Stock Scorecard
Stock Summary for Pathward Financial Inc (CASH) - $77.25 as of 1/22/2026 11:09:30 AM EST
Total Score
19 out of 30
Safety Score
53 out of 100
Currently on the following lists
None
Tim's Recommendation
Possible Buy
Growth List Algorithm Criteria for CASH
| Positive Quarterly and Annual earnings growth | |
| P/E ratio less than Industry P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio less than Sector P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio that is half the Annual earnings growth rate (or less) | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Positive net income past year and 12 trailing months | |
| Free cash flow ratio greater than 0 and less than 10 |
Small Cap List Algorithm Criteria for CASH
| Revenue growing by at least 20% average per year over the last 5 years | |
| Market Capitalization under 2 billion | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Industry P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Sector P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Net Income past year > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income past year |
Dividend List Algorithm Criteria for CASH
| Declared an ex-dividend date | |
| Forward annual dividend rate greater than 2 | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Current ratio most recent quarter greater than 2 | |
| Cash Flow per Share greater than Trailing Dividend Rate |
Bonus Criteria for CASH
| P/E ratio less than five-year Average P/E ratio | |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low Ratio Less Than 1 | |
| Total Cash Per Share > Last Day Price | |
| P/S Ratio < 1 | |
| P/B Ratio < 1 |
Safety Rating Criteria for CASH (53 out of 100)
| Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Historical Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 8 |
| Stock Price Trend (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Book Value (Max of 10) | 8 |
| Book Value to Price (Max of 10) | 0 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 0 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 0 |
| Dividend Yield Percentage (Max of 10) | 1 |
| Operating Margin (Max of 10) | 5 |
| Trading Volume (Max of 10) | 4 |
| Price to Earnings (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Geopolitical Risk Adjustment (Always 0 for USA or a Negative Number for Non-USA) | 0 |
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Financial Details for CASH
Company Overview |
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| Ticker | CASH |
| Company Name | Pathward Financial Inc |
| Country | USA |
| Description | Meta Financial Group, Inc. (CASH) is a leading diversified financial services holding company based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, with its principal subsidiary, MetaBank, at the core of its operations. The firm specializes in a wide range of financial solutions, including payments, consumer and commercial banking, and fintech services, particularly targeting underserved markets. With a commitment to leveraging cutting-edge technology and fostering customer-centric experiences, Meta Financial is strategically positioned to capitalize on growth opportunities in the dynamic banking environment, driving operational efficiencies and enhancing customer engagement amid increasing competition. |
| Sector Name | FINANCIAL SERVICES |
| Industry Name | BANKS - REGIONAL |
| Most Recent Quarter | 9/30/2025 |
| Next Earnings Date | 1/22/2026 |
Stock Price History |
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| Last Day Price | 77.25 |
| Price 4 Years Ago | 42.62 |
| Last Day Price Updated | 1/22/2026 11:09:30 AM EST |
| Last Day Volume | 247,794 |
| Average Daily Volume | 220,769 |
| 52-Week High | 85.83 |
| 52-Week Low | 64.32 |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low | 20.10% |
Valuation Measures |
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| Trailing PE | 9.43 |
| Industry PE | 16.51 |
| Sector PE | 21.70 |
| 5-Year Average PE | 6.89 |
| Free Cash Flow Ratio | 14.20 |
| Industry Free Cash Flow Ratio | 5.70 |
| Sector Free Cash Flow Ratio | 25.57 |
| Current Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 165.21 |
| Total Cash Per Share | 5.44 |
| Book Value Per Share Most Recent Quarter | 37.68 |
| Price to Book Ratio | 1.92 |
| Industry Price to Book Ratio | 1.23 |
| Sector Price to Book Ratio | 2.03 |
| Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 2.12 |
| Industry Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 3.46 |
| Sector Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 3.87 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings | 0 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings | 0 |
Share Statistics |
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| Total Shares Outstanding | 22,169,500 |
| Market Capitalization | 1,712,593,875 |
| Institutional Ownership | 96.35% |
Dividends |
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| Ex-Dividend Date | 12/10/2025 |
| Previous Dividend Amount | 0.0500 |
| Current Dividend Amount | 0.0500 |
| Total Years Dividend Increasing | 0 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Rate | 0.20 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Yield | 0.27% |
| Forward Annual Dividend Rate | 0.20 |
| Forward Annual Dividend Yield | 0.27% |
| 5-Year Dividend Payments Count | 20 |
| 3-Year Average Dividend Yield | 0.31% |
| 5-Year Average Dividend Yield | 0.35% |
| 1-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 0.00% |
| 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 0.00% |
| 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 0.00% |
| All-Time Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 3.35% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio | 2.54% |
Income Statement |
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| Quarterly Earnings Growth YOY | 26.10% |
| Annual Earnings Growth | 10.40% |
| Reported EPS 12 Trailing Months | 7.87 |
| Reported EPS Past Year | 0.00 |
| Reported EPS Prior Year | 8.17 |
| Net Income Twelve Trailing Months | 184,920,000 |
| Net Income Past Year | 185,872,000 |
| Net Income Prior Year | 168,357,000 |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth YOY | 11.90% |
| 5-Year Revenue Growth | 7.51% |
| Operating Margin Twelve Trailing Months | 26.00% |
Balance Sheet |
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| Total Cash Most Recent Quarter | 120,568,000 |
| Total Cash Past Year | 120,568,000 |
| Total Cash Prior Year | 158,337,000 |
| Net Cash Position Most Recent Quarter | 87,112,000 |
| Net Cash Position Past Year | 87,112,000 |
| Long Term Debt Past Year | 33,456,000 |
| Long Term Debt Prior Year | 33,354,000 |
| Total Debt Most Recent Quarter | 33,456,000 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Past Year | 0.96 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 0.96 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Past Year | 858,045,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Prior Year | 839,882,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Most Recent Quarter | 858,045,000 |
Free Cash Flow |
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| Free Cash Flow Twelve Trailing Months | 236,594,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Per Share Twelve Trailing Months | 10.67 |
| Free Cash Flow Past Year | 236,594,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Prior Year | 176,783,000 |
Options |
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| Put/Call Ratio | 0.00 |
| Has Options | Options Chain |
| Liquidity Rating | None |
Technical Analysis |
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| Yahoo Finance Chart | Yahoo Finance Chart |
| MACD | 0.00 |
| MACD Signal | 0.00 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Lower Band | 67.81 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Middle Band | 72.94 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Upper Band | 78.08 |
| Beta | 0.74 |
| RSI | 0.00 |
| 50-Day SMA | 0.00 |
| 150-Day SMA | 0.00 |
| 200-Day SMA | 0.00 |
System |
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| Modified | 1/21/2026 7:30:49 PM EST |