Peoples FinancialPFBX -3.04%60 Median PS Value is $16.50 as of Jun. 24, 2026, which is 1264% above its 10-year median of 1.21. GuruFocus rates PFBX with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $16.39 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,043 Banks companies, Peoples Financial ranks worse than 74.3% 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 Peoples Financial's Median PS Value or its related term are showing as below:
PFBX'
s Price-to-Median-PS-Value Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.71 Med: 1.21 Max: 1.65
Current: 1.35
During the past 13 years, the highest Price to Median PS Value of Peoples Financial was 1.65. The lowest was 0.71. And the median was 1.21.
PFBX's Price-to-Median-PS-Value is ranked worse than 74.3% of 1043
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.09
vs PFBX: 1.35
Peoples Financial (OTCPK:PFBX) 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.
Peoples Financial's Price to Median PS Value for today is calculated as
Price to Median PS Value
=
Share Price
/
Median PS Value
=
22.2525
/
16.50
=
1.35
* 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.
Peoples Financial Median PS Value Related Terms
Peoples Financial Median PS Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Peoples Financial's Median PS Value 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.
PFBX vs NMBF, BYLB, PBNK: Median PS Value Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Peoples Financial'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.
Peoples Financial Price-to-Median-PS-Value vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Peoples Financial's Price-to-Median-PS-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Peoples Financial's Price-to-Median-PS-Value falls into.
10-Year Median PS Ratio is 2.8176.
Peoples Financial'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 $5.856.
* 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.
Peoples Financial (PFBX) has a Median PS Value of $16.50 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 Peoples Financial and its competitors. This is 1264% above median its historical median of 1.21. Over the past decade, Peoples Financial's Median PS Value has ranged from 0.71 to 1.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Peoples Financial ranks #775 out of 1043 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 74.3%.
Is Peoples Financial's Median PS Value too high?
Peoples Financial's current Median PS Value of $16.50 is 1264% above median its 10-year median of 1.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.71 to a high of 1.65. The Banks industry median Median PS Value is 1.09. Peoples Financial's value of $16.50 is 1413.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Peoples Financial ranks #775 out of 1043 companies in the Banks industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Peoples Financial has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Peoples Financial's Median PS Value compare to NMBF and BYLB?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Peoples Financial ranks #775 out of 1043 companies for Median PS Value. This places Peoples Financial in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Median PS Value is 1.09. Peoples Financial's value of $16.50 is 1413.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Peoples Financial's own Median PS Value has ranged from 0.71 to 1.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.21 vs. the industry median of 1.09, Peoples Financial 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. Peoples Financial's current Median PS Value of $16.50 is 1413.8% 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 Peoples Financial 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. Peoples Financial's current Median PS Value is $16.50, which is 1264% above median its own 10-year median of 1.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Peoples Financial stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Peoples Financial (PFBX) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $16.39, compared to a current price of $22.25 — trading 35.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Median PS Value is $16.50, which is 1264% above median its 10-year median of 1.21 and 1413.8% above the Banks industry median of 1.09. Peoples Financial's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 7 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 Peoples Financial (PFBX), the current Median PS Value is $16.50 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 Peoples Financial (PFBX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Peoples Financial stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $22.25 is trading 35.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $16.39.
GuruFocus considers Peoples Financial to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PFBX:
Median PS Value: $16.50 (1264% above median its 10-year median of 1.21)
GF Value™: $16.39 vs. price of $22.25 (35.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1413.8% above the Banks median (#775 of 1043)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PFBX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Peoples Financial Corp is a bank holding company that provides banking, financial, and trust services to individuals, small and commercial businesses operating in Mississippi, Louisiana, and Alabama. The group offers Personal banking, Business Banking, Asset Management, and Trust services. The Bank currently offers a variety of services to individuals and small to middle market businesses within its trade area. The Company's trade area is defined as those portions of Mississippi, Louisiana, and Alabama, including the Bank's three outlying locations. The Bank's primary lending focus is to offer business, commercial, real estate, construction, personal and installment loans, with an emphasis on commercial lending.
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