STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP (SF) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:SF • US8606301021
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This SF fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. SF Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year SF was profitable.
- SF had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years SF has been profitable.
- In the past 5 years SF always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- SF has a Return On Assets (1.57%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- SF's Return On Equity of 10.82% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SF outperforms 63.18% of its industry peers.
- With a Return On Invested Capital value of 3.51%, SF perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 43.93% of the companies in the same industry.
- SF had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.68%. This is below the industry average of 7.28%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.57% | ||
| ROE | 10.82% | ||
| ROIC | 3.51% |
ROA(3y)1.53%
ROA(5y)1.72%
ROE(3y)10.73%
ROE(5y)11.92%
ROIC(3y)3.68%
ROIC(5y)3.28%
1.3 Margins
- SF has a Profit Margin (10.19%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- SF's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- SF's Operating Margin of 26.61% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SF outperforms 52.30% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SF has grown nicely.
- SF's Gross Margin of 98.96% is amongst the best of the industry. SF outperforms 99.16% of its industry peers.
- SF's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 26.61% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.19% | ||
| GM | 98.96% |
OM growth 3Y4%
OM growth 5Y7.22%
PM growth 3Y-9.2%
PM growth 5Y-3.97%
GM growth 3Y0.07%
GM growth 5Y0.09%
2. SF Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- Compared to 1 year ago, SF has less shares outstanding
- Compared to 5 years ago, SF has less shares outstanding
- SF has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of -0.26, we must say that SF is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- SF has a worse Altman-Z score (-0.26) than 81.59% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of SF is 30.21, which is on the high side as it means it would take SF, 30.21 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 30.21, SF perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 51.05% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 5.33 is on the high side and indicates that SF has dependencies on debt financing.
- SF has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (5.33) than 86.19% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 5.33 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 30.21 | ||
| Altman-Z | -0.26 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
2.3 Liquidity
- SF has a Current Ratio of 0.12. This is a bad value and indicates that SF is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.12, SF is doing worse than 92.47% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.12 indicates that SF may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.12, SF is doing worse than 92.47% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.12 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.12 |
3. SF Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 21.27% over the past year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 11.71% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
- Looking at the last year, SF shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 9.01% in the last year.
- SF shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 10.70% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)21.27%
EPS 3Y11.29%
EPS 5Y11.71%
EPS Q2Q%31.82%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.01%
Revenue growth 3Y11.39%
Revenue growth 5Y10.7%
Sales Q2Q%17.74%
3.2 Future
- SF is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 5.10% yearly.
- SF is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.90% yearly.
EPS Next Y22.33%
EPS Next 2Y17.05%
EPS Next 3Y17.73%
EPS Next 5Y5.1%
Revenue Next Year11.84%
Revenue Next 2Y9.92%
Revenue Next 3Y6.46%
Revenue Next 5Y3.9%
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. SF Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 13.66, the valuation of SF can be described as correct.
- SF's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.51, SF is valued a bit cheaper.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 10.62, which indicates a very decent valuation of SF.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, SF is valued a bit cheaper than 65.27% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.41, SF is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.66 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.62 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, SF is valued cheaply inside the industry as 91.63% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- SF's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. SF is cheaper than 71.55% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 11.3 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.8 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as SF's earnings are expected to grow with 17.73% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.61
PEG (5Y)1.17
EPS Next 2Y17.05%
EPS Next 3Y17.73%
5. SF Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.73%, SF has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- SF's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 6.46.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.80, SF has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.73% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of SF is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 13.04%!
- SF has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- As SF did not decrease their dividend in the past 5 years, we can say the dividend looks stable.
