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Sound Financial Bancorp Inc

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Mcap
120,7M USD
P/E
EV / Rev
Div yield
2,03 %
Op margin
ROE
6,5 %
Net margin
20,5 %
Debt / equity
0,07
Beta
52w range
Volume
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2026-10-28
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About

Sound Financial Bancorp Inc operates as a bank, providing a range of financial services to its customers, including deposit and lending services.

Business. Sound Financial Bancorp Inc (SFBC.O) is a bank holding company headquartered in the United States that operates within the Banking & Investment Services sector. The company generates revenue primarily through interest income, consistent with standard banking industry models. Its common stock is listed on the NASDAQ exchange under the ticker symbol SFBC.O. Specific details regarding operating segments or geographic breakdowns are not provided in the available data.

Classification92 %
SectorFinancials
Business sectorBanking & Investment Services
IndustryBanks
Generated · model-assisted
Sell-side consensus
consensus pending
— buy— hold— sell
Avg 12m price target
Upcoming events
  • EarningsQ3 2026 earnings (expected)2026-10-28 · estimated
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At a glance

Score
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Valuation
valuation pending
Analysts
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Ownership
AllianceBernstein L.P.
largest disclosed fund holder
Profitability
6,5 %
return on equity
Quality
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What drives this business

The watch-list the newsroom runs for this company — derived from its sector path, sharpened layer by layer. Not investment advice.

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News & coverage

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    Analysis

    AI analysis
    Generated · analysis pipeline · tier hybrid · as of 2026-08-04 ↑ At a glance

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    Upcoming catalysts

    Scheduled public events. Informational only — not investment advice.

    • 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)
    • EarningsQ3 2026 earnings (expected)2026-10-13 · estimated · Citigroup (C)
    • Macro
    • Rate decisionBank of England rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-06 · GB
    • Rate decisionReserve Bank of Australia rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-12 · AU
    • Rate decisionNorges Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-20 · NO
    • Rate decisionSveriges Riksbank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-03 · SE
    • Rate decisionBank of Canada rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-09 · CA
    • Rate decisionEuropean Central Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-10 · EU
    • Macro & political
    • ElectionSE Swedish Election2026-09-14 · SE
    • ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
    • ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR

    Pre-earnings brief

    Briefing · model-assisted

    Sound Financial Bancorp Inc (SFBC.O) has recorded its first analysis in the system, establishing a baseline for future monitoring with no prior data available for delta computation. This initial snapshot reveals a shareholder base comprising 16 top holders and a single reported officer, while the company currently lacks analyst coverage and index membership. The most material development in this initial review is the detection of multiple notable additions to the company's holder list. These new positions were identified on June 20, 2026, signaling fresh institutional or significant investor interest in the bank's equity. Specific filings indicate new stakes established across various reporting periods. One investor added 47,217 shares valued at approximately $2.06 million as of December 31, 2025. Another position of 26,135 shares, worth roughly $1.12 million, was reported as of June 30, 2024. Additional notable additions were reported as of March 31, 2026, including stakes of 21,855 shares ($0.96 million), 19,623 shares ($0.86 million), and smaller positions ranging from 5,169 to 5,863 shares. These entries collectively define the current ownership structure for Sound Financial Bancorp Inc in the absence of prior comparative data.

    Signals & dispatch

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    Composite-score breakdown

    Synthesis

    Business

    Sound Financial Bancorp Inc (SFBC.O) is a bank holding company headquartered in the United States that operates within the Banking & Investment Services sector. The company generates revenue primarily through interest income, consistent with standard banking industry models. Its common stock is listed on the NASDAQ exchange under the ticker symbol SFBC.O. Specific details regarding operating segments or geographic breakdowns are not provided in the available data.

    Classification92 %
    SectorFinancials
    Business sectorBanking & Investment Services
    IndustryBanks
    AI synthesis
    GENERATED

    Sound Financial Bancorp Inc maintains a conservative capital structure, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.07, indicating a low reliance on debt financing. The company's liquidity position is assessed as medium, with a price-to-book ratio of 0.99 and a price-to-tangible-book ratio of 0.99, suggesting that the market values the company's equity close to its book value. Free cash flow of $5.53 million supports operational flexibility, though the company's net cash position is negative after subtracting total debt.

