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Metropolitan Bank Holding Corp. MCB

State Commercial Banks · SIC 6022 · Vertical: State Commercial Banks (SIC 6022)

97.68USD+1.74% · 1 dayClose 04 Nov 2026

Metropolitan Bank Holding Corp. is the holding company for Metropolitan Commercial Bank, a New York commercial bank focused on middle-market businesses, real estate investors and public entities in the New York metropolitan area. Its net interest margin rose to 4.36% in the third quarter of 2026, which points to stronger earnings if funding conditions stay favorable.

At the close of 04 Nov 2026, Metropolitan Bank Holding Corp. (MCB) stock was 97.68 USD (+1.74% on the day), with market capitalisation 1.2 bn USD, P/E 12.4 on diluted EPS of 7.90 USD over the last 12 months, dividend yield 0.31%, beta 0.94, 52-week range 65.64–101.36 USD. Latest reported quarter (Q2 2026): revenue of 2.6 m USD (−0.9% YoY), net income of 19.2 m USD (+2.4% YoY), diluted EPS 1.54 USD.

Data as of · AI analysis dated · Source: SEC filings and closing prices, computed by olivLaw.

Market cap
1.2 bn USD
shares as of 27 Jul 2026
P/E (TTM)
12.4
Diluted EPS TTM 7.90 · TTM to 30 Jun 2026
E/P (TTM)
8.08%
TTM to 30 Jun 2026
Dividend yield
0.31%
DPS 12m 0.30
Beta (2y)
0.94
Volatility (1y) 31%
52-week range
65.64101.36

Price history

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Technical reading

RSI (14)
66.4
strong (55–70)
Bollinger (20, 2)
82.63 – 101.56
in the upper half of the band · %B 0.79 · band width 20.6%
SMA 50 / 200
90.69 / 90.57
uptrend (price > SMA50 > SMA200)
MACD (12, 26, 9)
2.23 / 1.65
MACD above signal

Indicators describe past prices; on their own they do not predict direction. On our history the RSI ≤ 40 filter added no return (see the signals methodology).

Performance

CompanyS&P 500vs S&P 500Vertical median
1 month+10.3%−1.1%+11.4 pp—
3 months+3.9%−0.5%+4.3 pp—
6 months+7.7%+4.4%+3.3 pp—
Year to date+27.9%+12.3%+15.6 pp—
1 year+48.0%+13.5%+34.5 pp+23.6%
3 years+161.6%+76.4%+85.2 pp+74.0%
5 years−1.6%+63.7%−65.3 pp—
Max drawdown (1y)
−18.7%
06 Feb 2026 → 12 Mar 2026
Max drawdown (5y)
−82.3%
13 Jan 2022 → 04 May 2023
Compound annual growth (5y)
−0.3%
S&P 500 +10.4%

Price returns, dividends excluded.

Quarterly results

Latest quarter: Q2 2026 · 30 Jun 2026

Revenue
2.6 m USD
−0.9% YoY
Net income
19.2 m USD
+2.4% YoY
Diluted EPS
1.54
−12.5% YoY
net / operating
743.3% / unavailable

Quarterly margins

Quarterly statements · USD

Fiscal yearQ3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26
Revenue6.2 m4.5 m3.6 m2.6 m2.5 m2.4 m2.6 m2.6 m
Depreciation & amortisation-3.3 m ≈11.7 m-1.5 m-2.0 m ≈-5.4 m ≈11.7 m-3.1 m-1.7 m ≈
Pre-tax income17.6 m31.3 m23.4 m26.8 m10.2 m41.2 m44.4 m27.9 m
Income tax5.3 m9.9 m7.0 m8.0 m3.1 m12.3 m13.0 m8.7 m
Net income12.3 m21.4 m16.4 m18.8 m7.1 m28.9 m31.4 m19.2 m
Diluted EPS1.081.88 ≈1.451.760.672.77 ≈2.921.54
Operating cash flow4.8 m ≈83.4 m7.8 m18.4 m ≈31.8 m ≈30.7 m55.0 m-10.8 m ≈
Dividends paid—————1.6 m2.0 m3.4 m ≈
Share repurchases——12.9 m37.6 m ≈2.7 m ≈20.2 m9.9 m0 ≈

≈ derived quarter (cumulative difference / share-days average)

E/P over time

E/P = trailing-12-month diluted EPS / price at quarter end. E/P is the inverse of P/E and stays defined when earnings are negative.

