Based on key financial metrics such as the price-to-sales ratio, shareholder yield and the price-earnings ratio, the following 7 stocks made the list for top value stocks in the Banks industry. Those looking for value stocks to add to their portfolio may want to use this list as a starting point for further investment research.
Why Focus on Undervalued Banks Stocks?
Value investors seek to buy stocks at a discount to their intrinsic value. Long-term returns show that such strategies are advantageous. Value stocks, as a group, tend to outperform growth stocks over extended periods of time. Typically, value investors perform financial analysis of numerous metrics, don’t follow the herd and are long-term investors.
AAII’s A+ Investor Value Grade is derived from a stock’s Value Score. The Value Score is the percentile rank of the average of the percentile ranks of the price-to-sales ratio, price-earnings ratio, enterprise-value-to-EBITDA (EV/EBITDA) ratio, shareholder yield, price-to-book-value ratio and price-to-free-cash-flow ratio. The score is variable, meaning it can consider all six ratios or, should any of the six ratios not be valid, the remaining ratios that are valid. To be assigned a Value Score, stocks must have a valid (non-null) ratio and corresponding ranking for at least two of the six valuation ratios.
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7 Undervalued Banks Stocks
Of course, there are countless value stocks that are worth mentioning, but this is a concise list of the top 7 undervalued stocks in the Banks industry for Wednesday, July 01, 2026. Let’s take a closer look at their individual scores to see how they measure up against each other and the Banks industry median.
| Company | Ticker | Price/Sales | Price/Earnings | EV/EBITDA | Shareholder Yield | Price/Book Value | Price/Free Cash Flow | Value Grade |
| Bank7 Corp. | BSVN | 4.67 | 10.5 | na | 1.5% | 1.79 | 12.3 | B |
| First National Bank Alaska | FBAK | 4.55 | 12.4 | na | 6.4% | 1.74 | na | B |
| First Capital, Inc. | FCAP | 4.19 | 12.4 | na | 2.2% | 1.57 | 12.3 | B |
| Midland States Bancorp, Inc. | MSBI | 2.44 | 26.6 | na | 6.4% | 1.45 | 8.8 | B |
| OP Bancorp | OPBK | 2.38 | 8.2 | na | 3.0% | 0.96 | 11.3 | A |
| SouthState Bank Corporation | SSB | 3.73 | 10.8 | na | 5.2% | 1.08 | 23.9 | B |
| Trustmark Corporation | TRMK | 3.45 | 12.2 | na | 5.4% | 1.27 | 24.3 | B |
The Value Grade is assigned based on how each stock’s composite valuation compares to all other stocks.
The process for assigning grades starts with each variable for a given stock. The percentile rankings for all valid ratios that a stock has are calculated. So, for instance, a stock could have a price-to-book ranking in the 43rd percentile, a price-earnings ranking in the 67th percentile, a price-to-sales ranking in the 23rd percentile, etc. Then, those rankings are averaged for each stock. (A minimum of two valid variables are required, though all six will be used if available.)
Once the average of the individual variables is calculated, that average is ranked against all stocks. Put another way, each stock’s composite valuation is compared to all other stocks. These ranks are then sorted into quintiles from the cheapest 20% (a grade of A) to the most expensive 20% (a grade of F).
As always, we recommend that you conduct proper due diligence and research before investing in any security. We also suggest that investors utilize numerous grades, not just value, when it comes to deciding whether a company is a good fit for their allocation needs.
Bank7 Corp.’s Value Grade
Value Grade:
| Metric | Score | BSVN | Industry Median |
| Price/Sales | 76 | 4.67 | 3.47 |
| Price/Earnings | 19 | 10.5 | 12.6 |
| EV/EBITDA | na | na | 0.0 |
| Shareholder Yield | 33 | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| Price/Book Value | 46 | 1.79 | 1.23 |
| Price/Free Cash Flow | 30 | 12.3 | 16.0 |
Bank7 Corp. operates as a bank holding company for Bank7 that provides banking and financial services to individual and corporate customers. It provides commercial deposit, commercial checking, money market, and other deposit accounts; and retail deposit services, such as certificates of deposit, money market accounts, checking accounts, negotiable order of withdrawal accounts, savings accounts, and automated teller machine access. The company also offers commercial real estate, hospitality, energy, and commercial and industrial lending services; and consumer lending services to individuals for personal and household purposes comprising residential real estate loans and mortgage banking services, personal lines of credit, loans for the purchase of automobiles, and other installment loans, as well as secured and unsecured term loans and home improvement loans. It operates through a network of full-service branches in Oklahoma, the Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas metropolitan area, and Kansas. The company was formerly known as Haines Financial Corp. Bank7 Corp. was founded in 1901 and is headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Stocks with a Value Score from 81 to 100 are considered deep value, those with a score between 61 and 80 are value and so on.
