STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP (SF) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:SF • US8606301021
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This SF fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. SF Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- SF had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year SF had a positive cash flow from operations.
- SF had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- SF had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of SF (1.57%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- SF has a better Return On Equity (10.82%) than 63.33% of its industry peers.
- With a Return On Invested Capital value of 3.51%, SF perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 47.08% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for SF is below the industry average of 7.28%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.57% | ||
| ROE | 10.82% | ||
| ROIC | 3.51% |
ROA(3y)1.53%
ROA(5y)1.72%
ROE(3y)10.73%
ROE(5y)11.92%
ROIC(3y)3.68%
ROIC(5y)3.28%
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 10.19%, SF is in line with its industry, outperforming 41.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- SF's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- SF has a Operating Margin (26.61%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- SF's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- SF has a better Gross Margin (98.96%) than 99.17% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SF has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 26.61% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.19% | ||
| GM | 98.96% |
OM growth 3Y4%
OM growth 5Y7.22%
PM growth 3Y-9.2%
PM growth 5Y-3.97%
GM growth 3Y0.07%
GM growth 5Y0.09%
2. SF Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- Compared to 1 year ago, SF has less shares outstanding
- The number of shares outstanding for SF has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for SF has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of -0.25, we must say that SF is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- SF has a worse Altman-Z score (-0.25) than 81.25% of its industry peers.
- SF has a debt to FCF ratio of 30.21. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as SF would need 30.21 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- SF's Debt to FCF ratio of 30.21 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SF outperforms 51.67% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 5.33 is on the high side and indicates that SF has dependencies on debt financing.
- SF's Debt to Equity ratio of 5.33 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. SF is outperformed by 86.25% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 5.33 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 30.21 | ||
| Altman-Z | -0.25 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
2.3 Liquidity
- SF has a Current Ratio of 0.12. This is a bad value and indicates that SF is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of SF (0.12) is worse than 92.50% of its industry peers.
- SF has a Quick Ratio of 0.12. This is a bad value and indicates that SF is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- SF's Quick ratio of 0.12 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. SF is outperformed by 92.50% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.12 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.12 |
3. SF Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- SF shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 16.42%, which is quite good.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 11.71% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
- Looking at the last year, SF shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 6.65% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, SF shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 10.70% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)16.42%
EPS 3Y11.29%
EPS 5Y11.71%
EPS Q2Q%17.94%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.65%
Revenue growth 3Y11.39%
Revenue growth 5Y10.7%
Sales Q2Q%14.35%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, SF will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 5.10% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, SF will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.90% on average per year.
EPS Next Y22.33%
EPS Next 2Y17.05%
EPS Next 3Y17.73%
EPS Next 5Y5.1%
Revenue Next Year11.84%
Revenue Next 2Y9.92%
Revenue Next 3Y6.46%
Revenue Next 5Y3.9%
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 decreasing.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. SF Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 15.44, SF is valued correctly.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of SF is on the same level as its industry peers.
- SF is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.95, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 12.61, which indicates a correct valuation of SF.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SF is on the same level as its industry peers.
- SF is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 38.68, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.44 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.61 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of SF indicates a rather cheap valuation: SF is cheaper than 91.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- 72.50% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SF, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 11.98 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.2 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- SF's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- SF's earnings are expected to grow with 17.73% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.69
PEG (5Y)1.32
EPS Next 2Y17.05%
EPS Next 3Y17.73%
5. SF Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- SF has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.68%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.47, SF has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
- SF's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.81.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.68% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of SF grows each year by 13.04%, which is quite nice.
- SF has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- As SF did not decrease their dividend in the past 5 years, we can say the dividend looks stable.
