Investar Holding Corporation
ISTRFinancial ServicesNASDAQBanks - Regional · Last scanned Sep 7, 2026
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Daily timeframeInvestar Holding Corporation operates as the bank holding company for Investar Bank that provides a range of commercial banking products to individuals, professionals, and small to medium-sized. The company carries a $428.5M market cap, placing it firmly in the small-cap category. The company offers various deposit products and services, such as savings, checking, money market, and individual retirement accounts, as well as various certificates of deposit; debit and credit cards; internet, mobile, and video banking services; and reciprocal deposit products.
Market Cap
$428.5M
Beta
0.46
P/E (TTM)
12.85
P/E (Fwd)
9.43
EPS (TTM)
$2.42
EPS (Fwd)
$3.30
ROE
9.9%
ROA
1.0%
Cash
$83.8M
Total Debt
$208.6M
Free CF
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52W Change
35.3%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where ISTR stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the August 24, 2026 close, ISTR finished 5.79% above its 150-day moving average ($28.65) and 8.83% above its 200-day moving average ($27.85). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is ISTR overbought or oversold?
At the August 24, 2026 close, ISTR's RSI(14) was 52.1, in neutral territory (between 30 and 70). The MACD histogram was negative, so short-term momentum leaned bearish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
Investar Holding Corporation carries $208.6M in total debt against $83.8M in cash reserves — debt is roughly 2.5x the cash position. Managing this leverage effectively will be important for long-term financial stability. Return on equity stands at 9.9%, which is decent for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. ROA of 1.0% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has been uneven over recent years, ranging from $108.4M to $90.2M.
ISTR's low beta indicates it tends to be less volatile than the broader market, which may suit investors seeking more stable price behavior. No single metric tells the full story. Reviewing ISTR's risk profile alongside its fundamentals and technical indicators provides a more complete picture.