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STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP (SF) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:SF - US8606301021 - Common Stock

130.65 USD
-2.57 (-1.93%)
Last: 1/7/2026, 8:04:00 PM
130.65 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 1/7/2026, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, SF scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. SF was compared to 235 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. There are concerns on the financial health of SF while its profitability can be described as average. SF has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year SF was profitable.
In the past year SF had a positive cash flow from operations.
SF had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
SF had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
SF Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFSF 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 0 500M 1B 1.5B

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 1.50%, SF is in line with its industry, outperforming 40.43% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 10.88%, SF is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.98% of the companies in the same industry.
SF's Return On Invested Capital of 3.37% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SF outperforms 48.09% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for SF is below the industry average of 7.14%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (3.37%) for SF is above the 3 year average (3.24%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.5%
ROE 10.88%
ROIC 3.37%
ROA(3y)1.57%
ROA(5y)1.76%
ROE(3y)11.03%
ROE(5y)12%
ROIC(3y)3.24%
ROIC(5y)2.97%
SF Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICSF Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

SF's Profit Margin of 10.12% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. SF is outperformed by 60.00% of its industry peers.
SF's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
SF has a Operating Margin (27.20%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SF has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of SF (98.93%) is better than 98.30% of its industry peers.
SF's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 27.2%
PM (TTM) 10.12%
GM 98.93%
OM growth 3Y11.3%
OM growth 5Y7.74%
PM growth 3Y-10.93%
PM growth 5Y-1%
GM growth 3Y0.06%
GM growth 5Y0.04%
SF Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsSF Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

Compared to 1 year ago, SF has more shares outstanding
SF has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
SF has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
SF Yearly Shares OutstandingSF Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
SF Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsSF Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B

2.2 Solvency

SF has an Altman-Z score of -0.23. This is a bad value and indicates that SF is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
SF's Altman-Z score of -0.23 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. SF is outperformed by 76.17% of its industry peers.
SF has a debt to FCF ratio of 23.74. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as SF would need 23.74 years to pay back of all of its debts.
SF has a Debt to FCF ratio of 23.74. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: SF outperforms 51.49% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 5.62 is on the high side and indicates that SF has dependencies on debt financing.
SF has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (5.62) than 85.11% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 5.62
Debt/FCF 23.74
Altman-Z -0.23
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
SF Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFSF Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B 4B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.14 indicates that SF may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
SF's Current ratio of 0.14 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. SF is outperformed by 91.06% of its industry peers.
SF has a Quick Ratio of 0.14. This is a bad value and indicates that SF is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of SF (0.14) is worse than 91.06% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.14
Quick Ratio 0.14
SF Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesSF Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

SF shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 23.81%, which is quite impressive.
Measured over the past years, SF shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 10.86% on average per year.
SF shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 7.63%.
SF shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 11.11% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)23.81%
EPS 3Y-1.24%
EPS 5Y10.86%
EPS Q2Q%30%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.63%
Revenue growth 3Y7.56%
Revenue growth 5Y11.11%
Sales Q2Q%16.72%

3.2 Future

SF is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 7.42% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, SF will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.95% on average per year.
EPS Next Y15.65%
EPS Next 2Y17.98%
EPS Next 3Y16.6%
EPS Next 5Y7.42%
Revenue Next Year11.42%
Revenue Next 2Y11.58%
Revenue Next 3Y10.47%
Revenue Next 5Y5.95%

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.
SF Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesSF Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2B 4B 6B
SF Yearly EPS VS EstimatesSF Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2 4 6 8 10

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

SF is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 17.33.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of SF is on the same level as its industry peers.
SF is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.92, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.76, the valuation of SF can be described as correct.
SF's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SF to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.57), we can say SF is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.33
Fwd PE 13.76
SF Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSF 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, SF is valued cheaper than 92.77% of the companies in the same industry.
SF's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. SF is cheaper than 76.17% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 9.76
EV/EBITDA 6.11
SF Per share dataSF 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.
The decent profitability rating of SF may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as SF's earnings are expected to grow with 16.60% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.11
PEG (5Y)1.6
EPS Next 2Y17.98%
EPS Next 3Y16.6%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

SF has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.47%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.39, SF is paying slightly less dividend.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.94, SF is paying slightly less dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.47%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of SF grows each year by 26.83%, which is quite nice.
SF has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
SF has not decreased its dividend in the past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)26.83%
Div Incr Years7
Div Non Decr Years7
SF Yearly Dividends per shareSF Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

