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Peapack-Gladstone Financial (PGC) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

Peapack-Gladstone Financial stock (PGC) is currently trading at $34.58. Peapack-Gladstone Financial PE ratio is 16.45. Peapack-Gladstone Financial PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 2.35. Analyst consensus price target for PGC is $40.00. WallStSmart rates PGC as Moderate Buy.

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PGC

Peapack-Gladstone Financial

NASDAQFINANCIAL SERVICES
$34.58
$0.40 (-1.14%)
52W$23.79
$35.63
Target$40.00+15.7%

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PGC Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors

Benjamin Graham Formula · Peapack-Gladstone Financial (PGC)

Margin of Safety
+65.1%
Strong Buy Zone
PGC Fair Value
$98.28
Graham Formula
Current Price
$34.58
$63.70 below fair value
Undervalued
Fair: $98.28
Overvalued
Price $34.58
Graham IV $98.28
Analyst $40.00

PGC trades at a significant discount to its Graham intrinsic value of $98.28, offering a 65% 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

Peapack-Gladstone Financial (PGC) · 10 metrics scored

Smart Score

74
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. Concerns around return on equity. Overall metrics suggest strong investment potential with favorable risk/reward.

Peapack-Gladstone Financial (PGC) Key Strengths (5)

Avg Score: 9.6/10
PEG RatioValuation
0.6410/10

Growing significantly faster than its price suggests

Price/BookValuation
0.8910/10

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

EPS GrowthGrowth
31.10%10/10

Earnings per share surging 31.10% year-over-year

Institutional Own.Quality
73.88%10/10

73.88% of shares held by major funds and institutions

Operating MarginProfitability
25.40%8/10

Strong operational efficiency: $25 kept per $100 revenue

Supporting Valuation Data

Forward P/E
13.28
Attractive
EV/Revenue
2.897
Undervalued
PGC Target Price
$40
23% Upside

Peapack-Gladstone Financial (PGC) Areas to Watch (5)

Avg Score: 5.2/10
Return on EquityProfitability
5.91%3/10

Low profitability relative to shareholder equity

Market CapQuality
$607M5/10

Small-cap company with higher risk but more growth potential

Price/SalesValuation
2.356/10

Revenue is fairly priced at 2.35x sales

Revenue GrowthGrowth
16.30%6/10

Solid revenue growth at 16.30% per year

Profit MarginProfitability
14.40%6/10

Decent profitability, keeps $14 per $100 revenue

Peapack-Gladstone Financial (PGC) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 74/100 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 5.2/10). All four categories (Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality) show healthy scores, indicating broadly sound fundamentals.

The Bull Case

The strongest argument centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book, EPS Growth. Valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (0.64), Price/Book (0.89) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Profitability is solid with Operating Margin at 25.40%. Growth metrics are encouraging with EPS Growth at 31.10%.

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are Return on Equity, Market Cap, Price/Sales. Some valuation metrics including Price/Sales (2.35) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 16.30%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 5.91%, Profit Margin at 14.40%.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Return on Equity improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 5.91% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 16.30% 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 PEG Ratio and Price/Book makes a compelling case at current levels. The key risk is Return on Equity, 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.

PGC Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart

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

PGC's Price-to-Sales ratio of 2.35x trades 39% below its historical average of 3.82x (5th percentile). The current valuation is 66% below its historical high of 6.95x set in Apr 2007, and 4% above its historical low of 2.26x in Jan 2019.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for Peapack-Gladstone Financial (PGC) · FINANCIAL SERVICESBANKS - REGIONAL

The Big Picture

Peapack-Gladstone Financial is a strong growth company balancing expansion with improving profitability. Revenue reached 259M with 16% growth year-over-year. Profit margins of 14.4% are healthy, with room for further expansion as the business scales.

Key Findings

Negative Free Cash Flow

Free cash flow is -18M, meaning the company is burning cash. This may be acceptable for high-growth companies investing heavily.

What to Watch Next

Margin expansion: can Peapack-Gladstone Financial push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?

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Bottom Line

Peapack-Gladstone Financial offers an attractive blend of growth (16% revenue expansion) and improving fundamentals. The company is transitioning from pure growth to profitable growth, a critical inflection point. Watch for sustained margin expansion as the key signal.

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 Peapack-Gladstone Financial(PGC)

Exchange

NASDAQ

Sector

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Industry

BANKS - REGIONAL

Country

USA

Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation is the banking holding company for Peapack-Gladstone Bank providing private banking and wealth management services in the United States. The company is headquartered in Bedminster, New Jersey.