MainStreet Bancshares Inc. (MNSB) — RQD Stock Rating Cockpit

$21.30 -0.88% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $21.23

MainStreet Bancshares Inc. (MNSB) carries a Roarable Rating of C (Hold) with 64/100 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 $153.0M
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As of 2026-11-02, MainStreet Bancshares Inc. (NASDAQ: MNSB) is rated C (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 64/100 at a spot price of $21.30 (-0.88% 1D, market cap $153.0M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 8/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 9/20, Executive Insider Alignment 13/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 18/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 16/20. Across 1096 tracked Financials issuers, MNSB ranks #322 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Financials sector (Major Banks), MNSB carries a Roarable C (64/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 9.8x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 7.1%. By comparison, BAFN (BayFirst Financial Corp.) holds a D grade (47/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -30.1%, cap $166.4M) and HNVR (Hanover Bancorp Inc.) posts a C+ grade (67/100 RQD, P/E 22.2x, ROIC 3.7%, cap $166.5M). Among the 5-stock peer group, MNSB leads on earnings multiple (9.8x) while FINW leads on capital efficiency (8.3% ROIC).

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Per MNSB's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001693577), MainStreet Bancshares Inc. generated $2.2M in revenue (+9.4% YoY), $15.6M in net income, and $10.6M in free cash flow against $2.21B 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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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $21.23 (-0.35%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-2.36% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 8/20 (D-) • 487% FCF Margin
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📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 64/100 (C) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (+1.1% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 55.2% hit rate — wait for RQD ≥ 70 breakout).
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw D+ · Rk B+
Cash (8)Whales (9)SEC (13)Macro (18)CEO (16)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+2.7% Base Target
$27 Bull$22 Base$17 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for MNSB)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±5.9%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (64/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY MNSB SCORES 64/100 (C) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Macro Regime Fit+18/20 pts (28% of score)

FRED Regime × Technicals: 43% of 52W Range • RSI-14 at 27 (OVERSOLD (<32))

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution+16/20 pts (25% of score)

SEC Form 4 / 13F Thermometer: 80% Net Buy • Cannibal Buyback (-2.36% YoY Shares)

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Cash Engine Quality8/20 pts (-12 pt drag)

Capital intensity & 0% operating margin leave 12 pts on the table

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)
72
Grade B$24.63-2.8% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
69
Grade B-$23.95+2% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
67
Grade B-$24.43-12.8% Next Q
Current
64
Grade C$21.30+1.1% Hist 90D α
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Even with a 64/100 (C) score, MNSB faces multiple-compression risk if 9.8x 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 (-2.36% 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 ($24.49) or 200D SMA ($23.43) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($21.88) toward Bear Floor ($17.07).

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Contract: “MNSB Beats Next Quarter EPS Consensus (Dec 30, 2026) & Holds Above 200D SMA”
RSI-14 MOMENTUMOVERSOLD (<32)
2730 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 RANGE43% OF RANGE
L: $18$21.30H: $26
1. Money & Cash Health● WEAK
Are profits real cash in the bank?

Weak cash conversion or heavy valuation strain compared to actual cash earned.

Factor Grade: D-RQD 8 / 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: CRQD 25 / 40
3. Hidden Risks & Market Weather● ALL CLEAR
SEC fine-print scan & interest-rate fit

Clean SEC fine-print check with low hidden accounting risk and favorable interest-rate weather.

Factor Grade: B+RQD 31 / 40
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BEARISH (40)

7.1% ROIC with 42.0% gross margin and 6.95% FCF yield.

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NEUTRAL (65)

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

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BULLISH (72)

25/40 institutional & smart-money positioning score with 18/20 macro alignment.