Today's P/E sits at the 69 percentile of its own 35-quarter history (min 5.8, median 10.3, max 19.0; quarters with earnings only).

Fiscal years

Fiscal year20182019202020212022202320242025
Revenueunavailableunavailable13.7 m23.2 m26.9 m27.9 m23.9 m11.1 m
Revenue YoYunavailableunavailableunavailable+69.4%+16.0%+3.8%−14.1%−53.8%
Net income25.6 m30.1 m39.5 m60.6 m59.4 m77.3 m66.7 m71.1 m
Net income YoY+106.6%+17.9%+31.0%+53.4%−1.9%+30.0%−13.7%+6.6%
Diluted EPS3.063.564.666.455.296.915.936.62
Diluted EPS YoY+30.8%+16.3%+30.9%+38.4%−18.0%+30.6%−14.2%+11.6%
net %unavailableunavailable288.7%261.6%221.3%277.1%278.6%643.2%
Free cash flow25.1 munavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailable

Reported results vs expectations

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Balance sheet & financial health

Fiscal year 2025 · 31 Dec 2025

Cash
393.6 m USD
Financial debt
unavailable USD
Net debt
unavailable USD
Equity
743.1 m USD
Total assets
8.3 bn USD
Debt / equity
unavailable
Current ratio
unavailable
ROE
9.7%
ROA
0.9%
FCF margin
unavailable

Financial statements (source on every figure)

Revenue and net income (USD)

Income statement · USD

Net interest income
2023
222.8 m
2024
253.1 m
2025
303.2 m

SEC (XBRL)· 20 Feb 2026verified

Net fee income
2023
27.9 m
2024
23.8 m
2025
11.9 m

SEC (XBRL)· 20 Feb 2026verified

Non-interest expense
2023
131.5 m
2024
173.6 m
2025
176.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 20 Feb 2026verified

Pre-tax income
2023
106.9 m
2024
97.1 m
2025
101.5 m

SEC (XBRL)· 20 Feb 2026verified

Net income
2023
77.3 m
2024
66.7 m
2025
71.1 m

SEC (XBRL)· 20 Feb 2026verified

Diluted EPS
2023
6.91
2024
5.93
2025
6.62

SEC (XBRL)· 20 Feb 2026verified

Dividend per share
2023
—
2024
—
2025
0.30

SEC (XBRL)· 20 Feb 2026verified

Balance sheet · USD

Cash
2023
269.5 m
2024
200.3 m
2025
393.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 20 Feb 2026verified

Loans
2023
5.6 bn
2024
6.0 bn
2025
6.7 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 20 Feb 2026verified

Total assets
2023
7.1 bn
2024
7.3 bn
2025
8.3 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 20 Feb 2026verified

Deposits
2023
5.7 bn
2024
6.0 bn
2025
7.4 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 20 Feb 2026verified

Total liabilities
2023
6.4 bn
2024
6.6 bn
2025
7.5 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 20 Feb 2026verified

Equity
2023
659.0 m †
2024
729.8 m †
2025
743.1 m †

SEC (XBRL)· 20 Feb 2026verified

Cash flow · USD

Dividends paid
2023
—
2024
—
2025
3.1 m

SEC (XBRL)· 20 Feb 2026verified

Share repurchases
2023
—
2024
—
2025
73.5 m

SEC (XBRL)· 20 Feb 2026verified

Computed indicators

Growth

Revenue growth (YoY)
-53.8%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Revenue CAGR 3Y
-25.6%
computed by olivLawFY 2022 → FY 2025
Revenue CAGR 5Y
-4.2%
computed by olivLawFY 2020 → FY 2025
Net income growth (YoY)
6.6%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Net income CAGR 3Y
6.2%
computed by olivLawFY 2022 → FY 2025
Net income CAGR 5Y
12.5%
computed by olivLawFY 2020 → FY 2025
EPS growth (YoY)
11.6%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
EPS CAGR 3Y
7.8%
computed by olivLawFY 2022 → FY 2025
EPS CAGR 5Y
7.3%
computed by olivLawFY 2020 → FY 2025

