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PFBC logoPreferred Bank(PFBC)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios

PFBC•NASDAQ•Banking & Credit
$96.08
$1.17B mkt cap·9.2× P/E·Price updated May 6, 2026
SectorFinancial ServicesIndustryRegional BanksSub-IndustryCommercial and middle-market focused banks
AboutPreferred Bank provides various commercial banking products and services to small and mid-sized businesses and their owners, entrepreneurs, real estate developers and investors, professionals, and high net worth individuals in the United States. The company accepts checking, savings, and money market deposit accounts; fixed-rate and fixed maturity retail, and non-retail certificates of deposit; and individual retirement accounts. It also provides real estate mortgage loans that are secured by retail, industrial, office, special purpose, and residential single and multi-family properties; real estate construction loans; and commercial loans comprising lines of credit for working capital, term loans for capital expenditures, and commercial and stand-by letters of credit; and SBA loans. In addition, the company offers trade finance services, including commercial and export letters of credit, import lines of credit, documentary collections, international wire transfers, acceptances/trust receipt financing products, export financing, documentary collections, and bills purchase programs. Further, it provides various high-wealth banking services to wealthy individuals residing in the Pacific Rim area; and remote deposit capture, and online and mobile banking services. Additionally, the company offers various banking services to physicians, accountants, attorneys, business managers, and other professionals; and safe deposit boxes, account reconciliation, courier service, and cash management services to the manufacturing, service, and distribution companies. As of December 31, 2021, it had eleven full-service branch offices in Alhambra, Century City, City of Industry, Torrance, Arcadia, Irvine, Diamond Bar, Pico Rivera, Tarzana, and San Francisco; and one branch in Flushing, New York. The company was incorporated in 1991 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.Show more
  • Net Interest Income$271M-0.7%
  • Total Revenue$499M-4.1%
  • Net Income$134M+2.3%
  • Return on Equity17.21%-3.9%
  • Net Interest Margin3.56%-9.5%
  • Efficiency Ratio16.98%+0.6%
  • ROA1.84%-4.4%
  • Equity / Assets10.39%-5.8%
  • Book Value per Share61.50+9.2%
  • Tangible BV/Share61.50+9.2%
  • Debt/Equity0.49+124.2%
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PFBC Key Insights

Preferred Bank (PFBC) fundamental analysis — strengths, weaknesses & financial health based on data analysis

✓Strengths

  • ✓Strong NIM of 3.6%
  • ✓Efficient operations: 17.0% efficiency ratio
  • ✓Well capitalized: 10.4% equity/assets
  • ✓Good 3Y average ROE of 19.3%
  • ✓Healthy dividend yield of 3.1%
  • ✓Share count reduced 5.3% through buybacks

✗Weaknesses

No significant weaknesses identified

* These insights are generated automatically based on available financial data. Please conduct your own research before making investment decisions.

PFBC Price & Volume

Preferred Bank (PFBC) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart

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PFBC Growth Metrics

Preferred Bank (PFBC) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR

Revenue CAGR

10 Years17.55%
5 Years17.76%
3 Years18.3%
TTM-

Profit CAGR

10 Years16.21%
5 Years13.98%
3 Years1.22%
TTM2.27%

EPS CAGR

10 Years17.14%
5 Years17.49%
3 Years6.16%
TTM8.31%

Return on Capital

10 Years16.97%
5 Years17.16%
3 Years15.65%
Last Year4.42%

PFBC Recent Earnings

Preferred Bank (PFBC) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters

Full history →
●Beat EPS 10/12 qtrs (83%)●Beat Revenue 8/12 qtrs (67%)
Q2 2026Latest
Apr 22, 2026
EPS
$2.53
Est $2.48
+2.0%
Revenue
$70M
Est $70M
-0.2%
Q1 2026
Jan 22, 2026
EPS
$2.79
Est $2.78
+0.4%
Revenue
$78M
Est $75M
+4.7%
Q4 2025
Oct 20, 2025
EPS
$2.84
Est $2.57
+10.5%
Revenue
$75M
Est $75M
+0.6%
Q3 2025
Jul 21, 2025
EPS
$2.52
Est $2.43
+3.7%
Revenue
$71M
Est $73M
-2.9%
QuarterDateEPS (Act vs Est)Revenue (Act vs Est)
Q2 2026LatestApr 22, 2026
$2.53vs $2.48+2.0%
$70Mvs $70M-0.2%
Q1 2026Jan 22, 2026
$2.79vs $2.78+0.4%
$78Mvs $75M+4.7%
Q4 2025Oct 20, 2025
$2.84vs $2.57+10.5%
$75Mvs $75M+0.6%
Q3 2025Jul 21, 2025
$2.52vs $2.43+3.7%
$71Mvs $73M-2.9%
Based on last 12 quarters of dataView full earnings history →

