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In a recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Stilwell Joseph, a significant shareholder, disclosed a purchase of 4,224 shares of Peoples Financial Corp (NASDAQ:PFBX) stock. The shares were acquired at a price of $19.25 each, totaling approximately $81,312. The company, currently valued at $88.89 million, trades at an attractive P/E ratio of 4.1 and offers a 3.22% dividend yield. According to InvestingPro analysis, the stock appears slightly overvalued at current levels.
This transaction increases Stilwell Joseph’s holdings in the company, highlighting continued interest in Peoples Financial Corp, which has delivered a robust 22.68% return over the past year. The shares were purchased on March 11, 2025, and are held indirectly through various partnerships and funds associated with Stilwell, including Stilwell Value Partners VII, L.P. and Stilwell Activist Fund, L.P. InvestingPro subscribers can access detailed ownership analysis and 12 additional key insights about PFBX’s financial health, which is currently rated as GOOD.
Joseph Stilwell, through his role as managing member and owner of Stilwell Value LLC, maintains indirect ownership of these shares, though he disclaims beneficial ownership except to the extent of his pecuniary interest. The reporting parties collectively hold more than 10% of the issuer’s common stock, as members of a Section 13(d) group. The stock currently trades at 0.92 times book value, suggesting a potentially attractive valuation for long-term investors.
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