Provident Bancorp, Inc. (PVBC)
Valuation Overview•Is Provident Bancorp, Inc. Overvalued or Undervalued?
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Below average — notable weaknesses in key areas
| Quarter | EPS Est. | EPS Act. | Surprise | EPS | Rev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4'25Latest | $0.13 | $0.16 | +23.1% | ||
| Q3'25 | $0.12 | $0.17 | +41.7% | ||
| Q2'25 | $0.22 | $0.13 | -40.9% | ||
| Q1'25 | — | $0.29 | — | ||
| Q4'24 | $0.07 | $0.04 | -42.9% | ||
| Q3'24 | $0.05 | $-0.20 | -500.0% | ||
| Q2'24 | $0.07 | $0.30 | +328.6% | ||
| Q1'24 | — | $0.18 | — |
Total return, benchmark alpha, and annual history in one section.
3Y, 5Y, and 10Y use CAGR when available.
| Period | Return | vs S&P | Dividends |
|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | — | — | — |
| 1Y | +20.3% | -10.1% | — |
| 3YCAGR | +24.2% | +3.2% | — |
| 5YCAGR | -3.7% | -15.3% | +1.2% |
| 10YCAGR | +7.2% | -6.3% | — |
Year-by-year total return versus SPY, including dividend contribution.
| Year | Stock Return | SPY Return | Alpha | Dividends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | +21.1% | +16.6% | +4.4% | — |
| 2024 | +10.3% | +24.0% | -13.7% | — |
| 2023 | +38.5% | +24.8% | +13.7% | — |
| 2022Worst | -59.2% | -19.9% | -39.2% | +0.7% |
| 2021Best | +53.9% | +28.8% | +25.2% | +1.2% |
| 2020 | -2.9% | +15.1% | -18.0% | +0.7% |
| 2019 | +17.1% | +28.7% | -11.5% | — |
| 2018 | -17.4% | -7.0% | -10.4% | — |
Based on our multi-model analysis of Provident Bancorp, Inc. (PVBC) at $13.50: Relative valuation verdict: Overvalued vs industry peers. Fundamental quality score: 44/100 (below average). Wall Street consensus: Hold from 3 analysts. This is a quantitative summary combining DCF intrinsic value, peer-based relative valuation, quality scoring, and analyst consensus — not a buy/sell recommendation. Always consult a qualified financial advisor before investing.
Provident Bancorp, Inc. has multiple fair value estimates from different frameworks: Relative fair value: $11.35 (Overvalued, -15.9% vs current price). Analyst consensus target: $12.00 (-11.1% upside, 3 analysts). We recommend comparing all three lenses — when DCF, relative, and analyst targets converge, the signal is stronger. When they diverge, investigate what assumptions differ.
Provident Bancorp, Inc.'s financial health as measured by our composite scoring: Overall quality score: 44/100. Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 (moderate). Return on invested capital: 2.3%. Cash conversion (OCF/NI): 1.64x (earnings are cash-backed). The quality score blends profitability (ROIC, ROE, margins), solvency (leverage, coverage, Z-Score), and growth trajectory into a single 0–100 framework updated end-of-day.
Provident Bancorp, Inc.'s performance profile: 1-year total return: +20.3%. 1-year alpha vs S&P 500: -10.1% (underperforming the benchmark). 5-year CAGR: -3.7%. Maximum drawdown (1Y): -6.3%. Relative Strength rating: 59/99 (average momentum). Beta: 0.43 (less volatile than the market). Total returns include reinvested dividends. Alpha is calculated against the S&P 500 Total Return Index over matching periods.
Provident Bancorp, Inc. does not currently pay a dividend or conduct significant share buybacks. The company is retaining capital for reinvestment.
Wall Street's outlook on Provident Bancorp, Inc.: Consensus rating: Hold from 3 covering analysts. Consensus price target: $12.00 (range: $12.00 to $12.00). Implied upside from current price: -11.1%. Earnings beat rate: 58% with a 2-quarter consecutive beat streak. Forward P/E: 20.8x. Analyst estimates are blended into our proprietary model with weight based on coverage depth and historical accuracy. We track estimate revisions, beat rates, and grade changes daily.
Key risks identified for Provident Bancorp, Inc.: No significant risk flags detected in the current quantitative assessment. Note: This model does not capture regulatory changes, management decisions, competitive disruption, or geopolitical events. Macro and qualitative risks remain material and should be assessed independently.
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