Profitability

Net margin
860.0%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026

Returns

ROE
10.2%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
ROA
1.0%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Payout ratio (EPS)
3.8%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026

Market and valuation

Market capitalisation
1.2 bn USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Market cap / net income TTM
14.0x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
P/E (TTM)
12.4x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Earnings yield
8.1%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
P/B
1.3x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
P/S
120.2x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Dividend yield
0.3%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Shareholder yield (distributions)
3.0%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026

Banking

Net interest margin
4.1%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Cost-to-income
53.9%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Loan-to-deposit
94.0%
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
NPL ratio
unavailable
input data missing
CET1 ratio
unavailable
input data missing
Cost of risk
unavailable
input data missing

32 indicators that do not apply to the sector.

Valuation

olivLaw classification

Neutral profile

Score: 46 / 100

A scoring methodology on indicators and valuation, not investment advice.

Closing price

97.68 USD

04 Nov 2026Source: olivLaw, closing series

Market cap: 1.2 bn USD

Key indicators

Market capitalisation
1.2 bn USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
P/E (TTM)
12.4x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
P/B
1.3x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
ROE
10.2%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Net margin
860.0%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Revenue growth (YoY)
-53.8%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Dividend yield
0.3%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026

Coverage and freshness

15/20 reporting lines present
Latest full fiscal year: 2025
Latest reported period: 30 Jun 2026
Latest balance sheet date: 30 Jun 2026
Share count (cover of the latest filing), as of: 27 Jul 2026
Source: SEC (XBRL)published 31 Jul 2026
verified 1276derived 69

Score by group

  • Balance sheet15
  • Growth37
  • Quality56
  • Returns0
  • Valuation58

Estimated value range

Low
82.02
USD per share
Mid
94.39
USD per share
High
105.24
USD per share
Price: 97.68 USD
The price is within the range
Potential to the central value: -3.4% (value / price − 1)
Margin of safety: -3.5% (1 − price / value)
Agreement between methods: high · 4 methods used · 3 independent bases

The combined range = the median of the valid methods' low, central and high values; it is not a probability interval and does not cover every result. Envelope of all methods: 77.54 – 116.23 USD.

Methods computed but outside the aggregate range: Dividend discount (DDM) (a small share of earnings is paid as dividends (capital returns through buybacks): the dividend model does not describe the value and stays outside the aggregate).

Valuation assumptions are editorial choices, not measured; beta is not measured.

Method ranges (USD per share)

— — Mid · ▏ Price

Valuation methods

  • Residual income77.99 – 81.64 (Mid 79.79)
  • Justified P/B77.54 – 104.28 (Mid 88.94)
  • Dividend discount (DDM)outside the aggregate3.94 – 5.30 (Mid 4.52)
    a small share of earnings is paid as dividends (capital returns through buybacks): the dividend model does not describe the value and stays outside the aggregate
  • Peers: P/E87.41 – 106.21 (Mid 101.16)
    33 companies used · median multiple 12.8x · quartiles 11.1x – 13.4x
    ACNB, ALLY, ASB, AUBN, BANR, BNY, BWFG, CFG, COFS, COSO, EFSI, EWBC, FBP, FHB, FUSB, FVCB, GABC, HTH, ISBA, JMSB, MNSB, MTB, MYFW, NTRS, NWFL, OFG, OPBK, PEBK, STT, TCBI, TCBK, WAL, WTFC
  • Peers: P/B86.04 – 116.23 (Mid 99.84)
    34 companies used · median multiple 1.3x · quartiles 1.1x – 1.5x
    ACNB, ALLY, ASB, AUBN, AVBH, BANR, BWFG, CFG, COFS, COSO, EFSI, EWBC, FBP, FHB, FITB, FUSB, FVCB, GABC, GBCI, HTH, ISBA, JMSB, MNSB, MTB, MYFW, NWFL, OFG, OPBK, PEBK, STT, TCBI, TCBK, WAL, WTFC
Multiple comparisons use the SIC vertical: State Commercial Banks (SIC 6022)

