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STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP - SF 5.2 10/15/47 (SFB) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:SFB - US8606306079

21.199 USD
-0.02 (-0.1%)
Last: 12/12/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Overall SFB gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated SFB against 237 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. While SFB is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. SFB is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

SFB had positive earnings in the past year.
SFB had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years SFB has been profitable.
SFB had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
SFB Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFSFB 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 500M 1B 1.5B

1.2 Ratios

With a Return On Assets value of 1.50%, SFB is not doing good in the industry: 60.34% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
SFB has a better Return On Equity (10.88%) than 62.45% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 3.37%, SFB perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 47.68% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for SFB is below the industry average of 7.00%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (3.37%) for SFB is above the 3 year average (3.24%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.5%
ROE 10.88%
ROIC 3.37%
ROA(3y)1.57%
ROA(5y)1.76%
ROE(3y)11.03%
ROE(5y)12%
ROIC(3y)3.24%
ROIC(5y)2.97%
SFB Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICSFB Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

SFB has a worse Profit Margin (10.12%) than 60.34% of its industry peers.
SFB's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
With a Operating Margin value of 27.20%, SFB perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.70% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SFB has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 98.93%, SFB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 98.73% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SFB has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 27.2%
PM (TTM) 10.12%
GM 98.93%
OM growth 3Y11.3%
OM growth 5Y7.74%
PM growth 3Y-10.93%
PM growth 5Y-1%
GM growth 3Y0.06%
GM growth 5Y0.04%
SFB Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsSFB Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The number of shares outstanding for SFB has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for SFB has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, SFB has an improved debt to assets ratio.
SFB Yearly Shares OutstandingSFB Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
SFB Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsSFB Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of -0.42, we must say that SFB is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
SFB has a Altman-Z score of -0.42. This is amonst the worse of the industry: SFB underperforms 80.17% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of SFB is 23.74, which is on the high side as it means it would take SFB, 23.74 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
SFB's Debt to FCF ratio of 23.74 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SFB outperforms 48.10% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 5.62 is on the high side and indicates that SFB has dependencies on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 5.62, SFB is not doing good in the industry: 86.50% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 5.62
Debt/FCF 23.74
Altman-Z -0.42
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
SFB Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFSFB Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B 4B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.14 indicates that SFB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
SFB has a worse Current ratio (0.14) than 91.56% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.14 indicates that SFB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
SFB's Quick ratio of 0.14 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. SFB is outperformed by 91.56% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.14
Quick Ratio 0.14
SFB Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesSFB Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 23.81% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, SFB shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 10.86% on average per year.
SFB shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 7.63%.
Measured over the past years, SFB shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 11.11% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)23.81%
EPS 3Y-1.24%
EPS 5Y10.86%
EPS Q2Q%30%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.63%
Revenue growth 3Y7.56%
Revenue growth 5Y11.11%
Sales Q2Q%16.72%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 7.42% on average over the next years.
SFB is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.95% yearly.
EPS Next Y15.65%
EPS Next 2Y17.14%
EPS Next 3Y15.78%
EPS Next 5Y7.42%
Revenue Next Year11.22%
Revenue Next 2Y11.11%
Revenue Next 3Y9.9%
Revenue Next 5Y5.95%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less 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.
SFB Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesSFB Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 2B 4B 6B
SFB Yearly EPS VS EstimatesSFB Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 2 4 6 8 10

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

SFB is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 2.81.
SFB's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. SFB is cheaper than 96.62% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of SFB to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.54), we can say SFB is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 2.27, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of SFB.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, SFB is valued cheaply inside the industry as 97.47% of the companies are valued more expensively.
SFB's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.78.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 2.81
Fwd PE 2.27
SFB Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSFB Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40 50

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of SFB indicates a rather cheap valuation: SFB is cheaper than 94.94% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 1.58
EV/EBITDA -0.2
SFB Per share dataSFB EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60

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.
The decent profitability rating of SFB may justify a higher PE ratio.
SFB's earnings are expected to grow with 15.78% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.18
PEG (5Y)0.26
EPS Next 2Y17.14%
EPS Next 3Y15.78%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

SFB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.40%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 8.26, SFB is paying slightly less dividend.
SFB's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.27.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.4%

5.2 History

The dividend of SFB is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 26.83%!
SFB has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
SFB has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)26.83%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
SFB Yearly Dividends per shareSFB Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

SFB pays out 38.60% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of SFB is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP38.6%
EPS Next 2Y17.14%
EPS Next 3Y15.78%
SFB Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendSFB Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B 1.5B
SFB Dividend Payout.SFB Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.SFB Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP - SF 5.2 10/15/47

