BV Financial, Inc Announces Financial Results
- The company reported a net income of $2.6 million or $0.24 per diluted share for Q1 2024.
- Return on average assets and equity decreased compared to the same period last year.
- Loans increased by $3.9 million, while deposits increased by $5.4 million from the previous quarter.
- The company recorded a provision for credit losses of $18,000 in Q1 2024.
- Total assets, liabilities, and stockholders' equity showed changes during the quarter.
- Non-performing assets remained stable at $10.9 million.
- Net interest income and noninterest income saw declines, while noninterest expenses increased.
- Income tax expenses and effective tax rates fluctuated between Q1 2024 and Q1 2023.
- The decrease in net income was primarily due to paying off debt and a write-off of $566,000.
- Return on average assets and equity decreased compared to the same period last year.
- Noninterest income decreased primarily due to lower income on insurance policies.
- Noninterest expenses increased, driven by higher compensation and benefits expenses.
- Income tax expenses and effective tax rates fluctuated between Q1 2024 and Q1 2023.
Insights
The recent financial disclosure by BV Financial, Inc. indicates a decrease in net income for Q1 2024, attributed mainly to a sizeable write-off related to junior subordinated debt payoff. While such a write-off is a one-time expense, investors should note the underlying shift in interest expenses and the possible implications for future quarters. The return on average equity (ROAE) significantly dropped from 12.57% to 5.14% year-over-year, which could suggest a decreased efficiency in generating shareholder value. However, the increase in total assets driven by a rise in loans receivable and deposit growth provides a contrasting sign of solid operational footing.
Investors typically look at the net interest margin (NIM) as a key indicator of a bank's profitability. The compression of BV Financial's NIM from 4.34% to 3.91% reflects the interest rate environment's challenges, compounded by the increased cost of interest-bearing liabilities. The shift in deposit strategy, replacing retail certificates with lower-cost brokered deposits, demonstrates an adaptive measure to control interest expenses. This strategic agility can be both a strength and a risk, depending on execution and market dynamics.
An essential element for evaluating a financial institution's health is its asset quality. BV Financial's non-performing assets have remained relatively stable, which is reassuring. However, the coverage ratio has slightly dipped from 82.9% to 79.2%, which may be something to monitor over subsequent quarters. The provision for credit losses remains low, indicating management's confidence in asset quality but warrants attention as economic conditions fluctuate.
On the liability side, the pay-off of higher-rate subordinated debt is a proactive measure in managing cost of capital. Considering the current financial landscape, this could be advantageous in the long term, although it has led to a short-term increase in interest expense. An informed investor should balance these present costs with future benefits of reduced interest payments and potentially improved net interest margin.
BALTIMORE, MD / ACCESSWIRE / April 22, 2024 / BV Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ:BVFL), (the "Company") the holding company for BayVanguard Bank (the "Bank"), reported net income of
Financial Highlights
During the quarter ended March 31, 2024, the Company paid off
Return on average assets and return on average equity for the quarter ended March 31, 2024 were
Loans increased
Deposits increased
In the quarter ended March 31, 2024, the Company recorded a provision for credit losses of
Financial Condition
Total Assets. Total assets were
Cash and Cash Equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents increased
Net Loans Receivable. Loans receivable increased
Securities. Securities available for sale ("AFS") decreased
Total Liabilities. Total liabilities increased
Deposits. Total deposits increased
Federal Home Loan Bank Borrowings. The Company had no Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings at March 31, 2024 or December31, 2023.