Bank7 Corp. has a Value Score of 64, which is considered to be undervalued.
When you look at Bank7 Corp.’s price-to-sales ratio at 4.67 compared to the industry median at 3.47, this company has a higher price relative to revenue compared to its peers. This could make Bank7 Corp.’s stock less attractive for value investors.
Bank7 Corp.’s price-earnings ratio is 10.50 compared to the industry median at 12.60. This means it has a lower share price relative to earnings compared to its peers. This could make Bank7 Corp. more attractive for value investors.
Shareholder yield is the sum of a stock’s dividend yield (paid over previous 12 months minus special dividends) and the percentage of net share buybacks over the previous 12 months. Bank7 Corp.’s shareholder yield is lower than its industry median ratio of 2.35%. Value investors may look for an attractive shareholder yield because it can be a powerful tool for identifying if the company has a good management team.
As one of the most common value metrics, the price-to-book ratio evaluates a company’s current market price relative to its book value. Bank7 Corp.’s price-to-book ratio is higher than its industry median ratio of 1.23. This could make Bank7 Corp. less attractive to investors looking for a new addition to their portfolio.
Lastly, let’s take a look at Bank7 Corp.’s price-to-free-cash-flow ratio (P/FCF), which can indicate a company’s market value relative to its operating cash flow. Bank7 Corp.’s price-to-free-cash-flow ratio is lower than its industry median ratio of 16.00. This could make Bank7 Corp. more attractive because the lower P/FCF ratio indicates that Bank7 Corp. is undervalued. The P/FCF ratio metric can also be viewed over a long-term time frame to see if the company's cash flow to share price value is generally improving or worsening.
First National Bank Alaska’s Value Grade
Value Grade:
| Metric | Score | FBAK | Industry Median |
| Price/Sales | 75 | 4.55 | 3.47 |
| Price/Earnings | 27 | 12.4 | 12.6 |
| EV/EBITDA | na | na | 0.0 |
| Shareholder Yield | 11 | 6.4% | 2.3% |
| Price/Book Value | 45 | 1.74 | 1.23 |
| Price/Free Cash Flow | na | na | 16.0 |
First National Bank Alaska, a commercial bank, provides various banking products and services for business, industry, and individual customers primarily in Alaska. The company offers savings and checking accounts; money market deposits; safe deposit services; certificates of deposit; individual retirement account; intraFi network deposit; and personal, home equity, and construction loans, as well as loans for stability and growth. It also provides investment, retirement, treasury, trust, and wealth management services; merchant services; and escrow and contract collection, and bankcard services, as well as equipment and vehicle, interim construction, inventory financing, escrow receivable, small business, commercial and industrial, real estate 1-4 and multifamily residential, consumer, construction and development, and real estate loans; line of credit; letters of credit; and corporate financing. In addition, the company offers debit and credit cards, online and mobile banking, fraud prevention, and convenience banking services. The company was formerly known as The First National Bank of Anchorage and changed its name to First National Bank Alaska in September 2001. First National Bank Alaska was founded in 1922 and is based in Anchorage, Alaska.
Stocks with a Value Score from 81 to 100 are considered deep value, those with a score between 61 and 80 are value and so on.
First National Bank Alaska has a Value Score of 66, which is considered to be undervalued.
First National Bank Alaska’s price-earnings ratio is 12.4 compared to the industry median at 12.6. This means that it has a lower price relative to its earnings compared to its peers. This makes First National Bank Alaska more attractive for value investors.
First National Bank Alaska’s price-to-book ratio is lower than its peers. This could make First National Bank Alaska more attractive for value investors when compared to the industry median at 1.23.
