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PROVIDENT FINANCIAL HLDGS (PROV) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:PROV - US7438681014 - Common Stock

15.26 USD
+0.05 (+0.31%)
Last: 11/26/2025, 8:00:01 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, PROV scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. PROV was compared to 387 industry peers in the Banks industry. The financial health of PROV is average, but there are quite some concerns on its profitability. PROV has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

PROV had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year PROV had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years PROV has been profitable.
In the past 5 years PROV always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
PROV Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFPROV 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 2025 0 50M -50M 100M

1.2 Ratios

With a Return On Assets value of 0.50%, PROV is not doing good in the industry: 77.52% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
PROV has a worse Return On Equity (4.87%) than 78.55% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.5%
ROE 4.87%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)0.58%
ROA(5y)0.63%
ROE(3y)5.72%
ROE(5y)6.04%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
PROV Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICPROV Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2 4 6

1.3 Margins

PROV has a Profit Margin of 16.04%. This is in the lower half of the industry: PROV underperforms 74.42% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of PROV has declined.
PROV 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) 16.04%
GM N/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-13.83%
PM growth 5Y-3.15%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
PROV Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsPROV Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15 20 25

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

PROV does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
Compared to 1 year ago, PROV has less shares outstanding
PROV has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
PROV has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
PROV Yearly Shares OutstandingPROV Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2M 4M 6M 8M
PROV Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsPROV Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.2 Solvency

The Debt to FCF ratio of PROV is 0.01, which is an excellent value as it means it would take PROV, only 0.01 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
PROV's Debt to FCF ratio of 0.01 is amongst the best of the industry. PROV outperforms 89.15% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.00 indicates that PROV is not too dependend on debt financing.
PROV has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.00. This is amongst the best in the industry. PROV outperforms 87.34% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0.01
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC8.54%
PROV Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFPROV Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50M -50M 100M

2.3 Liquidity

Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
PROV Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesPROV Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5M 10M 15M 20M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

PROV shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -17.43%.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -1.44% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.92% in the past year.
PROV shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -0.95% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-17.43%
EPS 3Y-8.65%
EPS 5Y-1.44%
EPS Q2Q%-10.71%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.92%
Revenue growth 3Y2.42%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.95%
Sales Q2Q%2.4%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, PROV will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 25.02% on average per year.
PROV is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.34% yearly.
EPS Next Y46.42%
EPS Next 2Y25.02%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year2.97%
Revenue Next 2Y3.34%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
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.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
PROV Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesPROV Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 20M 40M 60M
PROV Yearly EPS VS EstimatesPROV Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0.5 1

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 16.96, the valuation of PROV can be described as correct.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of PROV indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: PROV is more expensive than 75.19% of the companies listed in the same industry.
PROV's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.15.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.50, the valuation of PROV can be described as reasonable.
PROV's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of PROV to the average of the S&P500 Index (36.12), we can say PROV is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.96
Fwd PE 10.5
PROV Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsPROV Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as PROV.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 12.11
EV/EBITDA N/A
PROV Per share dataPROV EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PROV's 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 PROV's earnings are expected to grow with 25.02% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.37
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y25.02%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

PROV has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.71%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.33, PROV pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.41, PROV pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.71%

5.2 History

The dividend of PROV decreases each year by -0.10%.
PROV has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
PROV has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.1%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years14
PROV Yearly Dividends per sharePROV Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5

5.3 Sustainability

PROV pays out 60.21% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP60.21%
EPS Next 2Y25.02%
EPS Next 3YN/A
PROV Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendPROV Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50M -50M 100M
PROV Dividend Payout.PROV Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.PROV Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

PROVIDENT FINANCIAL HLDGS

NASDAQ:PROV (11/26/2025, 8:00:01 PM)

15.26

+0.05 (+0.31%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupBanks
GICS IndustryBanks
Earnings (Last)10-28 2025-10-28/bmo
Earnings (Next)01-26 2026-01-26/bmo
Inst Owners48.48%
Inst Owner Change0.75%
Ins Owners10.61%
Ins Owner Change-0.7%
Market Cap98.73M
Revenue(TTM)39.23M
Net Income(TTM)6.25M
Analysts45.71
Price Target16.32 (6.95%)
Short Float %0.38%
Short Ratio2.62
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.71%
Yearly Dividend0.56
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.1%
DP60.21%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years14
Ex-Date11-13 2025-11-13 (0.14)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-12.97%
Min EPS beat(2)-17.44%
Max EPS beat(2)-8.5%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-17.49%
Min EPS beat(4)-56.05%
Max EPS beat(4)12.04%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-6.51%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-7.11%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)1.07%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.27%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5.15%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.62%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.34%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.15%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.62%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.72%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.58%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.65%
PT rev (1m)-1.54%
PT rev (3m)-1.54%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)-4.3%
EPS NY rev (3m)16.09%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-3.34%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-5.66%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.96
Fwd PE 10.5
P/S 2.53
P/FCF 12.11
P/OCF 11.37
P/B 0.77
P/tB 0.77
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)0.9
EY5.9%
EPS(NY)1.45
Fwd EY9.52%
FCF(TTM)1.26
FCFY8.26%
OCF(TTM)1.34
OCFY8.8%
SpS6.03
BVpS19.87
TBVpS19.87
PEG (NY)0.37
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number20.06
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.5%
ROE 4.87%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 16.04%
GM N/A
FCFM 20.91%
ROA(3y)0.58%
ROA(5y)0.63%
ROE(3y)5.72%
ROE(5y)6.04%
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-13.83%
PM growth 5Y-3.15%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.03
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0.01
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 15.2%
Cap/Sales 1.36%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality 130.38%
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score6
WACC8.54%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)29.15%
Cap/Depr(5y)18.96%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.38%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.65%
Profit Quality(3y)122.5%
Profit Quality(5y)128.99%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-17.43%
EPS 3Y-8.65%
EPS 5Y-1.44%
EPS Q2Q%-10.71%
EPS Next Y46.42%
EPS Next 2Y25.02%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.92%
Revenue growth 3Y2.42%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.95%
Sales Q2Q%2.4%
Revenue Next Year2.97%
Revenue Next 2Y3.34%
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 1Y99.1%
FCF growth 3Y-11.08%
FCF growth 5Y0.89%
OCF growth 1Y52.77%
OCF growth 3Y-9.71%
OCF growth 5Y1.66%

PROVIDENT FINANCIAL HLDGS / PROV FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for PROVIDENT FINANCIAL HLDGS?

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


What is the valuation status of PROVIDENT FINANCIAL HLDGS (PROV) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to PROVIDENT FINANCIAL HLDGS (PROV). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is PROVIDENT FINANCIAL HLDGS (PROV) stock?

PROVIDENT FINANCIAL HLDGS (PROV) has a profitability rating of 2 / 10.


What is the valuation of PROVIDENT FINANCIAL HLDGS based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for PROVIDENT FINANCIAL HLDGS (PROV) is 16.96 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.77.


How sustainable is the dividend of PROVIDENT FINANCIAL HLDGS (PROV) stock?

The dividend rating of PROVIDENT FINANCIAL HLDGS (PROV) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 60.21%.