Stockholders' Equity. Stockholders' equity increased
Asset Quality. Non-performing assets at March 31, 2024 totaled
Comparison of Operating Results for the Three Ended March 31, 2024 and 2023
Net Interest Income. Net interest income was
Noninterest Income. For the three months ended March 31, 2024, noninterest income totaled
Noninterest Expense. For the three months ended March 31, 2024, noninterest expense totaled
Income taxes. For the three months ended March 31, 2024, income tax expense was
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release may contain certain forward-looking statements that are based on management's current expectations regarding economic, legislative and regulatory issues that may impact the Company's earnings in future periods. Factors that could cause future results to vary materially from current management expectations include, but are not limited to, general economic conditions, changes in interest rates, increased competitive pressures, the effects of inflation, potential recessionary conditions, general economic conditions or conditions within the securities markets, monetary and fiscal policies of the U.S. Government, including policies of the U.S. Treasury and the Board of Governors of the FRB, changes in the quality, size and composition of our loan and securities portfolios, changes in liquidity, including the size and composition of our deposit portfolio, including the percentage of uninsured deposits in the portfolio, changes in demand for our products and services, accounting and tax changes, deposit flows, real estate values and competition, changes in accounting principles, policies or guidelines, changes in legislation or regulation and other economic, competitive, governmental, regulatory and technological factors affecting the Company's operations, pricing, products and services, a potential government shutdown, a failure in or breach of our operational or security systems or infrastructure, including cyberattacks that could adversely affect the Company's financial condition and results of operations and the business in which the Company and the Bank are engaged and the failure to maintain current technologies, the failure to retain or attract employees.
BV Financial, Inc.
BV Financial, Inc. is the parent company of BayVanguard Bank. BayVanguard Bank is headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland with thirteen branches in the Baltimore metropolitan area and the eastern shore of Maryland. The Bank is a full-service community-oriented financial institution dedicated to serving the financial service needs of consumers and businesses.
Contact:
Michael J. Dee
Chief Financial Officer
(410) 477- 5000
At or For the Three Months | ||||||||
Ended March 31, | ||||||||
2024 | 2023 | |||||||
Performance Ratios(1): | ||||||||
Return on average assets | 1.16 | % | 1.46 | % | ||||
Return on average equity | 5.14 | % | 12.57 | % | ||||
Interest rate spread(2) | 3.10 | % | 4.06 | % | ||||
Net interest margin(3) | 3.91 | % | 4.34 | % | ||||
Non-interest expense to average assets | 2.23 | % | 2.21 | % | ||||
Efficiency ratio(4) | 52.75 | % | 52.19 | % | ||||
Average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities | 154.58 | % | 134.59 | % | ||||
Average equity to average assets | 22.61 | % | 11.65 | % | ||||
Credit Quality Ratios: | ||||||||
Allowance for credit losses as a percentage of total loans | 1.20 | % | 1.19 | % | ||||
Allowance for credit losses as a percentage of non-performing loans | 79.16 | % | 176.47 | % | ||||
Net charge-offs (recoveries) to average outstanding loans during the year | -0.01 | % | 0.01 | % | ||||
Non-performing loans as a percentage of total loans | 1.52 | % | 0.67 | % | ||||
Non-performing loans as a percentage of total assets | 1.20 | % | 0.53 | % | ||||
Total non-performing assets as a percentage of total assets | 1.22 | % | 0.77 | % | ||||
Other: | ||||||||
Number of offices | 13 | 15 | ||||||
Number of full-time equivalent employees | 112 | 117 | ||||||
(1) Performance ratios are annualized. | ||||||||
(2) Represents the difference between the weighted average yield on interest-earning assets and the weighted average cost of interest-bearing liabilities. | ||||||||
(3) Represents net interest income as a percentage of average interest-earning assets. | ||||||||
