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Why CWBC Stock advanced +0.97% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
$26.10 +0.97% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $26.10
Community West Bancshares (CWBC) carries a Roarable Rating of C- (Hold) with 59/100 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 $708.1M
INTERACTIVE SCENARIO DECK:
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $26.09 (-0.02%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-2.08% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 11/20 (D+) • 1.1% FCF Margin
Verify 90D Bucket Audit →📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 59/100 (C-) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (+0.2% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 53.1% hit rate — wait for RQD ≥ 70 breakout).
Audit Bucket Track Record →RQD QUANT TACHOMETERHOLD / WATCH • C-
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw D+ · Rk C
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+0.5% Base Target
WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for CWBC)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±5.4%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (59/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY CWBC SCORES 59/100 (C-) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution+15/20 pts (25% of score)
SEC Form 4 / 13F Thermometer: 75% Net Buy • Cannibal Buyback (-2.08% YoY Shares)
▲ #2 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+13/20 pts (22% of score)
Altman Z-Score 3.80 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 5/9
▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Whale & Options Positioning8/20 pts (-12 pt drag)
Put hedging (50% put share) caps near-term gamma upside (-12 pts vs max)
📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)Grade C-$25.71+0.2% Next Q
51
Q2 (-2Q)Grade C-$25.75+0.8% Next Q
54
Q3 (-1Q)Grade C$25.96+0.5% Next Q
56
CurrentGrade C-$26.10+0.2% Hist 90D α
59
Trajectory: C- (51) → C- (59)Full Audit →
⚔️ ADVERSARIAL OPPOSING CASE & FORENSIC KILL-SWITCH (WHY THE BULL/BEAR THESIS COULD FAIL)GIDEON ASHMERE // FORENSIC SHORT & KILL-SWITCH DOSSIER
⚔️ Adversarial Opposing Case: Why the CWBC Bull Thesis Could Fail
Even with a 59/100 (C-) score, CWBC faces multiple-compression risk if 18.6x 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 ($26.04) or 200D SMA ($24.90) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($26.22) toward Bear Floor ($20.45).
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Contract: “CWBC Beats Next Quarter EPS Consensus (Dec 30, 2026) & Holds Above 200D SMA”
AUTOMATED RQD QUANT DESK MOVER BRIEFINGFull Market News Desk →
Why CWBC Stock advanced +0.97% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
Community West Bancshares (CWBC) advanced +0.97% to $26.10, trading at 72% of its 52-week range ($20.7 – $28.17). Solid steady margins (9% return on capital), mixed timing at 19x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.
- ▸Technical Tape: Trading at 72% of its 52-week range ($20.7 – $28.17) with RSI-14 at 47.7 (NEUTRAL RANGE).
- ▸Volatility Profile: Historical 20-day realized swing band of ±5.4% around $26.10 (no active unusual options sweep snapshot on file).
- ▸Fundamental Anchor: Roarable C- (Hold) backed by 52% gross margin and $43.6M annual free cash flow.
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CWBC // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +10.03%⚡ TESTING RESISTANCE
2026-10-30O $26.24H $26.24L $25.71C $26.10VOL 130.8K
RES: $26.51SUP: $24.82SMA50: $26.04SMA200: $24.90
PRIMARY-SOURCE FORENSICS, SECOND-ORDER LINKS & AI ANALYST DESK
CWBC 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)
11.9%/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 CWBC today. View full Setup Ledger →
🦋 Documented & Second-Order Butterfly Connections
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No direct multi-tier Butterfly edges indexed yet for CWBC. Explore sector supply chains on /butterfly.
