Peoples Bancorp Inc. (PEBO) fair value analysis
Nasdaq · Updated 2026-10-19
PEBO price how computed
Forward Fair Value verdict
OvervaluedPEBO is trading at more than a 25% premium to estimated fair value.
Based on TickrTrends' weekly Forward Fair Value model.
- Last price
- $36.72
- Sector
- Financial Services
- 12-month range
- $28.31–$42.23
- Market cap
- $1.32B
- From 52-week high
- -13.0%
- Shares outstanding
- 36M
- Rank in Financial Services by discount to fair value
- #144 of 167
Last price is our stored weekly price from 2026-10-16, older than the 2026-10-19 run that built this page; the chart runs through 2026-10-16.
Peoples Bancorp Inc. is a bank holding company that provides community banking services including deposits, lending, and financial products to individuals and businesses. The company operates primarily through its subsidiary banks in Ohio and adjacent states in the mid-Atlantic region.
PEBO currently ranks #144 of 167 Financial Services stocks by discount to fair value. It has screened as Overvalued for 14 consecutive weekly runs.
Fundamentals (4 quarters) how computed
- Market cap
- $1.32B
- P/E (trailing)
- 10x
- Revenue (TTM)
- $604M
- Net margin
- 19.8%
- EPS (TTM)
- $3.63
- Gross margin
- 70.3%
- Debt / equity
- 0.60
- Revenue growth (3-yr avg)
- 2.5%
- Shares outstanding
- 36M
Derived indicators how computed
- Quality grade
- C
- Margin trend
- Expanding
- 52-week position
- The upper-middle quarter of its range
Technicals how computed
- RSI (14-day)
- 38 · neutral
- 50-day average
- $38.97
- 200-day average
- $35.71
- Moving-average state
- 50-day above 200-day (golden cross state); price between the averages
Dividends how computed
- Paid, last 12 months
- $1.66 per share (4 payments)
- Yield on last price
- 4.52%
- Consecutive years of increases
- 10
- Last ex-dividend date
- 2026-08-03
- Last payment date
- 2026-08-17
Earnings how computed
- Last 8 quarters vs consensus
- 5 beat, 2 missed
- Quarter by quarter
- 2026-06 ▲ beat (+14.3%)
2026-03 ▲ beat (+3.7%)
2025-12 ▲ beat (+6.8%)
2025-09 ▲ beat (+9.8%)
2025-06 ▼ miss (-20.8%)
2025-03 ▼ miss (-4.1%)
2024-12 ▬ met (0.0%)
2024-09 ▲ beat (+9.8%)
Analyst consensus how computed
This is not TickrTrends' verdict.
- Analyst ratings
- 2 buy · 5 hold · 0 sell (7 analysts)
- Consensus lean
- Hold-leaning
- Consensus price target
- $42.5
- Target vs last price
- +15.7%
What our data shows for PEBO
- Our model validated 17 trailing price-to-earnings windows for PEBO, built from quarterly earnings records.
- Shares are trading in the middle of their 12-month price range of $28.31–$42.23.
- The 14-day relative strength index sits at a neutral 38.
The exact numbers are one step away
- The precise Forward Fair Value dollar figure for PEBO
- Exact discount / premium to today's price
- The normalized historical P/E behind the estimate, and how many quarters support it
- Forward EPS input and fiscal-year basis
- Screeners and rankings across the full S&P 500 and Nasdaq universes
Forward Fair Value applies a conservatively normalized historical price-to-earnings multiple to the consensus earnings estimate for the next full fiscal year; how TickrTrends computes it.
Recent PEBO news
TickrTrends' derived news-sentiment signal for PEBO is currently leaning positive, computed from recent coverage.
