CWBC (Community West Bancshares) Insider Ownership: 12.81 % (As of Aug. 11, 2026)

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CWBC Community West Bancshares CWBC
61 GF Score
Price $25.47
GF Value $21.37
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Community West Bancshares Insider Ownership?

Community West Bancshares CWBC +2.29% 61 Insider Ownership is 12.81 % as of Aug. 11, 2026. GuruFocus rates CWBC with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of $21.37 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Insider ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by company insiders relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, Community West Bancshares's insider ownership is 12.81%.

Institutional Ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by institutions out of the total shares outstanding. As of today, Community West Bancshares's Institutional Ownership is 42.87%.

Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is the percentage of float shares relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, Community West Bancshares's Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is 91.61%.

Community West Bancshares Insider Ownership Historical Data

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Community West Bancshares Insider Ownership Chart

Community West Bancshares Historical Data

The historical data trend for Community West Bancshares can be seen below:

2025-07-31 2025-08-31 2025-09-30 2025-10-31 2025-11-30 2026-01-31 2026-02-28 2026-05-31 2026-06-30 2026-07-31
Insider Ownership 14.78 14.78 14.80 14.90 14.88 14.87 14.80 12.81 12.81 12.81
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Community West Bancshares Insider Ownership Calculation

The percentage of shares that are owned by company insiders relative to the total shares outstanding.

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What does a Insider Ownership of 12.81 % mean?
Community West Bancshares (CWBC) has a Insider Ownership of 12.81 % as of Aug. 11, 2026. Insider ownership equals the percent of shares owned by company insiders relative to total shares. View historical data on Community West Bancshares and its competitors.
Is Community West Bancshares' Insider Ownership too high?
Community West Bancshares' current Insider Ownership is 12.81 %. Overall, Community West Bancshares has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Community West Bancshares' Insider Ownership compare to BCAL and RCBC?
Community West Bancshares' Insider Ownership of 12.81 % can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Insider Ownership for a Banks company?
A good Insider Ownership depends on the Banks industry context. However, Insider Ownership should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Insider Ownership mean?
A high Insider Ownership can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Insider ownership equals the percent of shares owned by company insiders relative to total shares. View historical data on Community West Bancshares and its competitors. Community West Bancshares's current Insider Ownership is 12.81 %. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Community West Bancshares stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Community West Bancshares (CWBC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $21.37, compared to a current price of $25.47 — trading 19.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Insider Ownership is 12.81 %. Community West Bancshares' overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Insider Ownership calculated?
Insider Ownership is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Community West Bancshares (CWBC), the current Insider Ownership is 12.81 % as of Aug. 11, 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 Community West Bancshares (CWBC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Community West Bancshares stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $25.47 is trading 19.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $21.37. GuruFocus considers Community West Bancshares to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CWBC:

  • Insider Ownership: 12.81 %
  • GF Value™: $21.37 vs. price of $25.47 (19.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the CWBC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Community West Bancshares Business Description

Address 7100 North Financial Drive, Suite 101, Fresno, CA, USA, 93720
Community West Bancshares is a bank holding company whose principal business is to serve as the holding company for its wholly-owned subsidiary Community West Bank N.A. Through CWB, the company provides a variety of financial products and full-service Banking Centers within California's Greater Sacramento, San Joaquin Valley, and Central Coast regions, that provide Commercial Lending, Real Estate, Agribusiness, Private Banking, and Cash Management Departments. The company has one reportable segment: Banking operations. Loans and leases, investment securities, interest-bearing deposits and non-interest income provide the revenues of the banking operation.
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