Dividend Growth(5Y)13.04%
Div Incr Years8
Div Non Decr Years8
5.3 Sustainability
- 37.67% of the earnings are spent on dividend by SF. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
- SF's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP37.67%
EPS Next 2Y17.05%
EPS Next 3Y17.73%
SF Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
81.66
-0.66 (-0.8%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)01-28 2026-01-28/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-29 2026-04-29/bmo
Inst Owners88.67%
Inst Owner Change0.43%
Ins Owners4.66%
Ins Owner Change3.74%
Market Cap12.64B
Revenue(TTM)6.35B
Net Income(TTM)646.50M
Analysts77.5
Price Target94.69 (15.96%)
Short Float %2.85%
Short Ratio3.08
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.68% |
Yearly Dividend1.59
Dividend Growth(5Y)13.04%
DP37.67%
Div Incr Years8
Div Non Decr Years8
Ex-Date03-02 2026-03-02 (0.34)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)1.07%
Min EPS beat(2)0.27%
Max EPS beat(2)1.86%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)0.56%
Min EPS beat(4)-2.78%
Max EPS beat(4)2.88%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)0.19%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-5.09%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-6.23%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.77%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.75%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.79%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.48%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.53%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.79%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.36%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.45%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.12%
PT rev (1m)-35.16%
PT rev (3m)-32.57%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.45%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-35%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.89%
EPS NY rev (3m)-32.11%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.12%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.74%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.1%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.06%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.44 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.61 | ||
| P/S | 1.99 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.98 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.32 | ||
| P/B | 2.11 | ||
| P/tB | 2.87 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.2 |
EPS(TTM)5.29
EY6.48%
EPS(NY)6.48
Fwd EY7.93%
FCF(TTM)6.82
FCFY8.35%
OCF(TTM)7.22
OCFY8.84%
SpS41.01
BVpS38.62
TBVpS28.46
PEG (NY)0.69
PEG (5Y)1.32
Graham Number67.7955 (-16.98%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.57% | ||
| ROE | 10.82% | ||
| ROCE | 25.4% | ||
| ROIC | 3.51% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.73% | ||
| ROICexgc | 4.05% | ||
| OM | 26.61% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.19% | ||
| GM | 98.96% | ||
| FCFM | 16.62% |
ROA(3y)1.53%
ROA(5y)1.72%
ROE(3y)10.73%
ROE(5y)11.92%
ROIC(3y)3.68%
ROIC(5y)3.28%
ROICexc(3y)3.98%
ROICexc(5y)3.53%
ROICexgc(3y)4.34%
ROICexgc(5y)3.84%
ROCE(3y)26.29%
ROCE(5y)22.7%
ROICexgc growth 3Y11.99%
ROICexgc growth 5Y6.26%
ROICexc growth 3Y11.91%
ROICexc growth 5Y6.96%
OM growth 3Y4%
OM growth 5Y7.22%
PM growth 3Y-9.2%
PM growth 5Y-3.97%
GM growth 3Y0.07%
GM growth 5Y0.09%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.15
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 5.33 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 30.21 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 17.86 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 65.25% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.98% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.03 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 62.61% | ||
| Profit Quality | 163.18% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.12 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.12 | ||
| Altman-Z | -0.25 |
F-Score7
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)71.63%
Cap/Depr(5y)125.45%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.08%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.79%
Profit Quality(3y)105.13%
Profit Quality(5y)114.82%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)16.42%
EPS 3Y11.29%
EPS 5Y11.71%
EPS Q2Q%17.94%
EPS Next Y22.33%
EPS Next 2Y17.05%
EPS Next 3Y17.73%
EPS Next 5Y5.1%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.65%
Revenue growth 3Y11.39%
Revenue growth 5Y10.7%
Sales Q2Q%14.35%
Revenue Next Year11.84%
Revenue Next 2Y9.92%
Revenue Next 3Y6.46%
Revenue Next 5Y3.9%
EBIT growth 1Y-11.56%
EBIT growth 3Y15.84%
EBIT growth 5Y18.69%
EBIT Next Year63.21%
EBIT Next 3Y13.33%
EBIT Next 5Y11.27%
FCF growth 1Y153.2%
FCF growth 3Y-0.63%
FCF growth 5Y-7.86%
OCF growth 1Y127.76%
OCF growth 3Y-1.18%
OCF growth 5Y-7.64%
STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP / SF Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for SF stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to SF.
What is the valuation status for SF stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP (SF). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP (SF) stock?
STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP (SF) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
What is the valuation of STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP (SF) is 15.44 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.11.
Is the dividend of STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP sustainable?
The dividend rating of STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP (SF) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 37.67%.