Ohio Valley Banc Corp. (OVBC) — RQD Stock Rating Cockpit

$48.22 -1.21% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $48.02

Ohio Valley Banc Corp. (OVBC) carries a Roarable Rating of C+ (Hold) with 68/100 RQD Confidence. The composite score sits in the neutral Hold band (59–69), meaning current holders don’t need to panic-sell while prospective buyers can wait for a move into the 70+ Buy zone.

ROARABLE C+ • HOLD / WATCH Cap $264.8M
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As of 2026-11-03, Ohio Valley Banc Corp. (NASDAQ: OVBC) is rated C+ (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 68/100 at a spot price of $48.22 (-1.21% 1D, market cap $264.8M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 14/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 12/20, Executive Insider Alignment 13/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 14/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 15/20. Across 1096 tracked Financials issuers, OVBC ranks #160 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Financials sector (Major Banks), OVBC carries a Roarable C+ (68/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 17.3x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 9.2%. By comparison, RMBI (Richmond Mutual Bancorporation Inc.) holds a C grade (65/100 RQD, P/E 23.0x, ROIC 7.9%, cap $265.8M) and NKSH (National Bankshares Inc.) posts a C grade (62/100 RQD, P/E 16.5x, ROIC 8.6%, cap $256.0M). Among the 5-stock peer group, VABK leads on earnings multiple (14.4x) while VABK leads on capital efficiency (10.5% ROIC).

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Per OVBC's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000894671), Ohio Valley Banc Corp. generated $0 in revenue, $15.6M in net income, and $17.0M in free cash flow against $1.58B in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction.. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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INTERACTIVE SCENARIO DECK:
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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $48.02 (-0.41%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-2.08% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 14/20 (B-) • 0.4% FCF Margin
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📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 68/100 (C+) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (+1.8% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 56.9% hit rate — wait for RQD ≥ 70 breakout).
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RQD QUANT TACHOMETERHOLD / WATCH • C+
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw C+ · Rk C+
Cash (14)Whales (12)SEC (13)Macro (14)CEO (15)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+4.5% Base Target
$59 Bull$50 Base$39 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for OVBC)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±4.5%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (68/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY OVBC SCORES 68/100 (C+) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution+15/20 pts (22% of score)

SEC Form 4 / 13F Thermometer: 75% Net Buy • Cannibal Buyback (-2.08% YoY Shares)

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+14/20 pts (21% of score)

SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 0.4% FCF Margin ($17.0M FCF) & 52% Gross Margin

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Whale & Options Positioning12/20 pts (-8 pt drag)

Put hedging (50% put share) caps near-term gamma upside (-8 pts vs max)

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)
60
Grade C$46.10-0.4% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
63
Grade C+$45.91+3.2% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
65
Grade C+$47.37+1.8% Next Q
Current
68
Grade C+$48.22+1.8% Hist 90D α
Trajectory: C (60) → C+ (68)Full Audit →
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⚔️ Adversarial Opposing Case: Why the OVBC Bull Thesis Could Fail

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Even with a 68/100 (C+) score, OVBC faces multiple-compression risk if 17.3x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1

Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-2.08% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 49.5% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($45.91) or 200D SMA ($44.64) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($50.39) toward Bear Floor ($39.30).

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Contract: “OVBC Beats Next Quarter EPS Consensus (Dec 30, 2026) & Holds Above 200D SMA”
RSI-14 MOMENTUMBULLISH MOMENTUM
6130 Oversold · 70 Hot
ALTMAN-Z SHIELDFORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)
3.80>3.0 Fortress Safe
PIOTROSKI F-SCORESOLID CORE (5–6)
5 / 99-Pt Accounting
52-WEEK LASER RANGE67% OF RANGE
L: $35$48.22H: $55
1. Money & Cash Health● MIXED
Are profits real cash in the bank?

Decent core business (steady margins), though cash flow growth is moderate rather than explosive right now.

Factor Grade: B-RQD 14 / 20
2. Big Money & Insiders● NEUTRAL
Are whales & executives buying or selling?

Big funds and company insiders are mostly holding steady without aggressive buying or panic selling.

Factor Grade: C+RQD 27 / 40
3. Hidden Risks & Market Weather● WATCH
SEC fine-print scan & interest-rate fit

No major SEC filing blowups, though current interest rates and Fed liquidity call for normal position sizing.

Factor Grade: C+RQD 27 / 40
MULTI-MODEL JEV QUANT JURY DELIBERATION

2-of-3 JEV AI Jury Bullish on OVBC

Cash & Moat Bull AI
ROIC & Free Cash Flow Model
BULLISH (70)

9.2% ROIC with 42.0% gross margin and 6.33% FCF yield.

SEC Forensic Auditor AI
10-K Accruals & Altman-Z Guard
NEUTRAL (65)

Altman-Z 4.20 and Piotroski 5/9 pass balance-sheet audit.

Whale & Macro Hawk AI
Options Skew, 13F & Fed NetLiq
BULLISH (68)

27/40 institutional & smart-money positioning score with 14/20 macro alignment.

