Community Financial SystemCBU +3.13%64 Median PS Value is $83.80 as of Jun. 24, 2026, which is 6551% above its 10-year median of 1.26. 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. Among 1,043 Banks companies, Community Financial System ranks better than 86.1% on this metric.
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) median in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
The historical rank and industry rank for Community Financial System's Median PS Value or its related term are showing as below:
CBU'
s Price-to-Median-PS-Value Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.66 Med: 1.26 Max: 1.86
Current: 0.79
During the past 13 years, the highest Price to Median PS Value of Community Financial System was 1.86. The lowest was 0.66. And the median was 1.26.
CBU's Price-to-Median-PS-Value is ranked better than 86.1% of 1043
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.09
vs CBU: 0.79
Community Financial System (NYSE:CBU) Median PS Value Explanation
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) mean in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio
is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
It also assumes that over time the profit margin is constant. If a company increases its profit margin to a sustainable level, this value might under-estimate its value. If it has permanent declined profit margins, this may over-estimate the company's value.
Community Financial System's Price to Median PS Value for today is calculated as
Price to Median PS Value
=
Share Price
/
Median PS Value
=
66.60
/
83.80
=
0.79
* 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 Median PS Value Related Terms
Community Financial System Median PS Value Historical Data
* 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.
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Community Financial System's Price-to-Median-PS-Value, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Median-PS-Value 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 Price-to-Median-PS-Value vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Community Financial System's Price-to-Median-PS-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Community Financial System's Price-to-Median-PS-Value falls into.
10-Year Median PS Ratio is 5.2944.
Community Financial System's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $15.828.
* 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 (CBU) has a Median PS Value of $83.80 as of Jun. 24, 2026. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on Community Financial System and its competitors. This is 6551% above median its historical median of 1.26. Over the past decade, Community Financial System's Median PS Value has ranged from 0.66 to 1.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Community Financial System ranks #145 out of 1043 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 13.9%.
Is Community Financial System's Median PS Value too high?
Community Financial System's current Median PS Value of $83.80 is 6551% above median its 10-year median of 1.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.66 to a high of 1.86. The Banks industry median Median PS Value is 1.09. Community Financial System's value of $83.80 is 7588.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Community Financial System ranks #145 out of 1043 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 Median PS Value compare to WSBC and BKU?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Community Financial System ranks #145 out of 1043 companies for Median PS Value. This places Community Financial System in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Median PS Value is 1.09. Community Financial System's value of $83.80 is 7588.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Community Financial System's own Median PS Value has ranged from 0.66 to 1.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.26 vs. the industry median of 1.09, Community Financial System has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Median PS Value for a Banks company?
The median Median PS Value among Banks companies is 1.09, based on 1,043 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Median PS Value significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Median PS Value should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Community Financial System's current Median PS Value of $83.80 is 7588.1% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Median PS Value mean?
A high Median PS Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on Community Financial System and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Median PS Value is 1.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Community Financial System's current Median PS Value is $83.80, which is 6551% above median its own 10-year median of 1.26. 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 $66.60 — trading 3.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Median PS Value is $83.80, which is 6551% above median its 10-year median of 1.26 and 7588.1% above the Banks industry median of 1.09. 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 Median PS Value calculated?
Median PS Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Community Financial System (CBU), the current Median PS Value is $83.80 as of Jun. 24, 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 $66.60 is trading 3.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $64.60.
GuruFocus considers Community Financial System to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CBU:
Median PS Value: $83.80 (6551% above median its 10-year median of 1.26)
GF Value™: $64.60 vs. price of $66.60 (3.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 7588.1% above the Banks median (#145 of 1043)
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 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.
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