American Riviera BancorpARBV 62 Piotroski F-Score is 8 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 60% above its 10-year median of 5.00. GuruFocus rates ARBV with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $22.79 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,497 Banks companies, American Riviera Bancorp ranks better than 92.72% on this metric.
Good Sign:
Piotroski F-Score is 8, indicates a very healthy situation.
The zones of discrimination were as such:
Good or high score = 7, 8, 9
Bad or low score = 0, 1, 2, 3
American Riviera Bancorp has an F-score of 8. It is a good or high score, which usually indicates a very healthy situation.
The historical rank and industry rank for American Riviera Bancorp's Piotroski F-Score or its related term are showing as below:
ARBV'
s Piotroski F-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3 Med: 5 Max: 8
Current: 8
During the past 9 years, the highest Piotroski F-Score of American Riviera Bancorp was 8. The lowest was 3. And the median was 5.
American Riviera Bancorp (OTCPK:ARBV) Piotroski F-Score Explanation
The developer of the system is Joseph D. Piotroski is relatively unknown accounting professor who shuns publicity and rarely gives interviews.
He graduated from the University of Illinois with a B.S. in accounting in 1989, received an M.B.A. from Indiana University in 1994. Five years later, in 1999, after earning a Ph.D. in accounting from the University of Michigan, he became an associate professor of accounting at the University of Chicago.
He wanted to see if he can develop a system (using a simple nine-point scoring system) that can increase the returns of a strategy of investing in low price to book (referred to in the paper as high book to market) value companies.
What he found was something that exceeded his most optimistic expectations.
Buying only those companies that scored highest (8 or 9) on his nine-point scale, or F-Score as he called it, over the 20 year period from 1976 to 1996 led to an average out-performance over the market of 13.4%.
Even more impressive were the results of a strategy of investing in the highest F-Score companies (8 or 9) and shorting companies with the lowest F-Score (0 or 1).
Over the same period from 1976 to 1996 (20 years) this strategy led to an average yearly return of 23%, substantially outperforming the average S&P 500 index return of 15.83% over the same period.
American Riviera Bancorp Piotroski F-Score Related Terms
American Riviera Bancorp Piotroski F-Score Historical Data
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
ARBV vs PONT, MSWV, ENBP: Piotroski F-Score Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, American Riviera Bancorp's Piotroski F-Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Piotroski F-Score data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
American Riviera Bancorp Piotroski F-Score vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, American Riviera Bancorp's Piotroski F-Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where American Riviera Bancorp's Piotroski F-Score falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
*Note: If the latest quarterly/semi-annual/annual total assets data is 0, then we will use previous quarterly/semi-annual/annual data for all the items in the balance sheet.
Profitability
Question 1. Return on Assets (ROA)
Net income before extraordinary items for the year divided by Total Assets at the beginning of the year.
Score 1 if positive, 0 if negative.
American Riviera Bancorp's current Net Income (TTM) was 12.45.
==> Positive ==> Score 1.
Question 2. Cash Flow Return on Assets (CFROA)
Net cash flow from operating activities (operating cash flow) divided by Total Assets at the beginning of the year.
Score 1 if positive, 0 if negative.
American Riviera Bancorp's current Cash Flow from Operations (TTM) was 9.34.
==> Positive ==> Score 1.
Question 3. Change in Return on Assets
Compare this year's return on assets (1) to last year's return on assets.
American Riviera Bancorp's return on assets of this year was 0.00972788. American Riviera Bancorp's return on assets of last year was 0.00691048.
==> This year is higher. ==> Score 1.
Question 4. Quality of Earnings (Accrual)
Compare Cash flow return on assets (2) to return on assets (1)
American Riviera Bancorp's gearing of this year was 0.01747449. American Riviera Bancorp's gearing of last year was 0.01761001.
==> This year is lower or equal to last year. ==> Score 1.
Question 6. Change in Working Capital (Liquidity)
Compare this year's current ratio (current assets divided by current liabilities) to last year's current ratio.
Score 1 if this year's current ratio is higher, 0 if it's lower
* Note that for banks and insurance companies, there's no Total Current Assets and Total Current Liabilities reported. Thus, we use Total Assets and Total Liabilities to calculate current ratio for banks and insurance companies.
American Riviera Bancorp's current ratio of this year was 1.10299132. American Riviera Bancorp's current ratio of last year was 1.09536795.
==> This year's current ratio is higher. ==> Score 1.
