30 years of historical data (1996–2025) · Financial Services · Banks - Regional
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
Park National Corporation trades at 15.9x earnings, roughly in line with its 5-year average of 15.9x, sitting at the 37th percentile of its historical range. Compared to the Financial Services sector median P/E of 13.6x, the stock trades at a premium of 17%. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 16.6x P/FCF, 6% above the 5-year average of 15.6x.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $3.2B | $2.5B | $2.8B | $2.2B | $2.3B | $2.3B | $1.7B | $1.7B | $1.3B | $1.6B | $1.8B |
| Enterprise Value | $3.2B | $2.4B | $2.9B | $2.4B | $2.5B | $2.5B | $1.9B | $2.0B | $1.8B | $2.3B | $2.8B |
| P/E Ratio → | 15.90 | 13.70 | 18.39 | 17.03 | 15.52 | 14.65 | 13.46 | 16.28 | 12.02 | 19.01 | 21.41 |
| P/S Ratio | 4.80 | 3.71 | 4.31 | 3.83 | 4.48 | 4.74 | 3.56 | 3.65 | 3.22 | 4.29 | 5.63 |
| P/B Ratio | 2.11 | 1.82 | 2.24 | 1.89 | 2.15 | 2.03 | 1.66 | 1.73 | 1.59 | 2.12 | 2.48 |
| P/FCF | 16.62 | 12.83 | 16.41 | 15.11 | 18.15 | 15.75 | 20.76 | 17.28 | 10.92 | 19.77 | 22.92 |
| P/OCF | 16.09 | 12.42 | 15.57 | 14.34 | 17.08 | 14.33 | 15.43 | 14.98 | 9.97 | 18.19 | 20.97 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
Park National Corporation's enterprise value stands at 13.7x EBITDA, 6% above its 5-year average of 13.0x. The Financial Services sector median is 11.4x, placing the stock at a 20% premium on an enterprise-value basis.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 3.65 | 4.52 | 4.19 | 4.96 | 5.21 | 3.99 | 4.29 | 4.36 | 6.27 | 8.65 |
| EV / EBITDA | 13.71 | 10.55 | 14.83 | 14.12 | 13.12 | 12.30 | 11.67 | 14.67 | 12.84 | 18.39 | 17.91 |
| EV / EBIT | 14.24 | 10.95 | 15.81 | 15.41 | 14.12 | 13.16 | 12.49 | 15.74 | 13.68 | 19.73 | 23.04 |
| EV / FCF | — | 12.63 | 17.22 | 16.56 | 20.08 | 17.30 | 23.26 | 20.31 | 14.79 | 28.87 | 35.20 |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Park National Corporation earns an operating margin of 33.3%, above the Financial Services sector average of 20.3%. Operating margins have expanded from 27.2% to 33.3% over the past 3 years, signaling improving operational efficiency. ROE of 13.9% is modest. ROIC of 11.1% represents solid returns on invested capital versus a sector median of 5.5%.
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 82.1% | 82.1% | 78.4% | 82.0% | 93.0% | 99.2% | 91.3% | 84.9% | 87.4% | 86.3% | 100.0% |
| Operating Margin | 33.3% | 33.3% | 28.6% | 27.2% | 35.1% | 39.6% | 32.0% | 27.3% | 31.9% | 31.8% | 45.7% |
| Net Profit Margin | 27.1% | 27.1% | 23.5% | 22.5% | 28.9% | 32.4% | 26.5% | 22.4% | 26.8% | 22.6% | 26.3% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 13.9% | 13.9% | 12.7% | 11.4% | 13.6% | 14.3% | 12.7% | 11.4% | 13.9% | 11.2% | 11.8% |
| ROA | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.2% |
| ROIC | 11.1% | 11.1% | 8.9% | 7.5% | 8.9% | 8.9% | 7.6% | 6.5% | 6.3% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| ROCE | 3.9% | 3.9% | 4.7% | 4.0% | 12.9% | 13.6% | 11.7% | 13.9% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
Park National Corporation carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 0.4x, which is very conservative (90% below the sector average of 4.3x). The company holds a net cash position — cash of $137M exceeds total debt of $99M, providing substantial financial flexibility for buybacks, acquisitions, or weathering downturns. Interest coverage of just 2.1x is concerning — the company has limited headroom to absorb earnings volatility before struggling with debt service.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.24 | 0.37 | 0.41 | 0.40 | 0.56 | 0.47 | 0.77 | 1.20 | 1.53 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 0.43 | 0.43 | 1.51 | 2.54 | 2.24 | 2.19 | 3.50 | 3.38 | 4.55 | 7.13 | 7.17 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | -0.03 | 0.11 | 0.18 | 0.23 | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.30 | 0.56 | 0.97 | 1.33 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | -0.17 | -0.17 | 0.69 | 1.24 | 1.26 | 1.10 | 1.26 | 2.19 | 3.36 | 5.80 | 6.25 |
