IBCP (Independent Bank) Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based): 19.22% (As of Jun. 30, 2026)


IBCP Independent Bank Corp. IBCP
64 GF Score
Price $35.94
GF Value $32.34
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Independent Bank Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based)?

Independent Bank IBCP -0.25% 64 Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) is 19.22% as of Jun. 30, 2026. GuruFocus rates IBCP with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $32.34 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) = (Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based) - Current Price) / Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based).

Note: Discounted FCF model is only suitable for predictable companies (Business Predictability Rank higher than 1-Star). If the company's Predictability Rank is 1-Star or Not Rated, result may not be accurate due to the low predictability of business and the data will not be stored into our database.

As of today (2026-06-30), Independent Bank's Predictability Rank is 3.5-Stars. Independent Bank's intrinsic value calculated from the Discounted FCF model is $74.47 and current share price is $35.94. Consequently,

Independent Bank's Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) using Discounted FCF model is 19.22%.

IBCP vs CARE, CWBC, FISI: Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Independent Bank's Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based), along with its competitors' market caps and Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) 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.

Independent Bank Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Independent Bank's Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Independent Bank's Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) falls into.


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Independent Bank Corp. IBCP
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Independent Bank Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) Calculation

Independent Bank's Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) for today is calculated as

Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based)=(Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based)-Current Price)/Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based)
=(44.49-35.94)/44.49
=19.22 %

* 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.

The intrinsic value is calculated from the Discounted FCF model with default parameters. The calculation method is the same as Discounted Earnings model except free cash flow are used in the calculation instead of earnings per share.

What does a Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) of 19.22% mean?
Independent Bank (IBCP) has a Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) of 19.22% as of Jun. 30, 2026. Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) is the percent difference between the current price and the intrinsic DCF FCF price. View historical data on Independent Bank.
Is Independent Bank's Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) too high?
Independent Bank's current Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) is 19.22%. Overall, Independent Bank has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Independent Bank's Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) compare to CARE and CWBC?
Independent Bank's Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) of 19.22% 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 Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) for a Banks company?
A good Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) depends on the Banks industry context. However, Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) 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 Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) mean?
A high Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) is the percent difference between the current price and the intrinsic DCF FCF price. View historical data on Independent Bank. Independent Bank's current Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) is 19.22%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Independent Bank stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Independent Bank (IBCP) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $32.34, compared to a current price of $35.94 — trading 11.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) is 19.22%. Independent Bank's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) calculated?
Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Independent Bank (IBCP), the current Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) is 19.22% as of Jun. 30, 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 Independent Bank (IBCP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Independent Bank stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $35.94 is trading 11.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $32.34. GuruFocus considers Independent Bank to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for IBCP:

  • Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based): 19.22%
  • GF Value™: $32.34 vs. price of $35.94 (11.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 3 warning signs

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

Independent Bank Business Description

Address 4200 East Beltline, Grand Rapids, MI, USA, 49525
Independent Bank Corp. operates as a commercial bank. It offers a broad range of banking services to individuals and businesses, including checking and savings accounts, commercial lending, direct and indirect consumer financing, mortgage lending, and safe deposit box services. It also provides internet and mobile banking capabilities to its customers. The firm's principal markets are the rural and suburban communities across Lower Michigan. The firm generates the majority of its revenue from Interest and fees on loans.
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