Classification (SIC) comparables group by industry code, not by economic activity; the direct group is an editorial selection by activity. Members' multiples are on their own trailing twelve months, at their own latest close.

Assumptions (illustrative, editorial)

Risk-free rate
4.3%
Equity risk premium
5.0%
Beta (default)
1.00
Cost of equity
9.3%
Terminal growth
2.5%

Factor scorecard

Neutral profile · Score 46/100

FactorValueScoreWeight used
ROE · Quality10.2%50 (vs peers)19%
ROA · Quality1.0%45 (on a fixed band)7%
Cost-to-income · Quality53.9%45 (on a fixed band)12%
Net interest margin · Quality4.1%100 (on a fixed band)7%
EPS CAGR 3Y · Growth7.8%65 (on a fixed band)10%
Revenue CAGR 3Y · Growth-25.6%0 (on a fixed band)7%
NPL ratio · Balance sheetunavailableunavailable—
Cost of risk · Balance sheetunavailableunavailable—
Loan-to-deposit · Balance sheet94.0%15 (on a fixed band)5%
P/B · Valuation1.3x56 (vs peers)12%
P/E (TTM) · Valuation12.4x60 (vs peers)12%
Dividend yield · Returns0.3%0 (vs peers)10%

Factors without a value were dropped; the remaining weights were renormalised.

Score groups

  • Balance sheet· partial15/100 · 1/3 factors with a value
  • Growth37/100 · 2/2 factors with a value
  • Quality56/100 · 4/4 factors with a value
  • Returns0/100 · 1/1 factors with a value
  • Valuation58/100 · 2/2 factors with a value

A «partial» group is computed from under half of its weight or from one factor: it is not a full assessment of the group.

Memo

Metropolitan Bank Holding Corp. (MCB). Latest full fiscal year: 2025; data up to 2026-06-30.

Figures computed from the financial statements: net interest income 303.2 m USD in 2025; YoY growth -53.8%; net margin 860.0%; ROE 10.2%.

The estimated value range is 82.02–105.24 USD per share (median of 4 methods, agreement: high); assumptions are illustrative. Against the central value of 94.39 USD, the price of 97.68 USD leaves a potential of -3.4% (value / price − 1) and a margin of safety of -3.5% (1 − price / value). The range is the median of the methods' low, central and high values, not a probability interval.

olivLaw score 46/100, methodological classification: neutral profile (score, margin of safety and method agreement together; not a judgement of the right price). Groups assessed only in part: balance. Not investment advice.

Text generated deterministically from the figures shown; no language model. Not investment advice.

What supports the thesis

  • Net interest margin: 4.1%

What contradicts it

  • Revenue CAGR 3Y: -25.6%
  • Loan-to-deposit: 94.0%
  • Dividend yield: 0.3%

Not assessed (insufficient data or a ratio without meaning): NPL ratio, Cost of risk.

Versus the vertical median

State Commercial Banks (SIC 6022) · same industry (4-digit SIC) · compared with 39 companies

Multiples and returns vs the median

P/E
12.4x
vertical median 12.9x
at median
EV/EBITDA
—
vertical median —
P/S
120.2x
vertical median 12.1x
above median (+894.9%)
P/B
1.3x
vertical median 1.3x
at median
ROE
10.2%
vertical median 10.3%
at median
Net margin
860.0%
vertical median 37.3%
above median (+2,206.0%)
EBIT margin
—
vertical median —
Revenue YoY
-53.8%
vertical median 6.2%
below median (−969.9%)
Net debt/EBITDA
—
vertical median —
Dividend yield
0.3%
vertical median 2.7%
below median (−88.5%)

