Finward Bancorp
FNWD
Rank in Stocks
#16941
Finward Bancorp serves as the parent entity for Peoples Bank, a financial... Finward Bancorp serves as the parent entity for Peoples Bank, a financial institution offering a comprehensive suite of banking products and services. Its deposit offerings include various checking accounts, both with and without interest, alongside savings accounts, money market deposit accounts, certificates of deposit, and specialized retirement savings plans. The company's lending activities are diverse, encompassing residential mortgage loans for purchasing, refinancing, or building homes; construction loans provided to individuals and contractors; commercial real estate financing; personal consumer loans for household or family expenditures; home equity lines of credit; home improvement and equity-backed loans; commercial business loans; government-backed loans; and funding for municipalities. Beyond traditional banking, Finward Bancorp delivers a range of wealth management and fiduciary services. These comprise estate and retirement planning, guardianship administration, land trusts, profit-sharing and 401(k) retirement plans, IRA and Keogh accounts, and investment agency accounts. The company also acts as a personal representative for estates and functions as a trustee for both revocable and irrevocable trusts. Additionally, it provides insurance and annuity investment options to its wealth management clients, manages a portfolio of real estate properties, and operates as a real estate investment trust. As of March 2, 2022, the company operated 30 branches situated in Lake and Porter counties in Northwest Indiana, extending into the South Chicagoland area. Originally incorporated in 1994 as NorthWest Indiana Bancorp, the company adopted its current name, Finward Bancorp, in May 2021. Its corporate headquarters are located in Munster, Indiana.
Share Price
$43.66
Last synced: 2026-11-12
Market Cap
$187.00M
Change (1 day)
0.07%
Change (1 year)
22.74%
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Operating Margin for Finward Bancorp (FNWD)
Operating Margin as of November 2026 TTM: 8.25%
According to Finward Bancorp's latest financial reports, its current operating margin (TTM) is 8.25%. At the end of 2025 the company had an operating margin of 8.02%.
Operating Margin history for Finward Bancorp from 2000 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 8.25% | 2.87% |
| 2025 | 8.02% | -33.33% |
| 2024 | 12.03% | 44.42% |
| 2023 | 8.33% | -57.97% |
| 2022 | 19.82% | -19.40% |
| 2021 | 24.59% | -8.28% |
| 2020 | 26.81% | 21.75% |
| 2019 | 22.02% | -0.72% |
| 2018 | 22.18% | -22.93% |
| 2017 | 28.78% | -1.51% |
| 2016 | 29.22% | 9.73% |
| 2015 | 26.63% | -7.24% |
| 2014 | 28.71% | -4.90% |
| 2013 | 30.19% | 15.41% |
| 2012 | 26.16% | 32.46% |
| 2011 | 19.75% | 18.98% |
| 2010 | 16.60% | 274.72% |
| 2009 | 4.43% | -76.16% |
| 2008 | 18.58% | 3.16% |
| 2007 | 18.01% | -22.84% |
| 2006 | 23.34% | -19.99% |
| 2005 | 29.17% | -8.21% |
| 2004 | 31.78% | -0.28% |
| 2003 | 31.87% | 10.66% |
| 2002 | 28.80% | 18.96% |
| 2001 | 24.21% | 3.11% |
| 2000 | 23.48% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Operating Margin | Operating Margin Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54.30% | -93.42% |
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| 57.52% | -93.03% |
IT
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| 21.82% | -97.36% |
IN
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| 26.74% | -96.76% |
IN
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| 20.55% | -97.51% |
JP
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What is a company's Operating Margin?
The operating margin is a key indicator to assess the profitability of a company. Higher operating margins are generaly better as they show that a company is able to sell its products or services for much more than their production costs. The operating margin is calculated by dividing a company's earnings by its revenue.
Questions about Finward Bancorp's operating margin
What is Finward Bancorp's operating margin?
Finward Bancorp's operating margin is 8.25%, as of Nov 2026.
What was Finward Bancorp's operating margin in 2025?
In 2025, Finward Bancorp's operating margin was 8.02%, compared with 12.03% in 2024.
How has Finward Bancorp's operating margin changed since 2020?
From 2020 to 2025, Finward Bancorp's operating margin was highest in 2020 (26.81%) and lowest in 2025 (8.02%).
How does Finward Bancorp's operating margin compare with similar companies?
Finward Bancorp's operating margin (8.25%) is lower than that of all 5 similar companies listed above. The highest among them is UniCredit S.p.A., with 57.52%.