Stifel Financial Corp. (SF) Valuation
Historical valuation analysis based on 500 data points (2024-09-27 to 2026-09-25)
Stifel Financial is a diversified financial-services provider that generates revenue from wealth management, investment banking, and lending. The firm was founded in 1890 as a Saint Louis-based ful...
Stifel Financial Corp. (SF) currently trades at a P/E ratio of 13.61 (historical range: 8.13–16.57, median: 13.73), placing it at the 46th percentile — near its historical average, P/S ratio of 1.76 (range: 0.95–2.14, 72th percentile — above its historical average).
Over the historical period (2024-09-27 to 2026-09-25), Stifel Financial Corp.'s P/E ratio has expanded by 20% over the observed period (from an average of 12.0 to 14.4).
Stifel Financial Corp. trades above its historical valuation range, with most metrics above their median levels.
Historical Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current | Min | Median | Max | Percentile | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 13.61 | 8.13 | 13.73 | 16.57 | 46th | near its historical average |
| P/S Ratio | 1.76 | 0.95 | 1.43 | 2.14 | 72th | above its historical average |
| FCF Yield | 0.08 | 0.05 | 0.13 | 0.18 | 47th | near its historical average |
Stifel Financial Corp. (SF) Valuation & P/E History
Stifel Financial Corp. (SF) is a US-listed stock operating in the Financial Services sector, specifically the Security Brokers, Dealers & Flotation Companies industry currently trading at $70.35 with a market capitalization of $10.6 billion. This page provides historical valuation analysis for SF based on 500 data points covering 2024-09-27 to 2026-09-25. The P/E ratio of 13.61 is below the historical median of 13.73, placing SF at the 46th percentile of its valuation range. The P/S ratio of 1.76 compares to a median of 1.43.
SF Valuation Metrics & Historical Range
The valuation table above shows Stifel Financial Corp.'s current and historical valuation multiples, including P/E ratio, P/S ratio, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and dividend yield. Each metric is compared to its own historical range to determine whether SF is currently trading above or below its typical valuation levels.
- P/E ratio: Price-to-earnings measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A P/E above the historical median suggests SF is expensively valued; below the median suggests it is cheap.
- P/S ratio: Price-to-sales is useful for companies with volatile or negative earnings. Lower P/S relative to history may indicate value.
- EV/EBITDA: Enterprise value to EBITDA adjusts for debt and cash, providing a capital-structure-neutral valuation measure for Stifel Financial Corp..
- FCF yield: Free cash flow yield shows the cash return relative to market price. Higher yields may indicate undervaluation.
Is SF Overvalued or Undervalued?
Stifel Financial Corp. trades above its historical valuation range, with most metrics above their median levels. The overall valuation percentile of 59 combines P/E, P/S, and EV/EBITDA percentiles into a single measure of how expensive SF is relative to its own history. A percentile below 25 suggests the stock may be undervalued, while a percentile above 75 suggests it may be overvalued.
However, valuation is only one factor in investment decisions. A stock can remain "overvalued" for years if growth accelerates, or "undervalued" if the business deteriorates. Always combine valuation analysis with financial statement analysis and the full SF analysis page for a complete picture.
Valuation data is computed from historical price and fundamental data via Polygon.io and Finnhub.SF trades on NYSE. This page is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.