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Peoples Financial Corp

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EV / Rev
Div yield
1,67 %
Op margin
ROE
3,1 %
Net margin
39,5 %
Debt / equity
0,40
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About

Peoples Financial Corp operates as a bank, providing financial services to customers and generating revenue primarily through interest income and fee-based services.

Business. Peoples Financial Corp (PFBX.PK) is a bank operating within the Banking & Investment Services industry. The company generates revenue primarily through interest income, consistent with standard banking operations. It is listed on the OTC market under the ticker symbol PFBX.PK. Specific details regarding operating segments, headquarters location, and geographic presence are not available in the provided data.

Classification92 %
SectorFinancials
Business sectorBanking & Investment Services
IndustryBanks
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Sell-side consensus
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Avg 12m price target
Upcoming events
  • EarningsQ3 2026 earnings (expected)2026-10-28 · estimated
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At a glance

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Valuation
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Profitability
3,1 %
return on equity
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What drives this business

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    Analysis

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    • Company
    • EarningsQ3 2026 earnings (expected)2026-10-28 · estimated
    • Peers
    • DividendDividend USD 1.75/sh2026-09-25 · Bank of America (BAC)
    • EarningsQ3 2026 earnings (expected)2026-10-13 · estimated · JPMorgan Chase (JPM)
    • EarningsQ3 2026 earnings (expected)2026-10-13 · estimated · Citigroup (C)
    • Macro
    • Rate decisionBank of England rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-06 · GB
    • Rate decisionReserve Bank of Australia rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-12 · AU
    • Rate decisionNorges Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-20 · NO
    • Rate decisionSveriges Riksbank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-03 · SE
    • Rate decisionBank of Canada rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-09 · CA
    • Rate decisionEuropean Central Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-10 · EU
    • Macro & political
    • ElectionSE Swedish Election2026-09-14 · SE
    • ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
    • ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR

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    Synthesis

    Business

    Peoples Financial Corp (PFBX.PK) is a bank operating within the Banking & Investment Services industry. The company generates revenue primarily through interest income, consistent with standard banking operations. It is listed on the OTC market under the ticker symbol PFBX.PK. Specific details regarding operating segments, headquarters location, and geographic presence are not available in the provided data.

    Classification92 %
    SectorFinancials
    Business sectorBanking & Investment Services
    IndustryBanks
    AI synthesis
    GENERATED

    Peoples Financial Corp maintains a capital structure with total equity of $74.2 million and total liabilities of $772.55 million, resulting in a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.4, which is relatively low compared to the industry median. The company's liquidity position is characterized as medium, with free cash flow of $2.57 million and operating cash flow of $1.8 million, indicating a modest ability to meet short-term obligations. The return on equity (ROE) of 3.14% and return on assets (ROA) of 0.28% suggest that the company is generating returns below the industry median for both metrics, indicating room for improvement in asset utilization and profitability.

    The company's profitability is reflected in a net income of $2.33 million on revenue of $5.9 million, yielding a net margin of 39.49%. This margin is higher than the industry median, suggesting that Peoples Financial Corp is more efficient in converting revenue into profit compared to its peers. However, the ROA of 0.28% is below the industry median, indicating that the company is not generating as much profit per dollar of assets as its competitors.

    Geographically and segment-wise, the company's revenue concentration is not disclosed in the available data. However, the absence of segment-specific revenue breakdowns suggests that the company may not have a diversified business model, which could pose a risk if a particular segment underperforms. The company's exposure to geographic markets is also not specified, which limits the ability to assess regional risk factors.

    Looking ahead, the company is projected to experience a growth trajectory based on the current fiscal year's performance. The outlook for the next fiscal year is not explicitly provided, but the company's revenue history and current financial position suggest a potential for moderate growth. The company's capital expenditure of -$741,000 indicates a reduction in capital spending, which could be a strategic move to preserve cash or a sign of reduced investment in growth initiatives.

    The risk assessment for Peoples Financial Corp highlights a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk. The company's key financial flags include a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt, which could impact its ability to fund operations without external financing. The dilution risk is assessed as low, with no significant dilution potential identified in the basic shares outstanding. The company's valuation adjustments do not indicate any material changes that would significantly affect its financial position.

    Recent events and filings for Peoples Financial Corp are not detailed in the available data. However, the absence of recent significant events or transcripts does not necessarily indicate a lack of activity; it may simply reflect the limited scope of the data provided. Investors should monitor the company's future filings and earnings calls for any material developments that could impact its financial performance.

    Key takeaways
    • Peoples Financial Corp has a relatively low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.4, indicating a conservative capital structure.
    • The company's net margin of 39.49% is above the industry median, suggesting strong profitability.
    • The ROA of 0.28% is below the industry median, indicating that the company is not generating as much profit per dollar of assets as its peers.
    • The company's liquidity position is characterized as medium, with free cash flow of $2.57 million.
    • The company's capital expenditure of -$741,000 suggests a reduction in investment in growth initiatives.
    • The company's risk assessment highlights a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk.

    Bull / Bear case

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    BULL CASE · 4

    Equity grew 11.9% year-over-year, indicating capital preservation despite the sharp decline in recent net income.

    The firm holds a conservative debt-to-equity ratio of 0.4, which is below the 0.28 cohort median.

    Total assets remain substantial at $727.1 million, providing a large base for potential future revenue generation.

    Dilution risk is assessed as low, suggesting current equity holders face minimal immediate threat from share issuance.

    BEAR CASE · 4

    Revenue declined 13.2% year-over-year, reflecting a contraction in the company's core operating business.

    Return on equity of 3.1% is well below the 6.0% median for the banking cohort.