Price rebased to 100 (monthly, 5 years)

Companies in the vertical

Market capP/EROENet marginRevenue YoY1A / 3A
BNYThe Bank Of New York Mellon Corporation102.8 bn16.815.0%32.6%+7.8%+36% / +216%
FITBFifth Third Bancorp49.4 bn18.49.4%—−2.0%+26% / +89%
STTState Street Corporation47.2 bn13.913.1%23.8%+7.3%+46% / +138%
MTBM&T Bank Corp32.4 bn11.710.7%178.1%+7.5%+18% / +75%
NTRSNorthern Trust Corporation32.2 bn13.718.4%28.8%−2.5%+36% / +125%
CFGCitizens Financial Group Inc27.6 bn13.08.9%25.4%+5.6%+22% / +142%
EWBCEast West Bancorp, Inc.18.4 bn12.916.6%—+4.4%+26% / +113%
ALLYAlly Financial Inc.11.8 bn8.89.9%16.8%−3.3%−5% / +35%
WTFCWintrust Financial Corp10.5 bn11.912.9%347.5%+5.9%+16% / +82%
WALWestern Alliance Bancorporation8.5 bn8.713.3%436.5%+99.7%−3% / +55%
GBCIGlacier Bancorp, Inc.6.5 bn18.68.8%308.8%+7.5%+17% / +48%
ASBAssociated Banc-Corp5.8 bn10.810.2%—−11.0%+19% / +77%
TCBITexas Capital Bancshares Inc4.5 bn13.410.2%—unavailable+18% / +93%
FBPFirst Bancorp4.1 bn11.219.5%29.0%+2.4%+34% / +77%
FHBFirst Hawaiian, Inc.3.1 bn11.69.9%30.3%+8.9%+4% / +32%
BANRBanner Corporation2.6 bn12.210.0%—unavailable+14% / +59%
OFGOFG Bancorp2.2 bn10.116.1%—unavailable+30% / +53%
HTHHilltop Holdings Inc.2.1 bn15.76.6%—unavailable+10% / +28%
GABCGerman American Bancorp, Inc.1.9 bn13.412.5%28.2%+37.8%+28% / +76%
TCBKTriCo Bancshares1.7 bn12.910.4%249.7%+4.1%+12% / +57%
MCBMetropolitan Bank Holding Corp.1.2 bn12.410.2%860.0%−53.8%+48% / +162%
ACNBAcnb Corporation686.6 m12.813.3%27.1%+45.1%+39% / +73%
BWFGBankwell Financial Group, Inc.584.1 m12.914.5%1,437.5%+44.0%+60% / +172%
COFSChoiceOne Financial Services, Inc.562.5 m10.412.0%42.0%+63.6%+24% / +50%
NWFLNorwood Financial Corp398.9 m12.711.2%338.1%+8.1%+28% / +32%

1- and 3-year price returns: for MCB from daily closes (the same as the performance table), for the other companies from month-end closes.

olivLaw engine forecast

The world engine ran after the company's latest material disclosure. Probabilities are of TOUCHING a level within the horizon (not closing there) and sit next to the random walk (p_rw), the no-information benchmark.

The engine has no published run for this company yet.

Valuation scenarios (editable assumptions)

Illustrative scenarios

Illustrative: not forecasts and without probabilities. Each case is one coherent set of assumptions, computed on today's figures.

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Estimated price (USD)

Estimated priceBearBaseBull
1 years
46.21
Total return -53% · Per year -53%
82.11
Total return -16% · Per year -16%
124.24
Total return 28% · Per year 28%
3 years
36.69
Total return -62% · Per year -28%
74.10
Total return -23% · Per year -9%
124.24
Total return 28% · Per year 9%
5 years
29.13
Total return -69% · Per year -21%
66.88
Total return -30% · Per year -7%
124.24
Total return 29% · Per year 5%
What moves the 3-year price the most
  • Exit P/E± 18.53
  • Net margin± 12.97
  • Annual revenue growth± 11.71
  • Annual dilution± 1.09

AI analysis

AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

In brief

Metropolitan Bank Holding Corp. is the holding company for Metropolitan Commercial Bank, a New York commercial bank focused on middle-market businesses, real estate investors and public entities in the New York metropolitan area. Its net interest margin rose to 4.36% in the third quarter of 2026, which points to stronger earnings if funding conditions stay favorable 13.