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

21.199

-0.02 (-0.1%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)10-22 2025-10-22/bmo
Earnings (Next)01-27 2026-01-27/amc
Inst Owners89.2%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners3.15%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.16B
Revenue(TTM)6.19B
Net Income(TTM)626.14M
Analysts77.5
Price Target22.45 (5.9%)
Short Float %0.01%
Short Ratio0.36
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.4%
Yearly Dividend2.24
Dividend Growth(5Y)26.83%
DP38.6%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date12-31 2025-12-31 (0.325)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)1.58%
Min EPS beat(2)0.27%
Max EPS beat(2)2.88%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)2.35%
Min EPS beat(4)-2.78%
Max EPS beat(4)9.03%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)1.34%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-5.77%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-5.45%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.84%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.89%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.79%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)1%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.53%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.79%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.71%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.25%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.72%
PT rev (1m)-10.41%
PT rev (3m)-9.33%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.15%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.45%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.13%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.15%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.39%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.82%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.47%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 2.81
Fwd PE 2.27
P/S 0.35
P/FCF 1.58
P/OCF 1.51
P/B 0.38
P/tB 0.52
EV/EBITDA -0.2
EPS(TTM)7.54
EY35.57%
EPS(NY)9.36
Fwd EY44.14%
FCF(TTM)13.39
FCFY63.15%
OCF(TTM)14.03
OCFY66.21%
SpS60.76
BVpS56.53
TBVpS40.89
PEG (NY)0.18
PEG (5Y)0.26
Graham Number97.93
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.5%
ROE 10.88%
ROCE 26.18%
ROIC 3.37%
ROICexc 3.68%
ROICexgc 4%
OM 27.2%
PM (TTM) 10.12%
GM 98.93%
FCFM 22.03%
ROA(3y)1.57%
ROA(5y)1.76%
ROE(3y)11.03%
ROE(5y)12%
ROIC(3y)3.24%
ROIC(5y)2.97%
ROICexc(3y)3.52%
ROICexc(5y)3.22%
ROICexgc(3y)3.83%
ROICexgc(5y)3.53%
ROCE(3y)23.39%
ROCE(5y)18.24%
ROICexgc growth 3Y13.05%
ROICexgc growth 5Y6.85%
ROICexc growth 3Y13.05%
ROICexc growth 5Y7.88%
OM growth 3Y11.3%
OM growth 5Y7.74%
PM growth 3Y-10.93%
PM growth 5Y-1%
GM growth 3Y0.06%
GM growth 5Y0.04%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.15
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 5.62
Debt/FCF 23.74
Debt/EBITDA 18.32
Cap/Depr 79.44%
Cap/Sales 1.07%
Interest Coverage 1.93
Cash Conversion 80.91%
Profit Quality 217.7%
Current Ratio 0.14
Quick Ratio 0.14
Altman-Z -0.42
F-Score8
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)88.97%
Cap/Depr(5y)136.67%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.35%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.98%
Profit Quality(3y)108.09%
Profit Quality(5y)148.9%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)23.81%
EPS 3Y-1.24%
EPS 5Y10.86%
EPS Q2Q%30%
EPS Next Y15.65%
EPS Next 2Y17.14%
EPS Next 3Y15.78%
EPS Next 5Y7.42%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.63%
Revenue growth 3Y7.56%
Revenue growth 5Y11.11%
Sales Q2Q%16.72%
Revenue Next Year11.22%
Revenue Next 2Y11.11%
Revenue Next 3Y9.9%
Revenue Next 5Y5.95%
EBIT growth 1Y-9.76%
EBIT growth 3Y19.72%
EBIT growth 5Y19.71%
EBIT Next Year-26.45%
EBIT Next 3Y-0.28%
EBIT Next 5Y2%
FCF growth 1Y35.58%
FCF growth 3Y-15.23%
FCF growth 5Y-2.34%
OCF growth 1Y32.11%
OCF growth 3Y-17.46%
OCF growth 5Y-4.79%

STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP - SF 5.2 10/15/47 / SFB FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP - SF 5.2 10/15/47 (SFB) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to SFB.


Can you provide the valuation status for STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP - SF 5.2 10/15/47?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP - SF 5.2 10/15/47 (SFB). This can be considered as Undervalued.


How profitable is STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP - SF 5.2 10/15/47 (SFB) stock?

STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP - SF 5.2 10/15/47 (SFB) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


What is the valuation of STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP - SF 5.2 10/15/47 based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP - SF 5.2 10/15/47 (SFB) is 2.81 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.38.


What is the earnings growth outlook for STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP - SF 5.2 10/15/47?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP - SF 5.2 10/15/47 (SFB) is expected to grow by 15.65% in the next year.