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SOUND FINANCIAL BANCORP INC (SFBC) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:SFBC - US83607A1007 - Common Stock

46.46 USD
+1.12 (+2.47%)
Last: 9/18/2025, 8:23:42 PM
Fundamental Rating

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We assign a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10 to SFBC. SFBC was compared to 392 industry peers in the Banks industry. SFBC may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. SFBC does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

SFBC had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year SFBC had a positive cash flow from operations.
SFBC had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
SFBC had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
SFBC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFSFBC 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 5M 10M 15M

1.2 Ratios

SFBC has a Return On Assets of 0.47%. This is in the lower half of the industry: SFBC underperforms 76.02% of its industry peers.
SFBC's Return On Equity of 4.79% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. SFBC is outperformed by 76.02% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.47%
ROE 4.79%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)0.7%
ROA(5y)0.83%
ROE(3y)6.93%
ROE(5y)8.21%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
SFBC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICSFBC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2 4 6 8 10

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of SFBC (13.80%) is worse than 76.28% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SFBC has declined.
SFBC 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) 13.8%
GM N/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-19.3%
PM growth 5Y-9.72%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
SFBC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsSFBC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20 25

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

SFBC does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
The number of shares outstanding for SFBC has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
SFBC has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
SFBC has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
SFBC Yearly Shares OutstandingSFBC Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500K 1M 1.5M 2M 2.5M
SFBC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsSFBC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.2 Solvency

SFBC has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.24. This is a neutral value as SFBC would need 4.24 years to pay back of all of its debts.
SFBC has a Debt to FCF ratio of 4.24. This is in the lower half of the industry: SFBC underperforms 63.52% of its industry peers.
SFBC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.11. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.11, SFBC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.07% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.11
Debt/FCF 4.24
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC19.74%
SFBC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFSFBC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M

2.3 Liquidity

Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
SFBC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesSFBC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2M 4M 6M 8M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for SFBC have decreased strongly by -16.55% in the last year.
SFBC shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -7.06% yearly.
Looking at the last year, SFBC shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -2.16% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.85% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-16.55%
EPS 3Y-19.86%
EPS 5Y-7.06%
EPS Q2Q%50.6%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.16%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.45%
Revenue growth 5Y2.85%
Sales Q2Q%7.16%

3.2 Future

No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
SFBC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesSFBC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 23.83, SFBC is valued on the expensive side.
SFBC's Price/Earnings ratio is rather expensive when compared to the industry. SFBC is more expensive than 82.65% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.41. SFBC is around the same levels.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 23.83
Fwd PE N/A
SFBC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSFBC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 0 0 0 0

4.2 Price Multiples

SFBC's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. SFBC is more expensive than 79.34% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 43.04
EV/EBITDA N/A
SFBC Per share dataSFBC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

SFBC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.63%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.73, SFBC is paying slightly less dividend.
SFBC's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.38.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.63%

5.2 History

The dividend of SFBC is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 6.32%!
SFBC has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
The dividend of SFBC decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.32%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
SFBC Yearly Dividends per shareSFBC 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

SFBC pays out 38.93% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP38.93%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
SFBC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendSFBC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5M 10M 15M
SFBC Dividend Payout.SFBC Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.SFBC Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

SOUND FINANCIAL BANCORP INC

NASDAQ:SFBC (9/18/2025, 8:23:42 PM)

46.46

+1.12 (+2.47%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupBanks
GICS IndustryBanks
Earnings (Last)07-28 2025-07-28
Earnings (Next)10-28 2025-10-28
Inst Owners36.93%
Inst Owner Change-2.72%
Ins Owners10.48%
Ins Owner Change-1.6%
Market Cap119.40M
Analysts0
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %1.37%
Short Ratio5.75
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.63%
Yearly Dividend0.76
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.32%
DP38.93%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date08-11 2025-08-11 (0.19)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
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)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)N/A
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)N/A
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 23.83
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 3.29
P/FCF 43.04
P/OCF 94.39
P/B 1.14
P/tB 1.2
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)1.95
EY4.2%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)1.08
FCFY2.32%
OCF(TTM)0.49
OCFY1.06%
SpS14.11
BVpS40.63
TBVpS38.81
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.47%
ROE 4.79%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 13.8%
GM N/A
FCFM 7.65%
ROA(3y)0.7%
ROA(5y)0.83%
ROE(3y)6.93%
ROE(5y)8.21%
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
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-19.3%
PM growth 5Y-9.72%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.03
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.11
Debt/FCF 4.24
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 84.3%
Cap/Sales 4.16%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality 55.41%
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score4
WACC19.74%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)29.61%
Cap/Depr(5y)33.54%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.79%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.83%
Profit Quality(3y)86.26%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-16.55%
EPS 3Y-19.86%
EPS 5Y-7.06%
EPS Q2Q%50.6%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.16%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.45%
Revenue growth 5Y2.85%
Sales Q2Q%7.16%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
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 1Y-68.3%
FCF growth 3Y-46.68%
FCF growth 5Y-22.79%
OCF growth 1Y-86.11%
OCF growth 3Y-46.43%
OCF growth 5Y-23.32%