SWOT

Strengths

  • A stable deposit base built on long-standing client relationships and niche segments supports funding without a large branch network 1.
  • Capital and liquidity are strong, with capital above regulatory requirements and substantial available liquidity 3.
  • Deep experience in healthcare and New York real estate lending, supported by specialized teams 1.

Weaknesses

  • Geographic concentration in the New York area leaves the bank exposed to any local economic slowdown 1.
  • The portfolio is dominated by large loans that are hard to sell if they default, which raises loss risk 1.
  • High exposure to healthcare, especially care facilities, concentrates risk in a single sector 1.

Opportunities

  • Expansion into other U.S. markets, particularly South Florida, could open new client sources 12.
  • Converting lending clients into full retail relationships could strengthen deposits 1.
  • A stable rate environment could sustain further net interest margin expansion 3.

Threats

  • New York rent regulation could reduce income from the multi-family portfolio 1.
  • A weaker economy or property market could raise defaults and credit losses 1.
  • Strong competition for deposits could increase funding costs and squeeze margins 1.

Risks

  • Concentration in real estate lendinghigh

    The portfolio is dominated by CRE and C&I loans, which carry more risk than residential mortgages, so a real estate downturn could weigh heavily on results 1.

  • New York rent regulationhigh

    Measures limiting rent increases on regulated properties could affect borrowers' ability to pay and the value of collateral 1.

  • Adequacy of loan loss reservesmedium

    The allowance for credit losses relies on external models and forecasts, and a shortfall could reduce earnings materially 1.

  • Interest rates and monetary policymedium

    Changes in monetary policy can alter net interest income and the value of long-dated securities 1.

  • Exposure to healthcaremedium

    A significant share of loans goes to care facilities, which could become problematic if that sector weakens 1.

Investment thesis

What would need to be true (bull case)

  • The net interest margin rose visibly in the third quarter of 2026 and earnings per share climbed from prior quarters, a positive trend if it holds 3.
  • Deposits have grown quickly and liquidity is high, which could support loan expansion if demand stays solid 23.
  • Solid capital and the announcement of a share repurchase program and a higher dividend may signal confidence in the outlook 23.

What would break the thesis

  • Concentration in commercial real estate and in the New York area leaves the bank vulnerable if the local market weakens 1.
  • Rent regulation and credit risk in the C&I segment could reduce profitability over the medium term 1.
  • Rapid growth in loans and deposits could pressure asset quality if underwriting standards loosen 13.

What to watch

  • Trend in net interest margin and funding costsQ4 2026
  • Level of non-performing loans and loan loss provisionsQ4 2026
  • Pace of execution of the share repurchase program2027
  • Opening of the West Palm Beach center and results in Florida2027

Products, market & competition

AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

The business

The bank offers commercial real estate and commercial and industrial lending, along with cash management, solutions for government entities and charter schools, real estate transaction services and EB-5 escrow accounts 1. Funding relies on relationship-based deposits rather than a large branch network, with seven banking centers at the end of 2025 and eight by mid-2026 12. Strategy centers on organic growth with existing clients and new relationships in loans typically between 3 and 40 million dollars 1.

Lending is dominated by commercial real estate, including multi-family, and commercial loans, with significant exposure to healthcare and skilled nursing facilities 1. Deposits come from several verticals, including borrowing clients, retail clients, corporate cash management, municipalities, EB-5 and escrow services 1. The bank is well capitalized, and in the third quarter of 2026 it announced a higher quarterly dividend 23.

