Sound Financial Bancorp Inc. (SFBC) — RQD Stock Rating Cockpit

$45.00 0.00% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $44.91

Sound Financial Bancorp Inc. (SFBC) carries a Roarable Rating of C+ (Hold) with 67/100 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 $115.6M
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INTERACTIVE SCENARIO DECK:
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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $44.91 (-0.19%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-2.36% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 13/20 (C) • 0.2% FCF Margin
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📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 67/100 (C+) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (+1.6% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 56.4% 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 B
Cash (13)Whales (9)SEC (13)Macro (16)CEO (16)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+4% Base Target
$55 Bull$47 Base$37 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for SFBC)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±4.5%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (67/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY SFBC SCORES 67/100 (C+) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Macro Regime Fit+16/20 pts (24% of score)

FRED Regime × Technicals: 51% of 52W Range • RSI-14 at 50.9 (NEUTRAL RANGE)

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution+16/20 pts (24% of score)

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

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Whale & Options Positioning9/20 pts (-11 pt drag)

Put hedging (50% put share) caps near-term gamma upside (-11 pts vs max)

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)
59
Grade C$42.46+1.7% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
62
Grade C+$43.17+3.8% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
64
Grade C+$44.80+0.4% Next Q
Current
67
Grade C+$45.00+1.6% Hist 90D α
Trajectory: C (59) → C+ (67)Full Audit →
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⚔️ Adversarial Opposing Case: Why the SFBC Bull Thesis Could Fail

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Even with a 67/100 (C+) score, SFBC faces multiple-compression risk if 16.1x 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 ($45.92) or 200D SMA ($44.25) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($46.82) toward Bear Floor ($36.52).

🎲 LIVE PREDICTION MARKET ODDS TIED TO $SFBC• $2.4M Crowd Pool • Kalshi / Polymarket Composite
Contract: “SFBC Beats Next Quarter EPS Consensus (Dec 30, 2026) & Holds Above 200D SMA”
RSI-14 MOMENTUMNEUTRAL RANGE
50.930 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 RANGE51% OF RANGE
L: $41$45.00H: $49
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: CRQD 13 / 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: BRQD 29 / 40
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NEUTRAL (65)

6.5% ROIC with 42.0% gross margin and 6.05% FCF yield.

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10-K Accruals & Altman-Z Guard
NEUTRAL (65)

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

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Options Skew, 13F & Fed NetLiq
BULLISH (68)

25/40 institutional & smart-money positioning score with 16/20 macro alignment.

Bull Case: Why Buyers Like SFBC
  • ✓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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SFBC // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +9.36%▲ ASCENDING TRIANGLE
2026-10-30O $45.55H $45.55L $45.00C $45.00VOL 600
RES: $48.73SUP: $42.69SMA50: $45.92SMA200: $44.25
$49.79$47.39$45.00$42.60$40.21RES $48.73SUP $42.69$45.002026-04-302026-06-152026-07-312026-09-162026-10-30
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SFBC 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)
8.7%/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)

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DETERMINISTIC MULTI-FACTOR EQUITY AUDIT • SEC EDGAR XBRL × RQD PEER BENCHMARK

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

Financials Rank #264 of 1096 ⚔️ PROV vs SFBC Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Financials Peer Comparison (SFBC vs. PROV, RVSB, BYFC, MGYR)

Industry: Savings Institutions (33 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1096 tracked Financials securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Sound Financial Bancorp Inc. (SFBC) ranks #264 by composite RQD confidence (67/100, grade C+) and #947 by equity capitalization ($115.6M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, MGYR leads on earnings valuation at 13.4x trailing P/E, while MGYR leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 8.0% ROIC and — gross margin. SFBC currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 67/100 (C+).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
SFBC ACTIVE
Sound Financial Bancorp Inc.
C+ 67/100 16.1x — 6.5% 0.00% $115.6M Benchmark Subject
PROV
Provident Financial Holdings Inc.
C- 60/100 18.0x — 4.9% 0.00% $112.8M /prov-vs-sfbc →
RVSB
Riverview Bancorp Inc
D 49/100 — — -2.6% -1.82% $119.4M /rvsb-vs-sfbc →
BYFC
Broadway Financial Corporation (Class A)
E 31/100 — — -9.4% +0.26% $106.5M /byfc-vs-sfbc →
MGYR
Magyar Bancorp Inc.
C 63/100 13.4x — 8.0% +0.45% $130.7M /mgyr-vs-sfbc →

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

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001541119

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Sound Financial Bancorp Inc. (SFBC) reported GAAP revenue of $0 (N/A vs. FY2024 revenue of $0 ) , GAAP net income of $7.2M, operating cash flow of $7.2M, and free cash flow of $7.0M (+144.8% YoY). On the balance sheet, SFBC closed FY2025 with $1.09B 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 $7.2M $7.2M $7.0M $1.09B —
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-31 $0 $4.6M $2.9M $2.9M $993.6M —
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-31 $0 $7.4M $6.9M $6.9M — —

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

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

As of 2026-11-01, Sound Financial Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ: SFBC) is rated C+ (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 67/100 at a spot price of $45.00 (0.00% 1D, market cap $115.6M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 13/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 9/20, Executive Insider Alignment 13/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 16/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 16/20. Across 1096 tracked Financials issuers, SFBC ranks #264 in composite RQD confidence.

How does SFBC compare to PROV and RVSB in the Financials sector?

Within the Financials sector (Savings Institutions), SFBC carries a Roarable C+ (67/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 16.1x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 6.5%. By comparison, PROV (Provident Financial Holdings Inc.) holds a C- grade (60/100 RQD, P/E 18.0x, ROIC 4.9%, cap $112.8M) and RVSB (Riverview Bancorp Inc) posts a D grade (49/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -2.6%, cap $119.4M). Among the 5-stock peer group, MGYR leads on earnings multiple (13.4x) while MGYR leads on capital efficiency (8.0% ROIC).

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

Per SFBC's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001541119), Sound Financial Bancorp Inc. generated $0 in revenue, $7.2M in net income, and $7.0M in free cash flow against $1.09B 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 SFBC trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

SFBC last traded at $45.00 (0.00% on volume of 824 shares), positioning the stock -2.00% below its 50-day simple moving average ($45.92) and +1.69% above its 200-day simple moving average ($44.25). Across its 52-week range of $40.68 to $49.21, SFBC sits at the 50.6% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 50.9 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±4.5% ($42.98 to $47.02).

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

Sound Financial Bancorp Inc. (SFBC) currently earns a Roarable Rating of C+ (Hold — HOLD) with 67/100 RQD Confidence. Solid steady margins (7% return on capital), mixed timing at 16x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.

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

SFBC's 12-month base price target is $46.82 (range $36.52 to $55.25), backed by transparent SEC XBRL cash-flow, Form 4 insider, and CBOE options flow analysis.

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