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VALLEY NATIONAL BANCORP (VLY) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:VLY - US9197941076 - Common Stock

10.46 USD
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Last: 8/29/2025, 8:00:02 PM
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After Hours: 8/29/2025, 8:00:02 PM
Fundamental Rating

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Overall VLY gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated VLY against 395 industry peers in the Banks industry. Both the profitability and financial health of VLY have multiple concerns. VLY is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. Finally VLY also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

VLY had positive earnings in the past year.
VLY had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years VLY has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years VLY always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
VLY Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFVLY 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 500M 1B

1.2 Ratios

VLY has a Return On Assets of 0.68%. This is in the lower half of the industry: VLY underperforms 63.04% of its industry peers.
VLY has a Return On Equity of 5.62%. This is in the lower half of the industry: VLY underperforms 72.91% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.68%
ROE 5.62%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)0.78%
ROA(5y)0.86%
ROE(3y)6.9%
ROE(5y)7.6%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
VLY Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICVLY Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2 4 6 8

1.3 Margins

VLY's Profit Margin of 22.27% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. VLY outperforms 44.30% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of VLY has declined.
VLY 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) 22.27%
GM N/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-16.82%
PM growth 5Y-6.15%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
VLY Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsVLY Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

VLY does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
VLY has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for VLY has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
VLY has about the same debt/assets ratio as last year.
VLY Yearly Shares OutstandingVLY Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M
VLY Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsVLY Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20B 40B 60B

2.2 Solvency

VLY has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.55. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.55 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of VLY (1.55) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.07 indicates that VLY is not too dependend on debt financing.
VLY has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.07. This is in the better half of the industry: VLY outperforms 76.46% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.07
Debt/FCF 1.55
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC21.16%
VLY Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFVLY Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

2.3 Liquidity

Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
VLY Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesVLY Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for VLY have decreased strongly by -10.00% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, VLY shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -7.49% on average per year.
VLY shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 4.51%.
The Revenue has been growing by 10.66% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-10%
EPS 3Y-18.41%
EPS 5Y-7.49%
EPS Q2Q%76.92%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.51%
Revenue growth 3Y10.59%
Revenue growth 5Y10.66%
Sales Q2Q%9.3%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 26.90% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
Based on estimates for the next years, VLY will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 7.41% on average per year.
EPS Next Y49.94%
EPS Next 2Y36.61%
EPS Next 3Y26.9%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year9.06%
Revenue Next 2Y8.98%
Revenue Next 3Y7.41%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

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 accelerating.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
VLY Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesVLY Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 500M 1B 1.5B 2B
VLY Yearly EPS VS EstimatesVLY Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 14.53 indicates a correct valuation of VLY.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of VLY indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: VLY is more expensive than 62.78% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of VLY to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.13), we can say VLY is valued slightly cheaper.
VLY is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.90.
VLY's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. VLY is cheaper than 75.44% of the companies in the same industry.
VLY's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.76.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.53
Fwd PE 8.9
VLY Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsVLY Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, VLY is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 60.00% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 16.21
EV/EBITDA N/A
VLY Per share dataVLY EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6 8 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

VLY'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 VLY's earnings are expected to grow with 26.90% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.29
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y36.61%
EPS Next 3Y26.9%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

VLY has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.21%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.17, VLY pays a better dividend. On top of this VLY pays more dividend than 84.05% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, VLY pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.21%

5.2 History

The dividend of VLY has a limited annual growth rate of 1.53%.
VLY has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
VLY has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.53%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years10
VLY Yearly Dividends per shareVLY 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

5.3 Sustainability

62.54% of the earnings are spent on dividend by VLY. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
VLY's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP62.54%
EPS Next 2Y36.61%
EPS Next 3Y26.9%
VLY Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendVLY Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B
VLY Dividend Payout.VLY Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.VLY Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

VALLEY NATIONAL BANCORP

NASDAQ:VLY (8/29/2025, 8:00:02 PM)

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10.46

+0.01 (+0.1%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupBanks
GICS IndustryBanks
Earnings (Last)07-24 2025-07-24/bmo
Earnings (Next)10-22 2025-10-22/bmo
Inst Owners85.8%
Inst Owner Change-2.12%
Ins Owners1.31%
Ins Owner Change0.2%
Market Cap5.85B
Analysts74.67
Price Target10.94 (4.59%)
Short Float %4.66%
Short Ratio2.82
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.21%
Yearly Dividend0.47
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.53%
DP62.54%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years10
Ex-Date09-15 2025-09-15 (0.11)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-1.55%
Min EPS beat(2)-6%
Max EPS beat(2)2.9%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-2.88%
Min EPS beat(4)-8.83%
Max EPS beat(4)2.9%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-8.33%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-6.87%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-4.68%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.33%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.12%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.55%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.6%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.12%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.32%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.5%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.04%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.95%
PT rev (1m)1.51%
PT rev (3m)2.73%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.31%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.78%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.08%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.32%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.2%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.92%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.1%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.53
Fwd PE 8.9
P/S 3.06
P/FCF 16.21
P/OCF 15.53
P/B 0.77
P/tB 1.05
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)0.72
EY6.88%
EPS(NY)1.18
Fwd EY11.24%
FCF(TTM)0.65
FCFY6.17%
OCF(TTM)0.67
OCFY6.44%
SpS3.41
BVpS13.53
TBVpS9.99
PEG (NY)0.29
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.68%
ROE 5.62%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 22.27%
GM N/A
FCFM 18.89%
ROA(3y)0.78%
ROA(5y)0.86%
ROE(3y)6.9%
ROE(5y)7.6%
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-16.82%
PM growth 5Y-6.15%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.03
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.07
Debt/FCF 1.55
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 21.31%
Cap/Sales 0.83%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality 84.83%
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score7
WACC21.16%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)58.08%
Cap/Depr(5y)51.11%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.87%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.67%
Profit Quality(3y)151.88%
Profit Quality(5y)132.43%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-10%
EPS 3Y-18.41%
EPS 5Y-7.49%
EPS Q2Q%76.92%
EPS Next Y49.94%
EPS Next 2Y36.61%
EPS Next 3Y26.9%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.51%
Revenue growth 3Y10.59%
Revenue growth 5Y10.66%
Sales Q2Q%9.3%
Revenue Next Year9.06%
Revenue Next 2Y8.98%
Revenue Next 3Y7.41%
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-56.09%
FCF growth 3Y-12.61%
FCF growth 5Y-18.05%
OCF growth 1Y-58.36%
OCF growth 3Y-13.14%
OCF growth 5Y-17.83%