Bull Case: Why Buyers Like OVBC
  • ✓Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction.
Bear Case: What Could Go Wrong
  • !Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.
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OVBC // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +9.34%▲ ASCENDING CHANNEL
2026-11-03O $48.81H $48.81L $48.22C $48.22VOL 42.5K
RES: $49.52SUP: $42.50SMA50: $45.91SMA200: $44.64
$56.05$51.53$47.00$42.47$37.95RES $49.52SUP $42.50$48.222026-05-042026-06-172026-08-042026-09-182026-11-03
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OVBC Dilution Monitor, Expectations Hurdle, Butterfly Connections & Policy Exposure

Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)

Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
10.3%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +6.0% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

Ellis Vennor Setup Ledger (#33)

No active Ellis Vennor swing setup published on OVBC today. View full Setup Ledger →

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No direct multi-tier Butterfly edges indexed yet for OVBC. Explore sector supply chains on /butterfly.

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📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (OVBC)

Financials Rank #160 of 1096 ⚔️ RMBI vs OVBC Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Financials Peer Comparison (OVBC vs. RMBI, NKSH, FXNC, VABK)

Industry: Major Banks (248 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1096 tracked Financials securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Ohio Valley Banc Corp. (OVBC) ranks #160 by composite RQD confidence (68/100, grade C+) and #838 by equity capitalization ($264.8M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, VABK leads on earnings valuation at 14.4x trailing P/E, while VABK leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 10.5% ROIC and — gross margin. VABK currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 72/100 (B) compared with OVBC at 68/100 (C+).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
OVBC ACTIVE
Ohio Valley Banc Corp.
C+ 68/100 17.3x — 9.2% -1.21% $264.8M Benchmark Subject
RMBI
Richmond Mutual Bancorporation Inc.
C 65/100 23.0x — 7.9% 0.00% $265.8M /rmbi-vs-ovbc →
NKSH
National Bankshares Inc.
C 62/100 16.5x — 8.6% -1.88% $256.0M /nksh-vs-ovbc →
FXNC
First National Corporation
C 65/100 15.8x — 9.5% -1.52% $275.4M /fxnc-vs-ovbc →
VABK
Virginia National Bankshares Corporation
B 72/100 14.4x — 10.5% +0.63% $279.5M /vabk-vs-ovbc →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0000894671

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Ohio Valley Banc Corp. (OVBC) reported GAAP revenue of $0 (N/A vs. FY2024 revenue of $0 ) , GAAP net income of $15.6M, operating cash flow of $18.1M, and free cash flow of $17.0M (+46.2% YoY). On the balance sheet, OVBC closed FY2025 with $1.58B in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: N/A, Piotroski F-Score: 5/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-12-31 $0 $15.6M $18.1M $17.0M $1.58B —
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-31 $0 $11.0M $13.1M $11.7M $1.50B —
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-31 $0 $12.6M $20.7M $20.7M — —

3. OVBC Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is OVBC stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-03, Ohio Valley Banc Corp. (NASDAQ: OVBC) is rated C+ (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 68/100 at a spot price of $48.22 (-1.21% 1D, market cap $264.8M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 14/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 12/20, Executive Insider Alignment 13/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 14/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 15/20. Across 1096 tracked Financials issuers, OVBC ranks #160 in composite RQD confidence.

How does OVBC compare to RMBI and NKSH in the Financials sector?

Within the Financials sector (Major Banks), OVBC carries a Roarable C+ (68/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 17.3x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 9.2%. By comparison, RMBI (Richmond Mutual Bancorporation Inc.) holds a C grade (65/100 RQD, P/E 23.0x, ROIC 7.9%, cap $265.8M) and NKSH (National Bankshares Inc.) posts a C grade (62/100 RQD, P/E 16.5x, ROIC 8.6%, cap $256.0M). Among the 5-stock peer group, VABK leads on earnings multiple (14.4x) while VABK leads on capital efficiency (10.5% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for OVBC?

Per OVBC's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000894671), Ohio Valley Banc Corp. generated $0 in revenue, $15.6M in net income, and $17.0M in free cash flow against $1.58B in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction.. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is OVBC trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

OVBC last traded at $48.22 (-1.21% on volume of 42,541 shares), positioning the stock +5.03% above its 50-day simple moving average ($45.91) and +8.02% above its 200-day simple moving average ($44.64). Across its 52-week range of $34.81 to $54.96, OVBC sits at the 66.6% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 61.0 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±4.5% ($46.05 to $50.39).

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Should I buy, hold, or sell OVBC stock right now?

Ohio Valley Banc Corp. (OVBC) currently earns a Roarable Rating of C+ (Hold — HOLD) with 68/100 RQD Confidence. Solid steady margins (9% return on capital), mixed timing at 17x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.

What is OVBC's 12-month price target and RQD AI Jury consensus?

OVBC's 12-month base price target is $50.39 (range $39.3 to $59.46), backed by transparent SEC XBRL cash-flow, Form 4 insider, and CBOE options flow analysis.

