Stock Scorecard
Stock Summary for Preferred Bank (PFBC) - $83.54 as of 1/27/2026 5:52:58 AM EST
Total Score
14 out of 30
Safety Score
51 out of 100
Currently on the following lists
None
Tim's Recommendation
Possible Buy
Growth List Algorithm Criteria for PFBC
| 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 PFBC
| 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 PFBC
| 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 PFBC
| 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 PFBC (51 out of 100)
| Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Historical Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Stock Price Trend (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Book Value (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Book Value to Price (Max of 10) | 1 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 2 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 3 |
| Dividend Yield Percentage (Max of 10) | 6 |
| Operating Margin (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Trading Volume (Max of 10) | 4 |
| Price to Earnings (Max of 10) | 0 |
| Geopolitical Risk Adjustment (Always 0 for USA or a Negative Number for Non-USA) | -10 |
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Financial Details for PFBC
Company Overview |
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| Ticker | PFBC |
| Company Name | Preferred Bank |
| Country | N/A |
| Description | Preferred Bank (PFBC), based in Los Angeles, California, is a distinguished commercial bank focused on providing personalized banking solutions for small to medium-sized enterprises, real estate investors, and affluent clients. The bank prides itself on building enduring relationships and possesses a profound understanding of its clients' needs, which empowers it to deliver bespoke financial services that drive growth. With a strategic approach to navigating the complexities of the banking landscape and a commitment to innovation and client satisfaction, Preferred Bank is positioned to achieve sustainable competitive advantages and enhance value for its shareholders. |
| Sector Name | FINANCIAL SERVICES |
| Industry Name | BANKS - REGIONAL |
| Most Recent Quarter | 9/30/2025 |
| Next Earnings Date | 4/23/2026 |
Stock Price History |
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| Last Day Price | 83.54 |
| Price 4 Years Ago | 66.31 |
| Last Day Price Updated | 1/27/2026 5:52:58 AM EST |
| Last Day Volume | 163,839 |
| Average Daily Volume | 99,887 |
| 52-Week High | 102.19 |
| 52-Week Low | 70.14 |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low | 19.10% |
Valuation Measures |
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| Trailing PE | N/A |
| Industry PE | 20.70 |
| Sector PE | 26.78 |
| 5-Year Average PE | 8.26 |
| Free Cash Flow Ratio | 1.28 |
| Industry Free Cash Flow Ratio | 9.97 |
| Sector Free Cash Flow Ratio | 48.26 |
| Current Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 0.13 |
| Total Cash Per Share | 65.22 |
| Book Value Per Share Most Recent Quarter | 62.81 |
| Price to Book Ratio | 1.56 |
| Industry Price to Book Ratio | 1.18 |
| Sector Price to Book Ratio | 2.13 |
| Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 4.52 |
| Industry Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 3.38 |
| Sector Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 3.62 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings | 1 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings | 1 |
Share Statistics |
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| Total Shares Outstanding | 12,197,400 |
| Market Capitalization | 1,018,970,796 |
| Institutional Ownership | N/A |
Dividends |
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| Ex-Dividend Date | 1/6/2026 |
| Previous Dividend Amount | 0.7500 |
| Current Dividend Amount | 0.8000 |
| Total Years Dividend Increasing | 5 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Rate | 3.05 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Yield | 3.65% |
| Forward Annual Dividend Rate | 3.20 |
| Forward Annual Dividend Yield | 3.83% |
| 5-Year Dividend Payments Count | 20 |
| 3-Year Average Dividend Yield | 3.20% |
| 5-Year Average Dividend Yield | 3.11% |
| 1-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 6.67% |
| 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 3.28% |
| 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 16.79% |
| All-Time Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 2.47% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio | 30.87% |
Income Statement |
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| Quarterly Earnings Growth YOY | 15.40% |
| Annual Earnings Growth | 2.27% |
| Reported EPS 12 Trailing Months | 9.88 |
| Reported EPS Past Year | 10.38 |
| Reported EPS Prior Year | 9.63 |
| Net Income Twelve Trailing Months | 133,632,000 |
| Net Income Past Year | 133,632,000 |
| Net Income Prior Year | 130,662,000 |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth YOY | 4.90% |
| 5-Year Revenue Growth | 17.76% |
| Operating Margin Twelve Trailing Months | 71.00% |
Balance Sheet |
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| Total Cash Most Recent Quarter | 795,459,000 |
| Total Cash Past Year | 765,515,000 |
| Total Cash Prior Year | 890,852,000 |
| Net Cash Position Most Recent Quarter | 446,812,000 |
| Net Cash Position Past Year | 617,046,000 |
| Long Term Debt Past Year | 148,469,000 |
| Long Term Debt Prior Year | 148,232,000 |
| Total Debt Most Recent Quarter | 348,647,000 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Past Year | 0.84 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 0.69 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Past Year | 763,152,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Prior Year | 695,105,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Most Recent Quarter | 775,642,000 |
Free Cash Flow |
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| Free Cash Flow Twelve Trailing Months | 119,927,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Per Share Twelve Trailing Months | 9.83 |
| Free Cash Flow Past Year | 163,605,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Prior Year | 172,976,000 |
Options |
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| Put/Call Ratio | 0.00 |
| Has Options | False |
| Liquidity Rating | None |
Technical Analysis |
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| Yahoo Finance Chart | Yahoo Finance Chart |
| MACD | -2.35 |
| MACD Signal | -0.79 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Lower Band | 82.00 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Middle Band | 91.80 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Upper Band | 101.60 |
| Beta | 0.66 |
| RSI | 31.41 |
| 50-Day SMA | 73.68 |
| 150-Day SMA | 0.00 |
| 200-Day SMA | 70.86 |
System |
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| Modified | 1/29/2026 5:45:27 AM EST |