PFBC Peer Comparison

Preferred Bank (PFBC) competitors in Commercial and middle-market focused banks — business model, growth, and fundamentals comparison

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CompanyMarket CapStock PriceP/E Ratio (TTM)Revenue Growth 1YNet MarginReturn on Equity (ROE)FCF YieldDebt / Equity
HAFC logoHAFCHanmi Financial CorporationDirect Competitor909.33M30.4212.123.55%9.85%0.35
EWBC logoEWBCEast West Bancorp, Inc.Direct Competitor17.23B125.2213.154.63%15.77%0.36
HOPE logoHOPEHope Bancorp, Inc.Direct Competitor1.62B12.6327.46-3.23%2.62%0.17
RBB logoRBBRBB BancorpDirect Competitor414.17M24.3016.53-1.75%5.09%0.72
BCAL logoBCALSouthern California BancorpDirect Competitor612.5M19.059.8726.23%11.36%0.12
BANC logoBANCBanc of California, Inc.Product Competitor2.99B19.3916.43-3.31%6.56%0.85
SMBC logoSMBCSouthern Missouri Bancorp, Inc.Product Competitor768.58M69.1913.3611.72%11.85%0.26
CVBF logoCVBFCVB Financial Corp.Product Competitor2.8B20.6313.57-2.33%9.25%0.43

Compare PFBC vs Peers

Preferred Bank (PFBC) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.

Closest Rival

vs HAFC

Most directly comparable listed peer for PFBC.

Scale Benchmark

vs FICO

Larger-name benchmark to compare PFBC against a more recognizable public peer.

Peer Set

Compare Top 5

vs HAFC, EWBC, HOPE, RBB

PFBC Income Statement

Preferred Bank (PFBC) annual income statement — 10-year revenue, gross profit & net income history