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🎬 No recent verified company-specific video clip queued for CWBC today (we never pad ticker pages with unrelated generic clips). Browse Macro Video Desk →
DETERMINISTIC MULTI-FACTOR EQUITY AUDIT • SEC EDGAR XBRL × RQD PEER BENCHMARK
📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (CWBC)
Financials Rank #551 of 1096
⚔️ MSBI vs CWBC Full Matrix →
1. Head-to-Head Financials Peer Comparison (CWBC vs. MSBI, PFIS, AROW, BCAL)
Industry: Major Banks (248 Tracked Issuers)Across 1096 tracked Financials securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Community West Bancshares (CWBC) ranks #551 by composite RQD confidence (59/100, grade C-) and #622 by equity capitalization ($708.1M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, BCAL leads on earnings valuation at 10.9x trailing P/E, while PFIS leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 11.4% ROIC and — gross margin. PFIS currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 67/100 (C+) compared with CWBC at 59/100 (C-).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CWBC
ACTIVE
Community West Bancshares | C- | 59/100 | 18.6x | — | 9.3% | +0.97% | $708.1M | Benchmark Subject |
| MSBI Midland States Bancorp Inc. | D | 48/100 | — | — | -22.0% | -1.23% | $702.0M | /msbi-vs-cwbc → |
| PFIS Peoples Financial Services Corp. | C+ | 67/100 | 12.1x | — | 11.4% | +0.37% | $715.3M | /pfis-vs-cwbc → |
| AROW Arrow Financial Corporation | C+ | 66/100 | 16.3x | — | 10.2% | +1.67% | $716.2M | /arow-vs-cwbc → |
| BCAL California BanCorp | C | 65/100 | 10.9x | — | 10.9% | -0.46% | $689.3M | /bcal-vs-cwbc → |
2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)
SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001127371In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Community West Bancshares (CWBC) reported GAAP revenue of $0 (N/A vs. FY2024 revenue of $0 ) , GAAP net income of $38.2M, operating cash flow of $46.1M, and free cash flow of $43.6M (+154.1% YoY). On the balance sheet, CWBC closed FY2025 with $3.69B 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 | $38.2M | $46.1M | $43.6M | $3.69B | — |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2024-12-31 | $0 | $7.7M | $22.2M | $17.2M | $3.52B | — |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2023-12-31 | $0 | $26.6M | $27.5M | $27.5M | — | — |
3. CWBC Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)
✓ SCHEMA.ORG FAQPAGE JSON-LD ENABLEDIs CWBC stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?
As of 2026-11-01, Community West Bancshares (NASDAQ: CWBC) is rated C- (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 59/100 at a spot price of $26.10 (+0.97% 1D, market cap $708.1M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 11/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 8/20, Executive Insider Alignment 13/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 12/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 15/20. Across 1096 tracked Financials issuers, CWBC ranks #551 in composite RQD confidence.
How does CWBC compare to MSBI and PFIS in the Financials sector?
Within the Financials sector (Major Banks), CWBC carries a Roarable C- (59/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 18.6x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 9.3%. By comparison, MSBI (Midland States Bancorp Inc.) holds a D grade (48/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -22.0%, cap $702.0M) and PFIS (Peoples Financial Services Corp.) posts a C+ grade (67/100 RQD, P/E 12.1x, ROIC 11.4%, cap $715.3M). Among the 5-stock peer group, BCAL leads on earnings multiple (10.9x) while PFIS leads on capital efficiency (11.4% ROIC).
What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for CWBC?
Per CWBC's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001127371), Community West Bancshares generated $0 in revenue, $38.2M in net income, and $43.6M in free cash flow against $3.69B 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 CWBC trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?
CWBC last traded at $26.10 (+0.97% on volume of 147,888 shares), positioning the stock +0.23% above its 50-day simple moving average ($26.04) and +4.82% above its 200-day simple moving average ($24.90). Across its 52-week range of $20.70 to $28.17, CWBC sits at the 72.3% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 47.7 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±5.4% ($24.69 to $27.51).
CWBC Investor FAQ & Complete 8-Part Research Index
100% OPEN ACCESS • SEC EDGAR × CBOE × FREDWhy is CWBC stock moving today?
Why CWBC Stock advanced +0.97% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. Solid steady margins (9% return on capital), mixed timing at 19x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.