    Profitability metrics show a return on equity (ROE) of 6.54% and a return on assets (ROA) of 0.66%, both below the typical thresholds for high-performing banks. These figures suggest that the company is generating modest returns relative to its equity and asset base. The price-to-earnings ratio of 15.08 is in line with the industry median, indicating that the stock is fairly valued in terms of earnings.

    The company's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, as disclosed in its financials, with no geographic diversification provided in the available data. This lack of segment and geographic diversification could expose the company to localized economic downturns or regulatory changes.

    Looking ahead, the company's revenue is expected to grow, though the exact rate is not specified in the available data. The capital expenditure of -$170,000 indicates a reduction in investment in physical assets, which may reflect a strategic shift or cost-cutting measures. The company's liquidity and capital structure suggest a stable but conservative approach to growth and risk management.

    The risk assessment highlights a medium liquidity risk, with the company's net cash position being negative after subtracting total debt. The dilution risk is assessed as low, with no significant dilution expected in the near term. The company's financial structure and conservative approach to debt suggest a low probability of dilution, though the exact timeframe for any potential dilution is not specified.

    Recent events and filings do not provide specific details on new initiatives or strategic changes. The company's financial performance and risk profile remain stable, with no major disruptions reported in the latest available data.

    Sound Financial Bancorp Inc (SFBC.O) has recorded its first analysis in the system, establishing a baseline for future monitoring with no prior data available for delta computation. This initial snapshot reveals a shareholder base comprising 16 top holders and a single reported officer, while the company currently lacks analyst coverage and index membership. The most material development in this initial review is the detection of multiple notable additions to the company's holder list. These new positions were identified on June 20, 2026, signaling fresh institutional or significant investor interest in the bank's equity. Specific filings indicate new stakes established across various reporting periods. One investor added 47,217 shares valued at approximately $2.06 million as of December 31, 2025. Another position of 26,135 shares, worth roughly $1.12 million, was reported as of June 30, 2024. Additional notable additions were reported as of March 31, 2026, including stakes of 21,855 shares ($0.96 million), 19,623 shares ($0.86 million), and smaller positions ranging from 5,169 to 5,863 shares. These entries collectively define the current ownership structure for Sound Financial Bancorp Inc in the absence of prior comparative data.

    Key takeaways
    • Sound Financial Bancorp Inc maintains a conservative capital structure with a low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.07.
    • The company's return on equity of 6.54% and return on assets of 0.66% indicate modest profitability relative to industry standards.
    • The company's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, with no geographic diversification disclosed.
    • The company's liquidity position is assessed as medium, with a price-to-book ratio of 0.99 and a price-to-tangible-book ratio of 0.99.
    • The risk assessment highlights a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk.
    • The company's capital expenditure of -$170,000 suggests a reduction in investment in physical assets.

    Bull / Bear case

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    Valuation

    Market price
    $47,00
    Market cap
    $107.9M
    Enterprise value
    $115.8M
    P/E
    Non-GAAP P/E
    EV / Revenue
    EV / Op income
    EV / OCF
    16.2x
    P / B
    1.0x
    P / Tangible book
    1.0x
    Tangible book
    $109.4M
    Net cash
    -$7.9M
    Current ratio
    Debt / equity
    0.1
    ROA
    0.7%
    ROE
    6.5%
    Cash conversion
    100.0%
    CapEx / revenue
    -0.5%
    SBC / revenue
    Dilution ratio
    0.0%

    Revenue by segment

    Market share

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    Predictor forecast

    Corporate eventM&A horizon
    M&A probabilityconf 5 %
    Probability
    5 %
    Base rate
    3 %
    Band
    180-day horizon · target 2027-01-16 · 1,8× base rate
    No acquirer candidates identified by the signal model.
    Probabilistic model output — not investment advice. · generated 2026-07-20

    Options

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    Estimate revisions

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    Themes

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    ESG

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    Risk factors

    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskMedium
    Filing-based flags
    • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.

    Benchmarks vs cohort

    Net Margin20,5 %Below median
    ROE6,5 %Above median
    Capex / Rev-0,5 %Above P75
    D/E0,07Above median
    Cash Conv1,00Below median

    Corporate actions / M&A

    M&A probabilityconf —
    Probability
    5 %
    Base rate
    3 %
    Band
    Moderate
    180-day horizon · target 2027-01-16 · 1,8× base rate
    No acquirer candidates identified by the signal model.
    Corporate actionsNo corporate-action source connected yet — splits, dividends and buyback events are not tracked for this company. Honest-dim (no data fabricated).

