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ECB Bancorp Q3 Net Income Rises to $3.4 MillionTradingView report covering ECB Bancorp Inc. (ECBK) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
Why ECBK Stock advanced +0.09% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
$21.38 +0.09% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $21.34
ECB Bancorp Inc. (ECBK) carries a Roarable Rating of C+ (Hold) with 67/100 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 $186.6M
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As of 2026-11-03, ECB Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ: ECBK) is rated C+ (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 67/100 at a spot price of $21.38 (+0.09% 1D, market cap $186.6M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 13/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 13/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 13/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 14/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 14/20. Across 1097 tracked Financials issuers, ECBK ranks #180 in composite RQD confidence.
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How does ECBK compare to RBKB and HYNE in the Financials sector?
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Within the Financials sector (Banks), ECBK carries a Roarable C+ (67/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 24.0x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 4.5%. By comparison, RBKB (Rhinebeck Bancorp Inc.) holds a C grade (64/100 RQD, P/E 20.0x, ROIC 7.3%, cap $202.2M) and HYNE (Hoyne Bancorp Inc.) posts a D+ grade (56/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 0.1%, cap $152.2M). Among the 5-stock peer group, RBKB leads on earnings multiple (20.0x) while RBKB leads on capital efficiency (7.3% ROIC).
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What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for ECBK?
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Per ECBK's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001914605), ECB Bancorp Inc. generated $598.0K in revenue (+3.6% YoY), $7.8M in net income, and $9.0M in free cash flow against $1.61B 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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INTERACTIVE SCENARIO DECK:
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $21.34 (-0.17%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-1.80% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 13/20 (C) • 900.6% FCF Margin
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw C+ · Rk C+
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+4.1% Base Target
WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for ECBK)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±5.5%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (67/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY ECBK SCORES 67/100 (C+) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Macro Regime Fit+14/20 pts (21% of score)
FRED Regime × Technicals: 93% of 52W Range • RSI-14 at 57.2 (BULLISH MOMENTUM)
▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution+14/20 pts (21% of score)
SEC Form 4 / 13F Thermometer: 70% Net Buy • Cannibal Buyback (-1.80% YoY Shares)
▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk13/20 pts (-7 pt drag)
Balance-sheet & 10-K footnote risk deducts 7 pts from forensic ceiling
📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)Grade C$20.48-3.7% Next Q
59
Q2 (-2Q)Grade C+$19.73+8.2% Next Q
62
Q3 (-1Q)Grade C+$21.34+0.2% Next Q
64
CurrentGrade C+$21.38+1.6% Hist 90D α
67
Trajectory: C (59) → C+ (67)Full Audit →
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⚔️ Adversarial Opposing Case: Why the ECBK Bull Thesis Could Fail
Even with a 67/100 (C+) score, ECBK faces multiple-compression risk if 24.0x 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 (-1.80% 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 ($20.77) or 200D SMA ($19.12) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($22.25) toward Bear Floor ($17.36).
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Why ECBK Stock advanced +0.09% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
ECB Bancorp Inc. (ECBK) advanced +0.09% to $21.38, trading at 93% of its 52-week range ($15.88 – $21.78). Solid steady margins (5% return on capital), mixed timing at 24x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.
- ▸Technical Tape: Trading at 93% of its 52-week range ($15.88 – $21.78) with RSI-14 at 57.2 (BULLISH MOMENTUM).
- ▸Volatility Profile: Historical 20-day realized swing band of ±5.5% around $21.38 (no active unusual options sweep snapshot on file).
- ▸Fundamental Anchor: Roarable C+ (Hold) backed by 52% gross margin and $9.0M annual free cash flow.
Live ECBK Headlines & Catalysts
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Loans grow $55.5M as ECB Bancorp (ECBK) posts higher Q3 earnings.Stock Titan report covering ECB Bancorp Inc. (ECBK) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
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ECBK // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +18.32%📐 HORIZONTAL RANGE
2026-11-03O $21.33H $21.38L $21.33C $21.38VOL 7.3K
RES: $21.75SUP: $19.27SMA50: $20.77SMA200: $19.12
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ECBK Dilution Monitor, Expectations Hurdle, Butterfly Connections & Policy Exposure
Share Count & Dilution Monitor
Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle
17.8%/yr Implied 5Y Growth
vs. +3.6% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).
