RVCB (River Valley Community Bancorp) Financial Strength: 3 (As of Dec. 2025) — 50% Below Median

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RVCB River Valley Community Bancorp RVCB
48 GF Score
Price $24.50
GF Value $17.33
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is River Valley Community Bancorp Financial Strength?

River Valley Community Bancorp RVCB +2.08% 48 Financial Strength is 3 as of Dec. 2025, which is 50% below its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates RVCB with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of $17.33 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

River Valley Community Bancorp has the Financial Strength Rank of 3. It displays poor financial strength and is likely in financial distress. Usually this is caused by too much debt for the company.

Warning Sign:

River Valley Community Bancorp displays poor financial strength. Usually, this is caused by too much debt for the company.

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 River Valley Community Bancorp's interest coverage with the available data. River Valley Community Bancorp's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.44. Altman Z-Score does not apply to banks and insurance companies.


River Valley Community Bancorp  (OTCPK:RVCB) 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.

River Valley Community Bancorp has the Financial Strength Rank of 3. It displays poor financial strength and is likely in financial distress. Usually this is caused by too much debt for the company.


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River Valley Community 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:

River Valley Community Bancorp's Interest Expense for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was $-9.43 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 $30.50 Mil.

River Valley Community 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. River Valley Community Bancorp has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.

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

River Valley Community 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 + 30.5) / 21.185
=1.44

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 3 mean?
River Valley Community Bancorp (RVCB) has a Financial Strength of 3 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 River Valley Community Bancorp and its competitors. This is 50% below median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, River Valley Community Bancorp's Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 6.00.
Is River Valley Community Bancorp's Financial Strength too high?
River Valley Community Bancorp's current Financial Strength of 3 is 50% below median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 6.00. Overall, River Valley Community Bancorp has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does River Valley Community Bancorp's Financial Strength compare to FBSI and CZNL?
River Valley Community Bancorp's Financial Strength of 3 can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. Historically, River Valley Community Bancorp's own Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 6.00 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 River Valley Community Bancorp and its competitors. River Valley Community Bancorp's current Financial Strength is 3, which is 50% below median its own 10-year median of 6.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is River Valley Community Bancorp stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, River Valley Community Bancorp (RVCB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $17.33, compared to a current price of $24.50 — trading 41.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 3, which is 50% below median its 10-year median of 6.00. River Valley Community Bancorp's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 5 warning signs to review. 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 River Valley Community Bancorp (RVCB), the current Financial Strength is 3 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 River Valley Community Bancorp (RVCB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, River Valley Community Bancorp stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $24.50 is trading 41.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $17.33. GuruFocus considers River Valley Community Bancorp to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for RVCB:

  • Financial Strength: 3 (50% below median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: $17.33 vs. price of $24.50 (41.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 with 5 warning signs

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


River Valley Community Bancorp Business Description

Address 1629 Colusa Avenue, Yuba City, CA, USA, 95993
River Valley Community Bancorp is a bank holding company based in the United States. Along with its banking subsidiary, it provides financial products and services to small to middle-market businesses and professionals located in Sutter, Yuba, Nevada, Placer, Washoe, and surrounding counties. Its portfolio of financial solutions includes business checking accounts, business savings accounts, loans and lines of credit, personal savings accounts, credit cards, online and mobile banking services, certificate of deposits, etc. These services and products are offered through a network of branches across Yuba City, Grass Valley, Auburn, Marysville, and Roseville, California. The company also operates a loan production office in Reno, Nevada.
48GF Score

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