10Y historyFree accessUpdated daily
Line itemDec'17Dec'18Dec'19Dec'20Dec'21Dec'22Dec'23Dec'24Dec'25
Net Interest Income129.7M154.23M164.64M174.15M185.88M247.36M289.37M272.63M270.82M
NII Growth %24.5%18.91%6.75%5.78%6.73%33.08%16.99%-5.79%-0.66%
Net Interest Margin %3.44%3.66%3.56%3.39%3.07%3.85%4.35%3.94%3.56%
Interest Income157.6M195.16M226.72M214.26M211.03M294.38M477.99M509.1M486.45M
Interest Expense27.9M40.94M62.08M40.11M25.16M47.02M188.61M236.47M215.64M
Loan Loss Provision5.5M10.13M3.45M26M-1M7.35M10M12.1M9.1M
Non-Interest Income5.26M8.79M6.25M6.06M7.74M7.04M3.77M11.33M12.58M
Non-Interest Income %3.23%4.31%2.68%2.75%3.54%2.34%0.78%2.18%2.52%
Total Revenue
162.86M▲ 0%
203.95M▲ 25.2%
232.97M▲ 14.2%
220.32M▼ 5.4%
218.78M▼ 0.7%
301.43M▲ 37.8%
481.76M▲ 59.8%
520.43M▲ 8.0%
499.04M▼ 4.1%
Revenue Growth %27.69%25.23%14.23%-5.43%-0.7%37.78%59.83%8.03%-4.11%
Non-Interest Expense48.98M54.19M56.03M57.35M60.79M67.86M73.29M87.83M84.75M
Efficiency Ratio30.08%26.57%24.05%26.03%27.79%22.51%15.21%16.88%16.98%
Operating Income
80.48M▲ 0%
98.7M▲ 22.6%
111.41M▲ 12.9%
96.86M▼ 13.1%
133.83M▲ 38.2%
179.2M▲ 33.9%
210.63M▲ 17.5%
184.03M▼ 12.6%
189.55M▲ 3.0%
Operating Margin %49.42%48.39%47.82%43.96%61.17%59.45%43.72%35.36%37.98%
Operating Income Growth %34.81%22.64%12.88%-13.06%38.17%33.9%17.54%-12.63%3%
Pretax Income
80.48M▲ 0%
98.7M▲ 22.6%
111.41M▲ 12.9%
96.86M▼ 13.1%
133.83M▲ 38.2%
179.2M▲ 33.9%
209.85M▲ 17.1%
184.03M▼ 12.3%
189.55M▲ 3.0%
Pretax Margin %49.42%48.39%47.82%43.96%61.17%59.45%43.56%35.36%37.98%
Income Tax37.09M27.7M33.03M27.39M38.59M50.35M59.81M53.37M55.91M
Effective Tax Rate %46.08%28.07%29.65%28.28%28.83%28.1%28.5%29%29.5%
Net Income
43.39M▲ 0%
70.99M▲ 63.6%
78.37M▲ 10.4%
69.47M▼ 11.4%
95.24M▲ 37.1%
128.84M▲ 35.3%
150.04M▲ 16.4%
130.66M▼ 12.9%
133.63M▲ 2.3%
Net Margin %26.64%34.81%33.64%31.53%43.53%42.75%31.14%25.11%26.78%
Net Income Growth %19.32%63.6%10.39%-11.36%37.1%35.28%16.45%-12.92%2.27%
Net Income (Continuing)43.39M70.99M78.37M69.47M95.24M128.84M150.04M130.66M133.63M
EPS (Diluted)
2.96▲ 0%
4.64▲ 56.8%
5.16▲ 11.2%
4.65▼ 9.9%
6.41▲ 37.8%
8.70▲ 35.7%
10.52▲ 20.9%
9.65▼ 8.3%
10.41▲ 7.9%
EPS Growth %15.63%56.76%11.21%-9.88%37.85%35.73%20.92%-8.27%7.88%
EPS (Basic)2.974.645.164.656.418.8410.649.8010.61
Diluted Shares Outstanding14.49M15.06M15.06M14.88M14.87M14.81M14.26M13.55M12.84M

