PIPER SANDLER COS (PIPR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:PIPR - US7240781002 - Common Stock
369.27 USD
+14.92 (+4.21%)
Overall PIPR gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated PIPR against 237 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. While PIPR belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. PIPR is valued quite expensive, but it does show an excellent growth. With these ratings, PIPR could be worth investigating further for growth investing!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
PIPR had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year PIPR had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years PIPR has always been profitable.
PIPR had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 10.77%, PIPR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.87% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 17.15%, PIPR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.12% of the companies in the same industry.
PIPR has a Return On Invested Capital of 11.51%. This is amongst the best in the industry. PIPR outperforms 86.92% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for PIPR is in line with the industry average of 7.61%.
The 3 year average ROIC (8.57%) for PIPR is below the current ROIC(11.51%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.77% | ||
| ROE | 17.15% | ||
| ROIC | 11.51% |
ROA(3y)5.7%
ROA(5y)6%
ROE(3y)11.04%
ROE(5y)12.85%
ROIC(3y)8.57%
ROIC(5y)10.7%
1.3 Margins
With a Profit Margin value of 13.16%, PIPR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 45.15% of the companies in the same industry.
PIPR's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
PIPR's Operating Margin of 13.89% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. PIPR is outperformed by 66.24% of its industry peers.
PIPR's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of PIPR (98.38%) is better than 97.47% of its industry peers.
PIPR's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 13.89% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.16% | ||
| GM | 98.38% |
OM growth 3Y-12.92%
OM growth 5Y-1.74%
PM growth 3Y-4.65%
PM growth 5Y-1.37%
GM growth 3Y-0.11%
GM growth 5Y0.19%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
Compared to 1 year ago, PIPR has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for PIPR has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for PIPR has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 6.68 indicates that PIPR is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of PIPR (6.68) is better than 87.76% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of PIPR is 2.41, which is a good value as it means it would take PIPR, 2.41 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 2.41, PIPR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.81% of the companies in the same industry.
PIPR has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.06. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
The Debt to Equity ratio of PIPR (0.06) is better than 81.86% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.06 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.41 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.68 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
2.3 Liquidity
PIPR has a Current Ratio of 0.76. This is a bad value and indicates that PIPR is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of PIPR (0.76) is worse than 65.40% of its industry peers.
PIPR has a Quick Ratio of 0.76. This is a bad value and indicates that PIPR is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
PIPR has a worse Quick ratio (0.76) than 64.98% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.76 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.76 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 29.82% over the past year.
PIPR shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 11.31% yearly.
The Revenue has grown by 10.47% in the past year. This is quite good.
PIPR shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 12.60% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)29.82%
EPS 3Y-16.64%
EPS 5Y11.31%
EPS Q2Q%17.06%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.47%
Revenue growth 3Y-9.14%
Revenue growth 5Y12.6%
Sales Q2Q%13.65%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, PIPR will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 16.53% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 11.54% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y16.69%
EPS Next 2Y19.46%
EPS Next 3Y16.53%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year13.36%
Revenue Next 2Y13.81%
Revenue Next 3Y11.54%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 25.63, which means the current valuation is very expensive for PIPR.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, PIPR is valued a bit more expensive than 62.45% of the companies in the same industry.
PIPR is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.20, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.41, the valuation of PIPR can be described as rather expensive.
PIPR's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.70, PIPR is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.63 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.41 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, PIPR is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 67.51% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of PIPR is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 199.92 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 24.67 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of PIPR may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as PIPR's earnings are expected to grow with 16.53% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.54
PEG (5Y)2.27
EPS Next 2Y19.46%
EPS Next 3Y16.53%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.76%, PIPR is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
PIPR's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 7.96.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.76, PIPR pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.76% |
5.2 History
The dividend of PIPR is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 12.05%!
