ARBV (American Riviera Bancorp) Profitability Rank: 4 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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ARBV American Riviera Bancorp ARBV
59 GF Score
Price $30.81
GF Value $22.81
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is American Riviera Bancorp Profitability Rank?

American Riviera Bancorp ARBV 59 Profitability Rank is 4 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 4.00. GuruFocus rates ARBV with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of $22.81 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

American Riviera Bancorp has the Profitability Rank of 4.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

American Riviera Bancorp's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00%. As of today, American Riviera Bancorp's Piotroski F-Score is 8.


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ARBV vs CPKF, CBFV, FGFH: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, American Riviera Bancorp's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, American Riviera Bancorp's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where American Riviera Bancorp's Profitability Rank falls into.


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American Riviera Bancorp Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

American Riviera Bancorp has the Profitability Rank of 4.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

American Riviera Bancorp's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=0 / 14.249
=0.00 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

Good Sign:

Piotroski F-Score is 8, indicates a very healthy situation.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

American Riviera Bancorp has an F-score of 8. It is a good or high score, which usually indicates a very healthy situation.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 4 mean?
American Riviera Bancorp (ARBV) has a Profitability Rank of 4 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on American Riviera Bancorp and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.00. Over the past decade, American Riviera Bancorp's Profitability Rank has ranged from 2.00 to 5.00.
Is American Riviera Bancorp's Profitability Rank too high?
American Riviera Bancorp's current Profitability Rank 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 2.00 to a high of 5.00. Overall, American Riviera Bancorp has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American Riviera Bancorp's Profitability Rank compare to CPKF and CBFV?
American Riviera Bancorp's Profitability Rank of 4 can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. Historically, American Riviera Bancorp's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 2.00 to 5.00 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 Profitability Rank for a Banks company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Banks industry context. However, Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on American Riviera Bancorp and its competitors. American Riviera Bancorp's current Profitability Rank 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 American Riviera Bancorp stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Riviera Bancorp (ARBV) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $22.81, compared to a current price of $30.81 — trading 35.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 4, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.00. American Riviera Bancorp's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For American Riviera Bancorp (ARBV), the current Profitability Rank is 4 as of Mar. 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 $30.81 is trading 35.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $22.81. GuruFocus considers American Riviera Bancorp to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ARBV:

  • Profitability Rank: 4 (near median its 10-year median of 4.00)
  • GF Value™: $22.81 vs. price of $30.81 (35.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 5 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address 3780 State Street, 2nd floor, Santa Barbara, CA, USA, 93105
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.
59GF Score

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