PFBC Balance Sheet

Preferred Bank (PFBC) balance sheet — assets, liabilities & shareholders' equity

Line itemDec'17Dec'18Dec'19Dec'20Dec'21Dec'22Dec'23Dec'24Dec'25
Cash & Short Term Investments635.02M709.17M739.28M979.15M1.48B1.18B1.2B765.52M827.1M
Cash & Due from Banks446.82M526.76M498.64M739.47M1.03B747.53M890.85M765.51M807.1M
Short Term Investments188.2M182.41M240.64M239.68M451.91M428.3M313.84M3K20M
Total Investments3.14B3.53B3.99B4.28B4.88B5.51B5.58B5.99B6.66B
Investments Growth %14.22%12.55%12.84%7.22%14.21%12.79%1.39%7.24%11.19%
Long-Term Investments2.95B3.35B3.75B4.04B4.43B5.08B5.27B5.99B6.64B
Accounts Receivables11.29M14.27M14.96M23.69M14.65M23.59M33.89M33.56M34.23M
Goodwill & Intangibles000000000
Goodwill000000000
Intangible Assets000000000
PP&E (Net)5.68M7.5M29.34M27.93M32.5M30.72M31.74M21.64M38.59M
Other Assets145.67M114.02M74.45M51.92M58.27M72M66.69M63.92M19.19M
Total Current Assets649.03M723.44M757.61M1B1.5B1.2B1.24B801.27M861.25M
Total Non-Current Assets3.12B3.49B3.87B4.14B4.55B5.23B5.42B6.12B6.74B
Total Assets
3.77B▲ 0%
4.22B▲ 11.8%
4.63B▲ 9.8%
5.14B▲ 11.1%
6.05B▲ 17.5%
6.43B▲ 6.3%
6.66B▲ 3.6%
6.92B▲ 4.0%
7.6B▲ 9.8%
Asset Growth %17.02%11.85%9.77%11.13%17.55%6.27%3.64%3.97%9.79%
Return on Assets (ROA)1.24%1.78%1.77%1.42%1.7%2.07%2.29%1.92%1.84%
Accounts Payable3.83M6.84M3.32M1.25M715K2.61M16.12M16.52M16.51M
Total Debt105.37M100.39M119.71M118.02M170.62M168.94M168M165.46M383.81M
Net Debt-341.45M-426.37M-378.94M-621.45M-859.99M-578.58M-722.85M-600.06M-423.29M
Long-Term Debt105.36M100.39M99.21M99.33M147.76M148M148.23M148.47M348.71M
Short-Term Debt8K00000005.76M
Other Liabilities42.93M52.87M52.14M56.45M62.74M66.38M70.71M61.45M6.43B
Total Current Liabilities3.27B3.65B3.99B4.44B5.23B5.56B5.73B5.93B5.76M
Total Non-Current Liabilities148.29M153.26M171.85M174.47M233.36M235.33M238.71M226.91M6.81B
Total Liabilities3.41B3.8B4.16B4.62B5.46B5.79B5.96B6.16B6.81B
Total Equity
355.03M▲ 0%
416.65M▲ 17.4%
470.01M▲ 12.8%
525.45M▲ 11.8%
586.72M▲ 11.7%
630.43M▲ 7.4%
695.11M▲ 10.3%
763.15M▲ 9.8%
789.48M▲ 3.4%
Equity Growth %19.11%17.36%12.81%11.79%11.66%7.45%10.26%9.79%3.45%
Equity / Assets (Capital Ratio)9.42%9.88%10.15%10.22%9.7%9.81%10.44%11.02%10.39%
Return on Equity (ROE)13.29%18.4%17.68%13.96%17.13%21.17%22.64%17.92%17.21%
Book Value per Share24.5027.6731.2135.3039.4742.5748.7456.3061.50
Tangible BV per Share24.5027.6731.2135.3039.4742.5748.7456.3061.50
Common Stock207.95M210.88M210.88M210.88M210.88M210.88M210.88M210.88M210.88M
Additional Paid-in Capital39.46M47.42M55.17M64.06M73.17M81.56M86.83M95.79M105.11M
Retained Earnings139.68M194.85M255.05M300.97M372.95M475.07M592.33M685.11M780.64M
Accumulated OCI1.17M-1.98M3.97M7.03M4.93M-28.61M-31.75M-27.46M-13.74M
Treasury Stock-33.23M-34.53M-55.05M-57.5M-75.21M-108.48M-163.18M-201.17M-293.41M
Preferred Stock000000000