Question 7. Change in Shares in Issue
Compare the number of shares in issue this year, to the number in issue last year.
Score 0 if there is larger number of shares in issue this year, 1 otherwise.
American Riviera Bancorp's number of shares in issue this year was 5.713. American Riviera Bancorp's number of shares in issue last year was 5.816.
==> There is smaller number of shares in issue this year, or the same. ==> Score 1.
Efficiency
Question 8. Change in Gross Margin
Compare this year's gross margin (Gross Profit divided by sales) to last year's.
Score 1 if this year's gross margin is higher, 0 if it's lower.
* Note that for banks and insurance companies, there's no Gross Profit reported. Thus, we use net income instead of gross profit and calculate Net Margin for this score.
American Riviera Bancorp's net margin of this year was 0.24200762. American Riviera Bancorp's net margin of last year was 0.19279287.
==> This year's net margin is higher. ==> Score 1.
Question 9. Change in asset turnover
Compare this year's asset turnover (total sales for the year divided by total assets at the beginning of the year) to last year's asset turnover ratio.
Score 1 if this year's asset turnover ratio is higher, 0 if it's lower
American Riviera Bancorp's asset turnover of this year was 0.04019661. American Riviera Bancorp's asset turnover of last year was 0.03584404.
==> This year's asset turnover is higher. ==> Score 1.
Evaluation
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Good or high score = 7, 8, 9
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American Riviera Bancorp has an F-score of 8. It is a good or high score, which usually indicates a very healthy situation.
American Riviera Bancorp (ARBV) has a Piotroski F-Score of 8 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Piotroski F-score grades a company's business operating strength from 0-9. View historical data on American Riviera Bancorp and its competitors. This is 60% above median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, American Riviera Bancorp's Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 3.00 to 8.00. According to the industry distribution chart, American Riviera Bancorp ranks #109 out of 1497 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 7.3%.
Is American Riviera Bancorp's Piotroski F-Score too high?
American Riviera Bancorp's current Piotroski F-Score of 8 is 60% above median its 10-year median of 5.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 8.00. The Banks industry median Piotroski F-Score is 6.00. American Riviera Bancorp's value of 8 is 33.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, American Riviera Bancorp ranks #109 out of 1497 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, American Riviera Bancorp has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American Riviera Bancorp's Piotroski F-Score compare to PONT and MSWV?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, American Riviera Bancorp ranks #109 out of 1497 companies for Piotroski F-Score. This places American Riviera Bancorp in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Piotroski F-Score is 6.00. American Riviera Bancorp's value of 8 is 33.3% above this benchmark. Historically, American Riviera Bancorp's own Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 3.00 to 8.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.00 vs. the industry median of 6.00, American Riviera Bancorp has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Piotroski F-Score for a Banks company?
The median Piotroski F-Score among Banks companies is 6.00, based on 1,497 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Piotroski F-Score significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Piotroski F-Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. American Riviera Bancorp's current Piotroski F-Score of 8 is 33.3% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Piotroski F-Score mean?
A high Piotroski F-Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The Piotroski F-score grades a company's business operating strength from 0-9. View historical data on American Riviera Bancorp and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Piotroski F-Score is 6.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. American Riviera Bancorp's current Piotroski F-Score is 8, which is 60% above median its own 10-year median of 5.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is American Riviera Bancorp stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Riviera Bancorp (ARBV) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $22.79, compared to a current price of $26.40 — trading 15.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Piotroski F-Score is 8, which is 60% above median its 10-year median of 5.00 and 33.3% above the Banks industry median of 6.00. American Riviera Bancorp's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Piotroski F-Score calculated?
Piotroski F-Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For American Riviera Bancorp (ARBV), the current Piotroski F-Score is 8 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is American Riviera Bancorp (ARBV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Riviera Bancorp stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $26.40 is trading 15.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $22.79.
GuruFocus considers American Riviera Bancorp to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ARBV:
Piotroski F-Score: 8 (60% above median its 10-year median of 5.00)
GF Value™: $22.79 vs. price of $26.40 (15.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 33.3% above the Banks median (#109 of 1497)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ARBV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
American Riviera Bancorp is a full-service community bank focused on serving the lending and deposit needs of businesses and consumers in its community. It provides commercial, residential mortgage, construction, and Small Business Administration lending services as well as convenient online and mobile technology. The full-service branches are located in Santa Barbara, Montecito, Goleta, San Luis Obispo, and Paso Robles.
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