Bank of the James Financial Group, Inc. (BOTJ) Research

Bank of the James Financial Group, Inc. serves as the holding company for Bank of the James, which delivers a full spectrum of retail and commercial banking services. Its clientele spans individuals, businesses, various organizations and associations, and government entities across Virginia, within the United States. The institution offers a diverse range of deposit products, including checking, savings, individual retirement (IRA), and health savings accounts (HSA), as well as time deposits like money market accounts and certificates of deposit. On the lending front, the company provides credit facilities to small and medium-sized businesses for acquiring equipment, upgrading facilities, purchasing inventory, and fulfilling general working capital requirements. It also specializes in financing commercial and residential construction and development projects, extending commercial real estate mortgages, and originating residential home loans. For consumers, the bank offers both secured and unsecured loan options, such as lines of credit (including overdraft protection), personal, automobile, installment, demand, and home equity loans for personal, family, or household use. Beyond these core offerings, Bank of the James provides additional services like safe deposit boxes, traveler's checks, automated direct deposits for payroll and social security, automatic payment drafts for various accounts, treasury management solutions, and credit card merchant services. The Group further extends its reach into wealth management through securities brokerage and investment services. Modern banking needs are met with telephone and internet banking services, which include online bill payment, and it also acts as an agent for insurance and annuity products. The company conducts its operations through a network consisting of 16 full-service branches, 2 limited-service offices, and one dedicated residential mortgage loan origination office. Founded in 1998, its corporate headquarters are located in Lynchburg, Virginia.

Market snapshot

Symbol
BOTJ
Price
$24.55
Day change
+1.82%
Market cap
$111.5M
P/E ratio
10.18x
52-week range
13-29.79
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Banks - Regional

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Recent insider activity

  • JAMERSON PHILLIP C — P-Purchase (1000 shares) on 2026-05-07
  • ADDISON LEWIS C — P-Purchase (82 shares) on 2026-05-07
  • BRYANT WILLIAM C III — P-Purchase (1043 shares) on 2026-05-06
  • CHAPMAN ROBERT R — P-Purchase (1200 shares) on 2026-02-20
  • BRYANT WILLIAM C III — P-Purchase (600 shares) on 2026-02-19

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