PFBC Cash Flow Statement

Preferred Bank (PFBC) cash flow — operating, investing & free cash flow history

Line itemDec'17Dec'18Dec'19Dec'20Dec'21Dec'22Dec'23Dec'24Dec'25
Cash from Operations53.18M99.01M86.76M103.77M119.63M143.76M175.39M164.52M168.14M
Operating CF Growth %1.05%86.18%-12.38%19.6%15.29%20.16%22.01%-6.2%2.2%
Net Income43.39M70.99M78.37M69.47M95.24M128.84M150.04M130.66M133.63M
Depreciation & Amortization990K953K1.34M1.91M1.9M1.89M1.72M2.15M1.75M
Deferred Taxes7.78M-934K-2.19M-3.74M-1.39M-3.47M-4.54M-87K489K
Other Non-Cash Items6.25M12.16M8.91M30.06M1.46M11.09M23.41M15.16M22.78M
Working Capital Changes-8.87M7.81M-7.43M-2.83M13.31M-3M-1.04M7.43M-693K
Cash from Investing-389.49M-409.48M-457.1M-318.77M-620.01M-699.89M-98.03M-421.62M-623.8M
Purchase of Investments-15.37M-28.99M-126.46M-185.35M-281.89M-119.93M-72.56M-60.63M-269.86M
Sale/Maturity of Investments23.9M16.33M66.41M181.36M50.31M83.04M167.02M23.2M47.03M
Net Investment Activity8.53M-12.66M-60.06M-4M-231.58M-36.89M94.47M-37.43M-222.83M
Acquisitions0-13.99M-10.38M-8.42M00000
Other Investing-396.67M-380.06M-380.58M-304.85M-387.83M-662.65M-190.09M-383.27M-399.62M
Cash from Financing487.81M357.9M303.48M438.82M791.52M273.05M65.97M131.76M497.24M
Dividends Paid-11.04M-15.63M-18.29M-17.91M-21.43M-25.14M-31.14M-37.5M-38.25M
Share Repurchases-14.12M-1.3M-20.54M-2.45M-17.72M-33.29M-55.23M-38.25M-93.1M
Stock Issued32.55M1.71M0000000
Net Stock Activity18.43M413K-20.54M-2.45M-17.72M-33.29M-55.23M-38.25M-93.1M
Debt Issuance (Net)-1000K-1000K-1000K01000K0001000K
Other Financing500.41M378.15M343.61M459.19M783.03M331.49M152.34M207.51M428.6M
Net Change in Cash
151.49M▲ 0%
47.44M▼ 68.7%
-67.11M▼ 241.5%
223.82M▲ 433.5%
291.14M▲ 30.1%
-283.08M▼ 197.2%
143.33M▲ 150.6%
-125.34M▼ 187.4%
41.58M▲ 133.2%
Exchange Rate Effect000000000
Cash at Beginning403.83M555.32M602.76M535.64M759.47M1.05B767.53M910.85M785.51M
Cash at End555.32M602.76M535.64M759.47M1.05B767.53M910.85M785.51M827.1M
Interest Paid27.26M37.93M65.6M42.19M25.69M45.13M175.1M236.07M215.64M
Income Taxes Paid29.6M18.4M34.54M20.91M29.29M43.67M58.38M46.33M41.49M
Free Cash Flow
51.82M▲ 0%
96.25M▲ 85.7%
80.67M▼ 16.2%
102.27M▲ 26.8%
119.03M▲ 16.4%
143.4M▲ 20.5%
172.98M▲ 20.6%
163.6M▼ 5.4%
166.79M▲ 1.9%
FCF Growth %-0.32%85.73%-16.18%26.77%16.39%20.47%20.62%-5.42%1.94%

PFBC Banking Ratios

Preferred Bank (PFBC) financial ratios — P/E, ROE, debt and 30+ core market and balance-sheet ratios

Metric2016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Return on Equity (ROE)12.94%13.29%18.4%17.68%13.96%17.13%21.17%22.64%17.92%17.21%
Return on Assets (ROA)1.25%1.24%1.78%1.77%1.42%1.7%2.07%2.29%1.92%1.84%
Net Interest Margin3.23%3.44%3.66%3.56%3.39%3.07%3.85%4.35%3.94%3.56%
Efficiency Ratio33.49%30.08%26.57%24.05%26.03%27.79%22.51%15.21%16.88%16.98%
Equity / Assets9.25%9.42%9.88%10.15%10.22%9.7%9.81%10.44%11.02%10.39%
Book Value / Share21.3124.527.6731.2135.339.4742.5748.7456.361.5
NII Growth24.25%24.5%18.91%6.75%5.78%6.73%33.08%16.99%-5.79%-0.66%
Dividend Payout23.2%25.43%22.01%23.34%25.79%22.5%19.51%20.76%28.7%28.62%

PFBC Frequently Asked Questions

Preferred Bank (PFBC) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained

Growth & Financials

Preferred Bank (PFBC) saw revenue decline by 4.1% over the past year.

Yes, Preferred Bank (PFBC) is profitable, generating $133.6M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (26.8% net margin).

Dividend & Returns

Yes, Preferred Bank (PFBC) pays a dividend with a yield of 3.10%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.

Preferred Bank (PFBC) has a return on equity (ROE) of 17.2%. This is reasonable for most industries.

Industry Metrics

Preferred Bank (PFBC) has a net interest margin (NIM) of 3.6%. This indicates healthy earnings from lending activities.

Preferred Bank (PFBC) has an efficiency ratio of 17.0%. This is excellent, indicating strong cost control.

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