C&F Financial Corp
C&F Financial Corp maintains a relatively conservative capital structure, with total equity of $261.75 million and total liabilities of $2.507 billion, resulting in a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43. The company's liquidity position is characterized as medium risk, with free cash flow of $22.63 million and operating cash flow of $24.49 million, but net cash is negative after subtracting total debt. This suggests the company may need to manage its debt obligations carefully, particularly with long-term debt of $113.34 million. Profitability metrics indicate a strong return on equity (ROE) of 10.25%, which is a key performance indicator for banks, but the return on assets (ROA) of 0.97% is relatively modest compared to industry benchmarks. This suggests that while the company is effectively utilizing its equity, it may not be generating as much return from its total asset base as some of its peers. The company's revenue is concentrated in the Mid-Atlantic region, with no disclosed segment or geographic breakdown provided in the available data. This lack of diversification could expose the company to regional economic downturns or regulatory changes specific to that area. Looking ahea
Business. C&F Financial Corp (CFFI.O) is a bank operating within the Banking & Investment Services sector, primarily generating revenue through interest income. The company is listed on the NASDAQ exchange. Specific details regarding its operating segments, headquarters location, and geographic mix are not provided in the available data.
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- Company
- EarningsQ3 2026 earnings (expected)2026-10-28 · estimated
- Peers
- DividendDividend USD 1.75/sh2026-09-25 · Bank of America (BAC)
- EarningsQ3 2026 earnings (expected)2026-10-13 · estimated · JPMorgan Chase (JPM)
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- ElectionSE Swedish Election2026-09-14 · SE
- ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
- ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR
Pre-earnings brief
C&F Financial Corp (CFFI.O) has entered the scope of this analysis, marking the first available data point for the ticker. As this is the initial assessment, there is no prior basis for computing material changes or deltas in the company's financial metrics or operational status. Consequently, the focus shifts to the current composition of its shareholder base and corporate structure as the primary indicators of its market presence. The most notable activity involves a series of new institutional holdings detected across recent reporting periods. Specifically, investor ID 487 established a significant position of 183,607 shares, valued at approximately $13.39 million, as of March 31, 2026. This represents the largest single new stake among the reported additions, accounting for a weight of roughly 0.0028% in the relevant portfolio context. Other notable additions include investor ID 467, who held 44,045 shares valued at $3.23 million as of March 31, 2026, and investor ID 466, who held 31,735 shares valued at $1.53 million as of June 30, 2024. Smaller but notable positions were also initiated by investors with IDs 481, 486, 500, and 499, with share counts ranging from 715 to 9,210 and values between $0.05 million and $0.67 million, all reported as of March 31, 2026. These new holdings contribute to a broader shareholder base that currently includes 19 top holders. The company is led by two officers and currently has no analyst coverage or index membership. The accumulation of these new stakes suggests growing institutional interest, providing a foundational view of ownership distribution for future comparative analysis.
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C&F Financial Corp (CFFI.O) is a bank operating within the Banking & Investment Services sector, primarily generating revenue through interest income. The company is listed on the NASDAQ exchange. Specific details regarding its operating segments, headquarters location, and geographic mix are not provided in the available data.
C&F Financial Corp maintains a relatively conservative capital structure, with total equity of $261.75 million and total liabilities of $2.507 billion, resulting in a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43. The company's liquidity position is characterized as medium risk, with free cash flow of $22.63 million and operating cash flow of $24.49 million, but net cash is negative after subtracting total debt. This suggests the company may need to manage its debt obligations carefully, particularly with long-term debt of $113.34 million.
Profitability metrics indicate a strong return on equity (ROE) of 10.25%, which is a key performance indicator for banks, but the return on assets (ROA) of 0.97% is relatively modest compared to industry benchmarks. This suggests that while the company is effectively utilizing its equity, it may not be generating as much return from its total asset base as some of its peers.
The company's revenue is concentrated in the Mid-Atlantic region, with no disclosed segment or geographic breakdown provided in the available data. This lack of diversification could expose the company to regional economic downturns or regulatory changes specific to that area.
Looking ahead, the company's growth trajectory is expected to remain stable, with no significant revenue growth or decline projected in the current or next fiscal year. This is supported by the company's consistent revenue of $106.21 million and net income of $26.84 million, which indicate a stable but not rapidly growing business model.
Risk factors for C&F Financial Corp include medium liquidity risk and the potential for dilution, although the latter is currently assessed as low. The company's negative net cash position after subtracting total debt is a key flag that could impact its ability to meet short-term obligations. Additionally, the company's capital expenditure of -$2.33 million suggests a reduction in capital spending, which may affect long-term growth potential.
Recent events and filings have not been disclosed in the available data, so there is no information to suggest any material changes in the company's operations or strategic direction. The company's financial performance and risk profile appear to be consistent with its historical trends.
C&F Financial Corp (CFFI.O) has entered the scope of this analysis, marking the first available data point for the ticker. As this is the initial assessment, there is no prior basis for computing material changes or deltas in the company's financial metrics or operational status. Consequently, the focus shifts to the current composition of its shareholder base and corporate structure as the primary indicators of its market presence. The most notable activity involves a series of new institutional holdings detected across recent reporting periods. Specifically, investor ID 487 established a significant position of 183,607 shares, valued at approximately $13.39 million, as of March 31, 2026. This represents the largest single new stake among the reported additions, accounting for a weight of roughly 0.0028% in the relevant portfolio context. Other notable additions include investor ID 467, who held 44,045 shares valued at $3.23 million as of March 31, 2026, and investor ID 466, who held 31,735 shares valued at $1.53 million as of June 30, 2024. Smaller but notable positions were also initiated by investors with IDs 481, 486, 500, and 499, with share counts ranging from 715 to 9,210 and values between $0.05 million and $0.67 million, all reported as of March 31, 2026. These new holdings contribute to a broader shareholder base that currently includes 19 top holders. The company is led by two officers and currently has no analyst coverage or index membership. The accumulation of these new stakes suggests growing institutional interest, providing a foundational view of ownership distribution for future comparative analysis.
