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Pathfinder Bancorp Inc (PBHC) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

Pathfinder Bancorp Inc stock (PBHC) is currently trading at $13.12. Pathfinder Bancorp Inc PE ratio is 12.43. Pathfinder Bancorp Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 2.77. WallStSmart rates PBHC as Sell.

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PBHC

Pathfinder Bancorp Inc

NASDAQFINANCIAL SERVICES
$13.12
$0.00 (0.00%)
52W$12.06
$16.45

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PBHC Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors

Benjamin Graham Formula · Pathfinder Bancorp Inc (PBHC)

Margin of Safety
-64.5%
Significantly Overvalued
PBHC Fair Value
$8.16
Graham Formula
Current Price
$13.12
$4.96 above fair value
Undervalued
Fair: $8.16
Overvalued
Price $13.12
Graham IV $8.16

PBHC trades 64% above its Graham fair value of $8.16, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.

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

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Smart Analysis

Pathfinder Bancorp Inc (PBHC) · 9 metrics scored

Smart Score

33
out of 100
Grade: F
Avoid
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 price/book. Concerns around market cap and return on equity. Significant fundamental concerns warrant caution or avoidance.

Pathfinder Bancorp Inc (PBHC) Key Strengths (1)

Avg Score: 10.0/10
Price/BookValuation
0.6610/10

Trading below book value, meaning the market prices it less than net assets

Supporting Valuation Data

P/E Ratio
12.43
Undervalued
Forward P/E
11.29
Attractive
Trailing P/E
12.43
Undervalued

Pathfinder Bancorp Inc (PBHC) Areas to Watch (8)

Avg Score: 2.6/10
Revenue GrowthGrowth
-22.10%0/10

Revenue declining -22.10%, a shrinking business

EPS GrowthGrowth
-98.40%0/10

Earnings declining -98.40%, profits shrinking

Return on EquityProfitability
2.94%1/10

Very low returns on shareholder equity

Operating MarginProfitability
0.83%1/10

Near-zero operating margins, business under pressure

Market CapQuality
$92M3/10

Micro-cap company with very limited liquidity and high volatility

Profit MarginProfitability
5.81%4/10

Thin profit margins with limited profitability

Price/SalesValuation
2.776/10

Revenue is fairly priced at 2.77x sales

Institutional Own.Quality
32.06%6/10

Moderate institutional interest at 32.06%

Pathfinder Bancorp Inc (PBHC) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 33/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a F grade. Out of 9 metrics analyzed, 1 register as strengths (avg 10.0/10) while 8 fall into concern territory (avg 2.6/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.

The Bull Case

The strongest argument centers on Price/Book. Valuation metrics including Price/Book (0.66) suggest the stock is attractively priced.

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Return on Equity. Some valuation metrics including Price/Sales (2.77) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at -22.10%, EPS Growth at -98.40%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 2.94%, Operating Margin at 0.83%, Profit Margin at 5.81%.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Revenue Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 2.94% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at -22.10% needing to reaccelerate.

Risk Considerations

Based on the metric profile, this is a higher 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

Fundamental challenges outweigh strengths at current levels. Revenue Growth and EPS Growth are the primary drags. Consider waiting for meaningful improvement before committing capital.

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.

PBHC Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart

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

PBHC's Price-to-Sales ratio of 2.77x trades at a 20% premium to its historical average of 2.31x (82th percentile). The current valuation is 21% below its historical high of 3.52x set in Jan 2007, and 156% above its historical low of 1.08x in Mar 2009.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for Pathfinder Bancorp Inc (PBHC) · FINANCIAL SERVICESBANKS - REGIONAL

The Big Picture

Pathfinder Bancorp Inc operates as a stable business with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. Revenue reached 39M with 22% decline year-over-year. Profit margins are thin at 5.8%, typical for companies in this phase that are reinvesting heavily in growth.

Key Findings

Excellent Capital Efficiency

ROE of 294.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.

Revenue Decline

Revenue contracted 22% YoY. Worth determining whether this is cyclical or structural.

What to Watch Next

Margin expansion: can Pathfinder Bancorp Inc push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?

Debt management: total debt of 107M is significantly higher than cash (12M). Monitor refinancing risk.

Sector dynamics: monitor BANKS - REGIONAL industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Pathfinder Bancorp Inc.

Bottom Line

Pathfinder Bancorp Inc offers stability with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. The valuation may present an opportunity for patient investors, though limited growth means returns will likely come from dividends and modest capital appreciation rather than explosive gains.

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 Pathfinder Bancorp Inc(PBHC)

Exchange

NASDAQ

Sector

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Industry

BANKS - REGIONAL

Country

USA

Pathfinder Bancorp, Inc. is a portfolio company of Pathfinder Bank offering various banking and financial products and services primarily in Oswego and Onondaga Counties, New York. The company is headquartered in Oswego, New York.

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214 WEST FIRST STREET, OSWEGO, NY, UNITED STATES, 13126