Overview Of Value Stocks In The Financial Services Sector
Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights
The article highlights notable value stocks in the financial services sector, focusing on companies with low P/E ratios, indicating potential undervaluation. Crescent Capital BDC, Mid Penn Bancorp, Orrstown Finl Servs, Orange County Bancorp, and United Security are featured for their recent financial performance, including earnings per share and dividend yields.
March 07, 2024 | 2:47 pm
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NEGATIVE IMPACT
Orange County Bancorp's earnings per share decreased to $1.44 from $1.61 in Q3, with a dividend yield of 1.92%.
The decrease in both earnings per share and dividend yield could signal a potential short-term downturn for OBT.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 90
NEGATIVE IMPACT
Orrstown Finl Servs reported a slight decrease in earnings per share to $0.83 from $0.87 in Q3, with a dividend yield of 2.8%.
The decrease in earnings per share and dividend yield might indicate a short-term challenge for ORRF.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 90
NEUTRAL IMPACT
United Security's earnings per share increased to $0.31 from $0.23 in Q3, with a dividend yield of 5.59%, down from 6.66%.
While the increase in earnings per share is positive, the decrease in dividend yield could have a mixed impact on investor sentiment.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 90
POSITIVE IMPACT
Crescent Capital BDC reported an increase in Q4 earnings per share to $0.61, up 3.39% from Q3.
The increase in earnings per share suggests positive financial performance, potentially making CCAP more attractive to investors.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 90
POSITIVE IMPACT
Mid Penn Bancorp's earnings per share increased to $0.73 from $0.57 in Q3, with a dividend yield of 3.35%, down from 4.21%.
The increase in earnings per share indicates growth, but the decrease in dividend yield could concern income-focused investors.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 90