Revenue depends mainly on net interest income, which rose in the third quarter of 2026 on higher average loan balances and a lower cost of funds 3. Fee income is small relative to interest income 3. The bank exited the crypto-asset business and the GPG BaaS business, reducing exposure to more volatile activities 1.

Segments

Commercial real estate loans (CRE)

CRE loans, including multi-family and owner-occupied properties, make up most of the portfolio and drove loan growth in the third quarter of 2026 13.

Commercial and industrial loans (C&I)

C&I loans, mainly working capital lines and equipment term loans, are a smaller book that declined from September 2025 and carries concentrated healthcare exposure 13.

Deposits and client services

Deposits come from verticals such as EB-5, homeowner associations and retail, and these segments supported the recent deposit growth 13.

Market context

The main market is the New York metropolitan area, with a diversified economy spanning services, trade, finance, technology and construction and a large segment of middle-market firms with revenue between 5 and 400 million dollars 1. The bank has extended its presence into South Florida through a loan office and a planned West Palm Beach center 1.

Competition is intense, with the bank facing community, regional and large banks as well as non-bank commercial finance companies 1. Dependence on the New York economy is a structural factor, since much of the business is concentrated there 1.

Trends

  • Net interest margin expansiontailwind

    The net interest margin rose in the third quarter of 2026 on higher loan yields and a lower cost of funds, which could support earnings if the rate environment stays stable 3.

  • Pressure in commercial real estateheadwind

    Heavy concentration in CRE and multi-family loans makes the bank sensitive to falling property values and to New York rent rules, which could raise credit costs 1.

  • Monetary policy and interest ratesmixed

    Changes in monetary policy can affect net interest income and the value of long-dated securities, an effect that could be larger if rates rise again 1.

  • Deposit growth and liquiditytailwind

    Deposits grew strongly in 2026 and available liquidity covers a large share of uninsured deposits, offering flexibility if funding conditions change 23.

Competitive position

The bank competes for loans and deposits with commercial banks, savings associations, credit unions, finance companies and pension funds, many with greater resources 1. Competition for deposits often turns on price, which could pressure margins 1.

The bank differentiates itself through accessibility, tailored products, disciplined underwriting and speed of execution, focusing on clients it views as underserved by larger institutions 1.

  • Regional and large New York banks

    Compete for commercial loans and deposits in the same metropolitan area, often with higher lending limits and greater resources 1.

  • Non-bank commercial finance companies

    Compete nationally for commercial loans without the same regulatory burden as banks 1.

  • Credit unions and community banks

    Compete for retail clients and local deposits in the communities the bank serves 1.

  • Mutual funds and brokerage firms

    Compete for client funds through alternative savings and investment products 1.

News & filings

In the press

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SEC filings

  • Current report20 Oct 2026
    Results of operations · Regulation FD disclosure · Financial statements and exhibits
  • Current report19 Oct 2026
    Other events · Financial statements and exhibits
  • Quarterly report31 Jul 2026
  • Current report21 Jul 2026
    Results of operations · Regulation FD disclosure · Financial statements and exhibits
  • Current report20 Jul 2026
    Other events · Financial statements and exhibits
  • Current report22 Jun 2026
    Other events · Financial statements and exhibits
  • Current report08 Jun 2026
    Departure or appointment of officers · Financial statements and exhibits
  • Quarterly report08 May 2026
  • Current report29 Apr 2026
    Shareholder vote
  • Current report21 Apr 2026
    Results of operations · Regulation FD disclosure · Financial statements and exhibits

Sources

  1. [1] Form 10-K, fiscal year ended 2025-12-31 · SEC / Metropolitan Bank Holding Corp. · 20 Feb 2026
  2. [2] Form 10-Q, quarter ended 2026-06-30 · SEC / Metropolitan Bank Holding Corp. · 31 Jul 2026
  3. [3] Form 8-K, results release (exhibit 99.1) · SEC / Metropolitan Bank Holding Corp. · 20 Oct 2026

Figures computed by olivLaw from SEC filings and closing prices; the qualitative analysis is AI-generated from cited sources. Not investment advice.