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In a recent transaction, Joseph Stilwell, a significant investor in Peoples Financial Corp (NASDAQ:PFBX), acquired 2,997 shares of the company’s common stock. The purchase, which took place on May 20, 2025, was made at an average price of $19.51 per share, totaling approximately $58,461. The stock, currently trading at $19.54, has shown strong momentum with a 31% return over the past year. According to InvestingPro analysis, the stock appears slightly overvalued at current levels.
This acquisition increases Stilwell’s ownership, as he manages several entities that collectively own a substantial portion of Peoples Financial Corp, which has a market capitalization of $90.23 million. The shares were acquired indirectly through Stilwell Value Partners VII, L.P., with Stilwell acting in his capacity as managing member and owner of Stilwell Value LLC, the general partner of the acquiring entity.
Stilwell, along with related entities, is part of a group that collectively holds more than 10% of the company’s common stock, according to the filing. The company maintains a GOOD financial health score and trades at an attractive P/E ratio of 4.4x.
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