    FX exposure

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    Comparable transactions

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    Derivatives & instruments

    Derivative transactions

    Net disposed 3 400 sh2 exercises2 insiders
    • Ochs WesPresident and CFO · Stock Option (Right to Buy) → Common StockDisposed 900 @ $28,34exercise · 2025-12-04
    • Sexton HeidiExecutive Vice President/COO · Stock Option (Right to Buy) → Common StockDisposed 2 500 @ $28,34exercise · 2025-11-13

    Actions

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    Data sources
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    • Earnings transcripts
    • Consensus estimates
    • ESG data
    How metrics are computed
    • Ev To Operating Cash Flow
      enterprise_value / operating_cash_flow
    • Return On Equity
      net_income / total_equity
    • Price To Earnings
      market_price / (net_income / shares_outstanding_diluted)
    • Price To Book
      market_price / (adjusted_book_value / shares_outstanding_diluted)
    • Dilution Ratio
      (shares_outstanding_diluted - shares_outstanding_basic) / shares_outstanding_basic
    • Market Price
      input from market-data provider (delayed close or quote-shim mid)
    Source documents
    • Sound Financial Bancorp Inc Market data — financials · 2026-05-29

    Ownership & reference

    Top holders

    • AllianceBernstein L.P.Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$8M
    • Dimensional Fund Advisors, L.P.Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$1M
    • Geode Capital Management, L.L.C.Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$2M
    • Northern Trust Investments, Inc.Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$1M
    • Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P.Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$1M
    • Bank of New York Mellon CorpInstitutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
    • Wellington Management Company, LLPInvestment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
    • Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc.Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
    • State Street Investment Management (US)Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$1M
    • Vanguard Capital Management, LLCInvestment Managers · as of 2025-12-310,00 %$2M
    • BlackRock Institutional Trust Company, N.A.Investment Managers · as of 2024-06-300,00 %$1M
    • Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLCInvestment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
    • Wells Fargo AdvisorsBrokerage Firms · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
    • UBS Financial Services, Inc.Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
    • FMR LLCInstitutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
    • PNC Investments LLCInvestment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M

    Leadership

    • Laura Lee StewartPresident, Chief Executive Officer, Director

    Insider activity

    Net selling0 buys · 2 sellsnet -$78K6 insiders · last 365d
    • Stewart Laura LeeDirector, President and CEO · Common StockSold 900 @ $42,60$38K · 2026-06-30
    • Riojas RogelioDirector · Common StockOther 28 916 · 2026-06-10
    • Stewart Laura LeeDirector, President and CEO · Common StockSold 900 @ $44,13$40K · 2026-03-31
    • Jones DebraDirector · Common StockOther 500 · 2025-12-10
    • Ochs WesPresident and CFO · Common StockOther 577 @ $44,23$26K · 2025-12-04
    • Ochs WesPresident and CFO · Common StockOther 900 @ $28,34$26K · 2025-12-04
    • Sexton HeidiExecutive Vice President/COO · Common StockOther 2 500 @ $28,34$71K · 2025-11-13
    • Sexton HeidiExecutive Vice President/COO · Common StockOther 1 584 @ $44,74$71K · 2025-11-13
    • Haddad David S JrDirector · Common StockOther 22 · 2025-08-06

    Short positioning

    9.0Kshares short+22.4% vs prior
    1days to cover
    17.5%short of daily vol
    991fails-to-deliver
    as of 2026-07-15 · short-interest report (free)

    Geographic breakdown

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    Listings · one canonical issuer all listings resolve to the canonical
    SFBC.OCanonical
    NASDAQ · USD

    Intel & risk

    PredictorM&A prob5 %Full forecast →
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    OSINT findings
    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskMedium
    Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
    Relationship graph
    SFBCJPMBACCBanks
    This companyPeerSector