Bull Case: Why Buyers Like MNSB
  • ✓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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MNSB // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -9.05%📐 HORIZONTAL RANGE
2026-10-30O $21.51H $21.65L $21.19C $21.30VOL 27.7K
RES: $26.32SUP: $20.73SMA50: $24.49SMA200: $23.43
$26.23$24.75$23.27$21.79$20.31RES $26.32SUP $20.73$21.302026-04-302026-06-152026-07-312026-09-162026-10-30
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Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)

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

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
-1.6%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +9.4% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

Ellis Vennor Setup Ledger (#33)

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

Financials Rank #322 of 1096 ⚔️ BAFN vs MNSB Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Financials Peer Comparison (MNSB vs. BAFN, HNVR, EBMT, FINW)

Industry: Major Banks (248 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1096 tracked Financials securities in the Roarable RQD universe, MainStreet Bancshares Inc. (MNSB) ranks #322 by composite RQD confidence (64/100, grade C) and #923 by equity capitalization ($153.0M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, MNSB leads on earnings valuation at 9.8x trailing P/E, while FINW leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 8.3% ROIC and — gross margin. EBMT currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 71/100 (B-) compared with MNSB at 64/100 (C).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
MNSB ACTIVE
MainStreet Bancshares Inc.
C 64/100 9.8x — 7.1% -0.88% $153.0M Benchmark Subject
BAFN
BayFirst Financial Corp.
D 47/100 — — -30.1% -6.00% $166.4M /bafn-vs-mnsb →
HNVR
Hanover Bancorp Inc.
C+ 67/100 22.2x — 3.7% -1.10% $166.5M /hnvr-vs-mnsb →
EBMT
Eagle Bancorp Montana Inc.
B- 71/100 11.5x — 7.7% -0.70% $170.1M /ebmt-vs-mnsb →
FINW
FinWise Bancorp
D 47/100 11.5x — 8.3% -1.05% $185.1M /finw-vs-mnsb →

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

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001693577

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), MainStreet Bancshares Inc. (MNSB) reported GAAP revenue of $2.2M (+9.4% vs. FY2024 revenue of $2.0M , and +1.6% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $15.6M, operating cash flow of $14.8M, and free cash flow of $10.6M (-23.1% YoY). On the balance sheet, MNSB closed FY2025 with $2.21B 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 $2.2M $15.6M $14.8M $10.6M $2.21B —
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-31 $2.0M -$12.1M $14.7M $13.8M $2.23B —
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-31 $2.1M $24.4M $31.6M $31.6M — —

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

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

As of 2026-11-02, MainStreet Bancshares Inc. (NASDAQ: MNSB) is rated C (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 64/100 at a spot price of $21.30 (-0.88% 1D, market cap $153.0M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 8/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 9/20, Executive Insider Alignment 13/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 18/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 16/20. Across 1096 tracked Financials issuers, MNSB ranks #322 in composite RQD confidence.

How does MNSB compare to BAFN and HNVR in the Financials sector?

Within the Financials sector (Major Banks), MNSB carries a Roarable C (64/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 9.8x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 7.1%. By comparison, BAFN (BayFirst Financial Corp.) holds a D grade (47/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -30.1%, cap $166.4M) and HNVR (Hanover Bancorp Inc.) posts a C+ grade (67/100 RQD, P/E 22.2x, ROIC 3.7%, cap $166.5M). Among the 5-stock peer group, MNSB leads on earnings multiple (9.8x) while FINW leads on capital efficiency (8.3% ROIC).

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

Per MNSB's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001693577), MainStreet Bancshares Inc. generated $2.2M in revenue (+9.4% YoY), $15.6M in net income, and $10.6M in free cash flow against $2.21B 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 MNSB trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

MNSB last traded at $21.30 (-0.88% on volume of 27,678 shares), positioning the stock -13.03% below its 50-day simple moving average ($24.49) and -9.09% below its 200-day simple moving average ($23.43). Across its 52-week range of $17.86 to $25.87, MNSB sits at the 42.9% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 27.0 (OVERSOLD (<32)) and an implied next-earnings move of ±5.9% ($20.04 to $22.56).

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

MainStreet Bancshares Inc. (MNSB) currently earns a Roarable Rating of C (Hold — HOLD) with 64/100 RQD Confidence. Solid steady margins (7% return on capital), mixed timing at 10x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.

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

MNSB's 12-month base price target is $21.88 (range $17.07 to $27.16), backed by transparent SEC XBRL cash-flow, Form 4 insider, and CBOE options flow analysis.

