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CULLEN/FROST BANKERS INC (CFR) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:CFR - US2298991090 - Common Stock

126.34 USD
-0.82 (-0.64%)
Last: 12/5/2025, 7:00:00 PM
126.34 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 12/5/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

Overall CFR gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated CFR against 387 industry peers in the Banks industry. There are concerns on the financial health of CFR while its profitability can be described as average. CFR is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

CFR had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year CFR had a positive cash flow from operations.
CFR had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years CFR had a positive operating cash flow.
CFR Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCFR 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 200M 400M 600M 800M

1.2 Ratios

CFR has a better Return On Assets (1.19%) than 75.71% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 14.00%, CFR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.25% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.19%
ROE 14%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)1.1%
ROA(5y)0.98%
ROE(3y)16.15%
ROE(5y)13.13%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
CFR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCFR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

CFR has a Profit Margin of 28.50%. This is in the better half of the industry: CFR outperforms 72.87% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CFR has declined.
The Operating Margin and Gross Margin are not available for CFR so they could not be analyzed.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 28.5%
GM N/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-4.3%
PM growth 5Y-2.65%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
CFR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCFR 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

CFR does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
Compared to 1 year ago, CFR has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
CFR has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
CFR has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
CFR Yearly Shares OutstandingCFR Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M
CFR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCFR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B 40B 50B

2.2 Solvency

The Debt to FCF ratio of CFR is 305.69, which is on the high side as it means it would take CFR, 305.69 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
CFR has a worse Debt to FCF ratio (305.69) than 86.56% of its industry peers.
CFR has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.08. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.08, CFR is doing worse than 85.27% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.08
Debt/FCF 305.69
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC11.09%
CFR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCFR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.3 Liquidity

Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
CFR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCFR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

CFR shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 20.60%, which is quite impressive.
CFR shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 5.34% yearly.
The Revenue for CFR has decreased by -13.43% in the past year. This is quite bad
The Revenue has been growing by 8.57% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)20.6%
EPS 3Y9.48%
EPS 5Y5.34%
EPS Q2Q%19.2%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-13.43%
Revenue growth 3Y14.59%
Revenue growth 5Y8.57%
Sales Q2Q%29.77%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, CFR will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 4.15% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.58% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y10.66%
EPS Next 2Y4.74%
EPS Next 3Y4.02%
EPS Next 5Y4.15%
Revenue Next Year7.92%
Revenue Next 2Y5.98%
Revenue Next 3Y5.58%
Revenue Next 5Y3.58%

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.
CFR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCFR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B
CFR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCFR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 5 10

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 13.00, CFR is valued correctly.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CFR is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.46, CFR is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 12.98, which indicates a correct valuation of CFR.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CFR is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 68.99% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CFR to the average of the S&P500 Index (36.10), we can say CFR is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13
Fwd PE 12.98
CFR Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCFR Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of CFR indicates a rather expensive valuation: CFR more expensive than 84.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 512.48
EV/EBITDA N/A
CFR Per share dataCFR EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)1.22
PEG (5Y)2.44
EPS Next 2Y4.74%
EPS Next 3Y4.02%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

CFR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.21%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.15, CFR pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, CFR pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.21%

5.2 History

The dividend of CFR has a limited annual growth rate of 5.72%.
CFR has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
CFR has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.72%
Div Incr Years31
Div Non Decr Years31
CFR Yearly Dividends per shareCFR Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3

5.3 Sustainability

41.55% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CFR. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of CFR is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP41.55%
EPS Next 2Y4.74%
EPS Next 3Y4.02%
CFR Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCFR Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M
CFR Dividend Payout.CFR Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.CFR Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

CULLEN/FROST BANKERS INC

NYSE:CFR (12/5/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

After market: 126.34 0 (0%)

126.34

-0.82 (-0.64%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupBanks
GICS IndustryBanks
Earnings (Last)10-30 2025-10-30/bmo
Earnings (Next)01-28 2026-01-28/amc
Inst Owners88.1%
Inst Owner Change2.75%
Ins Owners0.74%
Ins Owner Change0.58%
Market Cap8.08B
Revenue(TTM)2.19B
Net Income(TTM)624.41M
Analysts65
Price Target141.56 (12.05%)
Short Float %3.75%
Short Ratio5.11
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.21%
Yearly Dividend3.88
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.72%
DP41.55%
Div Incr Years31
Div Non Decr Years31
Ex-Date11-28 2025-11-28 (1)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)6.81%
Min EPS beat(2)2.67%
Max EPS beat(2)10.96%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)6.76%
Min EPS beat(4)2.67%
Max EPS beat(4)10.96%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)0.85%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)2.32%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)3.69%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.53%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.69%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.75%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.5%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.69%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.47%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.69%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.2%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)5.1%
PT rev (1m)0.67%
PT rev (3m)2.36%
EPS NQ rev (1m)3.83%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.97%
EPS NY rev (1m)3.01%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.32%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.05%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.11%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.49%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.49%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13
Fwd PE 12.98
P/S 3.69
P/FCF 512.48
P/OCF 51.27
P/B 1.81
P/tB 1.81
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)9.72
EY7.69%
EPS(NY)9.73
Fwd EY7.7%
FCF(TTM)0.25
FCFY0.2%
OCF(TTM)2.46
OCFY1.95%
SpS34.26
BVpS69.77
TBVpS69.77
PEG (NY)1.22
PEG (5Y)2.44
Graham Number123.52
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.19%
ROE 14%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 28.5%
GM N/A
FCFM 0.72%
ROA(3y)1.1%
ROA(5y)0.98%
ROE(3y)16.15%
ROE(5y)13.13%
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-4.3%
PM growth 5Y-2.65%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.04
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.08
Debt/FCF 305.69
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 162.27%
Cap/Sales 6.47%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality 2.52%
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score6
WACC11.09%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)168.8%
Cap/Depr(5y)149.93%
Cap/Sales(3y)6.75%
Cap/Sales(5y)6.33%
Profit Quality(3y)105.07%
Profit Quality(5y)116.76%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)20.6%
EPS 3Y9.48%
EPS 5Y5.34%
EPS Q2Q%19.2%
EPS Next Y10.66%
EPS Next 2Y4.74%
EPS Next 3Y4.02%
EPS Next 5Y4.15%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-13.43%
Revenue growth 3Y14.59%
Revenue growth 5Y8.57%
Sales Q2Q%29.77%
Revenue Next Year7.92%
Revenue Next 2Y5.98%
Revenue Next 3Y5.58%
Revenue Next 5Y3.58%
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-97.28%
FCF growth 3Y13.92%
FCF growth 5Y15.04%
OCF growth 1Y-78.84%
OCF growth 3Y15.14%
OCF growth 5Y9.31%

CULLEN/FROST BANKERS INC / CFR FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of CULLEN/FROST BANKERS INC (CFR) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to CFR.


What is the valuation status of CULLEN/FROST BANKERS INC (CFR) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to CULLEN/FROST BANKERS INC (CFR). This can be considered as Overvalued.


What is the profitability of CFR stock?

CULLEN/FROST BANKERS INC (CFR) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of CULLEN/FROST BANKERS INC (CFR) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CULLEN/FROST BANKERS INC (CFR) is 13 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.81.


Can you provide the financial health for CFR stock?

The financial health rating of CULLEN/FROST BANKERS INC (CFR) is 0 / 10.