You can read more about First National Bank Alaska’s key financial metrics like shareholder yield, price-to-free-cash-flow and EV/EBITDA ratio, or learn more about its Momentum and Growth Grades, by subscribing to A+ Investor.
First Capital, Inc.’s Value Grade
Value Grade:
| Metric | Score | FCAP | Industry Median |
| Price/Sales | 73 | 4.19 | 3.47 |
| Price/Earnings | 27 | 12.4 | 12.6 |
| EV/EBITDA | na | na | 0.0 |
| Shareholder Yield | 30 | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Price/Book Value | 41 | 1.57 | 1.23 |
| Price/Free Cash Flow | 30 | 12.3 | 16.0 |
First Capital, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for First Harrison Bank that provides various banking services to individuals and business customers in Indiana and Kentucky, the United States. The company provides various deposit instruments, including non-interest-bearing checking accounts, negotiable order of withdrawal accounts, money market accounts, regular savings accounts, certificates of deposit, and retirement savings plans. It also offers residential mortgage loans; construction loans for residential and commercial properties; and commercial real estate and business loans. In addition, the company originates residential mortgage, multi-family residential, commercial real estate and business, and consumer loans. Further, it provides various secured or guaranteed consumer loans, including automobile and truck, home equity, home improvement, boat, and mobile home loans; unsecured consumer loans; and loans secured by savings deposits. Additionally, the company invests in mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations. First Capital, Inc. was founded in 1891 and is based in Corydon, Indiana.
Stocks with a Value Score from 81 to 100 are considered deep value, those with a score between 61 and 80 are value and so on.
First Capital, Inc. has a Value Score of 65, which is considered to be undervalued.
First Capital, Inc.’s price-earnings ratio is 12.4 compared to the industry median at 12.6. This means that it has a lower price relative to its earnings compared to its peers. This makes First Capital, Inc. more attractive for value investors.
First Capital, Inc.’s price-to-book ratio is lower than its peers. This could make First Capital, Inc. more attractive for value investors when compared to the industry median at 1.23.
You can read more about First Capital, Inc.’s key financial metrics like shareholder yield, price-to-free-cash-flow and EV/EBITDA ratio, or learn more about its Momentum and Growth Grades, by subscribing to A+ Investor.
Midland States Bancorp, Inc.’s Value Grade
Value Grade:
| Metric | Score | MSBI | Industry Median |
| Price/Sales | 54 | 2.44 | 3.47 |
| Price/Earnings | 64 | 26.6 | 12.6 |
| EV/EBITDA | na | na | 0.0 |
| Shareholder Yield | 11 | 6.4% | 2.3% |
| Price/Book Value | 38 | 1.45 | 1.23 |
| Price/Free Cash Flow | 20 | 8.8 | 16.0 |
Midland States Bancorp, Inc. operates as a financial holding company for Midland States Bank that provides various banking products and services to individuals, businesses, municipalities, and other entities. It operates in Banking and Wealth Management segments. The company offers commercial loans; commercial real estate loans that include various property types, such as owner-occupied offices, warehouses and production facilities, office buildings, hotels, mixed-use residential and commercial facilities, retail centers, multifamily properties, assisted living facilities, and farmland; construction and land development loans, including loans to small and midsized businesses to construct owner-user properties, loans to developers of commercial real estate investment properties and residential developments, and loans to individual clients for construction of single family homes; and residential real estate loans comprising first and second mortgage loans, and home equity lines of credit. It also provides commercial equipment leasing; depository products consisting of checking, savings, money market, certificates of deposits, and sweep accounts; and trust and wealth management products and services, such as financial and estate planning, trustee and custodial services, investment management, tax and insurance planning, business planning, corporate retirement plan consulting and administration, and retail brokerage services. The company was founded in 1881 and is headquartered in Effingham, Illinois.
Stocks with a Value Score from 81 to 100 are considered deep value, those with a score between 61 and 80 are value and so on.
Midland States Bancorp, Inc. has a Value Score of 70, which is considered to be undervalued.