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DETERMINISTIC MULTI-FACTOR EQUITY AUDIT • SEC EDGAR XBRL × RQD PEER BENCHMARK
📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (ECBK)
Financials Rank #180 of 1097
⚔️ RBKB vs ECBK Full Matrix →
1. Head-to-Head Financials Peer Comparison (ECBK vs. RBKB, HYNE, SRBK, FBLA)
Industry: Banks (24 Tracked Issuers)Across 1097 tracked Financials securities in the Roarable RQD universe, ECB Bancorp Inc. (ECBK) ranks #180 by composite RQD confidence (67/100, grade C+) and #893 by equity capitalization ($186.6M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, RBKB leads on earnings valuation at 20.0x trailing P/E, while RBKB leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 7.3% ROIC and — gross margin. ECBK currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 67/100 (C+).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
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ECB Bancorp Inc. | C+ | 67/100 | 24.0x | — | 4.5% | +0.09% | $186.6M | Benchmark Subject |
| RBKB Rhinebeck Bancorp Inc. | C | 64/100 | 20.0x | — | 7.3% | +0.08% | $202.2M | /rbkb-vs-ecbk → |
| HYNE Hoyne Bancorp Inc. | D+ | 56/100 | — | — | 0.1% | +0.69% | $152.2M | /hyne-vs-ecbk → |
| SRBK SR Bancorp Inc. | D+ | 55/100 | 29.3x | — | 2.7% | +2.40% | $149.0M | /srbk-vs-ecbk → |
| FBLA FB Bancorp Inc. | D- | 42/100 | — | — | 0.4% | +0.36% | $266.3M | /fbla-vs-ecbk → |
2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)
SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001914605 ↗In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), ECB Bancorp Inc. (ECBK) reported GAAP revenue of $598.0K (+3.6% vs. FY2024 revenue of $577.0K , and -98.2% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $7.8M, operating cash flow of $9.2M, and free cash flow of $9.0M (+46.0% YoY). On the balance sheet, ECBK closed FY2025 with $1.61B 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 |
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| FY2025 (FY) | 2025-12-31 | $598.0K | $7.8M | $9.2M | $9.0M | $1.61B | — |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2024-12-31 | $577.0K | $4.0M | $6.2M | $6.2M | $1.42B | — |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2023-12-31 | $33.6M | $4.5M | $6.4M | $6.4M | — | — |
3. ECBK Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)
✓ SCHEMA.ORG FAQPAGE JSON-LD ENABLEDIs ECBK stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?
As of 2026-11-03, ECB Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ: ECBK) is rated C+ (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 67/100 at a spot price of $21.38 (+0.09% 1D, market cap $186.6M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 13/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 13/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 13/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 14/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 14/20. Across 1097 tracked Financials issuers, ECBK ranks #180 in composite RQD confidence.
How does ECBK compare to RBKB and HYNE in the Financials sector?
Within the Financials sector (Banks), ECBK carries a Roarable C+ (67/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 24.0x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 4.5%. By comparison, RBKB (Rhinebeck Bancorp Inc.) holds a C grade (64/100 RQD, P/E 20.0x, ROIC 7.3%, cap $202.2M) and HYNE (Hoyne Bancorp Inc.) posts a D+ grade (56/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 0.1%, cap $152.2M). Among the 5-stock peer group, RBKB leads on earnings multiple (20.0x) while RBKB leads on capital efficiency (7.3% ROIC).
What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for ECBK?
Per ECBK's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001914605), ECB Bancorp Inc. generated $598.0K in revenue (+3.6% YoY), $7.8M in net income, and $9.0M in free cash flow against $1.61B 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 ECBK trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?
ECBK last traded at $21.38 (+0.09% on volume of 6,143 shares), positioning the stock +2.94% above its 50-day simple moving average ($20.77) and +11.82% above its 200-day simple moving average ($19.12). Across its 52-week range of $15.88 to $21.78, ECBK sits at the 93.2% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 57.2 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±5.5% ($20.20 to $22.56).
ROARABLE RATING BRIEF • RQD 67/100 (C+)
✓ SEC XBRL & RQD VERIFIED
ECBK — ECB Bancorp 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
ECB Bancorp Inc. (ECBK) earns a live Roarable RQD composite score of 67/100, corresponding to a C+ letter grade (Roarable Hold) at a spot price of $21.38 (+0.09% 1D, market capitalization $186.6M).
