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In a recent transaction, Joseph Stilwell, a significant shareholder in Peoples Financial Corp (NASDAQ:PFBX), acquired 5,000 shares of the company’s common stock. The purchase, made on March 6, 2025, was executed at a price of $19.25 per share, totaling $96,250. The stock, which has gained nearly 23% over the past year, currently trades at an attractive P/E ratio of 4.1x, significantly below many regional banking peers. According to InvestingPro analysis, PFBX appears slightly overvalued at current levels.
The acquisition increases Stilwell’s holdings in the company, reflecting his continued interest and investment in Peoples Financial Corp, which maintains a solid market capitalization of $89 million and offers a 3.2% dividend yield. This transaction is part of a broader filing involving multiple entities associated with Stilwell, which collectively own more than 10% of the company’s common stock. InvestingPro subscribers can access additional insights about insider transactions and 12 more ProTips about PFBX’s financial health, which currently rates as "GOOD" with a score of 2.75.
Stilwell’s acquisition was conducted through Stilwell Value Partners VII, L.P., where he acts as the managing member and owner of Stilwell Value LLC, the general partner. The transaction details were disclosed in the SEC Form 4 filing, which also indicated that Stilwell disclaims beneficial ownership of shares reported as owned indirectly, except to the extent of his pecuniary interest. The company has demonstrated strong financial performance with a return on equity of 28% and maintains a conservative debt-to-equity ratio of 0.31.
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