Meridian (MRBK) Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
$16.71
-0.04 (-0.24%)
▼
5d:
-2.39%
30d:
-10.06%
90d:
-16.91%
QUANTITATIVE VERDICT
WAIT
LOW Confidence (81%)
Quality Score
45/100
Position
OVERSOLD
30-Day Fair Range
$17.36 – $19.02
Position: OVERSOLD
Forward P/E & Valuation
9.0x
FAIR
vs 7.9x historical avg
Wall Street Target
$20.00
+19.7% upside
Options IV & Volume
HIGH Vol
HIGH volume confirmation
Support / Resistance
$15.68 / $19.50
Trend: Downtrend
Executive Thesis & Bottom Line
Forward Earnings Fair Value & Price Prediction →
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Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$26.54
Based on 12.9% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$16.48
Trading above historical range
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 7.9x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: MRBK is currently trading at $16.71, which is considered oversold relative to its 30-day fair value range of $17.36 to $19.02. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a premium (Forward PE: 9.0) compared to its historical average (7.9). At these levels, the market is pricing in 4.6% annual earnings growth.
Technical Outlook: Technically, MRBK is in a downtrend. Immediate support is located at $15.68, while resistance sits at $19.50.
Market Sentiment: The stock scores a mixed 50/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge, with only partial signs of a stabilized entry point. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $20.00 (+19.7%). Current signals suggest waiting for a better entry point before initiating new positions.
Technical Outlook: Technically, MRBK is in a downtrend. Immediate support is located at $15.68, while resistance sits at $19.50.
Market Sentiment: The stock scores a mixed 50/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge, with only partial signs of a stabilized entry point. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $20.00 (+19.7%). Current signals suggest waiting for a better entry point before initiating new positions.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
OVERSOLD
Historical Trading Range
$17.36 -
$19.02
Company Quality Score
45/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
80.5%
Trading Range & Key Levels
30-Day Trading Range
$17.36 -
$19.02
Current vs Trading Range
OVERSOLD
Support Level
$15.68
Resistance Level
$19.50
Current Trend
Downtrend
Technical data as of
Nov 11, 2026
Quantitative Signal Breakdown
- BULLISH: Price oversold vs 30-day range
- NEUTRAL: Mixed technical signals (50/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Trading below Wall St target ($20.00)
- BULLISH: Expecting earnings turnaround to 4.6% growth with -4.0% revenue growth
- WARNING: Composite score 44/100 in the bottom quintile — this cohort historically lags the market
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
9.03
Wall Street Target
$20.00
(+19.7%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
-4.0%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-25.9%
Profit Margin
18.0%
Valuation Premium vs History
+4.6% premium
PE vs Historical
9.0 vs 7.9
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+4.6%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$17.48
(+5%)
2-Year Target
$18.28
(+9%)
3-Year Target
$19.12
(+14%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 9→8)
PE COMPRESSION
$16.73
(+0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 19.9, Growth: 21.7%)
$66.24
(+296%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 9.0, Growth: 21.7%)
$30.13
(+80%)
Bear:
(PE: 7.7, Growth: 21.7%)
$25.61
(+53%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (10x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (9x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 9.97 | Current EPS (TTM): $1.68
Bull Case
$20.29
(+21%)
Analyst growth 10.1%, PE expands to 11.0
Base Case
$18.44
(+10%)
Market implied 10.1%, PE stable at 10.0
Bear Case
$11.39
(-32%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 8.5
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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Last updated: November 12, 2026 8:39 AM ET
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