(4) Represents non-interest expenses divided by the sum of net interest income and non-interest income. |
BV FINANCIAL, INC.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
March 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |||||||
(dollars in thousands, except share amounts) | (unaudited) | |||||||
Assets | ||||||||
Cash | $ | 8,520 | $ | 9,260 | ||||
Interest-bearing deposits in other banks | 70,317 | 64,482 | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | 78,837 | 73,742 | ||||||
Equity Investment | 246 | 256 | ||||||
Securities available for sale | 33,752 | 34,781 | ||||||
Securities held to maturity (fair value of | 10,153 | 10,209 | ||||||
Loans held for maturity | 708,736 | 704,802 | ||||||
Allowance for Credit Losses | (8,506 | ) | (8,554 | ) | ||||
Net Loans | 700,230 | 696,248 | ||||||
Foreclosed real estate | 170 | 170 | ||||||
Premises and equipment, net | 14,473 | 14,250 | ||||||
Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta stock, at cost | 654 | 626 | ||||||
Investment in life insurance | 19,744 | 19,657 | ||||||
Accrued interest receivable | 3,147 | 3,279 | ||||||
Goodwill | 14,420 | 14,420 | ||||||
Intangible assets, net | 967 | 1,012 | ||||||
Deferred tax assets, net | 8,699 | 8,969 | ||||||
Other assets | 7,053 | 7,635 | ||||||
Total assets | $ | 892,545 | $ | 885,254 | ||||
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity | ||||||||
Liabilities | ||||||||
Noninterest-bearing deposits | $ | 139,107 | $ | 142,030 | ||||
Interest-bearing deposits | 500,381 | 492,090 | ||||||
Total deposits | 639,488 | 634,120 | ||||||
FHLB borrowings | - | - | ||||||
Subordinated Debentures | 34,767 | 37,251 | ||||||
Other liabilities | 16,538 | 14,818 | ||||||
Total liabilities | 690,793 | 686,189 | ||||||
Stockholders' equity | ||||||||
Preferred stock, | - | - | ||||||
Common stock, | 114 | 114 | ||||||
Paid-in capital | 110,534 | 110,465 | ||||||
Unearned common stock held by employee stock ownership plan | (7,286 | ) | (7,328 | ) | ||||
Retained earnings | 100,346 | 97,772 | ||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (1,956 | ) | (1,958 | ) | ||||
Total stockholders' equity | 201,752 | 199,065 | ||||||
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ | 892,545 | $ | 885,254 |
BV FINANCIAL, INC.
Consolidated Statements of Income
(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts) | Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||
Interest Income | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||
Loans, including fees | $ | 9,782 | $ | 8,773 | ||||
Investment securities available for sale | 306 | 266 | ||||||
Investment securities held to maturity | 92 | 93 | ||||||
Other interest income | 824 | 556 | ||||||
Total interest income | 11,004 | 9,688 | ||||||
Interest Expense | ||||||||
Interest on deposits | 1,986 | 665 | ||||||
Interest on FHLB borrowings | - | 289 | ||||||
Interest on Subordinated debentures | 1,055 | 534 | ||||||
Total interest expense | 3,041 | 1,488 | ||||||
Net interest income | 7,963 | 8,200 | ||||||
Provision for (recovery of) credit losses | 18 | 2 | ||||||
Net interest income after provision for (recovery of) credit losses | 7,945 | 8,198 | ||||||
Noninterest Income | ||||||||
Service fees on deposits | 103 | 94 | ||||||
Fees from debit cards | 171 | 173 | ||||||
Income from investment in life insurance | 87 | 318 | ||||||
Other income | 217 | 222 | ||||||
Total noninterest income | 578 | 807 | ||||||
Noninterest Expense | ||||||||
Compensation and related benefits | 3,129 | 2,879 | ||||||
Occupancy | 438 | 416 | ||||||
Data processing | 377 | 349 | ||||||
Advertising | 5 | 13 | ||||||
Professional fees | 112 | 200 | ||||||
Equipment | 102 | 105 | ||||||
Foreclosed real estate and repossessed assets holding costs | 5 | 127 | ||||||
Amortization of intangible assets | 45 | 46 | ||||||
FDIC insurance premiums | 83 | 54 | ||||||
Other expense | 627 | 511 | ||||||
Total noninterest expense | 4,923 | 4,700 | ||||||
Net income before tax | 3,600 | 4,305 | ||||||
Income tax expense | 1,026 | 1,190 | ||||||
Net income | $ | 2,574 | $ | 3,115 | ||||
Basic earnings per share | $ | 0.24 | $ | 0.39 | ||||
Diluted earnings per share | $ | 0.24 | $ | 0.39 |
BV FINANCIAL, INC.