- Peoples Bancorp Inc (Marietta OH) (PEBO) (Q3 2026) Earnings Call Highlights: Adjusted EPS Beats Consensus as NIM Expands and Credit Trends Improve (gurufocus.com, 2026-10-21)
TickrTrends take: Peoples Bancorp's Q3 2026 results showed operational strength with adjusted earnings per share beating consensus expectations while net interest margin expanded and credit quality improved. However, TickrTrends currently rates the stock as overvalued, suggesting that positive operational momentum may already be reflected in the current share price. Investors focused on valuation should monitor whether sustained improvements in profitability and credit metrics can justify current pricing or if the stock offers better entry points at lower valuations. - Q3 2026 Peoples Bancorp Inc Earnings Call Transcript (gurufocus.com, 2026-10-20)
TickrTrends take: Peoples Bancorp Inc operates in the Financial Services sector where valuation metrics are critical to assessing fair value, particularly given TickrTrends' current assessment that PEBO is overvalued. A valuation-focused reader reviewing the Q3 2026 earnings call should examine key metrics such as net interest margins, loan growth, asset quality trends, and return on equity to determine whether current market pricing reflects the bank's underlying earnings power. Given the overvalued designation, investors should pay particular attention to any changes in profitability drivers or capital return plans that might justify or challenge the existing valuation multiples. - Peoples Bancorp (PEBO) Declares Quarterly Dividend of $0.42 Amid $728M Capital Bancorp Acquisition (gurufocus.com, 2026-10-20)
TickrTrends take: Peoples Bancorp's quarterly dividend declaration and substantial acquisition activity indicate management confidence in generating cash flows to support shareholder returns while pursuing growth through consolidation. Given TickrTrends' current overvalued assessment, investors should monitor whether the Capital Bancorp acquisition creates sufficient synergies and earnings accretion to justify the company's current valuation multiples in the Financial Services sector. The combination of dividend commitments and a major acquisition will be key metrics to watch against the company's future earnings performance and whether the market's valuation premium is sustainable.
More PEBO news
- Peoples Bancorp (PEBO) Posts Strong Q3 Revenue, Reinforcing Dividend Appeal (gurufocus.com, 2026-10-20)
- Peoples Bancorp Inc. (PEBO) Capital Bancorp, Inc., - M&A Call - Slideshow (NASDAQ:PEBO) 2026-10-05 (seekingalpha.com, 2026-10-05)
- Peoples Bancorp Inc (Marietta OH) (PEBO) Stock Down 5.9% but Still Overvalued -- GF Score: 74/100 (gurufocus.com, 2026-10-01)
- Capital Bancorp Shares Rise 12% On $728.1 Mln Peoples Bancorp Merger Deal (rttnews.com, 2026-09-30)
What people are saying
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TickrTrends weekly updates
- 2026-10-19 — PEBO's relative strength index moved from the oversold zone into neutral territory this week, suggesting a shift in the stock's momentum dynamics. The stock remains classified as overvalued based on current valuation metrics within the Financial Services sector.
- 2026-10-12 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-11 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-10 — TickrTrends' derived indicators for PEBO show a shift in momentum this week, with the RSI zone moving from neutral into oversold territory. The stock maintains an overvalued assessment based on current valuation metrics within the Financial Services sector. This oversold reading may suggest the stock has experienced recent downward pressure in price movement.
- 2026-10-05 — PEBO's sector discount rank improved this week, moving from 161st to 153rd position among Financial Services companies, indicating the stock has become relatively less expensive compared to its sector peers. The stock remains classified as overvalued according to TickrTrends' current valuation verdict.
- 2026-09-28 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-09-21 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-09-17 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
Frequently asked questions
Is PEBO stock undervalued?
Based on TickrTrends' Forward Fair Value model (updated 2026-10-19), PEBO is trading at more than a 25% premium to estimated fair value and screens as overvalued. The exact fair value and discount are available to subscribers.
What is PEBO's TickrTrends verdict?
PEBO's current verdict is Overvalued, refreshed with every weekly Forward Fair Value run.
How does PEBO compare to other Financial Services stocks?
PEBO ranks #144 of 167 Financial Services stocks in TickrTrends' coverage by discount to fair value.
Is PEBO overbought or oversold?
PEBO's 14-day RSI is in neutral territory - neither overbought nor oversold.
Does PEBO pay a dividend?
Yes. PEBO paid $1.66 per share over the last twelve months (4 payments), a 4.52% yield on TickrTrends' last price, and has raised the annual total for 10 consecutive years. The last ex-dividend date was 2026-08-03.
Does PEBO usually beat earnings estimates?
Over its last 8 reported quarters PEBO beat the consensus estimate 5 times and missed 2 times, by TickrTrends' comparison of reported and estimated EPS.
What do analysts say about PEBO?
Of 7 analysts covering PEBO, 2 rate it a buy, 5 a hold and 0 a sell - hold-leaning, with a consensus price target of $42.5 (+15.7% versus TickrTrends' last price). This is the analyst consensus, not TickrTrends' Forward Fair Value verdict.
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