CBU (Community Financial System) E10: $3.84 (As of Mar. 2026)


CBU Community Financial System Inc CBU
64 GF Score
Price $66.20
GF Value $64.60
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Community Financial System E10?

Community Financial System CBU +2.51% 64 E10 is $3.84 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CBU with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $64.60 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller P/E calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years.

Community Financial System's adjusted earnings per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.080. Add all the adjusted EPS for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our e10, which is $3.84 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

During the past 12 months, Community Financial System's average E10 Growth Rate was 6.40% per year. During the past 3 years, the average E10 Growth Rate was 4.40% per year. During the past 5 years, the average E10 Growth Rate was 6.40% per year. During the past 10 years, the average E10 Growth Rate was 7.50% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the E10 growth rate using E10 data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average E10 Growth Rate of Community Financial System was 10.30% per year. The lowest was 1.70% per year. And the median was 6.10% per year.

As of today (2026-06-24), Community Financial System's current stock price is $66.20. Community Financial System's E10 for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $3.84. Community Financial System's Shiller PE Ratio of today is 17.24.

During the past 13 years, the highest Shiller PE Ratio of Community Financial System was 31.73. The lowest was 11.43. And the median was 23.33.


Community Financial System  (NYSE:CBU) E10 Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, E10 may underestimate the company's earnings power. Shiller PE Ratio can seem to be too high even the actual P/E is low.

For the Shiller P/E, the earnings of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/E calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Shiller P/E is also called PE10.

The Shiller P/E was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The same calculation is applied here to individual companies.

Community Financial System's Shiller P/E Ratio of today is calculated as

Shiller PE Ratio=Share Price/E10
=66.20/3.84
=17.24

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

During the past 13 years, the highest Shiller P/E Ratio of Community Financial System was 31.73. The lowest was 11.43. And the median was 23.33.


Be Aware

Shiller PE Ratio works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real earnings power.


Community Financial System E10 Related Terms


Community Financial System E10 Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Community Financial System's E10 can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Community Financial System E10 Chart

Community Financial System Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
E10
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Community Financial System Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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CBU vs WSBC, BKU, FHB: E10 Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Community Financial System's Shiller PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Shiller PE Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Community Financial System Shiller PE Ratio vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Community Financial System's Shiller PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Community Financial System's Shiller PE Ratio falls into.


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Community Financial System E10 Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller P/E calculation. When we calculate the today's Shiller P/E ratio of a stock, we use today's price divided by E10.

What is E10? How do we calculate E10?

E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the E10 of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the earnings from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the earnings of 2001 earnings data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent earnings in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart earned $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent earnings in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart earns $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 earnings in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent earnings of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by 10 to get E10.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, Community Financial System's adjusted earnings per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_EPS= Earnings per Share (Diluted) /CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=1.08/330.2130*330.2130
=1.080

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Community Financial System Quarterly Data

per share eps CPI Adj_EPS
201606 0.580 241.018 0.795
201609 0.610 241.428 0.834
201612 0.590 241.432 0.807
201703 0.570 243.801 0.772
201706 0.350 244.955 0.472
201709 0.680 246.819 0.910
201712 1.400 246.524 1.875
201803 0.780 249.554 1.032
201806 0.860 251.989 1.127
201809 0.830 252.439 1.086
201812 0.780 251.233 1.025
201903 0.800 254.202 1.039
201906 0.860 256.143 1.109
201909 0.750 256.759 0.965
201912 0.820 256.974 1.054
202003 0.760 258.115 0.972
202006 0.660 257.797 0.845
202009 0.790 260.280 1.002
202012 0.860 260.474 1.090
202103 0.970 264.877 1.209
202106 0.880 271.696 1.070
202109 0.830 274.310 0.999
202112 0.800 278.802 0.948
202203 0.860 287.504 0.988
202206 0.730 296.311 0.814
202209 0.900 296.808 1.001
202212 0.970 296.797 1.079
202303 0.110 301.836 0.120
202306 0.890 305.109 0.963
202309 0.820 307.789 0.880
202312 0.710 306.746 0.764
202403 0.760 312.332 0.804
202406 0.910 314.175 0.956
202409 0.830 315.301 0.869
202412 0.940 315.605 0.984
202503 0.930 319.799 0.960
202506 0.970 322.561 0.993
202509 1.040 324.800 1.057
202512 1.030 324.054 1.050
202603 1.080 330.213 1.080

Add all the adjusted EPS together and divide 10 will get our e10.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about E10 →
What does a E10 of $3.84 mean?
Community Financial System (CBU) has a E10 of $3.84 as of Mar. 2026. E10 represents the company's inflation-adjusted earnings per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Community Financial System and its competitors.
Is Community Financial System's E10 too high?
Community Financial System's current E10 is $3.84. Overall, Community Financial System has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Community Financial System's E10 compare to WSBC and BKU?
Community Financial System's E10 of $3.84 can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good E10 for a Banks company?
A good E10 depends on the Banks industry context. However, E10 should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high E10 mean?
A high E10 can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. E10 represents the company's inflation-adjusted earnings per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Community Financial System and its competitors. Community Financial System's current E10 is $3.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Community Financial System stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Community Financial System (CBU) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $64.60, compared to a current price of $66.20 — trading 2.5% above its estimated fair value. The current E10 is $3.84. Community Financial System's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is E10 calculated?
E10 is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Community Financial System (CBU), the current E10 is $3.84 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Community Financial System (CBU) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Community Financial System stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $66.20 is trading 2.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $64.60. GuruFocus considers Community Financial System to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CBU:

  • E10: $3.84
  • GF Value™: $64.60 vs. price of $66.20 (2.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the CBU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Community Financial System Business Description

Other Exchanges CBY:Germany
Address 333 Butternut Drive, Syracuse, NY, USA, 13214-2141
Community Financial System Inc is a diversified financial services company providing a broad array of banking and other financial services to retail, commercial, institutional, and governmental customers. The Company also offers comprehensive financial planning, trust administration, and wealth management services through its Community Bank Wealth Management operating unit. It has four reportable operating business segments: Banking and Corporate, Employee Benefit Services, Insurance Services, and Wealth Management Services. The group generates the majority of its revenue from the Banking and Corporate segment.
64GF Score

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