Midland States Bancorp, Inc.’s price-earnings ratio is 26.6 compared to the industry median at 12.6. This means that it has a higher price relative to its earnings compared to its peers. This makes Midland States Bancorp, Inc. less attractive for value investors.
Midland States Bancorp, Inc.’s price-to-book ratio is lower than its peers. This could make Midland States Bancorp, Inc. more attractive for value investors when compared to the industry median at 1.23.
You can read more about Midland States Bancorp, Inc.’s key financial metrics like shareholder yield, price-to-free-cash-flow and EV/EBITDA ratio, or learn more about its Momentum and Growth Grades, by subscribing to A+ Investor.
OP Bancorp’s Value Grade
Value Grade:
| Metric | Score | OPBK | Industry Median |
| Price/Sales | 53 | 2.38 | 3.47 |
| Price/Earnings | 11 | 8.2 | 12.6 |
| EV/EBITDA | na | na | 0.0 |
| Shareholder Yield | 25 | 3.0% | 2.3% |
| Price/Book Value | 21 | 0.96 | 1.23 |
| Price/Free Cash Flow | 28 | 11.3 | 16.0 |
OP Bancorp operates as the bank holding company for Open Bank that provides banking products and services. It offers demand, savings, money market, and time deposit accounts, as well as certificates of deposit. It also provides commercial real estate, small business administration, home mortgage, and consumer loans. It operates full branch offices in Los Angeles and Orange Counties in California, as well as Santa Clara, California; Carrollton, Texas; Las Vegas, Nevada Pleasanton, California; Atlanta, Georgia; Aurora, Colorado; Lynnwood, Washington; and Fairfax, Virginia. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.
Stocks with a Value Score from 81 to 100 are considered deep value, those with a score between 61 and 80 are value and so on.
OP Bancorp has a Value Score of 87, which is considered to be undervalued.
OP Bancorp’s price-earnings ratio is 8.2 compared to the industry median at 12.6. This means that it has a lower price relative to its earnings compared to its peers. This makes OP Bancorp more attractive for value investors.
OP Bancorp’s price-to-book ratio is higher than its peers. This could make OP Bancorp less attractive for value investors when compared to the industry median at 1.23.
You can read more about OP Bancorp’s key financial metrics like shareholder yield, price-to-free-cash-flow and EV/EBITDA ratio, or learn more about its Momentum and Growth Grades, by subscribing to A+ Investor.
SouthState Bank Corporation’s Value Grade
Value Grade:
| Metric | Score | SSB | Industry Median |
| Price/Sales | 69 | 3.73 | 3.47 |
| Price/Earnings | 20 | 10.8 | 12.6 |
| EV/EBITDA | na | na | 0.0 |
| Shareholder Yield | 15 | 5.2% | 2.3% |
| Price/Book Value | 25 | 1.08 | 1.23 |
| Price/Free Cash Flow | 58 | 23.9 | 16.0 |
SouthState Bank Corporation operates as the bank holding company for SouthState Bank, National Association that provides a range of banking services and products to individuals and companies in the United States. The company offers checking accounts, savings accounts, money market accounts, and time deposit accounts; interest-bearing deposits, certificates of deposits, and other time deposits; and interest-bearing transaction accounts. It provides bond accounting services for correspondents, asset/liability consulting related activities, international wires, and other clearing and corporate checking account services. In addition, the company offers commercial real estate, residential real estate, and commercial and industrial loans, as well as consumer loans, including auto, boat, and personal installment, as well as business, agriculture, real estate-secured (mortgage), home improvement, and manufactured housing loans. Further, it provides debit and credit card, mobile services, funds transfer products and services, and treasury management services comprising merchant, automated clearing house, lock-box, remote deposit capture, and other treasury services, as well as asset and wealth management, and other fiduciary and private banking services. Additionally, the company offers safe deposit boxes, bank money orders, wire transfer and ACH services, brokerage services, and alternative investment products, such as annuities and mutual funds, trust and asset management services; letters of credit and home equity lines of credit; and online, mobile, and telephone banking platforms. The company was formerly known as SouthState Corporation and changed its name to SouthState Bank Corporation in September 2025. SouthState Bank Corporation was founded in 1933 and is headquartered in Winter Haven, Florida.
Stocks with a Value Score from 81 to 100 are considered deep value, those with a score between 61 and 80 are value and so on.
