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Peoples Fin (PFIS) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

Peoples Fin stock (PFIS) is currently trading at $52.59. Peoples Fin PE ratio is 8.97. Peoples Fin PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 2.81. Analyst consensus price target for PFIS is $57.50. WallStSmart rates PFIS as Buy.

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PFIS

Peoples Fin

NASDAQFINANCIAL SERVICES
$52.59
$0.72 (-1.35%)
52W$37.07
$57.07
Target$57.50+9.3%

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PFIS Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors

Benjamin Graham Formula · Peoples Fin (PFIS)

Margin of Safety
+79.7%
Strong Buy Zone
PFIS Fair Value
$275.18
Graham Formula
Current Price
$52.59
$222.59 below fair value
Undervalued
Fair: $275.18
Overvalued
Price $52.59
Graham IV $275.18
Analyst $57.50

PFIS trades at a significant discount to its Graham intrinsic value of $275.18, offering a 80% 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.

WallStSmart

Smart Analysis

Peoples Fin (PFIS) · 10 metrics scored

Smart Score

77
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 peg ratio, operating margin, price/book. Overall metrics suggest strong investment potential with favorable risk/reward.

Peoples Fin (PFIS) Key Strengths (5)

Avg Score: 9.6/10
Operating MarginProfitability
42.20%10/10

Keeps $42 of every $100 in revenue after operating costs

Price/BookValuation
0.9910/10

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

EPS GrowthGrowth
97.00%10/10

Earnings per share surging 97.00% year-over-year

Profit MarginProfitability
31.60%10/10

Keeps $32 of every $100 in revenue as net profit

PEG RatioValuation
1.318/10

Good growth relative to its price

Supporting Valuation Data

P/E Ratio
8.97
Undervalued
Trailing P/E
8.97
Undervalued

Peoples Fin (PFIS) Areas to Watch (5)

Avg Score: 5.6/10
Market CapQuality
$528M5/10

Small-cap company with higher risk but more growth potential

Return on EquityProfitability
12.00%5/10

Moderate profitability with room for improvement

Price/SalesValuation
2.816/10

Revenue is fairly priced at 2.81x sales

Revenue GrowthGrowth
12.20%6/10

Solid revenue growth at 12.20% per year

Institutional Own.Quality
31.06%6/10

Moderate institutional interest at 31.06%

Peoples Fin (PFIS) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 77/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a B+ grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 5 register as strengths (avg 9.6/10) while 5 fall into concern territory (avg 5.6/10). 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, Price/Book, EPS Growth. Valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (1.31), Price/Book (0.99) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Profitability is solid with Operating Margin at 42.20%, Profit Margin at 31.60%. Growth metrics are encouraging with EPS Growth at 97.00%.

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Price/Sales. Some valuation metrics including Price/Sales (2.81) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 12.20%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 12.00%.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Market Cap improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 12.00% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 12.20% needing to reaccelerate.

Risk Considerations

Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate risk investment. Strengths and concerns are roughly balanced. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.

Bottom Line

The combination of Operating Margin and Price/Book makes a compelling case at current levels. The key risk is Market Cap, but the overall fundamental picture is positive with a clear path to maintaining or improving the current B+ grade.

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.

PFIS Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart

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

PFIS's Price-to-Sales ratio of 2.81x trades at a deep discount to its historical average of 6.58x (2th percentile). The current valuation is 77% below its historical high of 12.35x set in Sep 2007, and 2% above its historical low of 2.75x in Mar 2026.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for Peoples Fin (PFIS) · FINANCIAL SERVICESBANKS - REGIONAL

The Big Picture

Peoples Fin is a mature, profitable business with steady cash generation. Revenue reached 188M with 12% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are strong at 31.6%, reflecting pricing power and operational efficiency.

Key Findings

Strong Profitability

Profit margin of 31.6% and operating margin of 42.2% demonstrate strong pricing power and operational efficiency.

Cash Flow Positive

Generating 7M in free cash flow and 16M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.

What to Watch Next

Dividend sustainability with a current yield of 4.8%. Watch payout ratio and free cash flow coverage.

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Bottom Line

Peoples Fin is a well-established business delivering consistent profitability with 31.6% 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.

Insider Transactions(61 last 3 months)

Total Buys
33
Total Sells
28
Feb 4, 2026(1 transaction)
LOCHEN, RICHARD S JR
Director
Sell
Shares
-100

Data sourced from SEC Form 4 filings

Last updated: 12:58:59 PM

About Peoples Fin(PFIS)

Exchange

NASDAQ

Sector

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Industry

BANKS - REGIONAL

Country

USA

Peoples Financial Services Corp. The company is headquartered in Scranton, Pennsylvania.