annual revenue (up from $867.5M in FY2024, +2.5% YoY) and $17.5M in GAAP net income. Over the multi-year SEC filing window from FY2023 ($76.0M revenue, $16.9M net income) through FY2025, CFBK scaled operating cash flow to $18.7M and free cash flow to $18.2M, backed by $2.12B in total assets against $0 in total debt.

3. Institutional Bull vs. Bear Thesis & Valuation Tradeoff

  • 🐂 Primary Bull Case (C+ • RQD 66/100): Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction. Free cash flow yield of 8.19% and institutional whale pillar of 10/20. With Fundamental Cash Engine at 14/20 and Institutional Whale Flow at 10/20, sustained execution supports upside toward the upper end of the $22.10 – $38.11 52-week range.
  • 🐻 Primary Bear Case & Valuation Risk: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run. Investors must weigh 12.7x trailing P/E against — operating margins and a 1.00x macro beta.

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

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

  • Key Question #1: Can CFBK sustain or expand its — operating margin and 9.5% ROIC against Major Banks peers over the next 4 quarters?
  • Key Question #2: Following FY2025 revenue of $889.3M and free cash flow of $18.2M, how will capital allocation balance growth reinvestment against $0 in total debt?
  • Key Question #3: How sensitive is CFBK's 11.8x forward P/E multiple to Financials capital spending cycles and macro interest-rate shifts (Beta 1.00x)?

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CFBK Bull vs. Bear Conversation Board — What's Your Call at $35.00?

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Insider conviction scores 16/20 and the FCF yield is 8.19% with ROIC at 9.5%, indicating cash generation and insider support.

Here is why I am bullish on CFBK here at $34.15: Insider conviction scores 16/20 and the FCF yield is 8.19% with ROIC at 9.5%, indicating cash generation and insider support.. Compare CFBK's 0.0% operating margin and 9.5% ROIC against the rest of Major Banks. As long as cash conversion holds up, dips toward $32.44 are getting bought.

VolSurface_Trader 🐂 BULL

Both sides have a point here — CFBK's 13/20 balance sheet score keeps downside contained, so the real swing factor next earnings call is backlog and FCF conversion.

BE BearTrap_Alert RQD DEBATE OPENER • Cycle Peak Watcher 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $27.66 (-19.0%)
Spot @ $34.15

Whale 13F flow scores only 12/20 and the financials report $0.0M revenue and operating income, leaving the profitability picture unclea

I respect the product at CF Bankshares Inc., but the stock at $34.15 is a different story. Whale 13F flow scores only 12/20 and the financials report $0.0M revenue and operating income, leaving the profitability picture unclear.. FCF yield is 8.19% and RQD sits at 66/100 (C+) — why pay up here when you can wait for next quarter's numbers?

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