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PITNEY BOWES INC (PBI) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:PBI - US7244791007 - Common Stock

10.23 USD
-0.01 (-0.1%)
Last: 12/12/2025, 8:04:00 PM
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After Hours: 12/12/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Overall PBI gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated PBI against 82 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. There are concerns on the financial health of PBI while its profitability can be described as average. PBI is cheap, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. PBI 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 PBI was profitable.
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.
PBI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFPBI 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 0 200M -200M 400M 600M

1.2 Ratios

PBI has a Return On Assets (2.46%) which is in line with its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 10.69%, PBI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.27% of the companies in the same industry.
PBI had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 7.15%. This is below the industry average of 10.13%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (10.69%) for PBI is above the 3 year average (7.15%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector 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%
PBI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICPBI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100 -100 200 -200

1.3 Margins

PBI has a better Profit Margin (4.14%) than 62.20% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 12.84%, PBI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.49% of the companies in the same industry.
PBI's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
PBI's Gross Margin of 53.78% is amongst the best of the industry. PBI outperforms 95.12% of its industry peers.
PBI's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
PBI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsPBI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40

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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.
The number of shares outstanding for PBI has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for PBI has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
PBI has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
PBI Yearly Shares OutstandingPBI Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M
PBI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsPBI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

2.2 Solvency

PBI has an Altman-Z score of 2.14. 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.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.14, PBI is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 9.24, PBI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.20% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 9.24
Altman-Z 2.14
ROIC/WACC1.19
WACC9.01%
PBI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFPBI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B 3B

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 has a Current ratio of 0.81. This is amonst the worse of the industry: PBI underperforms 80.49% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.76 indicates that PBI may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.76, PBI is not doing good in the industry: 78.05% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.81
Quick Ratio 0.76
PBI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesPBI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 310.00% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -5.76% on average over the past years.
The Revenue for PBI has decreased by -39.89% in the past year. This is quite bad
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

PBI is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 41.26% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -9.90% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y135.05%
EPS Next 2Y56.48%
EPS Next 3Y41.26%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-26.39%
Revenue Next 2Y-14.97%
Revenue Next 3Y-9.9%
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.
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.
PBI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesPBI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1B 2B 3B
PBI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesPBI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 0.5 1 1.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 8.32, which indicates a very decent valuation of PBI.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, PBI is valued cheaper than 89.02% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.56, PBI is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 7.60, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of PBI.
91.46% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PBI, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
PBI is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.79, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.32
Fwd PE 7.6
PBI Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsPBI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

67.07% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PBI, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, PBI is valued cheaper than 93.90% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 7.23
EV/EBITDA 9.41
PBI Per share dataPBI EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 -5 10

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.
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 2Y56.48%
EPS Next 3Y41.26%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

PBI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.52%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
PBI's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.93. PBI pays more dividend than 90.24% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.87, PBI pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.52%

5.2 History

The dividend of PBI has a limited annual growth rate of 0.29%.
PBI has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
As PBI did not decrease their dividend in the past 5 years, we can say the dividend looks stable.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.29%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years5
PBI Yearly Dividends per sharePBI Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6

5.3 Sustainability

57.53% of the earnings are spent on dividend by PBI. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of PBI is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP57.53%
EPS Next 2Y56.48%
EPS Next 3Y41.26%
PBI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendPBI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M
PBI Dividend Payout.PBI Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.PBI Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

PITNEY BOWES INC

NYSE:PBI (12/12/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 10.23 0 (0%)

10.23

-0.01 (-0.1%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)10-29 2025-10-29/amc
Earnings (Next)02-09 2026-02-09/bmo
Inst Owners83.29%
Inst Owner Change3.49%
Ins Owners0.54%
Ins Owner Change0.91%
Market Cap1.65B
Revenue(TTM)1.93B
Net Income(TTM)79.99M
Analysts46.67
Price Target13.94 (36.27%)
Short Float %12.7%
Short Ratio7.37
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.52%
Yearly Dividend0.2
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.29%
DP57.53%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years5
Ex-Date11-10 2025-11-10 (0.09)
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)-19.61%
PT rev (3m)-19.61%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.59%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.47%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.39%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.09%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.45%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.08%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.32
Fwd PE 7.6
P/S 0.85
P/FCF 7.23
P/OCF 5.56
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 9.41
EPS(TTM)1.23
EY12.02%
EPS(NY)1.35
Fwd EY13.16%
FCF(TTM)1.42
FCFY13.84%
OCF(TTM)1.84
OCFY17.98%
SpS12
BVpS-4.11
TBVpS-8.85
PEG (NY)0.06
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 2.14
F-Score5
WACC9.01%
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 2Y56.48%
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-26.39%
Revenue Next 2Y-14.97%
Revenue Next 3Y-9.9%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y9.78%
EBIT growth 3Y12.77%
EBIT growth 5Y-5.57%
EBIT Next Year95.67%
EBIT Next 3Y27.6%
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 5 / 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 8.32 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is -2.49.


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.