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VersaBank · Financial Services · Canada · $623M · Avg Vol: $1M/d

24
StockRank
Q
28
V
19
M
64
P/E (TTM)
28.2x
ROE
5.6%
D/E
Dividend %
0.5%
AI CONVICTION THESIS

VersaBank is a niche digital bank in Canada. While its branchless model is more asset-light than traditional banks, it lacks a global competitive moat, scale, and exposure to powerful macro inflection points.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

VersaBank is a Canadian Schedule I chartered bank operating primarily as a digital bank, providing innovative financial solutions including specialized deposit-taking and commercial financing to underserved niche markets across Canada. Its competitive moat stems from its branchless, digital-first operating model, which enables a significantly lower cost structure and specialized technology, including a pioneering digital currency vault. VersaBank is uniquely positioned as a technology-driven, lean alternative to traditional banking.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGR
Revenue58.1M76.7M78.8M88.0M14.8%
EPS0.561.111.050.644.4%
Shares27.2M26.0M26.0M31.9M+17.2%
Debt77.2M78.1M76.6M76.6M-0.3%
Equity247.5M266.2M281.7M375.9M15.0%
Op CF-23.0M66.8M192.5M31.4M-31.5%
Inv CF-99.9M-19.9M-111.2M149.8M
Fin CF-4.4M-12.2M-16.5M72.0M
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PRICE (1Y)+10.0%
17.1117.8818.6619.4320.20May 13Jun 4Jun 25
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$19.04
RSI (14)
50.6
52W High
$25.05
From 52W High
0.8%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
28
ROIC (ROA)
0.5%*24.2
ROE
5.6%24.7
GP/Assets
1.7%16.4
Op. Margin
27.4%44.4
FCF/Assets
N/A
Piotroski
446.1
Int. Cover
N/A
D/E Ratio
N/A
Current Ratio
N/A
Value
19
P/E (TTM)
28.2x14.4
EV/EBITDA
N/A
P/FCF
N/A
P/B
2.2x20.9
P/S
6.3x23.7
Div Yield
0.5%6.8
Momentum
64
52W High %
76%24.0
RS 6M
19%89.7
SMA 50/200
1.22x94.3
EPS Rev 4W
+0.8%83.9
EPS Rev 12W
N/A
EPS Improve
+183%91.0
Q Growth
-12%19.8

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$623M
P/E (Forward)
10.0x
Gross Margin
0.0%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Financial Services, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of VBNK are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
VBNKVersaBank(you)$623M24SELL
LB.TOLaurentian Bank of Canada$1.3B41HOLD
EQB.TOEQB Inc.$3.1B43HOLD
GSY.TOgoeasy Ltd.$459M21SELL
WED.VThe Westaim Corporation$523M15STRONG SELL
OBAOxley Bridge Acquisition Limited$324M19STRONG SELL
CYB.TOCymbria Corporation$1.4B20STRONG SELL
DEFTDeFi Technologies Inc.$225M26SELL
TF.TOTimbercreek Financial Corp.$399M38HOLD
MKP.TOMCAN Mortgage Corporation$708M54HOLD

Peer medians: ROE 12.0% · P/E 14.0x · Gross margin 50.3%

VersaBank (VBNK) — Stock Score Summary

VersaBank (VBNK) has a MoatMap StockRank of 24/100 based on Quality (28/100), Value (19/100), and Momentum (64/100) factor scores. The current signal is SELL. VersaBank is a niche digital bank in Canada. While its branchless model is more asset-light than traditional banks, it lacks a global competitive moat, scale, and exposure to powerful macro inflection points.

VersaBank is a Canadian Schedule I chartered bank operating primarily as a digital bank, providing innovative financial solutions including specialized deposit-taking and commercial financing to underserved niche markets across Canada. Its competitive moat stems from its branchless, digital-first operating model, which enables a significantly lower cost structure and specialized technology, including a pioneering digital currency vault. VersaBank is uniquely positioned as a technology-driven, lean alternative to traditional banking.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$19.04
Market Cap$623M
P/E (TTM)28.19
P/E (Forward)9.96
Price/Book2.18
Return on Equity5.6%
Gross Margin0.0%
Operating Margin27.4%
Revenue Growth29.5%
Dividend Yield0.5%

VersaBank operates in the Banks - Regional industry, part of the Financial Services sector (Canada).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is VersaBank’s (VBNK) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for VersaBank (VBNK) is 24/100, with a Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (28), Value (19), and Momentum (64) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does VersaBank have an economic moat?
VersaBank (VBNK) has a Quality factor score of 28/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is VersaBank a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for VersaBank (VBNK) is Sell, based on a StockRank of 24/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is VersaBank in?
VersaBank (VBNK) operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically the Banks - Regional industry (Canada).