    Total assets shrank 12.6% year-over-year, indicating a significant reduction in the balance sheet size.

    Liquidity risk is rated as medium, highlighting potential challenges in meeting short-term financial obligations.

    In focus — financials by report

    Annual
    ANNUALFiled 2015-01-29
    FY 2015 · Full-year highlights

    Revenue $21.6M, +10,7% YoY; Net income +0,3% YoY.

    Revenue$21.6M+10,7 % YoY
    Operating income
    Net income$8.9M+0,3 % YoY
    Free cash flow$6.9M−13,4 % YoY
    EPS
    Operating cash flow$7.9M+72,5 % YoY
    Financials
    Income statement
    Revenue$21.6M
    Gross profit
    Operating income
    Net income$8.9M
    Margins
    Gross margin
    Operating margin
    Net margin41.5%
    FCF margin32.2%
    Balance sheet
    Total assets$861.6M
    Total liabilities$806.4M
    Total equity$55.2M
    Cash & equivalents
    Long-term debt$0.00
    Cash flow
    Operating cash flow$7.9M
    CapEx-$2.8M
    Free cash flow$6.9M
    SBC
    P&L flow · revenue → net income
    Revenue $5.9MFinance $2.8MNet income $2.3M
    Highlights
    • Revenue $21.6M, +10,7% YoY
    • Net income +0,3% YoY
    • Free cash flow −13,4% YoY
    • Net margin 41.5%

    Valuation FY

    Market price
    $22,26
    Market cap
    Enterprise value
    P/E
    Non-GAAP P/E
    EV / Revenue
    EV / Op income
    EV / OCF
    P / B
    P / Tangible book
    Tangible book
    $74.2M
    Net cash
    -$30.0M
    Current ratio
    Debt / equity
    0.4
    ROA
    0.3%
    ROE
    3.1%
    Cash conversion
    77.0%
    CapEx / revenue
    -12.6%
    SBC / revenue
    Dilution ratio
    0.0%

    Revenue by segment

    Commercial Banking
    low · business_description · 2026-07-04
    Consumer & Retail Banking
    low · business_description · 2026-07-04
    Mortgage & Home Lending
    low · business_description · 2026-07-04

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    Risk factors

    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskMedium
    Filing-based flags
    • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.

    Benchmarks vs cohort

    Net Margin39,5 %Above median
    ROE3,1 %Below median
    Capex / Rev-12,6 %Bottom quartile
    D/E0,40Below median
    Cash Conv0,77Below median

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    How metrics are computed
    • Dilution Ratio
      (shares_outstanding_diluted - shares_outstanding_basic) / shares_outstanding_basic
    • Net Cash
      cash_and_equivalents + short_term_investments - short_term_debt - long_term_debt
    • Capex To Revenue
      capital_expenditure / revenue
    • Return On Equity
      net_income / total_equity
    • Debt To Equity
      (short_term_debt + long_term_debt) / total_equity
    • Cash Conversion Ratio
      operating_cash_flow / net_income
    Source documents
    • Peoples Financial Corp Market data — financials · 2026-05-28

    Ownership & reference

    Leadership

    • A. Wes Wes FulmerExecutive Vice President

    Insider activity

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    Short positioning

    136shares short-8.7% vs prior
    1days to cover
    as of 2026-06-30 · short-interest report (free)

    Geographic breakdown

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    Intel & risk

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    OSINT findings
    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskMedium
    Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
    Relationship graph
    PFBXJPMBACCBanks
    This companyPeerSector

    Evidence & claims

    From filings & derived data
    • Capex (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -69.1%Derived (calculated)
    • EPS (basic) (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -81.8%Derived (calculated)
    • Return on equity (FY 2025-12-31): 3.9%Derived (calculated)
    • Debt-to-equity (FY 2025-12-31): 6.22xDerived (calculated)
    • Return on assets (FY 2025-12-31): 0.5%Derived (calculated)
    • EPS (diluted) (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -81.8%Derived (calculated)
    • Total liabilities (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -15.6%Derived (calculated)
    • Total assets (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -12.6%Derived (calculated)
    • Net income (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -82.0%Derived (calculated)
    • Shareholders' equity (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 11.9%Derived (calculated)
    • Operating cash flow (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -25.4%Derived (calculated)
    • Capex (annual): USD 302KSEC XBRL filing
    • Shares outstanding (annual): 4.62MSEC XBRL filing
    • Shareholders' equity (annual): USD 100.67MSEC XBRL filing
    • EPS (diluted) (annual): USD-PER-SHARES 1SEC XBRL filing
    • Pre-tax income (annual): USD 4.81MSEC XBRL filing
    • Operating cash flow (annual): USD 4.5MSEC XBRL filing
    • Total assets (annual): USD 727.12MSEC XBRL filing
    • Total liabilities (annual): USD 626.45MSEC XBRL filing
    • EPS (basic) (annual): USD-PER-SHARES 1SEC XBRL filing
    • Net income (annual): USD 3.91MSEC XBRL filing
    • Debt-to-equity (FY 2024-12-31): 8.24xDerived (calculated)
    • Net income (YoY) (2024-12-31 vs 2023-12-31): 136.8%Derived (calculated)
    • Operating cash flow (YoY) (2024-12-31 vs 2023-12-31): -33.3%Derived (calculated)
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    The Thread

    Everything we know, in order
    2026-10-28EVENTUpcomingQ3 2026 earnings (expected) estimated date
    2015-01-29 21:41 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2015 Revenue USD 21.6M · Net USD 8.9M
    2014-01-22 16:31 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2014 Revenue USD 19.5M · Net USD 8.9M
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