PVBK (Pacific Valley Bancorp) Financial Strength: 4 (As of Dec. 2025) — Near Median

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PVBK Pacific Valley Bancorp PVBK
55 GF Score
Price $9.35
GF Value $10.37
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Pacific Valley Bancorp Financial Strength?

Pacific Valley Bancorp PVBK 55 Financial Strength is 4 as of Dec. 2025, which is at its 10-year median of 4.00. GuruFocus rates PVBK with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.37 (Modestly Undervalued).

Pacific Valley Bancorp has the Financial Strength Rank of 4.

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.
3. Altman Z-Score.
4. Other debt related ratios.

A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

GuruFocus does not calculate Pacific Valley Bancorp's interest coverage with the available data. Pacific Valley Bancorp's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.78. Altman Z-Score does not apply to banks and insurance companies.


Pacific Valley Bancorp  (OTCPK:PVBK) Financial Strength Explanation

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

Pacific Valley Bancorp has the Financial Strength Rank of 4.


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Pacific Valley Bancorp Financial Strength Calculation

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is based on these factors

A company ranks high with financial strength is likely to withstand any business slowdowns and recessions.

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:

Pacific Valley Bancorp's Interest Expense for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was $-11.26 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.00 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $16.93 Mil.

Pacific Valley Bancorp's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Good Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Pacific Valley Bancorp has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.

2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.

Pacific Valley Bancorp's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(0 + 16.934) / 21.83
=0.78

3. Altman Z-Score.

Z-Score model is an accurate forecaster of failure up to two years prior to distress. It can be considered the assessment of the distress of industrial corporations.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

When Z-Score is less than 1.81, it is in Distress Zones.
When Z-Score is greater than 2.99, it is in Safe Zones.
When Z-Score is between 1.81 and 2.99, it is in Grey Zones.

Altman Z-Score does not apply to banks and insurance companies.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Financial Strength →
What does a Financial Strength of 4 mean?
Pacific Valley Bancorp (PVBK) has a Financial Strength of 4 as of Dec. 2025. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Pacific Valley Bancorp and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.00. Over the past decade, Pacific Valley Bancorp's Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 4.00.
Is Pacific Valley Bancorp's Financial Strength too high?
Pacific Valley Bancorp's current Financial Strength of 4 is near median its 10-year median of 4.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 4.00. Overall, Pacific Valley Bancorp has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pacific Valley Bancorp's Financial Strength compare to FSBH and SCYT?
Pacific Valley Bancorp's Financial Strength of 4 can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. Historically, Pacific Valley Bancorp's own Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 4.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Financial Strength for a Banks company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Banks industry context. However, Financial Strength 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 Financial Strength mean?
A high Financial Strength can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Pacific Valley Bancorp and its competitors. Pacific Valley Bancorp's current Financial Strength is 4, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pacific Valley Bancorp stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pacific Valley Bancorp (PVBK) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.37, compared to a current price of $9.35 — trading 9.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 4, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.00. Pacific Valley Bancorp's overall GF Score™ is 55/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Financial Strength calculated?
Financial Strength is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Pacific Valley Bancorp (PVBK), the current Financial Strength is 4 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Pacific Valley Bancorp (PVBK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pacific Valley Bancorp stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $9.35 is trading 9.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $10.37. GuruFocus considers Pacific Valley Bancorp to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for PVBK:

  • Financial Strength: 4 (near median its 10-year median of 4.00)
  • GF Value™: $10.37 vs. price of $9.35 (9.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100

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


Pacific Valley Bancorp Business Description

Address 150 Main Street, Suite 210, Salinas, CA, USA, 93901
Pacific Valley Bancorp provides personal and business banking products and services. It offers commercial, agricultural, and real estate lending products. The Bank offers a complete array of checking and savings accounts, along with money management products that would satisfy any individual or business banking customer's needs. It also offers online banking, mobile banking, and other services. Its portfolio segments includes Construction and Land Development, Real Estate-Other, Commercial and Agriculture, and Consumer.
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