Dividend Growth(5Y)13.04%
Div Incr Years8
Div Non Decr Years8
5.3 Sustainability
- 37.67% of the earnings are spent on dividend by SF. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of SF is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP37.67%
EPS Next 2Y17.05%
EPS Next 3Y17.73%
SF Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
77.03
-1.78 (-2.26%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Industry Strength73.91
Industry Growth95.03
Earnings (Last)04-22 2026-04-22/bmo
Earnings (Next)07-28 2026-07-28/bmo
Inst Owners88.67%
Inst Owner Change1.48%
Ins Owners4.66%
Ins Owner Change3.74%
Market Cap11.92B
Revenue(TTM)6.54B
Net Income(TTM)646.50M
Analysts77.5
Price Target89.93 (16.75%)
Short Float %2.77%
Short Ratio2.92
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.73% |
Yearly Dividend1.59
Dividend Growth(5Y)13.04%
DP37.67%
Div Incr Years8
Div Non Decr Years8
Ex-Date03-02 2026-03-02 (0.34)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)1.07%
Min EPS beat(2)0.27%
Max EPS beat(2)1.86%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)0.56%
Min EPS beat(4)-2.78%
Max EPS beat(4)2.88%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)0.19%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-5.09%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-6.23%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.77%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.75%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.79%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.48%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.53%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.79%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.36%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.45%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.12%
PT rev (1m)-7.3%
PT rev (3m)-35.96%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.71%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-35.04%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.89%
EPS NY rev (3m)-32.11%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.12%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.74%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.1%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.06%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.66 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.62 | ||
| P/S | 1.88 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.3 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.67 | ||
| P/B | 1.99 | ||
| P/tB | 2.71 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.8 |
EPS(TTM)5.64
EY7.32%
EPS(NY)7.25
Fwd EY9.41%
FCF(TTM)6.82
FCFY8.85%
OCF(TTM)7.22
OCFY9.37%
SpS41.01
BVpS38.62
TBVpS28.46
PEG (NY)0.61
PEG (5Y)1.17
Graham Number70.0023 (-9.12%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.57% | ||
| ROE | 10.82% | ||
| ROCE | 25.4% | ||
| ROIC | 3.51% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.73% | ||
| ROICexgc | 4.05% | ||
| OM | 26.61% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.19% | ||
| GM | 98.96% | ||
| FCFM | 16.62% |
ROA(3y)1.53%
ROA(5y)1.72%
ROE(3y)10.73%
ROE(5y)11.92%
ROIC(3y)3.68%
ROIC(5y)3.28%
ROICexc(3y)3.98%
ROICexc(5y)3.53%
ROICexgc(3y)4.34%
ROICexgc(5y)3.84%
ROCE(3y)26.29%
ROCE(5y)22.7%
ROICexgc growth 3Y11.99%
ROICexgc growth 5Y6.26%
ROICexc growth 3Y11.91%
ROICexc growth 5Y6.96%
OM growth 3Y4%
OM growth 5Y7.22%
PM growth 3Y-9.2%
PM growth 5Y-3.97%
GM growth 3Y0.07%
GM growth 5Y0.09%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.15
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 5.33 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 30.21 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 17.86 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 65.25% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.98% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.03 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 62.61% | ||
| Profit Quality | 163.18% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.12 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.12 | ||
| Altman-Z | -0.26 |
F-Score7
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)71.63%
Cap/Depr(5y)125.45%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.08%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.79%
Profit Quality(3y)105.13%
Profit Quality(5y)114.82%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)21.27%
EPS 3Y11.29%
EPS 5Y11.71%
EPS Q2Q%31.82%
EPS Next Y22.33%
EPS Next 2Y17.05%
EPS Next 3Y17.73%
EPS Next 5Y5.1%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.01%
Revenue growth 3Y11.39%
Revenue growth 5Y10.7%
Sales Q2Q%17.74%
Revenue Next Year11.84%
Revenue Next 2Y9.92%
Revenue Next 3Y6.46%
Revenue Next 5Y3.9%
EBIT growth 1Y-11.56%
EBIT growth 3Y15.84%
EBIT growth 5Y18.69%
EBIT Next Year63.21%
EBIT Next 3Y13.33%
EBIT Next 5Y11.27%
FCF growth 1Y153.2%
FCF growth 3Y-0.63%
FCF growth 5Y-7.86%
OCF growth 1Y127.76%
OCF growth 3Y-1.18%
OCF growth 5Y-7.64%
STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP / SF Fundamental Analysis 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 6 / 10 to STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP (SF). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP (SF) stock?
STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP (SF) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
What is the valuation of STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP (SF) is 13.66 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.99.
Is the dividend of STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP sustainable?
The dividend rating of STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP (SF) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 37.67%.