Stilwell Joseph buys $90,473 in Peoples Financial Corp stock

Published 03/03/2025, 14:38
Stilwell Joseph buys $90,473 in Peoples Financial Corp stock

In a recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Joseph Stilwell, through various entities, disclosed the purchase of additional shares in Peoples Financial Corp (NASDAQ:PFBX). On February 28, 2025, Stilwell acquired 4,700 shares at an average price of $19.2496 per share, totaling approximately $90,473. The stock, currently trading at $19.41, has gained 26% over the past year and shows a P/E ratio of 4.1x, trading below book value at 0.93x. According to InvestingPro analysis, the stock appears slightly overvalued at current levels.

Following this transaction, Stilwell’s total holdings in Peoples Financial Corp, through the entities Stilwell Activist Fund, L.P., Stilwell Value Partners VII, L.P., and Stilwell Activist Investments, L.P., increased to 179,570 shares. The shares are owned indirectly by Stilwell in his capacity as the managing member and owner of Stilwell Value LLC, which is the general partner of these entities. With a market capitalization of $89.6 million, InvestingPro rates the company’s overall financial health as "GOOD" with a score of 2.75 out of 5.

Stilwell, known for his activist investment strategies, continues to hold a significant stake in Peoples Financial Corp, indicating ongoing interest and involvement in the company’s affairs. Unlock deeper insights into PFBX’s valuation metrics and 12+ additional ProTips with an InvestingPro subscription.

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