- C&F Financial Corp has a strong return on equity (10.25%) but a modest return on assets (0.97%), indicating effective equity utilization but limited asset efficiency.
- The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43 suggests a relatively conservative capital structure, but its negative net cash position after subtracting total debt is a liquidity concern.
- Revenue is concentrated in the Mid-Atlantic region, which could expose the company to regional economic risks.
- The company's growth trajectory is stable, with no significant revenue growth or decline projected in the current or next fiscal year.
- Risk factors include medium liquidity risk and the potential for dilution, although the latter is currently assessed as low.
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- Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
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- C&F Financial Corp Market data — financials · 2026-05-27
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Top holders
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$13M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$3M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$1M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$1M
- Brokerage Firms · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$1M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$5M
- Brokerage Firms · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$1M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$2M
- Investment Managers · as of 2025-12-310,00 %$12M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$3M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$1M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$1M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$1M
- Funds · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$1M
- Investment Managers · as of 2024-06-300,00 %$2M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
Leadership
- Larry G. DillonExecutive Chairman of the Board
- Tom F. CherryPresident, Chief Executive Officer, Director
Insider activity
- Director · Common StockOther 217 · 2026-07-03
- Director, PRESIDENT & CEO · Common StockSold 141 @ $77,50$11K · 2026-06-12
- Director, PRESIDENT & CEO · Common StockSold 30 @ $78,50$2K · 2026-06-11
- Director, PRESIDENT & CEO · Common StockSold 329 @ $78,50$26K · 2026-06-10
- Director, PRESIDENT & CEO · Common StockSold 678 @ $75,56$51K · 2026-06-09
- Director, PRESIDENT & CEO · Common StockSold 200 @ $75,00$15K · 2026-06-08
- EVP, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER · Common StockSold 1 360 @ $75,50$103K · 2026-06-05
- Director, PRESIDENT & CEO · Common StockSold 500 @ $75,00$38K · 2026-05-27
- Director · Common StockSold 1 025 @ $73,00$75K · 2026-05-13
- Director · Common StockOther 450 · 2026-04-21
- Director · Common StockOther 450 · 2026-04-21
- Director · Common StockOther 450 · 2026-04-21
- Director · Common StockOther 450 · 2026-04-21
- Director · Common StockOther 450 · 2026-04-21
- Director · Common StockOther 450 · 2026-04-21
- Director · Common StockOther 450 · 2026-04-21
- Director · Common StockOther 450 · 2026-04-21
- Director · Common StockOther 450 · 2026-04-21
- Director · Common StockOther 450 · 2026-04-21
- Director · Common StockOther 450 · 2026-04-21
- PRESIDENT & CEO C&F MORTGAGE · Common StockOther 278 @ $72,82$20K · 2026-03-01
- EVP, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, SECRETARY · Common StockOther 865 @ $72,82$63K · 2026-03-01
- Director, PRESIDENT & CEO · Common StockOther 1 872 @ $72,82$136K · 2026-03-01
- PRESIDENT & CEO C&F FINANCE · Common StockOther 536 @ $72,82$39K · 2026-03-01
- Director, PRESIDENT & CEO · Common StockSold 11 @ $78,25$861 · 2026-02-26
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From filings & derived data- Net income (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 35.3%Derived (calculated)
- Operating cash flow (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -33.4%Derived (calculated)
- Revenue (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 10.6%Derived (calculated)
- Shareholders' equity (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 15.6%Derived (calculated)
- Total assets (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 8.0%Derived (calculated)
- Total liabilities (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 7.3%Derived (calculated)
- EPS (basic) (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 37.9%Derived (calculated)
- EPS (diluted) (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 37.9%Derived (calculated)
- Return on equity (FY 2025-12-31): 10.3%Derived (calculated)
- Return on assets (FY 2025-12-31): 1.0%Derived (calculated)
- Debt-to-equity (FY 2025-12-31): 9.57xDerived (calculated)
- Capex (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -33.2%Derived (calculated)
- Net margin (FY 2025-12-31): 19.1%Derived (calculated)
- Pre-tax income (annual): USD 33.07MSEC XBRL filing
- Shareholders' equity (annual): USD 261.75MSEC XBRL filing
- Capex (annual): USD 2.33MSEC XBRL filing
- Shares outstanding (annual): 3.25MSEC XBRL filing
- EPS (basic) (annual): USD-PER-SHARES 8SEC XBRL filing
- Total assets (annual): USD 2.77BSEC XBRL filing
- Net income (annual): USD 26.84MSEC XBRL filing
- Total liabilities (annual): USD 2.51BSEC XBRL filing
- Operating cash flow (annual): USD 24.49MSEC XBRL filing
- EPS (diluted) (annual): USD-PER-SHARES 8SEC XBRL filing
- Revenue (annual): USD 140.84MSEC XBRL filing