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Stifel Financial Corp (SF)

Fair Value
Financial ServicesCapital MarketsUnited States

Fundamental

68

Price

$70.07

Market Cap

$10.63B

Part 1 · What the company is worth

Overview

Stifel Financial Corp. operates as the bank holding company for Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated that provides retail and institutional wealth management, and investment banking services to individual, corporations, municipalities, and institutions in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and internationally. It operates in three segments: Global Wealth Management, Institutional Group, and Other. The company provides private client services, including securities transaction and financial planning services; securities brokerage services, such as the sale of equities, mutual funds, fixed income products, and insurance; institutional equity and fixed income sales, trading and research, and municipal finance services; investment banking services, such as mergers and acquisitions, public offerings, and private placements; and retail and commercial banking services comprising personal and commercial lending programs, as well as deposit accounts. It participates in and manages underwritings for corporate and public finance; and offers financial advisory and securities brokerage services. The company was founded in 1890 and is headquartered in Saint Louis, Missouri.

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Balance Sheet & Liquidity

Revenue

$4.11B

Trailing 12 months (through 6/30/2026)

Net Income

$954M

Trailing 12 months (through 6/30/2026)

Free Cash Flow

$1.05B

Total Equity

$5.98B

Total Liabilities

$35.29B

Current Ratio

0.12

Interest Coverage

-

Debt/EBITDA

-

Earnings Per Share

Revenue & Net Income

Free Cash Flow

Income Breakdown

Historical statement

Margins over time

Debt over time

How heavy the debt is

Growth grid

Growth — Revenue

Fair Value Estimation

BankFairly Valued

Fair Value

$68.70

Current Price

$70.07

Margin of Safety

-2.0%

Fair Value Range

$47.68 - $89.73

Spread across the valuation methods used, not a statistically calibrated confidence interval.

Estimation Methods

Analyst price target:$89.00
Discounted cash flow (DCF):Not applicable to this type of company
Earnings multiple (P/E):$58.00
Graham growth formula:Not applicable to this type of company
Earnings power value (EPV):Not applicable to this type of company
Justified P/B:$77.44
Dividend discount (Gordon):$27.12
P/FFO, funds from operations:Not applicable to this type of company
Mid-cycle earnings:Not applicable to this type of company
Revenue multiple:Not applicable to this type of company
Analyst Consensus:Buy (10B / 6H / 0S)
Last Earnings Surprise:+3.03%

Valuation Metrics

P/E Ratio

9.29

ROE

11.4%

P/B Ratio

1.95

P/FCF

32.50

Gross Margin

-

ROIC

-

Profitability Radar

Value Creation (Economic Moat)

ROIC

-

WACC

10.7%

ROIC − WACC

-

Fundamental Analysis Criteria

Passed (13)

  • EPS shows upward trend
  • EPS CAGR 6.60%
  • Price CAGR 13.65%
  • P/B Ratio 1.95
  • Positive Free Cash Flow
  • Low reliance on intangibles
  • Price below Graham Number
  • ROE 16.1%
  • Revenue Growth 5Y 10.7%
  • Analyst Consensus 63% Buy
  • Share Dilution -0.5%
  • Net Margin Trend 23.2% vs 17.9%
  • Piotroski F-Score 6/9

Failed (7)

  • P/FCF 32.50
  • Debt/Equity ratio
  • CapEx intensity
  • Return on Tangible Assets
  • DCF valuation (Fairly valued)
  • Earnings Surprise avg 1.5%
  • Earnings Quality (OCF/NI) 0.48

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  • Current Ratio
  • Interest Coverage
  • Debt/EBITDA
  • PEG Ratio (need PE > 0 and growth > 0)

Piotroski F-Score

6/9

Mixed signals: some areas need attention

score
criteria

Earnings Quality

0.48

Low quality: investigate accounting

Share Dilution

-0.5%

Buying back shares. Shareholder friendly

Institutional Holdings

Governance

Executive Team

NameTitleAge
Mr. Ronald James KruszewskiChairman & CEO66
Mr. James Mark ZemlyakPresident & Head of Global Wealth Management66
Mr. James M. MarischenSenior VP & CFO45
Mr. Thomas Wilson WeiselSenior MD & Director84
Mr. C. Bradford RaymondGlobal Co-Head of Institutional Equities & Advisory59
Mr. Thomas Beaulieu Michaud M.B.A.Senior VP and Co-Head of Institutional Equities & Advisory Businesses61
Mr. David D. SlineySenior VP & COO55
Mr. Michael O'Keeffe C.F.A.Chief Investment Officer-
Mr. Rajive KumarVice President-
Harvinder MinhasVice President-

Audit Risk

1

Board Risk

5

Compensation Risk

4

Shareholder Rights Risk

3

Part 2 · The price and when to enter

This part won't tell you whether the company is worth owning: it helps you choose when to buy it, once the fundamentals have convinced you. Inside: technical analysis, potential, historical drawdowns, gamma exposure.

Documents

  • Annual Report (10-K)

    A yearly overview of the business, its financial results, and the risks it faces.

    Filed on 2026-02-24

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  • Quarterly Report (10-Q)

    A snapshot of financial performance for the most recent three-month period.

    Filed on 2026-08-05

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  • Current Report (8-K)

    An announcement of a major event, such as a leadership change or big news.

    Filed on 2026-09-24

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Income History

via SEC EDGAR

Latest News

Recent headlines for SF, sourced from Markets Gazette.

  • 4/24/2026NEUTRAL
    Stifel's Kruszewski on Geopolitics, Markets and the Challenges in Private Credit Assets

    Ron Kruszewski, Chairman & CEO of Stifel Financial, discussed market resilience amidst geopolitical tensions and rising energy prices. He noted that while markets are reaching all-time highs, potentially factoring in a future 'peace dividend,' significant underlying uncertainty persists as a key risk. Kruszewski's remarks, made at the Bloomberg Global Markets and Banking Summit in New York, suggest a cautious outlook on the sustainability of current market highs given the geopolitical landscape. Investors should monitor these geopolitical developments closely as they could impact market stability and asset valuations.

  • 4/22/2026NEGATIVE
    Stifel Stock Slips Despite Q1 Double Beat

    Stifel Financial Corp. reported first-quarter earnings that surpassed analyst expectations, yet the stock experienced a decline. The company's ability to achieve a 'double beat' on earnings indicates strong operational performance. However, the market's negative reaction suggests that either the forward guidance was weaker than anticipated, or other macroeconomic factors are overshadowing the positive earnings report. Investors will be closely watching for further commentary on the company's outlook and the broader market sentiment impacting financial services firms.

via Markets Gazette