Parke Bancorp (PKBK) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Parke Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: PKBK) is the bank holding company for The Parke Bank, a community-focused financial institution headquartered in West Lafayette, Indiana. Tracing its roots back to the early 20th century, the company has evolved from a single local bank into a regional organization serving both individual consumers and business clients. Through a legacy of conservative lending and personalized service, Parke Bancorp has maintained its commitment to supporting economic growth in its communities.

The company’s primary business activities encompass traditional commercial and consumer banking services. Parke Bancorp offers deposit products such as checking, savings, money market accounts and certificates of deposit, alongside a full suite of lending solutions. Its lending portfolio includes commercial real estate loans, construction and development financing, agricultural loans and consumer installment loans. The bank also provides treasury management, cash management and payment processing services designed to meet the needs of small to mid-sized businesses.

Parke Bancorp serves a multi-county area in west-central Indiana, with branch locations in Parke, Putnam, Vermillion and Vigo counties. In addition to its brick-and-mortar presence, the company has invested in digital banking platforms, offering online and mobile banking, remote deposit capture and electronic funds transfers. This blend of traditional community banking and modern technology enables customers to access accounts, make payments and manage finances securely and conveniently.

The organization is led by a seasoned management team and governed by a board of directors with extensive experience in finance, risk management and community development. Parke Bancorp emphasizes strong corporate governance and local engagement, supporting economic initiatives and charitable causes throughout its service area. Its sustained focus on prudent growth and customer relationships positions the company as a trusted partner in the communities it serves.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $21.40 to $21.59
• 50-Day Range: $18.78 to $21.44
• 52-Week Range: $15.61 to $24.29
• Volume: 13,633 shs
• Average Volume: 23,245 shs
• Market Capitalization: $253.85 million
• P/E Ratio: 8.90
• Dividend Yield: 3.36%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

Parke Bancorp Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Parke Bancorp scored higher than 63% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 490th out of 907 stocks in the finance sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for Parke Bancorp.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Parke Bancorp is 8.90, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 25.66.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Parke Bancorp is 8.90, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 20.05.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Parke Bancorp has a P/B Ratio of 0.85. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.74% of the float of Parke Bancorp has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Parke Bancorp has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.1, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Parke Bancorp has recently increased by 33.40%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Yield

Parke Bancorp pays a meaningful dividend of 3.35%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

Parke Bancorp does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Parke Bancorp is 29.88%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.74% of the float of Parke Bancorp has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Parke Bancorp has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.1, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Parke Bancorp has recently increased by 33.40%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.2 / 5
• News Sentiment: N/A

News Sentiment

Parke Bancorp has a news sentiment score of 0.98. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.73 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for Parke Bancorp this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.

Company Ownership

• Score: 3.3 / 5
• Insider Trading: Acquiring Shares

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Parke Bancorp insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought $9,385.00 in company stock and sold $0.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

15.33% of the stock of Parke Bancorp is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

Percentage Held by Institutions

49.69% of the stock of Parke Bancorp is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

PKBK Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have PKBK shares performed this year?

Parke Bancorp's stock was trading at $20.51 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, PKBK shares have increased by 4.5% and is now trading at $21.44.

How were Parke Bancorp's earnings last quarter?

Parke Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:PKBK) released its earnings results on Thursday, April, 17th. The bank reported $0.65 earnings per share for the quarter. The bank earned $17.43 million during the quarter. Parke Bancorp had a net margin of 21.82% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 9.76%.

When did Parke Bancorp's stock split?

Shares of Parke Bancorp split before market open on Wednesday, April 18th 2018.The 11-10 split was announced on Tuesday, April 17th 2018. The newly created shares were distributed to shareholders after the closing bell on Tuesday, April 17th 2018. An investor that had 100 shares of stock prior to the split would have 110 shares after the split.

How do I buy shares of Parke Bancorp?

Shares of PKBK stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Parke Bancorp own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Parke Bancorp investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Tesla (TSLA), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), Meta Platforms (META), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Alphabet (GOOG) and Home Depot (HD).

Company Calendar

• Record date for 4/18 Dividend: 4/04/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 4/18 Dividend: 4/04/2025
• Last Earnings: 4/17/2025
• Dividend Payable: 4/18/2025
• Record date for 7/18 Dividend: 7/03/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 7/18 Dividend: 7/03/2025
• Today: 7/06/2025
• Dividend Payable: 7/18/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 7/18/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Finance
• Industry: BANKS - NORTHEAST
• Sub-Industry: Banking
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:PKBK
• CIK: 1315399
• Web: www.parkebank.com
• Phone: (856) 256-2500
• Fax: 856-256-2590
• Employees: 100
• Year Founded: 1999

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $2.41
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 8.90
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $27.51 million
• Net Margins: 21.82%
• Pretax Margin: 28.62%
• Return on Equity: 9.76%
• Return on Assets: 1.39%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.49
• Current Ratio: 1.24
• Quick Ratio: 1.24

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $129.41 million
• Price / Sales: 1.96
• Cash Flow: $2.36 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 9.10
• Book Value: $25.22 per share
• Price / Book: 0.85

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 11,840,000
• Free Float: 10,027,000
• Market Cap: $253.85 million
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 0.58