ROARABLE RATING BRIEF • RQD 68/100 (C+) ✓ STAGE-C NUMBER FIREWALL VERIFIED

OVBC — Ohio Valley Banc Corp.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

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As of: 2026-11-02T15:39:32Z

Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Per the Roarable RQD rating, OVBC scores 70 out of 100 with a letter grade of B- and a verdict label of "Roarable Buy — Sound Institutional Accumulation." The five pillars are: Fundamental Cash Engine at 14/20 (ROIC 9.2%; FCF yield 6.33%), Whale 13F Flow at 13/20 (institutional accumulation and options positioning), Insider Conviction at 15/20 (SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow), Macro Regime Fit at 15/20 (Beta 1.0; sector sensitivity), and Forensic Balance Sheet at 13/20 (Altman Z 2.5; Piotroski F 5/9; Debt/Equity 0.5).

For a prospective investor, the strongest-scoring pillars are Insider Conviction and Macro Regime Fit, each at 15 of 20. The Cash Engine pillar is moderate, supported by the 6.33% FCF yield and 9.2% ROIC, which indicate reasonable cash generation relative to the market value. The Whale Flow and Forensic Balance Sheet pillars sit at 13 of 20, indicating mixed but not disqualifying institutional and balance sheet signals. The aggregate score is a composite of these pillars; it is not a guarantee of future performance. Upside drivers suggested by the data include cash generation and insider activity; valuation tradeoffs are reflected in a trailing P/E of 17.3 against a forward P/E of 16.1; the stock's position within its 52-week range ($34.8 - $54.96) at a price of 49.06 places it in the upper portion of that range.

Financial Trend

PeriodRevenueOperating IncomeNet IncomeEPSFCFCashDebt
FY 2025$0.0M$0.0M$15.6MN/A$17.0M$45.9MN/A
FY 2024$0.0M$0.0M$11.0MN/A$11.7M$83.1MN/A
FY 2023$0.0M$0.0M$12.6MN/A$20.7MN/AN/A

Per the SEC financials, reported net income was $15.6M in FY 2025, $11.0M in FY 2024, and $12.6M in FY 2023. Revenue, operating income, and EPS are reported as $0.0M or N/A, so margin trends cannot be computed from the source. Per the market data, gross, operating, and net margins are each listed as 0%, which is not meaningful and should not be relied upon. ROIC is 9.2% and the Roarable RQD rating references an Altman Z of 2.5, a Piotroski F of 5/9, and a Debt/Equity of 0.5. Cash is reported as $45.9M for FY 2025 and $83.1M for FY 2024; debt is not available in source data.

Recent Catalysts & News Wire Analysis

  • Earnings-related headlines (GREEN/YELLOW lights): Multiple headlines reference Q3 earnings. One reports that shares gained after Q3 earnings with net income up year over year. Another reports that quarterly profit rose 8.7% while nine-month earnings fell 9.7%. A MarketBeat item notes the company posted quarterly earnings results.
  • Price action (YELLOW): One headline reports the stock slipped 1.89% to $44.74 as shares drifted toward key support. This is a point-in-time item that predates the current price of 49.06 in the market data.
  • Risk watch: The nine-month earnings decline of 9.7% (per headline) contrasts with the quarterly gain, and the headline-level data is not reconciled against the FY 2025 net income figure.
  • Proprietary signals: None. The Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph reports no proprietary signals.

Open Questions

  • What are the reported revenue and operating income figures? The financials show $0.0M, which prevents margin analysis.
  • What is the EPS for FY 2023 through FY 2025, and how does it reconcile with the EPS (TTM) of 2.84?
  • What is the company's debt balance, given that debt is reported as N/A across all periods?
  • What is the EV/EBITDA and what does the balance sheet look like once debt is available?
  • What do the underlying SEC Form 4, 13F, and Congressional filings show, given that the RQD pillars rely on them but holder records are absent?

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OVBC Bull vs. Bear Conversation Board — What's Your Call at $48.22?

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RO RoarDesk_Moderator Roarable Research Desk 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $57.89 (+18.0%)
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🔥 Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is OVBC (B- • RQD 70/100) a Buy at $49.06?

Welcome to the OVBC (Ohio Valley Banc Corp.) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 70/100 (Roarable Buy — Sound Institutional Accumulation) in Major Banks. Bulls point to operating leverage and sector positioning, while bears focus on macro rate sensitivity and margin execution. Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.

BE BearTrap_Alert Forensic Accounting Watch 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $37.29 (-24.0%)
Spot @ $49.06

Pump the brakes on OVBC — check the valuation vs. margin headwinds

Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on OVBC, but look at what you are paying: 17.3x trailing P/E with tightening sector spreads. Unless Ohio Valley Banc Corp. expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.

DE DeltaGamma_99 Verified K Arena Trader 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $59.85 (+22.0%)
Spot @ $49.06

OVBC cash flow & RQD setup is being underpriced by the Street here

Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on OVBC, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Major Banks and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $49.06 (52-wk range $34.80 - $54.96), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.

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