PIPR has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
The dividend of PIPR decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)12.05%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
PIPR pays out 52.44% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
PIPR's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP52.44%
EPS Next 2Y19.46%
EPS Next 3Y16.53%
NYSE:PIPR (9/18/2025, 3:29:51 PM)
369.27
+14.92 (+4.21%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners82.92%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners2.84%
Ins Owner Change-0.14%
Market Cap6.53B
Analysts78
Price Target347.31 (-5.95%)
Short Float %2.54%
Short Ratio3.07
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.76% |
Yearly Dividend4.71
Dividend Growth(5Y)12.05%
DP52.44%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)35.37%
Min EPS beat(2)29.8%
Max EPS beat(2)40.94%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)20.96%
Min EPS beat(4)-5.82%
Max EPS beat(4)40.94%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)22.4%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)20.81%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)21.51%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)7.37%
Min Revenue beat(2)2.19%
Max Revenue beat(2)12.55%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)3.99%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.36%
Max Revenue beat(4)12.55%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)5.59%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)4.08%
Revenue beat(16)13
Avg Revenue beat(16)6.01%
PT rev (1m)1.49%
PT rev (3m)19.06%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.13%
EPS NY rev (1m)7.2%
EPS NY rev (3m)7.59%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.91%
Revenue NY rev (1m)4.28%
Revenue NY rev (3m)4.59%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.63 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.41 | ||
| P/S | 4.07 | ||
| P/FCF | 199.92 | ||
| P/OCF | 94.83 | ||
| P/B | 5.31 | ||
| P/tB | 8.02 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 24.67 |
EPS(TTM)14.41
EY3.9%
EPS(NY)18.1
Fwd EY4.9%
FCF(TTM)1.85
FCFY0.5%
OCF(TTM)3.89
OCFY1.05%
SpS90.64
BVpS69.52
TBVpS46.06
PEG (NY)1.54
PEG (5Y)2.27
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.77% | ||
| ROE | 17.15% | ||
| ROCE | 15.91% | ||
| ROIC | 11.51% | ||
| ROICexc | 12.56% | ||
| ROICexgc | 18.51% | ||
| OM | 13.89% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.16% | ||
| GM | 98.38% | ||
| FCFM | 2.04% |
ROA(3y)5.7%
ROA(5y)6%
ROE(3y)11.04%
ROE(5y)12.85%
ROIC(3y)8.57%
ROIC(5y)10.7%
ROICexc(3y)12.01%
ROICexc(5y)22.17%
ROICexgc(3y)20.67%
ROICexgc(5y)66.52%
ROCE(3y)12.07%
ROCE(5y)15.09%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-51.6%
ROICexcg growth 5Y12.45%
ROICexc growth 3Y-37.22%
ROICexc growth 5Y9.46%
OM growth 3Y-12.92%
OM growth 5Y-1.74%
PM growth 3Y-4.65%
PM growth 5Y-1.37%
GM growth 3Y-0.11%
GM growth 5Y0.19%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.82
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.06 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.41 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.32 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 137.31% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.26% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 38.64 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 27.66% | ||
| Profit Quality | 15.49% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.76 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.76 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.68 |
F-Score7
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)60.94%
Cap/Depr(5y)52.55%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.29%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.26%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)29.82%
EPS 3Y-16.64%
EPS 5Y11.31%
EPS Q2Q%17.06%
EPS Next Y16.69%
EPS Next 2Y19.46%
EPS Next 3Y16.53%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.47%
Revenue growth 3Y-9.14%
Revenue growth 5Y12.6%
Sales Q2Q%13.65%
Revenue Next Year13.36%
Revenue Next 2Y13.81%
Revenue Next 3Y11.54%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y32.65%
EBIT growth 3Y-20.88%
EBIT growth 5Y10.64%
EBIT Next Year15.97%
EBIT Next 3Y16.99%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y9.67%
FCF growth 3Y-24.3%
FCF growth 5Y37.18%
OCF growth 1Y35.77%
OCF growth 3Y-23.77%
OCF growth 5Y35.81%