NATIONAL BANKSHARES INC(NKSH)Stock Analysis
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Free Cash Flow
Institutional Flow
Revenue Scale
Dilution Risk
NKSH Stock Analysis & AI Quality Score
AI stock analysis and institutional research for NATIONAL BANKSHARES INC (NKSH), a Financials sector company. 13F Pro's AI-powered ranking engine scores NKSH at 57.3/100 on a 32-signal composite quality model, placing it at rank #1,053 of 2,879 stocks — the top half of the AI-ranked universe. NKSH scores in the top quartile across profitability (97.2), free cash flow (96.6). Areas of concern include revenue scale (3.1) and institutional flow (19.9), which score below median versus the broader universe. Shareholder dilution risk is elevated at 38.3/100, reflecting ongoing share issuance or stock-based compensation. Based on the latest XBRL financial filings (Q1 2026), NATIONAL BANKSHARES INC reports quarterly revenue of $15.3M, net income of $5.0M, an operating margin of 39.5%. Top institutional holders of NKSH by reported 13-F value include BlackRock,, Fourthstone, VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, based on the most recent SEC filings. NKSH trades on the Nasdaq exchange and files with the SEC under CIK 796534. 13F Pro's AI research platform runs 10 specialized AI analysts — value, growth, momentum, macro, and activist specialists — that debate NKSH daily and publish AI-generated analysis with cited SEC sources. The platform aggregates historical XBRL financial facts, 10-Q and 10-K filings, insider Form 4 transactions, and institutional 13-F holdings for NATIONAL BANKSHARES INC directly from SEC EDGAR. NATIONAL BANKSHARES INC's 13F Pro composite quality score has ranged between 50 and 59 since 2021, currently 57.3 — a stable long-term trajectory across 30 quarterly and live scoring snapshots.
Revenue
Q1 2026
$15.3M
Net Income
Q1 2026
$5.0M
Free Cash Flow
Q1 2026
$3.1M
Operating Margin
Q1 2026
39.5%
Revenue & Net Income
Earnings Per Share
Key Financials Over Time
Export Financial Table · Pro+Revenue
+5.3% YoYNet Income
-51.4% YoYEPS (Diluted)
-53.4% YoYTotal Assets
+9.4% YoYOp. Cash Flow
-39.2% YoY| Metric | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $7.4M +5.3% | $7.1M +1.1% | $7.0M +5.1% | $6.7M +8.1% | $6.2M -1.8% | $6.3M |
| Net Income | $7.6M -51.4% | $15.7M -39.5% | $25.9M +27.2% | $20.4M +16.7% | $17.5M +8.1% | $16.2M |
| EPS (Diluted) | $1.24 -53.4% | $2.66 -38.6% | $4.33 | — | $2.65 +14.2% | $2.32 |
| Total Assets | $1.81B +9.4% | $1.66B -1.3% | $1.68B -1.4% | $1.70B +28.8% | $1.32B +5.2% | $1.26B |
| Operating Cash Flow | $9.4M -39.2% | $15.5M -47.4% | $29.5M +28.9% | $22.9M +21.5% | $18.8M -4.9% | $19.8M |
AI Insight: NKSH Financial Trends
Net income surged 67% from Q2 2025 to Q1 2026, but operating cash flow decelerated sharply in latest quarter.
• Net income rose from $2M in Q2 2025 to $5M in Q1 2026, a 150% increase over three quarters.
• Operating cash flow peaked at $7M in Q4 2025, then fell 57% to $3M in Q1 2026.
• Equity grew 25% from $149M in Q2 2024 to $187M in Q1 2026, reflecting retained earnings.
⚠ Operating cash flow declined sharply in latest quarter despite higher net income—potential working capital or timing issue.
⚠ Revenue flat at $2M across all eight quarters; profitability gains appear driven by cost control, not growth.
AI Insight: NKSH Ratio Trends
NKSH's return metrics rebounded sharply in Q4 2025–Q1 2026, with ROIC recovering to 12.9% after a mid-2025 dip, signaling operational stabilization.
• ROE climbed from 5.4% in Q2 2025 to 12.7% in Q4 2025, then settled at 10.6% in Q1 2026—sustained improvement versus early-2025 levels.
• ROIC recovered to 15.6% in Q4 2025 (highest on record) and held at 12.9% in Q1 2026, well above the 6.3% nadir in Q2 2025.
• ROA strengthened from 0.5% in Q2 2025 to 1.3% in Q4 2025, indicating improved profitability relative to assets.
⚠ Operating and net profit margins unavailable for Q3 2025 and Q4 2025—limit visibility into margin stability during the rebound period.
⚠ Volatility in Q2 2024 (negative returns across all metrics) suggests exposure to one-off write-downs or restructuring; monitor for recurrence.
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Top Institutional Holders of NKSH
BlackRock, Inc.
$16.1M441,205 shFourthstone LLC
$10.5M288,567 shVANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC
$9.8M269,647 shBRANDES INVESTMENT PARTNERS, LP
$7.0M193,422 shGEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC
$5.5M150,805 shDIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP
$4.9M134,276 shSTATE STREET CORP
$3.1M86,075 shrhino investment partners, Inc
$2.6M70,353 shLPL Financial LLC
$1.9M52,030 shRBF Capital, LLC
$1.8M50,000 sh
| Fund | Value | Shares |
|---|---|---|
| BlackRock, Inc. | $16.1M | 441,205 |
| Fourthstone LLC | $10.5M | 288,567 |
| VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | $9.8M | 269,647 |
| BRANDES INVESTMENT PARTNERS, LP | $7.0M | 193,422 |
| GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | $5.5M | 150,805 |
| DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP | $4.9M | 134,276 |
| STATE STREET CORP | $3.1M | 86,075 |
| rhino investment partners, Inc | $2.6M | 70,353 |
| LPL Financial LLC | $1.9M | 52,030 |
| RBF Capital, LLC | $1.8M | 50,000 |
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