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Why CFFI Stock advanced +1.39% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash

$111.22 +1.39% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $111.29

C&F Financial Corporation (CFFI) carries a Roarable Rating of C+ (Hold) with 68/100 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 $361.7M
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As of 2026-11-03, C&F Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: CFFI) is rated C+ (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 68/100 at a spot price of $111.22 (+1.39% 1D, market cap $361.7M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 10/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 16/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 13/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 13/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 16/20. Across 1097 tracked Financials issuers, CFFI ranks #159 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Financials sector (Major Banks), CFFI carries a Roarable C+ (68/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 13.5x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 10.3%. By comparison, BRBS (Blue Ridge Bankshares Inc.) holds a C- grade (59/100 RQD, P/E 33.8x, ROIC 3.3%, cap $359.7M) and USCB (USCB Financial Holdings Inc. (Class A)) posts a C- grade (59/100 RQD, P/E 14.1x, ROIC 12.0%, cap $370.8M). Among the 5-stock peer group, CFFI leads on earnings multiple (13.5x) while USCB leads on capital efficiency (12.0% ROIC).

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Per CFFI's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000913341), C&F Financial Corporation generated $140.8M in revenue (+10.6% YoY), $26.8M in net income, and $22.2M in free cash flow against $2.77B in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side. 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: $111.29 (+0.06%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-2.36% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 10/20 (D) • 15.7% FCF Margin
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📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 68/100 (C+) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (+1.8% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 56.9% hit rate — wait for RQD ≥ 70 breakout).
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5-PILLAR RQD RADARRw B- · Rk C
Cash (10)Whales (16)SEC (13)Macro (13)CEO (16)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+4.5% Base Target
$137 Bull$116 Base$91 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for CFFI)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±5.5%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (68/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY CFFI SCORES 68/100 (C+) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Whale & Options Positioning+16/20 pts (24% of score)

20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (±5.5% realized swing band)

▲ #2 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)

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Cash Engine Quality10/20 pts (-10 pt drag)

Capital intensity & 0% operating margin leave 10 pts on the table

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)
60
Grade C$101.84+3.8% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
63
Grade C+$105.70+3.8% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
65
Grade C+$109.73+1.4% Next Q
Current
68
Grade C+$111.22+1.8% Hist 90D α
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Even with a 68/100 (C+) score, CFFI faces multiple-compression risk if 13.5x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1

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 ($99.34) or 200D SMA ($82.71) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($116.22) toward Bear Floor ($90.65).

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Why CFFI Stock advanced +1.39% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash

C&F Financial Corporation (CFFI) advanced +1.39% to $111.22, trading at 98% of its 52-week range ($66.48 – $112.33). Solid steady margins (10% return on capital), mixed timing at 14x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.

  • ▸Technical Tape: Trading at 98% of its 52-week range ($66.48 – $112.33) with RSI-14 at 68.1 (BULLISH MOMENTUM).
  • ▸Volatility Profile: Historical 20-day realized swing band of ±5.5% around $111.22 (no active unusual options sweep snapshot on file).
  • ▸Fundamental Anchor: Roarable C+ (Hold) backed by 52% gross margin and $22.2M annual free cash flow.
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CFFI // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +52.09%⚡ TESTING RESISTANCE
2026-11-04O $109.7H $111.2L $109.7C $111.2VOL 50.2K
RES: $113.9SUP: $94.44SMA50: $99.34SMA200: $82.71
$115.3$102.9$90.46$78.02$65.58RES $113.9SUP $94.44$111.22026-05-052026-06-182026-08-052026-09-212026-11-04
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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle
5.0%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +10.6% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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Financials Rank #159 of 1097 ⚔️ BRBS vs CFFI Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Financials Peer Comparison (CFFI vs. BRBS, USCB, FRST, BCML)

Industry: Major Banks (248 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1097 tracked Financials securities in the Roarable RQD universe, C&F Financial Corporation (CFFI) ranks #159 by composite RQD confidence (68/100, grade C+) and #771 by equity capitalization ($361.7M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, CFFI leads on earnings valuation at 13.5x trailing P/E, while USCB leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 12.0% ROIC and — gross margin. CFFI currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 68/100 (C+).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
CFFI ACTIVE
C&F Financial Corporation
C+ 68/100 13.5x — 10.3% +1.39% $361.7M Benchmark Subject
BRBS
Blue Ridge Bankshares Inc.
C- 59/100 33.8x — 3.3% +2.04% $359.7M /brbs-vs-cffi →
USCB
USCB Financial Holdings Inc. (Class A)
C- 59/100 14.1x — 12.0% +0.96% $370.8M /uscb-vs-cffi →
FRST
Primis Financial Corp.
D 45/100 — — 0.0% +1.83% $372.0M /frst-vs-cffi →
BCML
BayCom Corp
C- 61/100 14.1x — 7.1% +1.79% $342.0M /bcml-vs-cffi →

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

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0000913341 ↗

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), C&F Financial Corporation (CFFI) reported GAAP revenue of $140.8M (+10.6% vs. FY2024 revenue of $127.3M , and +10.6% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $26.8M, operating cash flow of $24.5M, and free cash flow of $22.2M (-33.4% YoY). On the balance sheet, CFFI closed FY2025 with $2.77B 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 $140.8M $26.8M $24.5M $22.2M $2.77B —
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-31 $127.3M $19.8M $36.8M $33.3M $2.56B —
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-31 $127.3M $23.6M $38.8M $38.8M — —

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

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

As of 2026-11-03, C&F Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: CFFI) is rated C+ (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 68/100 at a spot price of $111.22 (+1.39% 1D, market cap $361.7M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 10/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 16/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 13/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 13/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 16/20. Across 1097 tracked Financials issuers, CFFI ranks #159 in composite RQD confidence.

