CITY HOLDING CO (CHCO) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:CHCO • US1778351056
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This CHCO fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. CHCO Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- CHCO had positive earnings in the past year.
- CHCO had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years CHCO has always been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years CHCO had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of CHCO (1.92%) is better than 95.48% of its industry peers.
- CHCO's Return On Equity of 15.97% is amongst the best of the industry. CHCO outperforms 94.41% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.92% | ||
| ROE | 15.97% | ||
| ROIC | N/A |
ROA(3y)1.85%
ROA(5y)1.75%
ROE(3y)16.2%
ROE(5y)15.78%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
- CHCO's Profit Margin of 41.17% is amongst the best of the industry. CHCO outperforms 96.28% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CHCO has grown nicely.
- The Operating Margin and Gross Margin are not available for CHCO so they could not be analyzed.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | 41.17% | ||
| GM | N/A |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y0.88%
PM growth 5Y1.95%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
2. CHCO Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- CHCO does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
- CHCO has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, CHCO has less shares outstanding
- CHCO has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- CHCO has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.86. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as CHCO would need 2.86 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- CHCO has a Debt to FCF ratio (2.86) which is in line with its industry peers.
- CHCO has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.45. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.45, CHCO is not doing good in the industry: 75.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.45 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.86 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC10.06%
2.3 Liquidity
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | N/A | ||
| Quick Ratio | N/A |
3. CHCO Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 13.31% over the past year.
- CHCO shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 13.82% yearly.
- CHCO shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -14.15%.
- CHCO shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 5.77% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)13.31%
EPS 3Y9.55%
EPS 5Y13.82%
EPS Q2Q%12.37%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-14.15%
Revenue growth 3Y7.61%
Revenue growth 5Y5.77%
Sales Q2Q%11.84%
3.2 Future
- CHCO is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 3.45% yearly.
- CHCO is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.05% yearly.
EPS Next Y2.16%
EPS Next 2Y3.45%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year2.98%
Revenue Next 2Y3.05%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
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 decreasing.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. CHCO Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 14.09, which indicates a correct valuation of CHCO.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CHCO is valued a bit more expensive than 65.69% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.91, CHCO is valued a bit cheaper.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 13.79, which indicates a correct valuation of CHCO.
- 74.20% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than CHCO, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CHCO to the average of the S&P500 Index (21.99), we can say CHCO is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.09 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.79 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as CHCO.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 14.09 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates CHCO does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
PEG (NY)6.53
PEG (5Y)1.02
EPS Next 2Y3.45%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. CHCO Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- CHCO has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.75%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- CHCO's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 2.53.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, CHCO pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.75% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of CHCO is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.32%!
- CHCO has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- CHCO has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.32%
Div Incr Years14
Div Non Decr Years23
5.3 Sustainability
- 36.57% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CHCO. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
- CHCO's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP36.57%
EPS Next 2Y3.45%
EPS Next 3YN/A
CHCO Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
125.92
+1.46 (+1.17%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupBanks
GICS IndustryBanks
Earnings (Last)01-21 2026-01-21/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-28 2026-04-28
Inst Owners72.01%
Inst Owner Change-0.56%
Ins Owners1.72%
Ins Owner Change3.23%
Market Cap1.81B
Revenue(TTM)314.17M
Net Income(TTM)129.33M
Analysts50
Price Target133.62 (6.11%)
Short Float %6.86%
Short Ratio7.5
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.75% |
Yearly Dividend3.26
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.32%
DP36.57%
Div Incr Years14
Div Non Decr Years23
Ex-Date04-15 2026-04-15 (0.87)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)2.07%
Min EPS beat(2)-5.51%
Max EPS beat(2)9.64%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)7.04%
Min EPS beat(4)-5.51%
Max EPS beat(4)14.66%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)4.37%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)2.66%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)4.45%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.73%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.39%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.06%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.68%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.39%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.82%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.24%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.8%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.14%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)1.87%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.11%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.58%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.18%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.75%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.19%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.27%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.09 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.79 | ||
| P/S | 5.76 | ||
| P/FCF | 14.09 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.77 | ||
| P/B | 2.23 | ||
| P/tB | 2.78 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)8.94
EY7.1%
EPS(NY)9.13
Fwd EY7.25%
FCF(TTM)8.94
FCFY7.1%
OCF(TTM)9.14
OCFY7.26%
SpS21.86
BVpS56.35
TBVpS45.36
PEG (NY)6.53
PEG (5Y)1.02
Graham Number106.46 (-15.45%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.92% | ||
| ROE | 15.97% | ||
| ROCE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | N/A | ||
| ROICexc | N/A | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | 41.17% | ||
| GM | N/A | ||
| FCFM | 40.89% |
ROA(3y)1.85%
ROA(5y)1.75%
ROE(3y)16.2%
ROE(5y)15.78%
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 3Y0.88%
PM growth 5Y1.95%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.05
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.45 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.86 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | N/A | ||
| Cap/Depr | 68.19% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.93% | ||
| Interest Coverage | N/A | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | 99.32% | ||
| Current Ratio | N/A | ||
| Quick Ratio | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score7
WACC10.06%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)65.8%
Cap/Depr(5y)58.78%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.96%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.03%
Profit Quality(3y)109.82%
Profit Quality(5y)111.09%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)13.31%
EPS 3Y9.55%
EPS 5Y13.82%
EPS Q2Q%12.37%
EPS Next Y2.16%
EPS Next 2Y3.45%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-14.15%
Revenue growth 3Y7.61%
Revenue growth 5Y5.77%
Sales Q2Q%11.84%
Revenue Next Year2.98%
Revenue Next 2Y3.05%
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-0.57%
FCF growth 3Y4.15%
FCF growth 5Y8.79%
OCF growth 1Y-0.4%
OCF growth 3Y4.3%
OCF growth 5Y7.91%
CITY HOLDING CO / CHCO Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for CHCO stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to CHCO.
What is the valuation status of CITY HOLDING CO (CHCO) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to CITY HOLDING CO (CHCO). This can be considered as Overvalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for CITY HOLDING CO?
CITY HOLDING CO (CHCO) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of CITY HOLDING CO (CHCO) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CITY HOLDING CO (CHCO) is 14.09 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.23.
How financially healthy is CITY HOLDING CO?
The financial health rating of CITY HOLDING CO (CHCO) is 2 / 10.