- Fundamental Cash Engine (13/20): Anchored by return on invested capital (ROIC) of 4.5%, gross margin of —, operating margin of —, and free cash flow yield of 4.83%.
- Whale 13F & Options Flow (13/20) + Insider Conviction (14/20): Tracks institutional 13F accumulation, CBOE options call/put positioning, and SEC Form 4 / Congressional PTR filings.
- Macro Regime Fit (14/20) + 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
ECB Bancorp Inc. Is a NASDAQ-listed issuer in the Financials sector and Banks industry. Recent headlines reference loan growth, with one stating that loans grew $55.5M alongside higher Q3 earnings, which indicates lending activity is a relevant part of the business.
In its latest audited SEC EDGAR 10-K filing for FY2025 (filed 2025-12-31), ECB Bancorp Inc. (ECBK) reported $598.0K in annual revenue (up from $577.0K in FY2024, +3.6% YoY) and $7.8M in GAAP net income. Over the multi-year SEC filing window from FY2023 ($33.6M revenue, $4.5M net income) through FY2025, ECBK scaled operating cash flow to $9.2M and free cash flow to $9.0M, backed by $1.61B in total assets against $0 in total debt.
3. Institutional Bull vs. Bear Thesis & Valuation Tradeoff
- 🐂 Primary Bull Case (C+ • RQD 67/100): Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction. Free cash flow yield of 4.83% and institutional whale pillar of 13/20. With Fundamental Cash Engine at 13/20 and Institutional Whale Flow at 13/20, sustained execution supports upside toward the upper end of the $15.88 – $21.78 52-week range.
- 🐻 Primary Bear Case & Valuation Risk: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run. Investors must weigh 24.0x trailing P/E against — operating margins and a 1.00x macro beta.
4. 2nd-Order Butterfly Ripples & Key Questions to Watch
— The Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph lists no upstream or downstream dependencies, no sector correlations, and no proprietary signals for ECBK. Investors should note that the only sector context provided is the Financials / Banks classification itself; any second-order sensitivity to interest rates, credit conditions, or regional economics is not quantified in the source data.
- Key Question #1: Can ECBK sustain or expand its — operating margin and 4.5% ROIC against Banks peers over the next 4 quarters?
- Key Question #2: Following FY2025 revenue of $598.0K and free cash flow of $9.0M, how will capital allocation balance growth reinvestment against $0 in total debt?
- Key Question #3: How sensitive is ECBK's 22.3x forward P/E multiple to Financials capital spending cycles and macro interest-rate shifts (Beta 1.00x)?
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ECBK Bull vs. Bear Conversation Board — What's Your Call at $21.38?
🐂 67% BULLISH CONVICTION COMMUNITY TUG-OF-WAR ON ECBK 🐻 33% BEARISH CONVICTION
QU QuantViper RQD DEBATE OPENER • Systematic Momentum Desk 🐂 BULLISH
🎯 Target: $27.77 (+30.0%)
📌 Pinned Debate Net income rose to $7.8M in FY 2025 from $4.0M in FY 2024 while FCF reached $9.0M, and the RQD rating scores insider conviction at 14/2
Here is why I am bullish on ECBK here at $21.36: Net income rose to $7.8M in FY 2025 from $4.0M in FY 2024 while FCF reached $9.0M, and the RQD rating scores insider conviction at 14/20.. Compare ECBK's 0.0% operating margin and 4.5% ROIC against the rest of Banks. As long as cash conversion holds up, dips toward $20.29 are getting bought.
CapAlloc_Nerd 🐂 BULL
@RedlineAuditor Fair point on 24.0x trailing P/E, but you're ignoring the forward operating leverage in Banks. If gross margin (0.0%) holds, EPS grows into the multiple faster than bears think.
RE RedlineAuditor RQD DEBATE OPENER • Accounting Quality Watch 🐻 BEARISH
🎯 Target: $16.45 (-23.0%)
Spot @ $21.36 ROIC of 4.5% and a 24x trailing P/E leave limited return on capital to justify the current valuation, and no analyst coverage or holder
Careful chasing ECBK at $21.36. ROIC of 4.5% and a 24x trailing P/E leave limited return on capital to justify the current valuation, and no analyst coverage or holder data is available to corroborate the thesis.. Gross margin is 0.0%, but operating margin is 0.0%, which shows SG&A and reinvestment are eating into bottom-line EPS. Target $16.45 on multiple compression.