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In a recent transaction, Joseph Stilwell, a prominent investor, acquired 5,000 shares of Peoples Financial Corp (NASDAQ:PFBX) common stock. The shares were purchased at $19.25 each, amounting to a total investment of $96,250. The stock, which has gained nearly 23% over the past year, currently trades at an attractive P/E ratio of 4.1. According to InvestingPro analysis, the company appears slightly overvalued at current levels.
The acquisition was made through Stilwell Value Partners VII, L.P., a limited partnership managed by Stilwell. Following this transaction, Stilwell’s indirect ownership in Peoples Financial Corp increased to 187,770 shares. With a market capitalization of $88.89 million and a dividend yield of 3.22%, PFBX maintains a "GOOD" financial health score according to InvestingPro’s comprehensive analysis metrics.
Stilwell, known for his active investment strategies, is part of a Section 13(d) group that collectively holds more than 10% of the company’s common stock. The transaction underscores his continued interest in Peoples Financial Corp, a state commercial bank based in Biloxi, Mississippi. Track insider transactions and access detailed financial analysis with InvestingPro, which offers over 30 additional insights for PFBX.
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