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.

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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.
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 2025 0 500M 1B 1.5B

1.2 Ratios

  • With a Return On Assets value of 1.57%, SF perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 41.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • With a decent Return On Equity value of 10.82%, SF is doing good in the industry, outperforming 64.02% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 3.51%, SF is in line with its industry, outperforming 48.12% 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 7.24%.
Industry RankSector 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%
SF Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICSF Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

  • The Profit Margin of SF (10.19%) 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 53.14% of its industry peers.
  • SF's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 98.96%, SF belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 99.16% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SF has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector 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%
SF Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsSF Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60 80

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2. SF Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • Compared to 1 year ago, SF has less shares outstanding
  • SF has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, SF has an improved debt to assets ratio.
SF Yearly Shares OutstandingSF Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M
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 2025 10B 20B 30B 40B

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of -0.27, we must say that SF is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of -0.27, SF is doing worse than 81.17% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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.
  • SF's Debt to FCF ratio of 30.21 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SF outperforms 51.88% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 5.33 is on the high side and indicates that SF has dependencies on debt financing.
  • SF has a Debt to Equity ratio of 5.33. This is amonst the worse of the industry: SF underperforms 86.61% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 5.33
Debt/FCF 30.21
Altman-Z -0.27
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 2025 0 2B 4B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 0.12 indicates that SF may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • SF has a worse Current ratio (0.12) than 92.89% of its industry peers.
  • SF has a Quick 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.
  • The Quick ratio of SF (0.12) is worse than 92.89% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.12
Quick Ratio 0.12
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 2025 10B 20B 30B

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3. SF Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • SF shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 16.42%, which is quite good.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 11.71% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
  • SF shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 6.65%.
  • Measured over the past years, SF shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 10.70% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)16.42%
EPS 3Y11.29%
EPS 5Y11.71%
EPS Q2Q%17.94%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.65%
Revenue growth 3Y11.39%
Revenue growth 5Y10.7%
Sales Q2Q%14.35%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, SF will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 5.10% on average per year.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, SF will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.90% on average per year.
EPS Next Y24.69%
EPS Next 2Y18.16%
EPS Next 3Y19.07%
EPS Next 5Y5.1%
Revenue Next Year14.24%
Revenue Next 2Y10.87%
Revenue Next 3Y7.33%
Revenue Next 5Y3.9%

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
  • 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 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 2B 4B 6B
SF Yearly EPS VS EstimatesSF Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 2 4 6 8

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4. SF Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 14.58, which indicates a correct valuation of SF.
  • SF's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
  • SF is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.21, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.69, the valuation of SF can be described as reasonable.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, SF is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 60.25% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.10. SF is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.58
Fwd PE 11.69
SF Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSF Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, SF is valued cheaper than 92.89% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 73.22% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SF, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 11.32
EV/EBITDA 5.5
SF Per share dataSF EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40

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.
  • SF's earnings are expected to grow with 19.07% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.59
PEG (5Y)1.24
EPS Next 2Y18.16%
EPS Next 3Y19.07%

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5. SF Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.92%, SF has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.90, SF has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
  • SF's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.92%

5.2 History

  • On average, the dividend of SF grows each year by 13.04%, 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)13.04%
Div Incr Years8
Div Non Decr Years8
SF Yearly Dividends per shareSF Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

  • SF pays out 37.67% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
  • SF's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP37.67%
EPS Next 2Y18.16%
EPS Next 3Y19.07%
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 2025 0 500M 1B 1.5B
SF Dividend Payout.SF Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.SF Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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SF Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP

NYSE:SF (4/8/2026, 2:03:08 PM)

77.14

+3.54 (+4.81%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)01-28
Earnings (Next)04-29
Inst Owners88.6%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners3.28%
Ins Owner Change3.74%
Market Cap11.94B
Revenue(TTM)6.35B
Net Income(TTM)646.50M
Analysts77.5
Price Target97.01 (25.76%)
Short Float %N/A
Short Ratio3.05
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.92%
Yearly Dividend1.59
Dividend Growth(5Y)13.04%
DP37.67%
Div Incr Years8
Div Non Decr Years8
Ex-Date03-02
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)-33.57%
PT rev (3m)-28.87%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-32.47%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-33.74%
EPS NY rev (1m)-33.53%
EPS NY rev (3m)-30.47%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.14%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.36%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.58
Fwd PE 11.69
P/S 1.88
P/FCF 11.32
P/OCF 10.69
P/B 2
P/tB 2.71
EV/EBITDA 5.5
EPS(TTM)5.29
EY6.86%
EPS(NY)6.6
Fwd EY8.56%
FCF(TTM)6.82
FCFY8.83%
OCF(TTM)7.22
OCFY9.35%
SpS41.01
BVpS38.62
TBVpS28.46
PEG (NY)0.59
PEG (5Y)1.24
Graham Number67.8
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 -0.27
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)16.42%
EPS 3Y11.29%
EPS 5Y11.71%
EPS Q2Q%17.94%
EPS Next Y24.69%
EPS Next 2Y18.16%
EPS Next 3Y19.07%
EPS Next 5Y5.1%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.65%
Revenue growth 3Y11.39%
Revenue growth 5Y10.7%
Sales Q2Q%14.35%
Revenue Next Year14.24%
Revenue Next 2Y10.87%
Revenue Next 3Y7.33%
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 14.58 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.


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%.