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City Holding Company (CHCO) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

City Holding Company stock (CHCO) is currently trading at $119.40. City Holding Company PE ratio is 13.10. City Holding Company PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 5.34. Analyst consensus price target for CHCO is $131.00. WallStSmart rates CHCO as Moderate Buy.

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CHCO

City Holding Company

NASDAQFINANCIAL SERVICES
$119.40
$0.40 (0.34%)
52W$99.44
$131.71
Target$131.00+9.7%

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CHCO Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors

Benjamin Graham Formula · City Holding Company (CHCO)

Margin of Safety
+48.5%
Strong Buy Zone
CHCO Fair Value
$245.04
Graham Formula
Current Price
$119.40
$125.64 below fair value
Undervalued
Fair: $245.04
Overvalued
Price $119.40
Graham IV $245.04
Analyst $131.00

CHCO trades at a significant discount to its Graham intrinsic value of $245.04, offering a 48% margin of safety — a level value investors typically seek before buying.

Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

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Smart Analysis

City Holding Company (CHCO) · 10 metrics scored

Smart Score

69
out of 100
Grade: B-
Strong Buy
Investment Rating

Category Performance

WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.

Investment Thesis

Strong fundamentals in operating margin, profit margin, institutional own.. Overall metrics suggest strong investment potential with favorable risk/reward.

City Holding Company (CHCO) Key Strengths (4)

Avg Score: 9.3/10
Operating MarginProfitability
54.60%10/10

Keeps $55 of every $100 in revenue after operating costs

Profit MarginProfitability
41.30%10/10

Keeps $41 of every $100 in revenue as net profit

Institutional Own.Quality
72.30%10/10

72.30% of shares held by major funds and institutions

Return on EquityProfitability
16.90%7/10

Solid profitability: $17 profit per $100 equity

Supporting Valuation Data

P/E Ratio
13.1
Undervalued
Trailing P/E
13.1
Undervalued

City Holding Company (CHCO) Areas to Watch (6)

Avg Score: 5.5/10
Price/SalesValuation
5.344/10

Premium valuation at 5.3x annual revenue

Market CapQuality
$1.69B5/10

Small-cap company with higher risk but more growth potential

PEG RatioValuation
1.916/10

Growth is fairly priced, not cheap, not expensive

Price/BookValuation
2.076/10

Fairly priced relative to book value

Revenue GrowthGrowth
10.80%6/10

Solid revenue growth at 10.80% per year

EPS GrowthGrowth
12.90%6/10

Solid earnings growth at 12.90%

Supporting Valuation Data

Price/Sales (TTM)
5.34
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City Holding Company (CHCO) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 69/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a B- grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 4 register as strengths (avg 9.3/10) while 6 fall into concern territory (avg 5.5/10). All four categories (Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality) show healthy scores, indicating broadly sound fundamentals.

The Bull Case

The strongest argument centers on Operating Margin, Profit Margin, Institutional Own.. Profitability is solid with Return on Equity at 16.90%, Operating Margin at 54.60%, Profit Margin at 41.30%.

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are Price/Sales, Market Cap, PEG Ratio. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (1.91), Price/Sales (5.34), Price/Book (2.07) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 10.80%, EPS Growth at 12.90%, which may limit upside.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Price/Sales improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 16.90% currently healthy but needing to be sustained. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 10.80% needing to reaccelerate.

Risk Considerations

Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.

Bottom Line

Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Operating Margin, Profit Margin) and negatives (Price/Sales, Market Cap). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.

Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.

CHCO Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart

Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue

CHCO's Price-to-Sales ratio of 5.34x trades 56% above its historical average of 3.43x (91th percentile), historically expensive. The current valuation is 8% below its historical high of 5.79x set in Jul 2018, and 200% above its historical low of 1.78x in Jan 2009.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for City Holding Company (CHCO) · FINANCIAL SERVICESBANKS - REGIONAL

The Big Picture

City Holding Company is a mature, profitable business with steady cash generation. Revenue reached 316M with 11% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are strong at 41.3%, reflecting pricing power and operational efficiency.

Key Findings

Strong Profitability

Profit margin of 41.3% and operating margin of 54.6% demonstrate strong pricing power and operational efficiency.

Cash Flow Positive

Generating 34M in free cash flow and 34M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.

What to Watch Next

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Bottom Line

City Holding Company is a well-established business delivering consistent profitability with 41.3% margins. The growth phase may be slowing, but strong cash generation and operational efficiency make it suitable for investors seeking reliability over excitement.

This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

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About City Holding Company(CHCO)

Exchange

NASDAQ

Sector

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Industry

BANKS - REGIONAL

Country

USA

City Holding Company is a holding company for City National Bank of West Virginia offering various banking, trust and investment solutions, and other financial solutions in the United States. The company is headquartered in Charleston, West Virginia.

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25 GATEWATER ROAD, CHARLESTON, WV, UNITED STATES, 25313