PITNEY BOWES INC (PBI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:PBI - US7244791007 - Common Stock
9.865 USD
+0.37 (+3.84%)
Taking everything into account, PBI scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. PBI was compared to 82 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. PBI has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. PBI is cheap, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. PBI also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
PBI had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year PBI had a positive cash flow from operations.
PBI had negative earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years PBI had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
PBI has a Return On Assets (2.46%) which is in line with its industry peers.
PBI's Return On Invested Capital of 10.69% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PBI outperforms 79.27% of its industry peers.
PBI had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 7.15%. This is below the industry average of 10.51%.
The 3 year average ROIC (7.15%) for PBI is below the current ROIC(10.69%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.46% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | 10.69% |
ROA(3y)-4.75%
ROA(5y)-3.54%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)7.15%
ROIC(5y)5.48%
1.3 Margins
PBI has a Profit Margin (4.14%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
PBI has a better Operating Margin (12.84%) than 80.49% of its industry peers.
PBI's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
PBI has a better Gross Margin (53.78%) than 95.12% of its industry peers.
PBI's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 12.84% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.14% | ||
| GM | 53.78% |
OM growth 3Y37.5%
OM growth 5Y3.49%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y19.73%
GM growth 5Y5.55%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so PBI is still creating some value.
PBI has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, PBI has more shares outstanding
PBI has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
PBI has an Altman-Z score of 2.12. This is not the best score and indicates that PBI is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
PBI has a Altman-Z score of 2.12. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: PBI outperforms 48.78% of its industry peers.
PBI has a debt to FCF ratio of 9.24. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as PBI would need 9.24 years to pay back of all of its debts.
PBI has a Debt to FCF ratio (9.24) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.24 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.12 |
ROIC/WACC1.19
WACC8.96%
2.3 Liquidity
PBI has a Current Ratio of 0.81. This is a bad value and indicates that PBI is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
PBI's Current ratio of 0.81 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. PBI is outperformed by 80.49% of its industry peers.
PBI has a Quick Ratio of 0.81. This is a bad value and indicates that PBI is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
PBI has a Quick ratio of 0.76. This is in the lower half of the industry: PBI underperforms 79.27% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.81 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.76 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
PBI shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 310.00%, which is quite impressive.
PBI shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -5.76% yearly.
Looking at the last year, PBI shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -39.89% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, PBI shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -8.76% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)310%
EPS 3Y19.79%
EPS 5Y-5.76%
EPS Q2Q%47.62%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-39.89%
Revenue growth 3Y-17.98%
Revenue growth 5Y-8.76%
Sales Q2Q%-7.97%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, PBI will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 41.26% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -9.90% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y135.05%
EPS Next 2Y54.8%
EPS Next 3Y41.26%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-26.35%
Revenue Next 2Y-15.1%
Revenue Next 3Y-9.9%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 8.02 indicates a reasonable valuation of PBI.
89.02% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PBI, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.15. PBI is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.48 indicates a rather cheap valuation of PBI.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of PBI indicates a rather cheap valuation: PBI is cheaper than 90.24% of the companies listed in the same industry.
PBI's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 36.22.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.02 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.48 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, PBI is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 67.07% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, PBI is valued cheaply inside the industry as 92.68% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6.97 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.09 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PBI's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
PBI has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as PBI's earnings are expected to grow with 41.26% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.06
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y54.8%
EPS Next 3Y41.26%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
PBI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.65%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
In the last 3 months the price of PBI has falen by -22.64%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
PBI's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.48. PBI pays more dividend than 90.24% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, PBI pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.65% |
5.2 History
The dividend of PBI has a limited annual growth rate of 0.29%.
