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Bank OZK AI Insights

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As of 2026-01-16

Snapshot

  • Net margin TTM 42.5% vs industry median 25.8% - exceptional efficiency for regional bank with 1.7B revenue[Net Margin]
  • Debt/equity 0.13 vs peers while generating 11% ROIC TTM - capital-light model with strong returns[Debt to Equity]
  • EPS 3Y CAGR 14.2% vs industry median -0.1% - consistent compounder in challenged sector[EPS Growth 3 Year]

Watch Triggers

  • Net Margin: Falls below 35%Margin compression would signal NIM pressure eroding core competitive advantage
  • ROE: Drops below 10%Would indicate capital efficiency deterioration and potential credit issues
  • Book Value Per Share: Declines QoQAt 50.79 BV/share, any decline signals potential loan losses or writedowns

Bull Case

Elite profitability (42.5% net margin, 13% ROE) at P/E 7.9x and P/B 1.08x - priced for distress despite quality metrics

Net MarginROEP/E RatioP/B Ratio

FCF TTM 677M (40% of revenue) with 0.13 debt/equity provides capital return optionality and M&A firepower

Free Cash FlowDebt to Equity

Bear Case

Interest expense 1.1B (65% of revenue) creates NIM compression risk if rate environment shifts unfavorably

Interest ExpenseTotal Revenue

CRE concentration implied by specialty lending model - sector downturn could impair loan book quality

Total AssetsNet Income

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Forward Thesis

Margin leadership sustainable as CRE lending expertise creates pricing power in specialty niches

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  • 42.5% net margin 2x industry median
  • ROIC 11% vs median 3.8%
  • Minimal goodwill (11% of equity)
Net margin TTM 42.5%ROIC TTM 11%Goodwill 661M vs equity 5.8B
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