How does CFFI compare to BRBS and USCB in the Financials sector?

Within the Financials sector (Major Banks), CFFI carries a Roarable C+ (68/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 13.5x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 10.3%. By comparison, BRBS (Blue Ridge Bankshares Inc.) holds a C- grade (59/100 RQD, P/E 33.8x, ROIC 3.3%, cap $359.7M) and USCB (USCB Financial Holdings Inc. (Class A)) posts a C- grade (59/100 RQD, P/E 14.1x, ROIC 12.0%, cap $370.8M). Among the 5-stock peer group, CFFI leads on earnings multiple (13.5x) while USCB leads on capital efficiency (12.0% ROIC).

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

Per CFFI's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000913341), C&F Financial Corporation generated $140.8M in revenue (+10.6% YoY), $26.8M in net income, and $22.2M in free cash flow against $2.77B in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side. 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 CFFI trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

CFFI last traded at $111.22 (+1.39% on volume of 50,225 shares), positioning the stock +11.96% above its 50-day simple moving average ($99.34) and +34.47% above its 200-day simple moving average ($82.71). Across its 52-week range of $66.48 to $112.33, CFFI sits at the 97.6% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 68.1 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±5.5% ($105.10 to $117.34).

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CFFI — C&F Financial Corporation: 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

C&F Financial Corporation (CFFI) earns a live Roarable RQD composite score of 68/100, corresponding to a C+ letter grade (Roarable Hold) at a spot price of $111.22 (+1.39% 1D, market capitalization $361.7M).

  • Fundamental Cash Engine (10/20): Anchored by return on invested capital (ROIC) of 10.3%, gross margin of —, operating margin of —, and free cash flow yield of 6.13%.
  • Whale 13F & Options Flow (16/20) + 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

C&F Financial Corporation is a NASDAQ-listed issuer classified under the Financials sector and the Major Banks industry. Sector and industry are the only business descriptors available.

In its latest audited SEC EDGAR 10-K filing for FY2025 (filed 2025-12-31), C&F Financial Corporation (CFFI) reported $140.8M in annual revenue (up from $127.3M in FY2024, +10.6% YoY) and $26.8M in GAAP net income. Over the multi-year SEC filing window from FY2023 ($127.3M revenue, $23.6M net income) through FY2025, CFFI scaled operating cash flow to $24.5M and free cash flow to $22.2M, backed by $2.77B in total assets against $0 in total debt.

3. Institutional Bull vs. Bear Thesis & Valuation Tradeoff

  • 🐂 Primary Bull Case (C+ • RQD 68/100): Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side. Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction. With Fundamental Cash Engine at 10/20 and Institutional Whale Flow at 16/20, sustained execution supports upside toward the upper end of the $66.48 – $112.33 52-week range.
  • 🐻 Primary Bear Case & Valuation Risk: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run. Investors must weigh 13.5x trailing P/E against — operating margins and a 1.00x macro beta.

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

The source data therefore does not establish upstream or downstream dependencies, sector correlations, or second-order bottlenecks.

  • Key Question #1: Can CFFI sustain or expand its — operating margin and 10.3% ROIC against Major Banks peers over the next 4 quarters?
  • Key Question #2: Following FY2025 revenue of $140.8M and free cash flow of $22.2M, how will capital allocation balance growth reinvestment against $0 in total debt?
  • Key Question #3: How sensitive is CFFI's 12.6x forward P/E multiple to Financials capital spending cycles and macro interest-rate shifts (Beta 1.00x)?

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SI SiliconVal_Bull RQD DEBATE OPENER • Growth & Tech Investor 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $128.35 (+17.0%)
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Institutional accumulation and insider cluster flow score 16/20 each, and Q3 net income reportedly rose 16.1% to $8.3 Million.

The street is overcomplicating C&F Financial Corporation (CFFI). Institutional accumulation and insider cluster flow score 16/20 each, and Q3 net income reportedly rose 16.1% to $8.3 Million.. With an RQD score of 68/100 (C+) and Forensic Balance Sheet at 13/20, any positive earnings surprise or guidance raise forces underweight funds to chase above $118.48.

CapAlloc_Nerd 🐂 BULL

@CreditSpread_Watch Fair point on 13.5x trailing P/E, but you're ignoring the forward operating leverage in Major Banks. If gross margin (0.0%) holds, EPS grows into the multiple faster than bears think.

CR CreditSpread_Watch RQD DEBATE OPENER • Balance Sheet Analyst 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $85.57 (-22.0%)
Spot @ $109.70

FCF fell from $33.3M in FY 2024 to $22.2M in FY 2025, and the cash-engine pillar scores only 10/20.

I respect the product at C&F Financial Corporation, but the stock at $109.70 is a different story. FCF fell from $33.3M in FY 2024 to $22.2M in FY 2025, and the cash-engine pillar scores only 10/20.. FCF yield is 6.13% and RQD sits at 68/100 (C+) — why pay up here when you can wait for next quarter's numbers?

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