Stifel Financial Corp. is a Delaware corporation and a financial holding company headquartered in St. Louis. We were organized in 1983. Our principal subsidiary is Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated (“Stifel”), a full-service retail and institutional wealth management and investment banking firm. Stifel is the successor to a partnership founded in 1890. Our other subsidiaries include Stifel Independent Advisors, LLC (“SIA”), an independent contractor broker-dealer firm; Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc. (“KBW”), a broker-dealer firm; Stifel Nicolaus Europe Limited (“SNEL”), our European subsidiary; Stifel Nicolaus Canada Inc. (“SNC”), our Canadian subsidiary; Stifel Bank & Trust and Stifel Bank, retail and commercial banks, Stifel Trust Company, N.A. and Stifel Trust Company Delaware, N.A. (collectively, “Stifel Trust”), our trust companies (collectively “Stifel Bancorp”); and 1919 Investment Counsel, LLC, an asset management firm.
| Metric | TTM | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 6.3B | 6.3B | 6.0B | 5.2B | 4.6B | 4.8B |
| Net Income | 646M | 646M | 694M | 485M | 625M | 789M |
| EPS | $5.87 | $5.87 | $6.25 | $4.28 | $5.32 | $6.66 |
| Free Cash Flow | 1.1B | 1.1B | 417M | 447M | 1.1B | 684M |
| ROIC | 9.8% | 10.0% | 10.9% | 7.6% | 9.9% | 13.7% |
| Gross Margin | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Debt/Equity | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.11 | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0.22 |
| Dividends/Share | $0.34 | $1.84 | $1.68 | $1.44 | $1.20 | $0.60 |
| Operating Income | 34M | 34M | 928M | 707M | 885M | 72M |
| Operating Margin | 0.5% | 0.5% | 15.6% | 13.7% | 19.3% | 1.5% |
| ROE | 10.8% | 11.1% | 12.6% | 9.1% | 12.1% | 17.0% |
| Shares Outstanding | 110M | 110M | 111M | 113M | 117M | 119M |
STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP passes 5 of 9 quality checks, suggesting mixed fundamentals.
STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP trades at 20.6x trailing earnings, compared to its 15-year median P/E of 13.7x, suggesting it is currently Fair relative to its historical range. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 11.8x vs a median of 6.2x. The company's 5-year average ROIC is 10.4%. Total shareholder yield (dividends + buybacks) is 3.2%. At current prices, the estimated annualized return to fair value is +31.6%.
STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP (SF) has a current P/E ratio of 20.6, compared to its historical median P/E of 13.7. The stock is currently considered Fair based on its historical valuation range.
STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP (SF) has a 5-year average return on invested capital (ROIC) of 10.4%. This indicates solid capital allocation.
STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP (SF) has a market capitalization of $8.9B. It is classified as a mid-cap stock.
Yes, STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP (SF) pays a dividend with a trailing twelve-month yield of 0.42%. The company also returns capital through share buybacks, with a buyback yield of 2.76%.
Based on historical P/E analysis, STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP (SF) appears fair. The current P/E of 20.6 is 51% above its historical median of 13.7. The estimated fair value CAGR (P/E method) is 11.2%.
STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP (SF) operates in the Security Brokers, Dealers & Flotation Companies industry, within the Financials sector.
STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP (SF) reported annual revenue of $6.3 billion in its most recent fiscal year, based on SEC EDGAR filings.
STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP (SF) has a net profit margin of 10.2%. This is a healthy margin.
STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP (SF) generated $1.1 billion in free cash flow in its most recent fiscal year. Positive free cash flow supports dividends, buybacks, and debt reduction.
STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP (SF) has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.12. This indicates a conservatively financed balance sheet.
STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP (SF) reported earnings per share (EPS) of $5.87 in its most recent fiscal year.
STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP (SF) has a return on equity (ROE) of 11.1%. This indicates moderate shareholder returns.
The Ledger Terminal provides 18 years of financial data for STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP (SF), sourced directly from SEC EDGAR filings. This includes income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and key financial ratios.
STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP (SF) has a book value per share of $54.27, based on its most recent annual SEC filing.