United Security Bancshares (UBFO) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

United Security Bancshares, Inc. is a bank holding company based in Vancouver, Washington, whose primary subsidiary, United Security Bank, delivers community banking services in the Pacific Northwest. The company engages in core banking activities, including accepting deposits, extending commercial and residential real estate loans, and offering consumer lending solutions tailored to local businesses and individuals.

Its product offerings include a variety of deposit accounts such as business checking, savings, money market accounts and certificates of deposit. On the lending side, United Security Bancshares provides commercial real estate financing, construction loans, residential mortgages and small business loans. The company also offers letters of credit, cash management and treasury services designed to help customers manage liquidity and streamline their financial operations.

With a network of branch offices primarily serving Clark and Skamania counties in Washington, United Security Bancshares emphasizes personalized customer relationships and local decision-making. The company leverages its community bank heritage to support regional economic growth, operating under the guidance of a board of directors and senior management team with extensive experience in Pacific Northwest banking.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $9.02 to $9.21
• 50-Day Range: $8.29 to $9.84
• 52-Week Range: $7.32 to $10.49
• Volume: 12,409 shs
• Average Volume: 24,668 shs
• Market Capitalization: $158.72 million
• P/E Ratio: 13.76
• Dividend Yield: 5.29%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: Buy

United Security Bancshares Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

United Security Bancshares scored higher than 36% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 766th out of 928 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 United Security Bancshares.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.3 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of United Security Bancshares is 13.76, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 234.02.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of United Security Bancshares is 13.76, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 30.16.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

United Security Bancshares has a P/B Ratio of 1.21. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

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

Percentage of Shares Shorted

1.72% of the float of United Security Bancshares has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

United Security Bancshares has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.3.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in United Security Bancshares has recently decreased by 4.97%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

Dividend

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Moderate

Dividend Leadership

United Security Bancshares is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 5.27%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.

Dividend Growth

United Security Bancshares has only been increasing its dividend for 2 years.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of United Security Bancshares is 72.73%. 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

1.72% of the float of United Security Bancshares has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

United Security Bancshares has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.3.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in United Security Bancshares has recently decreased by 4.97%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

News and Social Media

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• News Sentiment: N/A

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for United Security Bancshares 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, United Security Bancshares insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought $465,489.00 in company stock and sold $0.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

22.10% of the stock of United Security Bancshares is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 30.88% of the stock of United Security Bancshares is held by institutions.

UBFO Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have UBFO shares performed this year?

United Security Bancshares' stock was trading at $10.10 at the beginning of 2025. Since then, UBFO shares have decreased by 10.1% and is now trading at $9.08.

How were United Security Bancshares' earnings last quarter?

United Security Bancshares (NASDAQ:UBFO) posted its earnings results on Thursday, July, 17th. The financial services provider reported $0.13 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. The financial services provider had revenue of $12.62 million for the quarter. United Security Bancshares had a net margin of 17.07% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 8.43%.

How do I buy shares of United Security Bancshares?

Shares of UBFO 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 United Security Bancshares own?

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Company Calendar

• Record date for 7/22 Dividend: 7/07/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 7/22 Dividend: 7/07/2025
• Last Earnings: 7/17/2025
• Dividend Payable: 7/22/2025
• Record date for 10/21 Dividend: 10/03/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 10/21 Dividend: 10/03/2025
• Today: 10/09/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 10/17/2025
• Dividend Payable: 10/21/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Finance
• Industry: BANKS - WEST
• Sub-Industry: Banking
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:UBFO
• CIK: 1137547
• Web: www.unitedsecuritybank.com
• Phone: (559) 248-4943
• Fax: 559-248-5088
• Employees: 120
• Year Founded: 1987

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $0.66
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 13.76
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $14.78 million
• Net Margins: 17.07%
• Pretax Margin: 23.21%
• Return on Equity: 8.43%
• Return on Assets: 0.92%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.09
• Current Ratio: 0.94
• Quick Ratio: 0.94

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $65.46 million
• Price / Sales: 2.42
• Cash Flow: $1.00 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 9.10
• Book Value: $7.53 per share
• Price / Book: 1.21

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 17,480,000
• Free Float: 13,614,000
• Market Cap: $158.72 million
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 0.42