    Evidence & claims

    From filings & derived data
    • Total liabilities (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 10.4%Derived (calculated)
    • Operating cash flow (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 144.2%Derived (calculated)
    • Net income (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 54.3%Derived (calculated)
    • EPS (diluted) (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 53.9%Derived (calculated)
    • EPS (basic) (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 54.1%Derived (calculated)
    • Cash & equivalents (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 217.3%Derived (calculated)
    • Return on equity (FY 2025-12-31): 6.5%Derived (calculated)
    • Capex (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 123.7%Derived (calculated)
    • Debt-to-equity (FY 2025-12-31): 8.98xDerived (calculated)
    • Return on assets (FY 2025-12-31): 0.7%Derived (calculated)
    • Shareholders' equity (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 5.5%Derived (calculated)
    • Total assets (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 9.9%Derived (calculated)
    • Total liabilities (annual): USD 982.77MSEC XBRL filing
    • Cash & equivalents (annual): USD 138.45MSEC XBRL filing
    • Pre-tax income (annual): USD 8.67MSEC XBRL filing
    • EPS (diluted) (annual): USD-PER-SHARES 3SEC XBRL filing
    • Shares outstanding (annual): 2.57MSEC XBRL filing
    • Total assets (annual): USD 1.09BSEC XBRL filing
    • Shareholders' equity (annual): USD 109.4MSEC XBRL filing
    • Operating cash flow (annual): USD 7.16MSEC XBRL filing
    • Net income (annual): USD 7.16MSEC XBRL filing
    • Capex (annual): USD 170KSEC XBRL filing
    • EPS (basic) (annual): USD-PER-SHARES 3SEC XBRL filing
    • Capex (YoY) (2024-12-31 vs 2023-12-31): -82.9%Derived (calculated)
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    The Thread

    Everything we know, in order
    2026-10-28EVENTUpcomingQ3 2026 earnings (expected) estimated date
    2026-06-30 03:38 UTCEARNINGSUpcomingForecast: ma_probability (180d)
    2026-06-30INSIDERStewart Laura Lee sold 900 sh — Director, President and CEO ~$38k
    2026-06-21 02:57 UTCHOLDERInstitutional holding changed
    2026-06-21 02:57 UTCHOLDERInstitutional holding changed
    2026-06-21 02:57 UTCHOLDERInstitutional holding changed
    2026-06-21 02:57 UTCHOLDERInstitutional holding changed
    2026-06-21 02:57 UTCHOLDERInstitutional holding changed
    2026-06-21 02:57 UTCHOLDERInstitutional holding changed
    2026-06-21 02:57 UTCHOLDERInstitutional holding changed
    2026-06-21 02:57 UTCHOLDERInstitutional holding changed
    2026-06-21 02:57 UTCHOLDER14 institutional position changes flagged
    2026-06-10 00:00 UTCINSIDER1 insider transaction — 2026-06
    2026-06-10 00:00 UTCINSIDER1 insider transaction — 2026-06
    2026-06-10INSIDERRiojas Rogelio transacted 28.9k sh — Director
    2026-05-28FILING8-K filing →
    2026-05-12FILING10-Q filing →
    2026-04-28FILING8-K filing →
    2026-04-15FILINGDEF 14A filing →
    2026-03-31 00:00 UTCINSIDER1 insider transaction — 2026-03
    2026-03-31 00:00 UTCINSIDER1 insider transaction — 2026-03
    2026-03-31INSIDERStewart Laura Lee sold 900 sh — Director, President and CEO ~$40k
    2026-03-18FILING10-K filing →
    2026-02-13FILING8-K filing →
    2026-01-28FILING8-K filing →
    2025-12-10 00:00 UTCINSIDER4 insider transactions — 2025-12 1 derivative
    2025-12-10 00:00 UTCINSIDER4 insider transactions — 2025-12 1 derivative
    2025-12-10INSIDERJones Debra transacted 500 sh — Director
    2025-12-04INSIDEROchs Wes transacted 577 sh — President and CFO ~$26k
    2025-12-04INSIDEROchs Wes transacted 900 sh — President and CFO ~$26k
    2025-12-04INSIDEROchs Wes disposed of 900 sh Stock Option (Right to Buy) — President and CFO
    2025-11-13 00:00 UTCINSIDER3 insider transactions — 2025-11 · $142k gross 1 derivative
    2025-11-13 00:00 UTCINSIDER3 insider transactions — 2025-11 · $142k gross 1 derivative
    2025-11-13INSIDERSexton Heidi transacted 2.5k sh — Executive Vice President/COO ~$71k
    2025-11-13INSIDERSexton Heidi transacted 1.6k sh — Executive Vice President/COO ~$71k
    2025-11-13INSIDERSexton Heidi disposed of 2.5k sh Stock Option (Right to Buy) — Executive Vice President/COO
    2025-11-12FILING10-Q filing →
    2025-10-28FILING8-K filing →
    2025-09-19FILINGFORM 8-K →
    2025-08-12FILING10-Q filing →
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