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COMMUNITY FINANCIAL SYSTEM I (CBU) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:CBU - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US2036071064 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

52.4  +0.94 (+1.83%)

After market: 52.4 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

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Overall CBU gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated CBU against 392 industry peers in the Banks industry. There are concerns on the financial health of CBU while its profitability can be described as average. CBU has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. CBU also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year CBU was profitable.
In the past year CBU had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years CBU has been profitable.
CBU had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
CBU Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCBU Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M

1.2 Ratios

CBU has a Return On Assets of 1.38%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CBU outperforms 86.73% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 12.60%, CBU belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.97% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.38%
ROE 12.6%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)1.05%
ROA(5y)1.11%
ROE(3y)10.04%
ROE(5y)9.39%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
CBU Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCBU Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2 4 6 8 10

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of CBU (24.52%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CBU has declined.
CBU does not have Operating Margin and Gross Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 24.52%
GM N/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-7.22%
PM growth 5Y-3.17%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
CBU Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCBU Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

CBU does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
CBU has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for CBU has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, CBU has an improved debt to assets ratio.
CBU Yearly Shares OutstandingCBU Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M 50M
CBU Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCBU Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B

2.2 Solvency

The Debt to FCF ratio of CBU is 1.36, which is an excellent value as it means it would take CBU, only 1.36 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
CBU has a better Debt to FCF ratio (1.36) than 65.82% of its industry peers.
CBU has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.15. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
CBU's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.15 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CBU outperforms 58.42% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.15
Debt/FCF 1.36
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC10.83%
CBU Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCBU Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.3 Liquidity

Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
CBU Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCBU Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 12.92% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 0.96% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has grown by 14.44% in the past year. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.82% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)12.92%
EPS 3Y-0.48%
EPS 5Y0.96%
EPS Q2Q%6.59%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.44%
Revenue growth 3Y6.34%
Revenue growth 5Y4.82%
Sales Q2Q%8.41%

3.2 Future

CBU is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 18.24% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, CBU will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 9.60% on average per year.
EPS Next Y19.38%
EPS Next 2Y18.24%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year9.83%
Revenue Next 2Y9.6%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
CBU Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCBU Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 200M 400M 600M 800M
CBU Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCBU Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 1 2 3 4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 14.28 indicates a correct valuation of CBU.
CBU's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. CBU is more expensive than 66.33% of the companies in the same industry.
CBU's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.24.
CBU is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.89.
CBU's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
CBU is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 36.42, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.28
Fwd PE 10.89
CBU Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCBU Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

CBU's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 14.12
EV/EBITDA N/A
CBU Per share dataCBU EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as CBU's earnings are expected to grow with 18.24% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.74
PEG (5Y)14.92
EPS Next 2Y18.24%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

CBU has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.57%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.51, CBU pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
CBU's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.40.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.57%

5.2 History

The dividend of CBU has a limited annual growth rate of 3.02%.
CBU has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
CBU has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.02%
Div Incr Years27
Div Non Decr Years27
CBU Yearly Dividends per shareCBU Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

CBU pays out 41.54% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of CBU is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP41.54%
EPS Next 2Y18.24%
EPS Next 3YN/A
CBU Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCBU Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M
CBU Dividend Payout.CBU Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.CBU Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

COMMUNITY FINANCIAL SYSTEM I

NYSE:CBU (8/4/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 52.4 0 (0%)

52.4

+0.94 (+1.83%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupBanks
GICS IndustryBanks
Earnings (Last)07-22 2025-07-22/bmo
Earnings (Next)10-20 2025-10-20/bmo
Inst Owners75.14%
Inst Owner Change-0.03%
Ins Owners0.96%
Ins Owner Change5.12%
Market Cap2.77B
Analysts76
Price Target68.75 (31.2%)
Short Float %2.86%
Short Ratio7.05
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.57%
Yearly Dividend1.81
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.02%
DP41.54%
Div Incr Years27
Div Non Decr Years27
Ex-Date09-12 2025-09-12 (0.47)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)2.5%
Min EPS beat(2)1.22%
Max EPS beat(2)3.78%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)2.59%
Min EPS beat(4)-6.15%
Max EPS beat(4)11.51%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-0.7%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-1.4%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)0.09%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.06%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.46%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.59%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.32%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.46%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.59%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.28%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)7.78%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)5.92%
PT rev (1m)1.35%
PT rev (3m)-1.12%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.33%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.5%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.23%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.37%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.29%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.4%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.08%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.63%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.28
Fwd PE 10.89
P/S 2.94
P/FCF 14.12
P/OCF 12.32
P/B 1.51
P/tB 2.97
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)3.67
EY7%
EPS(NY)4.81
Fwd EY9.18%
FCF(TTM)3.71
FCFY7.08%
OCF(TTM)4.25
OCFY8.12%
SpS17.83
BVpS34.69
TBVpS17.66
PEG (NY)0.74
PEG (5Y)14.92
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.38%
ROE 12.6%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 24.52%
GM N/A
FCFM 20.82%
ROA(3y)1.05%
ROA(5y)1.11%
ROE(3y)10.04%
ROE(5y)9.39%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-7.22%
PM growth 5Y-3.17%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.06
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.15
Debt/FCF 1.36
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 99.19%
Cap/Sales 3.04%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality 84.87%
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score8
WACC10.83%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)60.08%
Cap/Depr(5y)54.17%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.51%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.41%
Profit Quality(3y)129.7%
Profit Quality(5y)117.94%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)12.92%
EPS 3Y-0.48%
EPS 5Y0.96%
EPS Q2Q%6.59%
EPS Next Y19.38%
EPS Next 2Y18.24%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.44%
Revenue growth 3Y6.34%
Revenue growth 5Y4.82%
Sales Q2Q%8.41%
Revenue Next Year9.83%
Revenue Next 2Y9.6%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1YN/A
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-12.9%
FCF growth 3Y5.39%
FCF growth 5Y2.4%
OCF growth 1Y-6.31%
OCF growth 3Y6.16%
OCF growth 5Y3.65%