GROWTH
Top line decelerating.
+7.0% YoY versus +15.4% prior. 3y CAGR +11.6%.
+7.0%
Stifel Financial Corp. SF
Financial Services · Market Cap: $11.1B
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Fundamentals as of 2026-03-31
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Financial Services · Market Cap: $11.1B
Live price unavailable
Fundamentals as of 2026-03-31
All analysis on this page is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Fair values are model-based estimates. Always do your own research.
The Question
1 of 2 legendary models say AVOID SF — but Charlie Munger disagrees.
What would legendary investors pay for SF?
These figures are not quotes or opinions from Buffett, Graham, Lynch or the other investors. They are our own estimates, computed by applying the intrinsic-value formulas each investor is known for to this company’s financials.
For educational purposes only. Not a recommendation to buy or sell securities.
Concerns — Stifel Financial Corp.'s 14.7% ROE is below sector median.
Financial story
Concerns — Stifel Financial Corp.'s 14.7% ROE and 6.17 debt-to-equity warrant a closer look at the underlying business.
Bottom line: SF splits the legendary models — 1 BUY, 0 HOLD, 1 AVOID, but earns a C sector grade (51/100) in Financial Services. Whether the premium is justified depends on which lens you trust. Drill into the valuation breakdown and sector ranking for the full picture.
+7.0% YoY versus +15.4% prior. 3y CAGR +11.6%.
+7.0%Net margin 10.9% versus 12.4% prior (−1.6pp). Operating 13.8%.
10.9%P/E 9.1x — 25% below the 5y median of 12.1x. Forward 11.3x signals EPS contraction next year.
9.1x0 of 2 legendary models say BUY. Full breakdown by investor and signal is in the valuation tab.
SF's earnings calendar and history are tracked in the financials tab. Specific dates depend on company-published guidance.
SF is in the Financial Services sector. Sector ranking and peer comparison are in the sector tab.
0 of 2 legendary investor models rate SF a BUY. Fair value estimates and full investor breakdown are in the valuation tab.
Average fair value across qualifying models: $127. See the per-investor fair-value table in the valuation tab.
SF trades at 9.8x earnings. Sector context and per-investor signals are in the valuation tab.
How does SF compare?
See exactly where SF ranks
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Sign in to see the rankingSF sits at #76 in Financial Services with a C grade (51/100).
