PEOPLES FINANCIAL SERVICES (PFIS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:PFIS • US7110401053

56.44 USD
+0.47 (+0.84%)
At close: Feb 20, 2026
56.44 USD
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After Hours: 2/20/2026, 8:00:01 PM
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Fundamental Rating

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Taking everything into account, PFIS scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. PFIS was compared to 381 industry peers in the Banks industry. There are concerns on the financial health of PFIS while its profitability can be described as average. PFIS is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. PFIS 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 PFIS was profitable.
  • In the past year PFIS had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • PFIS had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • Of the past 5 years PFIS 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
PFIS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFPFIS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10M 20M 30M 40M 50M

1.2 Ratios

  • With a decent Return On Assets value of 1.03%, PFIS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.73% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 10.47%, PFIS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.19% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.03%
ROE 10.47%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)0.67%
ROA(5y)0.88%
ROE(3y)7.08%
ROE(5y)9.22%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
PFIS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICPFIS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2 4 6 8 10

1.3 Margins

  • PFIS has a better Profit Margin (28.79%) than 72.18% of its industry peers.
  • PFIS's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
  • PFIS 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) 28.79%
GM N/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-3.82%
PM growth 5Y0.67%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
PFIS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsPFIS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • PFIS does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, PFIS has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, PFIS has more shares outstanding
  • Compared to 1 year ago, PFIS has a worse debt to assets ratio.
PFIS Yearly Shares OutstandingPFIS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2M 4M 6M 8M
PFIS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsPFIS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

2.2 Solvency

  • The Debt to FCF ratio of PFIS is 2.57, which is a good value as it means it would take PFIS, 2.57 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • PFIS has a Debt to FCF ratio (2.57) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • PFIS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.18. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • PFIS has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.18) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.18
Debt/FCF 2.57
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC19.11%
PFIS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFPFIS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

2.3 Liquidity

Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
PFIS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesPFIS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5M 10M 15M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • PFIS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 61.01%, which is quite impressive.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 7.88% on average over the past years.
  • PFIS shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 39.73%.
  • The Revenue has been growing by 14.25% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)61.01%
EPS 3Y3.3%
EPS 5Y7.88%
EPS Q2Q%37.37%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)39.73%
Revenue growth 3Y20.41%
Revenue growth 5Y14.25%
Sales Q2Q%6.93%

3.2 Future

  • PFIS is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 8.29% yearly.
  • PFIS is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.50% yearly.
EPS Next Y6.07%
EPS Next 2Y8.29%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.87%
Revenue Next 2Y5.5%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
  • The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
PFIS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesPFIS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 50M 100M 150M 200M
PFIS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesPFIS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • PFIS is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 9.30.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of PFIS indicates a rather cheap valuation: PFIS is cheaper than 89.24% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of PFIS to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.99), we can say PFIS is valued rather cheaply.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.77, the valuation of PFIS can be described as very reasonable.
  • 86.61% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PFIS, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of PFIS to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.06), we can say PFIS is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.3
Fwd PE 8.77
PFIS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsPFIS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • 62.47% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than PFIS, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 15.9
EV/EBITDA N/A
PFIS Per share dataPFIS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40 50

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)1.53
PEG (5Y)1.18
EPS Next 2Y8.29%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • PFIS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.47%, which is a nice return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.78, PFIS pays a better dividend. On top of this PFIS pays more dividend than 85.30% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • PFIS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.85.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.47%

5.2 History

  • On average, the dividend of PFIS grows each year by 9.19%, which is quite nice.
  • PFIS has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
  • PFIS has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.19%
Div Incr Years8
Div Non Decr Years22
PFIS Yearly Dividends per sharePFIS Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5 2

5.3 Sustainability

  • PFIS pays out 45.93% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
  • The dividend of PFIS is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP45.93%
EPS Next 2Y8.29%
EPS Next 3YN/A
PFIS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendPFIS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10M 20M 30M 40M 50M
PFIS Dividend Payout.PFIS Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.PFIS Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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PEOPLES FINANCIAL SERVICES

NASDAQ:PFIS (2/20/2026, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 56.44 0 (0%)

56.44

+0.47 (+0.84%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupBanks
GICS IndustryBanks
Earnings (Last)01-30
Earnings (Next)04-29
Inst Owners32.06%
Inst Owner Change-2.02%
Ins Owners7.75%
Ins Owner Change0.65%
Market Cap563.84M
Revenue(TTM)187.69M
Net Income(TTM)53.30M
Analysts45.71
Price Target51 (-9.64%)
Short Float %1.16%
Short Ratio4.22
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.47%
Yearly Dividend2.12
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.19%
DP45.93%
Div Incr Years8
Div Non Decr Years22
Ex-Date02-27
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)4.1%
Min EPS beat(2)-4.06%
Max EPS beat(2)12.25%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-3.9%
Min EPS beat(4)-35.51%
Max EPS beat(4)12.25%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-0.68%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)2.74%
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.45%
Min Revenue beat(2)-6.5%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.59%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.38%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.5%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.59%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-6.75%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-6.61%
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-6.1%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.33%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.06%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.26%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.3
Fwd PE 8.77
P/S 3.05
P/FCF 15.9
P/OCF 13.69
P/B 1.11
P/tB 1.4
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)6.07
EY10.75%
EPS(NY)6.44
Fwd EY11.41%
FCF(TTM)3.55
FCFY6.29%
OCF(TTM)4.12
OCFY7.3%
SpS18.53
BVpS50.98
TBVpS40.32
PEG (NY)1.53
PEG (5Y)1.18
Graham Number83.44
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.03%
ROE 10.47%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 28.79%
GM N/A
FCFM 19.15%
ROA(3y)0.67%
ROA(5y)0.88%
ROE(3y)7.08%
ROE(5y)9.22%
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
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-3.82%
PM growth 5Y0.67%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.04
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.18
Debt/FCF 2.57
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 56.57%
Cap/Sales 3.09%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality 66.52%
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score6
WACC19.11%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)61.01%
EPS 3Y3.3%
EPS 5Y7.88%
EPS Q2Q%37.37%
EPS Next Y6.07%
EPS Next 2Y8.29%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)39.73%
Revenue growth 3Y20.41%
Revenue growth 5Y14.25%
Sales Q2Q%6.93%
Revenue Next Year4.87%
Revenue Next 2Y5.5%
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 1Y1.92%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y3.1%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A

PEOPLES FINANCIAL SERVICES / PFIS FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of PEOPLES FINANCIAL SERVICES (PFIS) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to PFIS.


Can you provide the valuation status for PEOPLES FINANCIAL SERVICES?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to PEOPLES FINANCIAL SERVICES (PFIS). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for PEOPLES FINANCIAL SERVICES?

PEOPLES FINANCIAL SERVICES (PFIS) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


How financially healthy is PEOPLES FINANCIAL SERVICES?

The financial health rating of PEOPLES FINANCIAL SERVICES (PFIS) is 2 / 10.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for PFIS stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of PEOPLES FINANCIAL SERVICES (PFIS) is expected to grow by 6.07% in the next year.