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STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP (SF) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

130.21 USD
+0.14 (+0.11%)
Last: 1/9/2026, 8:26:05 PM
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After Hours: 1/9/2026, 8:26:05 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. SF has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. 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.
Each year in the past 5 years SF has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years SF had a positive operating cash flow.
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

The Return On Assets of SF (1.50%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 10.88%, SF is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.55% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 3.37%, SF is in line with its industry, outperforming 48.09% of the companies in the same industry.
SF had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.24%. This is below the industry average of 7.17%.
The 3 year average ROIC (3.24%) for SF is below the current ROIC(3.37%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
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

The Profit Margin of SF (10.12%) is worse than 60.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SF has remained more or less at the same level.
SF has a Operating Margin (27.20%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SF has grown nicely.
SF's Gross Margin of 98.93% is amongst the best of the industry. SF outperforms 98.30% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SF has remained more or less at the same level.
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

The number of shares outstanding for SF has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
SF has more 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 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

Based on the Altman-Z score of -0.24, we must say that SF is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
SF has a worse Altman-Z score (-0.24) than 76.17% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of SF is 23.74, which is on the high side as it means it would take SF, 23.74 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of SF (23.74) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
SF has a Debt/Equity ratio of 5.62. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 5.62, SF is not doing good in the industry: 85.11% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 5.62
Debt/FCF 23.74
Altman-Z -0.24
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 90.21% 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.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.14, SF is not doing good in the industry: 90.21% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 23.81% over the past year.
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.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.63% in the past year.
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

Based on estimates for the next years, SF will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 7.42% on average per year.
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

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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.
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 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

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 17.27, the valuation of SF can be described as rather expensive.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as SF.
SF is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.19, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.72 indicates a correct valuation of SF.
SF's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.92, SF is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.27
Fwd PE 13.72
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.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, SF is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 77.02% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 9.73
EV/EBITDA 6.08
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)1.1
PEG (5Y)1.59
EPS Next 2Y17.98%
EPS Next 3Y16.6%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

SF has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.41%.
SF's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 6.19.
SF's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 1.92.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.41%

5.2 History

The dividend of SF is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 26.83%!
SF has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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.
The dividend of SF is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. 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 (1/9/2026, 8:26:05 PM)

After market: 130.21 0 (0%)

130.21

+0.14 (+0.11%)

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 Change-0.12%
Ins Owners3.11%
Ins Owner Change-6.02%
Market Cap13.26B
Revenue(TTM)6.19B
Net Income(TTM)626.14M
Analysts78.75
Price Target136.39 (4.75%)
Short Float %2.18%
Short Ratio2.76
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.41%
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)3.31%
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)2.87%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.27
Fwd PE 13.72
P/S 2.14
P/FCF 9.73
P/OCF 9.28
P/B 2.3
P/tB 3.18
EV/EBITDA 6.08
EPS(TTM)7.54
EY5.79%
EPS(NY)9.49
Fwd EY7.29%
FCF(TTM)13.39
FCFY10.28%
OCF(TTM)14.03
OCFY10.78%
SpS60.76
BVpS56.53
TBVpS40.89
PEG (NY)1.1
PEG (5Y)1.59
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 -0.24
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.