PIPER SANDLER COS (PIPR) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:PIPR • US7240781002

294.7 USD
-21.84 (-6.9%)
Last: Feb 27, 2026, 12:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, PIPR scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. PIPR was compared to 238 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. There are concerns on the financial health of PIPR while its profitability can be described as average. PIPR is growing strongly while it is still valued neutral. This is a good combination!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year PIPR was profitable.
  • PIPR had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • PIPR had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: PIPR reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
PIPR Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFPIPR Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M -200M 400M 600M

1.2 Ratios

  • PIPR has a Return On Assets of 10.65%. This is amongst the best in the industry. PIPR outperforms 85.29% of its industry peers.
  • With an excellent Return On Equity value of 18.43%, PIPR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.61% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of PIPR (13.35%) is better than 87.82% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 10.65%
ROE 18.43%
ROIC 13.35%
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
PIPR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICPIPR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 20

1.3 Margins

  • The Profit Margin of PIPR (13.72%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of PIPR has grown nicely.
  • PIPR has a Operating Margin of 15.95%. This is in the lower half of the industry: PIPR underperforms 60.50% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PIPR has grown nicely.
  • The Gross Margin of PIPR (98.54%) is better than 97.90% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of PIPR has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 15.95%
PM (TTM) 13.72%
GM 98.54%
OM growth 3Y25.31%
OM growth 5Y25.86%
PM growth 3Y24.2%
PM growth 5Y35.51%
GM growth 3Y0.27%
GM growth 5Y0.28%
PIPR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsPIPR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • PIPR has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
PIPR Yearly Shares OutstandingPIPR Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M
PIPR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsPIPR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 4.98 indicates that PIPR is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • The Altman-Z score of PIPR (4.98) is better than 84.87% of its industry peers.
  • PIPR has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.07. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • PIPR's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.07 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PIPR outperforms 78.99% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.07
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 4.98
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
PIPR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFPIPR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 0.94 indicates that PIPR may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • PIPR has a Current ratio (0.94) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • PIPR has a Quick Ratio of 0.94. 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 Quick ratio of 0.94. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: PIPR outperforms 42.02% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.94
Quick Ratio 0.94
PIPR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesPIPR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 39.91% over the past year.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 12.24% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
  • Looking at the last year, PIPR shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 24.33%.
  • PIPR shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 8.74% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)39.91%
EPS 3Y16.43%
EPS 5Y12.24%
EPS Q2Q%43.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)24.33%
Revenue growth 3Y9.89%
Revenue growth 5Y8.74%
Sales Q2Q%27.36%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 14.30% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 12.05% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y6.59%
EPS Next 2Y16.77%
EPS Next 3Y14.3%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year18.5%
Revenue Next 2Y16.86%
Revenue Next 3Y12.05%
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.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
PIPR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesPIPR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B
PIPR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesPIPR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 5 10 15 20 25

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 16.61 indicates a correct valuation of PIPR.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of PIPR is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.11. PIPR is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.58 indicates a correct valuation of PIPR.
  • PIPR's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.13, PIPR is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.61
Fwd PE 15.58
PIPR Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsPIPR Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, PIPR is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 74.37% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 17.38
PIPR Per share dataPIPR EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40 60 80 100

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates PIPR does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
  • PIPR has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • PIPR's earnings are expected to grow with 14.30% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)2.52
PEG (5Y)1.36
EPS Next 2Y16.77%
EPS Next 3Y14.3%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • With a yearly dividend of 0.84%, PIPR is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.37, PIPR is paying slightly less dividend.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.80, PIPR's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.84%

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 at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
  • PIPR has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)12.05%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
PIPR Yearly Dividends per sharePIPR Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2 4 6

5.3 Sustainability

  • PIPR pays out 47.33% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
  • The dividend of PIPR is growing around the same rate as the earnings are growing. If this keeps up the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP47.33%
EPS Next 2Y16.77%
EPS Next 3Y14.3%
PIPR Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendPIPR Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M -200M 400M 600M
PIPR Dividend Payout.PIPR Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.PIPR Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

PIPER SANDLER COS

NYSE:PIPR (2/27/2026, 12:00:57 PM)

294.7

-21.84 (-6.9%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)02-06
Earnings (Next)04-30
Inst Owners86.84%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners2.79%
Ins Owner Change0.72%
Market Cap4.98B
Revenue(TTM)1.90B
Net Income(TTM)236.42M
Analysts76.36
Price Target418.2 (41.91%)
Short Float %2.86%
Short Ratio3.17
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.84%
Yearly Dividend4.71
Dividend Growth(5Y)12.05%
DP47.33%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date03-03
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)23.14%
Min EPS beat(2)16.49%
Max EPS beat(2)29.8%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)26.53%
Min EPS beat(4)16.49%
Max EPS beat(4)40.94%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)23.32%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)21.23%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)21.39%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)10.19%
Min Revenue beat(2)7.84%
Max Revenue beat(2)12.55%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)7.54%
Min Revenue beat(4)2.19%
Max Revenue beat(4)12.55%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)6.51%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)4.57%
Revenue beat(16)13
Avg Revenue beat(16)5.95%
PT rev (1m)0.74%
PT rev (3m)5.13%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.03%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.38%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.41%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.13%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.17%
Revenue NY rev (1m)3.24%
Revenue NY rev (3m)4.15%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.61
Fwd PE 15.58
P/S 2.89
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 241.01
P/B 3.88
P/tB 5.79
EV/EBITDA 17.38
EPS(TTM)17.74
EY6.02%
EPS(NY)18.91
Fwd EY6.42%
FCF(TTM)-1.13
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)1.22
OCFY0.41%
SpS101.93
BVpS75.91
TBVpS50.9
PEG (NY)2.52
PEG (5Y)1.36
Graham Number174.07
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 10.65%
ROE 18.43%
ROCE 18.78%
ROIC 13.35%
ROICexc 14.4%
ROICexgc 20.72%
OM 15.95%
PM (TTM) 13.72%
GM 98.54%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
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 3Y25.31%
OM growth 5Y25.86%
PM growth 3Y24.2%
PM growth 5Y35.51%
GM growth 3Y0.27%
GM growth 5Y0.28%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.78
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.07
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 0.29
Cap/Depr 150.11%
Cap/Sales 2.31%
Interest Coverage 52.95
Cash Conversion 6.86%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.94
Quick Ratio 0.94
Altman-Z 4.98
F-Score8
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)39.91%
EPS 3Y16.43%
EPS 5Y12.24%
EPS Q2Q%43.33%
EPS Next Y6.59%
EPS Next 2Y16.77%
EPS Next 3Y14.3%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)24.33%
Revenue growth 3Y9.89%
Revenue growth 5Y8.74%
Sales Q2Q%27.36%
Revenue Next Year18.5%
Revenue Next 2Y16.86%
Revenue Next 3Y12.05%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y20.67%
EBIT growth 3Y37.7%
EBIT growth 5Y36.85%
EBIT Next Year24.17%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-103.38%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-96.39%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A

PIPER SANDLER COS / PIPR FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for PIPER SANDLER COS?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to PIPR.


What is the valuation status of PIPER SANDLER COS (PIPR) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to PIPER SANDLER COS (PIPR). This can be considered as Overvalued.


What is the profitability of PIPR stock?

PIPER SANDLER COS (PIPR) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


What is the valuation of PIPER SANDLER COS based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for PIPER SANDLER COS (PIPR) is 16.61 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.88.


What is the expected EPS growth for PIPER SANDLER COS (PIPR) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of PIPER SANDLER COS (PIPR) is expected to grow by 6.59% in the next year.