SouthState Bank Corporation has a Value Score of 70, which is considered to be undervalued.
SouthState Bank Corporation’s price-earnings ratio is 10.8 compared to the industry median at 12.6. This means that it has a lower price relative to its earnings compared to its peers. This makes SouthState Bank Corporation more attractive for value investors.
SouthState Bank Corporation’s price-to-book ratio is higher than its peers. This could make SouthState Bank Corporation less attractive for value investors when compared to the industry median at 1.23.
You can read more about SouthState Bank Corporation’s key financial metrics like shareholder yield, price-to-free-cash-flow and EV/EBITDA ratio, or learn more about its Momentum and Growth Grades, by subscribing to A+ Investor.
Trustmark Corporation’s Value Grade
Value Grade:
| Metric | Score | TRMK | Industry Median |
| Price/Sales | 66 | 3.45 | 3.47 |
| Price/Earnings | 26 | 12.2 | 12.6 |
| EV/EBITDA | na | na | 0.0 |
| Shareholder Yield | 14 | 5.4% | 2.3% |
| Price/Book Value | 32 | 1.27 | 1.23 |
| Price/Free Cash Flow | 59 | 24.3 | 16.0 |
Trustmark Corporation operates as the bank holding company for Trustmark National Bank that provides banking and other financial solutions to individuals and corporate institutions in the United States. It operates through General Banking and Wealth Management segments. The company offers checking, savings and money market accounts, and certificates of deposit, as well as certificates of deposit and individual retirement accounts; and treasury management services. It also provides loans comprising financing for commercial and industrial projects, income producing commercial real estate, owner-occupied real estate, and construction and land development; and installment and real estate loans and lines of credit. In addition, the company offers mortgage banking services, including construction financing, production of conventional and government-insured mortgages, and secondary marketing and mortgage servicing; wealth management and trust services, such as administration of personal trusts and estates; management of investment accounts for individuals, employee benefit plans, and charitable foundations; and institutional custody for large governmental entities and foundations, financial and estate planning, and retirement plan services. Further, it provides an intermediary vehicle for the provision of loans or investments in low-income communities. Trustmark Corporation was founded in 1889 and is headquartered in Jackson, Mississippi.
Stocks with a Value Score from 81 to 100 are considered deep value, those with a score between 61 and 80 are value and so on.
Trustmark Corporation has a Value Score of 66, which is considered to be undervalued.
Trustmark Corporation’s price-earnings ratio is 12.2 compared to the industry median at 12.6. This means that it has a lower price relative to its earnings compared to its peers. This makes Trustmark Corporation more attractive for value investors.
Trustmark Corporation’s price-to-book ratio is lower than its peers. This could make Trustmark Corporation more attractive for value investors when compared to the industry median at 1.23.
You can read more about Trustmark Corporation’s key financial metrics like shareholder yield, price-to-free-cash-flow and EV/EBITDA ratio, or learn more about its Momentum and Growth Grades, by subscribing to A+ Investor.
Other Banks Stock Grades
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Choosing Which of the 7 Best Banks Stocks Is Right for You
Choosing which value stocks to invest in will ultimately depend on your individual goals and allocation; however, comparing similar value stocks in the same industry can help you analyze which might be better investments for you in the long run. So, let’s take a look at the Value Grade for all of our stocks.
- Bank7 Corp. stock has a Value Grade of B.
- First National Bank Alaska stock has a Value Grade of B.
- First Capital, Inc. stock has a Value Grade of B.
- Midland States Bancorp, Inc. stock has a Value Grade of B.
- OP Bancorp stock has a Value Grade of A.
- SouthState Bank Corporation stock has a Value Grade of B.
- Trustmark Corporation stock has a Value Grade of B.
Now that you have a bit more background about each of the 7 undervalued stocks in the Banks industry as well as their overall grades, it’s time for you to conduct additional research to see if these could fit your portfolio needs based on your goals and risk tolerance. AAII can help you figure out both and identify which investments align with what works best for you.
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Additional Resources About Banks Stocks
Want to learn more about Banks stocks to see if they could be the right investment for you? Check out some additional resources and articles to help you on your financial journey.
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