Average Balance Sheet for the Quarters ended March 31
(Dollars in thousands)
For the Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||||||||||
2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||
(dollars in thousands) | Average Outstanding Balance | Interest | Average Yield/Rate | Average Outstanding Balance | Interest | Average Yield/Rate | |||||||||||||
(Unaudited) | |||||||||||||||||||
Interest-earning assets: | |||||||||||||||||||
Loans | $ | 708,367 | $ | 9,782 | 5.54 | % | $ | 667,888 | $ | 8,773 | 5.33 | % | |||||||
Securities available-for-sale | 34,045 | 306 | 3.61 | % | 36,134 | 266 | 2.99 | % | |||||||||||
Securities held-to-maturity | 10,815 | 92 | 3.41 | % | 11,915 | 93 | 3.18 | % | |||||||||||
Cash, cash equivalents and other interest-earning assets | 62,681 | 824 | 5.28 | % | 50,883 | 556 | 4.43 | % | |||||||||||
Total interest-earning assets | 815,908 | 11,004 | 5.41 | % | 766,820 | 9,688 | 5.12 | % | |||||||||||
Noninterest-earning assets | 67,460 | 81,403 | |||||||||||||||||
Total assets | $ | 883,368 | $ | 848,223 | |||||||||||||||
Interest-bearing liabilities: | |||||||||||||||||||
Interest-bearing demand deposits | $ | 84,550 | 236 | 1.12 | % | $ | 91,842 | 18 | 0.08 | % | |||||||||
Savings deposits | 146,629 | 65 | 0.18 | % | 164,817 | 40 | 0.10 | % | |||||||||||
Money market deposits | 87,738 | 352 | 1.61 | % | 99,583 | 97 | 0.39 | % | |||||||||||
Certificates of deposit | 173,093 | 1,333 | 3.09 | % | 152,264 | 510 | 1.36 | % | |||||||||||
Total interest-bearing deposits | 492,010 | 1,986 | 1.62 | % | 508,506 | 665 | 0.53 | % | |||||||||||
Federal Home Loan Bank advances | - | - | - | 24,150 | 289 | 4.85 | % | ||||||||||||
Subordinated debentures | 35,805 | 1,055 | 11.82 | % | 37,069 | 534 | 5.84 | % | |||||||||||
Total borrowings | 35,805 | 1,055 | 11.82 | % | 61,219 | 823 | 5.45 | % | |||||||||||
Total interest-bearing liabilities | 527,815 | 3,041 | 2.31 | % | 569,725 | 1,488 | 1.06 | % | |||||||||||
Noninterest-bearing demand deposits | 139,691 | 158,807 | |||||||||||||||||
Other noninterest-bearing liabilities | 16,142 | 22,042 | |||||||||||||||||
Total liabilities | 683,648 | 750,574 | |||||||||||||||||
Equity | 199,720 | 97,649 | |||||||||||||||||
Total liabilities and equity | $ | 883,368 | $ | 848,223 | |||||||||||||||
Net interest income | $ | 7,963 | $ | 8,200 | |||||||||||||||
Net interest rate spread | 3.10 | % | 4.06 | % | |||||||||||||||
Net interest-earning assets | $ | 288,093 | $ | 197,095 | |||||||||||||||
Net interest margin | 3.91 | % | 4.34 | % | |||||||||||||||
Average interest-earning assets to interest-bearing liabilities | 154.58 | % | 135.16 | % |
ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSS - LOANS
(Dollars in thousands)
QTR | ||||
3/31/2024 | ||||
Beginning Balance | $ | 8,554 | ||
Provision for credit loss -loans | (133 | ) | ||
Net Charge-offs (recoveries): | ||||
Owner Occupied 1-4 | (52 | ) | ||
Non-Owner Occupied 1-4 | (29 | ) | ||
Investor Commercial Real Estate | - | |||
OO Commercial Real Estate | (2 | ) | ||
Construction & Land | (1 | ) | ||
Farm Loans | - | |||
Marine & Consumer | (1 | ) | ||
Guaranteed by the US Gov't | - | |||
Commercial | - | |||
Net charge-offs (recoveries) | (85 | ) | ||
Ending Balance- ACL for Loans | $ | 8,506 | ||
Balance Reserve for unfunded loan commitments | 360 | |||
Balance Reserve for HTM Securities | 5 | |||
Total ACL | $ | 8,871 | ||
Provision expense for Unfunded Commitments | 152 | |||
Provision expense for HTM Securities | (1 | ) | ||
Total other provision expense | $ | 151 | ||
Total provision for (recovery of )credit losses | $ | 18 |
SOURCE: BV Financial, Inc.
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