38.60% of the earnings are spent on dividend by SF. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
SF's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP38.6%
EPS Next 2Y17.98%
EPS Next 3Y16.6%
SF Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendSF Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B 1.5B
SF Dividend Payout.SF Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.SF Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP

NYSE:SF (1/7/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 130.65 0 (0%)

130.65

-2.57 (-1.93%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)10-22 2025-10-22/bmo
Earnings (Next)01-28 2026-01-28/amc
Inst Owners89.38%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners3.11%
Ins Owner Change-6.02%
Market Cap13.30B
Revenue(TTM)6.19B
Net Income(TTM)626.14M
Analysts77.5
Price Target136.39 (4.39%)
Short Float %2.18%
Short Ratio2.76
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.47%
Yearly Dividend2.24
Dividend Growth(5Y)26.83%
DP38.6%
Div Incr Years7
Div Non Decr Years7
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)1.58%
Min EPS beat(2)0.27%
Max EPS beat(2)2.88%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)2.35%
Min EPS beat(4)-2.78%
Max EPS beat(4)9.03%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)1.34%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-5.77%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-5.45%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.84%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.89%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.79%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)1%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.53%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.79%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.71%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.87%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.12%
PT rev (1m)2.07%
PT rev (3m)6.12%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.43%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.9%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.15%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.65%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.49%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.18%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.65%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.33
Fwd PE 13.76
P/S 2.15
P/FCF 9.76
P/OCF 9.31
P/B 2.31
P/tB 3.2
EV/EBITDA 6.11
EPS(TTM)7.54
EY5.77%
EPS(NY)9.49
Fwd EY7.27%
FCF(TTM)13.39
FCFY10.25%
OCF(TTM)14.03
OCFY10.74%
SpS60.76
BVpS56.53
TBVpS40.89
PEG (NY)1.11
PEG (5Y)1.6
Graham Number97.93
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.5%
ROE 10.88%
ROCE 26.18%
ROIC 3.37%
ROICexc 3.68%
ROICexgc 4%
OM 27.2%
PM (TTM) 10.12%
GM 98.93%
FCFM 22.03%
ROA(3y)1.57%
ROA(5y)1.76%
ROE(3y)11.03%
ROE(5y)12%
ROIC(3y)3.24%
ROIC(5y)2.97%
ROICexc(3y)3.52%
ROICexc(5y)3.22%
ROICexgc(3y)3.83%
ROICexgc(5y)3.53%
ROCE(3y)23.39%
ROCE(5y)18.24%
ROICexgc growth 3Y13.05%
ROICexgc growth 5Y6.85%
ROICexc growth 3Y13.05%
ROICexc growth 5Y7.88%
OM growth 3Y11.3%
OM growth 5Y7.74%
PM growth 3Y-10.93%
PM growth 5Y-1%
GM growth 3Y0.06%
GM growth 5Y0.04%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.15
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 5.62
Debt/FCF 23.74
Debt/EBITDA 18.32
Cap/Depr 79.44%
Cap/Sales 1.07%
Interest Coverage 1.93
Cash Conversion 80.91%
Profit Quality 217.7%
Current Ratio 0.14
Quick Ratio 0.14
Altman-Z -0.23
F-Score8
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)88.97%
Cap/Depr(5y)136.67%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.35%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.98%
Profit Quality(3y)108.09%
Profit Quality(5y)148.9%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)23.81%
EPS 3Y-1.24%
EPS 5Y10.86%
EPS Q2Q%30%
EPS Next Y15.65%
EPS Next 2Y17.98%
EPS Next 3Y16.6%
EPS Next 5Y7.42%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.63%
Revenue growth 3Y7.56%
Revenue growth 5Y11.11%
Sales Q2Q%16.72%
Revenue Next Year11.42%
Revenue Next 2Y11.58%
Revenue Next 3Y10.47%
Revenue Next 5Y5.95%
EBIT growth 1Y-9.76%
EBIT growth 3Y19.72%
EBIT growth 5Y19.71%
EBIT Next Year-26.45%
EBIT Next 3Y-0.28%
EBIT Next 5Y2%
FCF growth 1Y35.58%
FCF growth 3Y-15.23%
FCF growth 5Y-2.34%
OCF growth 1Y32.11%
OCF growth 3Y-17.46%
OCF growth 5Y-4.79%

STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP / SF FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for SF stock?

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


What is the valuation status for SF stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP (SF). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP?

STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP (SF) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


What is the financial health of STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP (SF) stock?

The financial health rating of STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP (SF) is 1 / 10.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for SF stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP (SF) is expected to grow by 15.65% in the next year.