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MNSB — MainStreet Bancshares Inc.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

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As of: 2026-11-02T15:42:30Z

Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Per the Roarable RQD rating, MNSB scores 64 out of 100, a letter grade of C, labeled "Roarable Hold — Fair / Balanced Risk-Reward." Across the five pillars: Fundamental Cash Engine scores 8 of 20 (ROIC 7.1%; FCF yield 6.95%), indicating a modest return on capital relative to the pillar maximum. Whale 13F Flow scores 9 of 20 (institutional accumulation and options positioning), a below-midpoint reading. Insider Conviction scores 16 of 20 (SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow), the strongest pillar in the set. Macro Regime Fit scores 18 of 20 (Beta 1.0; sector sensitivity), a favorable reading on the stated regime metrics. Forensic Balance Sheet scores 13 of 20 (Altman Z 2.5; Piotroski F 5/9; Debt/Equity 0.5), a middling reading. For a prospective investor, the mixed pillar profile suggests a balanced risk-reward setup: the cash-engine and whale-flow pillars offer less support, while insider flow and macro fit provide the main positives. Upside drivers would depend on the cash-generation pillar improving; valuation tradeoffs center on a P/E (TTM) of 9.8 against a 7.1% ROIC; and the rating itself is not a recommendation.

Business

Per the profile, MainStreet Bancshares Inc. is a NASDAQ-listed issuer in the Financials sector, Major Banks industry. The source data does not describe its products, customer base, or revenue model beyond sector and industry classification. Market capitalization is listed as $0.2B in the profile and $153.0M in market data. Not available in source data for further business detail.

Financial Trend

PeriodRevenueOperating IncomeNet IncomeEPSFCFCashDebt
FY 2025$2.2M$0.0M$15.6MN/A$10.6MN/AN/A
FY 2024$2.0M$0.0M$-12.1MN/A$13.8MN/AN/A
FY 2023$2.1M$0.0M$24.4MN/A$31.6MN/AN/A

Per the SEC financials, net income was $24.4M in FY 2023, $-12.1M in FY 2024, and $15.6M in FY 2025, with free cash flow of $31.6M, $13.8M, and $10.6M respectively. Market data lists net margin at 68%, with gross and operating margins at 0%, and ROIC at 7.1%. The Altman Z-Score is 2.5 and the Piotroski F-Score is 5/9, per the Roarable RQD rating. Debt/Equity is 0.5 per the same source. Cash and debt line items are not available in source data.

Recent Catalysts & News Wire Analysis

Per the recent news feed, the headlines include a "YELLOW" item titled "MainStreet Bancshares (MNSB) Stock Q3 Results Confront Rising Loan Stress" (Yahoo Finance), a Seeking Alpha item referencing a 2026 Q3 earnings call presentation dated 2026-10-30, and a TradingView item reporting a $0.10 per share cash dividend. A GuruFocus item flagged "RED" under the RISK WATCH label, reporting that shares fell 13.1%. A marketscreener.com item covers Q3 and nine-month 2026 earnings results, and a Quiver Quantitative item covers Q3 2026 earnings. The Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph lists no supply-chain links and no proprietary signals.

Open Questions

  • What are the cash and debt balances for each reported period, given both are listed as N/A?
  • What drove the net loss of $-12.1M in FY 2024 after positive results in other years?
  • What does the "Rising Loan Stress" headline in the Q3 results coverage refer to in the underlying figures?
  • What is the identity and size of the insider and Congressional trades underlying the insider pillar score?
  • Why is EV/EBITDA unavailable, and how would it compare to the P/E (TTM) of 9.8?

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🔥 Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is MNSB (C • RQD 64/100) a Buy at $21.30?

Welcome to the MNSB (MainStreet Bancshares Inc.) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 64/100 (Roarable Hold — Fair / Balanced Risk-Reward) 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: $17.47 (-18.0%)
Spot @ $21.30

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

Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on MNSB, but look at what you are paying: 9.8x trailing P/E with tightening sector spreads. Unless MainStreet Bancshares Inc. expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.

MI MidwestValue Verified K Arena Trader 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $24.71 (+16.0%)
Spot @ $21.30

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

Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on MNSB, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Major Banks and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $21.30 (52-wk range $17.86 - $25.87), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.

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