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CITY HOLDING CO (CHCO) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:CHCO - US1778351056 - Common Stock

125.17 USD
-0.51 (-0.41%)
Last: 12/19/2025, 8:00:00 PM
125.17 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 12/19/2025, 8:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, CHCO scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CHCO was compared to 385 industry peers in the Banks industry. CHCO has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. CHCO is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate. CHCO also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year CHCO was profitable.
CHCO had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
CHCO had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
CHCO had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
CHCO Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCHCO 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 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 1.90%, CHCO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.32% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of CHCO (15.83%) is better than 94.55% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.9%
ROE 15.83%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)1.78%
ROA(5y)1.67%
ROE(3y)16.7%
ROE(5y)15.11%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
CHCO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCHCO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

With an excellent Profit Margin value of 41.37%, CHCO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.58% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CHCO has remained more or less at the same level.
The Operating Margin and Gross Margin are not available for CHCO so they could not be analyzed.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 41.37%
GM N/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y0.69%
PM growth 5Y0.53%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
CHCO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCHCO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

CHCO does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
Compared to 1 year ago, CHCO has less shares outstanding
CHCO has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, CHCO has a worse debt to assets ratio.
CHCO Yearly Shares OutstandingCHCO Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M
CHCO Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCHCO Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

2.2 Solvency

The Debt to FCF ratio of CHCO is 2.89, which is a good value as it means it would take CHCO, 2.89 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 2.89, CHCO is doing worse than 61.04% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.46 indicates that CHCO is not too dependend on debt financing.
CHCO's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.46 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CHCO is outperformed by 75.06% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.46
Debt/FCF 2.89
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC9.98%
CHCO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCHCO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

2.3 Liquidity

Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
CHCO Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCHCO Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

CHCO shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 11.68%, which is quite good.
Measured over the past 5 years, CHCO shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 7.80% on average per year.
The Revenue for CHCO has decreased by -15.82% in the past year. This is quite bad
Measured over the past years, CHCO shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 5.01% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)11.68%
EPS 3Y11.64%
EPS 5Y7.8%
EPS Q2Q%19.31%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-15.82%
Revenue growth 3Y9.24%
Revenue growth 5Y5.01%
Sales Q2Q%6.99%

3.2 Future

CHCO is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 6.46% yearly.
CHCO is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.44% yearly.
EPS Next Y16.47%
EPS Next 2Y6.73%
EPS Next 3Y6.46%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year6.46%
Revenue Next 2Y4.8%
Revenue Next 3Y4.44%
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 stable.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
CHCO Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCHCO Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 100M 200M 300M
CHCO Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCHCO Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2 4 6 8

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 14.39, which indicates a correct valuation of CHCO.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CHCO indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: CHCO is more expensive than 61.82% of the companies listed in the same industry.
CHCO's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.38.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.93 indicates a correct valuation of CHCO.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CHCO indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: CHCO is more expensive than 71.43% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.83. CHCO is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.39
Fwd PE 13.93
CHCO Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCHCO Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of CHCO is on the same level as its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 14.13
EV/EBITDA N/A
CHCO Per share dataCHCO EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40 50

4.3 Compensation for Growth

CHCO's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)0.87
PEG (5Y)1.84
EPS Next 2Y6.73%
EPS Next 3Y6.46%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.78%, CHCO has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
CHCO's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 2.70.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.87, CHCO pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.78%

5.2 History

The dividend of CHCO is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 6.41%!
CHCO has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
CHCO has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.41%
Div Incr Years13
Div Non Decr Years22
CHCO Yearly Dividends per shareCHCO Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3

5.3 Sustainability

CHCO pays out 36.59% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
CHCO's earnings are growing around the same pace than its dividend. As long as the earnings growth is kept the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP36.59%
EPS Next 2Y6.73%
EPS Next 3Y6.46%
CHCO Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCHCO Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
CHCO Dividend Payout.CHCO Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.CHCO Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

CITY HOLDING CO

NASDAQ:CHCO (12/19/2025, 8:00:00 PM)

After market: 125.17 0 (0%)

125.17

-0.51 (-0.41%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupBanks
GICS IndustryBanks
Earnings (Last)10-22 2025-10-22/bmo
Earnings (Next)01-21 2026-01-21/bmo
Inst Owners73.06%
Inst Owner Change-1.85%
Ins Owners1.55%
Ins Owner Change-0.76%
Market Cap1.80B
Revenue(TTM)305.68M
Net Income(TTM)126.46M
Analysts48.89
Price Target131.17 (4.79%)
Short Float %7.05%
Short Ratio11.56
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.78%
Yearly Dividend2.94
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.41%
DP36.59%
Div Incr Years13
Div Non Decr Years22
Ex-Date10-15 2025-10-15 (0.87)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)12.15%
Min EPS beat(2)9.64%
Max EPS beat(2)14.66%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)8.22%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.78%
Max EPS beat(4)14.66%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)4.44%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)3.74%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)5.66%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.38%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.06%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.82%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.38%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.2%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.82%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.77%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.53%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.87%
PT rev (1m)-0.69%
PT rev (3m)-3.02%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.15%
EPS NQ rev (3m)4.83%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.91%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.24%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.69%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.39
Fwd PE 13.93
P/S 5.9
P/FCF 14.13
P/OCF 13.79
P/B 2.26
P/tB 2.82
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)8.7
EY6.95%
EPS(NY)8.99
Fwd EY7.18%
FCF(TTM)8.86
FCFY7.08%
OCF(TTM)9.08
OCFY7.25%
SpS21.21
BVpS55.44
TBVpS44.45
PEG (NY)0.87
PEG (5Y)1.84
Graham Number104.18
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.9%
ROE 15.83%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 41.37%
GM N/A
FCFM 41.76%
ROA(3y)1.78%
ROA(5y)1.67%
ROE(3y)16.7%
ROE(5y)15.11%
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 3Y0.69%
PM growth 5Y0.53%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.05
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.46
Debt/FCF 2.89
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 74.58%
Cap/Sales 1.03%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality 100.94%
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score7
WACC9.98%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)56.28%
Cap/Depr(5y)64.11%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.93%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.31%
Profit Quality(3y)114.2%
Profit Quality(5y)110.23%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)11.68%
EPS 3Y11.64%
EPS 5Y7.8%
EPS Q2Q%19.31%
EPS Next Y16.47%
EPS Next 2Y6.73%
EPS Next 3Y6.46%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-15.82%
Revenue growth 3Y9.24%
Revenue growth 5Y5.01%
Sales Q2Q%6.99%
Revenue Next Year6.46%
Revenue Next 2Y4.8%
Revenue Next 3Y4.44%
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-5.58%
FCF growth 3Y9.28%
FCF growth 5Y5.19%
OCF growth 1Y-5.23%
OCF growth 3Y8.84%
OCF growth 5Y4.67%

CITY HOLDING CO / CHCO FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for CHCO stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to CHCO.


What is the valuation status for CHCO stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to CITY HOLDING CO (CHCO). This can be considered as Overvalued.


How profitable is CITY HOLDING CO (CHCO) stock?

CITY HOLDING CO (CHCO) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for CHCO stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CITY HOLDING CO (CHCO) is 14.39 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.26.


What is the expected EPS growth for CITY HOLDING CO (CHCO) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CITY HOLDING CO (CHCO) is expected to grow by 16.47% in the next year.