PBI has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
PBI has not decreased its dividend in the past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.29%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years5
5.3 Sustainability
PBI pays out 57.53% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
PBI's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP57.53%
EPS Next 2Y54.8%
EPS Next 3Y41.26%
NYSE:PBI (12/3/2025, 11:03:42 AM)
9.865
+0.37 (+3.84%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners76.51%
Inst Owner Change3.49%
Ins Owners0.49%
Ins Owner Change0.91%
Market Cap1.59B
Revenue(TTM)1.93B
Net Income(TTM)79.99M
Analysts45
Price Target14.28 (44.75%)
Short Float %12.7%
Short Ratio7.37
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.65% |
Yearly Dividend0.2
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.29%
DP57.53%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years5
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-2.68%
Min EPS beat(2)-2.79%
Max EPS beat(2)-2.56%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)33.54%
Min EPS beat(4)-2.79%
Max EPS beat(4)118.51%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)81.21%
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.27%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.91%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.64%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.04%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.91%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.27%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-4.86%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-4.45%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-3.85%
PT rev (1m)-17.65%
PT rev (3m)-17.65%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.85%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.85%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.39%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.39%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.54%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.54%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.03%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.02 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.48 | ||
| P/S | 0.82 | ||
| P/FCF | 6.97 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.36 | ||
| P/B | N/A | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.09 |
EPS(TTM)1.23
EY12.47%
EPS(NY)1.32
Fwd EY13.36%
FCF(TTM)1.42
FCFY14.35%
OCF(TTM)1.84
OCFY18.65%
SpS12
BVpS-4.11
TBVpS-8.85
PEG (NY)0.06
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.46% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROCE | 13.53% | ||
| ROIC | 10.69% | ||
| ROICexc | 13.08% | ||
| ROICexgc | 26.66% | ||
| OM | 12.84% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.14% | ||
| GM | 53.78% | ||
| FCFM | 11.8% |
ROA(3y)-4.75%
ROA(5y)-3.54%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)7.15%
ROIC(5y)5.48%
ROICexc(3y)9.55%
ROICexc(5y)7.35%
ROICexgc(3y)19.63%
ROICexgc(5y)15.21%
ROCE(3y)9.05%
ROCE(5y)6.94%
ROICexgc growth 3Y51.48%
ROICexgc growth 5Y14.95%
ROICexc growth 3Y42.21%
ROICexc growth 5Y11.6%
OM growth 3Y37.5%
OM growth 5Y3.49%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y19.73%
GM growth 5Y5.55%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.59
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.24 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 5.78 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 60.31% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.53% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.7 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 81.99% | ||
| Profit Quality | 284.83% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.81 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.76 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.12 |
F-Score5
WACC8.96%
ROIC/WACC1.19
Cap/Depr(3y)68.95%
Cap/Depr(5y)77.05%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.55%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.72%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)310%
EPS 3Y19.79%
EPS 5Y-5.76%
EPS Q2Q%47.62%
EPS Next Y135.05%
EPS Next 2Y54.8%
EPS Next 3Y41.26%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-39.89%
Revenue growth 3Y-17.98%
Revenue growth 5Y-8.76%
Sales Q2Q%-7.97%
Revenue Next Year-26.35%
Revenue Next 2Y-15.1%
Revenue Next 3Y-9.9%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y9.78%
EBIT growth 3Y12.77%
EBIT growth 5Y-5.57%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3Y27.38%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y380.69%
FCF growth 3Y10.1%
FCF growth 5Y3.72%
OCF growth 1Y94.38%
OCF growth 3Y-8.74%
OCF growth 5Y-3.07%
PITNEY BOWES INC / PBI FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for PITNEY BOWES INC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to PBI.
Can you provide the valuation status for PITNEY BOWES INC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 9 / 10 to PITNEY BOWES INC (PBI). This can be considered as Undervalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for PITNEY BOWES INC?
PITNEY BOWES INC (PBI) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for PBI stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for PITNEY BOWES INC (PBI) is 8.02 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is -2.4.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for PBI stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of PITNEY BOWES INC (PBI) is expected to grow by 135.05% in the next year.