| Debt / FCF | — | -0.20 | 0.80 | 1.45 | 1.93 | 1.55 | 2.51 | 3.03 | 3.87 | 9.10 | 12.28 |
| Interest Coverage | 2.06 | 2.06 | 1.48 | 1.56 | 5.79 | 11.79 | 5.14 | 1.99 | 2.99 | 2.78 | 3.22 |
Net cash position: cash ($137M) exceeds total debt ($99M)
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
Park National Corporation's current ratio of 2.04x is well above the 1.0 safety threshold, indicating strong short-term liquidity with ample room to cover current liabilities. The current ratio has improved from 0.51x to 2.04x over the past 3 years.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.04 | 2.04 | 0.17 | 0.51 | 0.25 | 0.27 | 0.20 | 0.21 | — | — | — |
| Quick Ratio | 2.04 | 2.04 | 0.17 | 0.51 | 0.25 | 0.27 | 0.20 | 0.21 | — | — | — |
| Cash Ratio | 1.63 | 1.63 | 0.02 | 0.06 | 0.02 | 0.03 | 0.05 | 0.02 | — | — | — |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.06 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.04 |
| Inventory Turnover | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Park National Corporation returns 3.8% to shareholders annually — split between a 3.1% dividend yield and 0.6% buyback yield. A payout ratio of 49.9% is moderate and appears sustainable, balancing shareholder returns with reinvestment capacity. The earnings yield of 6.3% (inverse of P/E) provides a useful comparison to bond yields when assessing the stock's relative attractiveness to fixed income.
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.1% | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Payout Ratio | 49.9% | 49.9% | 51.2% | 54.4% | 51.6% | 48.3% | 55.0% | 67.3% | 57.1% | 68.2% | 66.9% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 6.3% | 7.3% | 5.4% | 5.9% | 6.4% | 6.8% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 8.3% | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| FCF Yield | 6.0% | 7.8% | 6.1% | 6.6% | 5.5% | 6.4% | 4.8% | 5.8% | 9.2% | 5.1% | 4.4% |
| Buyback Yield | 0.6% | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 3.8% | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $16M | $16M | $16M | $16M | $16M | $16M | $16M | $16M | $15M | $15M |
Compare PRK with 10 similar companies in its peer group
| Company | Market Cap | P/E | EV/EBITDA | P/FCF | Gross Margin | Op Margin | ROE | ROIC | Debt/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $3B | 15.9 | 13.7 | 16.6 | 82.1% | 33.3% | 13.9% | 11.1% | 0.4 | |
| $3B | 11.9 | 12.6 | 10.4 | 68.4% | 25.5% | 9.8% | 6.4% | 3.5 | |
| $4B | 11.0 | 10.3 | 15.5 | 67.4% | 25.7% | 11.7% | 7.5% | 2.5 | |
| $6B | 13.6 | 7.8 | 12.9 | 65.4% | 32.4% | 8.9% | 7.2% | 1.6 | |
| $3B | 16.1 | 15.9 | 12.5 | 62.9% | 19.7% | 6.5% | 4.3% | 5.3 | |
| $27B | 12.1 | 16.1 | 11.7 | 61.7% | 21.5% | 10.0% | 5.1% | 6.9 | |
| $556M | 10.2 | 13.8 | 12.6 | 66.4% | 21.7% | 9.9% | 5.0% | 5.1 | |
| $24B | 12.5 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 61.4% | 20.5% | 9.9% | 3.8% | 10.6 | |
| $503M | 10.0 | 12.1 | 8.2 | 57.3% | 21.6% | 14.4% | 7.0% | 4.3 | |
| $355M | 13.4 | 5.1 | 168.0 | 71.7% | 13.6% | 8.4% | 7.0% | 2.1 | |
| $341M | 22.7 | 14.3 | 7.7 | 64.2% | 14.2% | 6.4% | 5.0% | 0.2 | |
| Financial Services Median | — | 13.6 | 11.4 | 11.1 | 64.1% | 20.3% | 9.0% | 5.5% | 4.3 |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying PRK stock.
Park National Corporation's current P/E ratio is 15.9x. The historical average is 19.7x. This places it at the 37th percentile of its historical range.
Park National Corporation's current EV/EBITDA is 13.7x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 17.6x.
Park National Corporation's return on equity (ROE) is 13.9%. The historical average is 13.9%.
Based on historical data, Park National Corporation is trading at a P/E of 15.9x. This is at the 37th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
Park National Corporation's current dividend yield is 3.15% with a payout ratio of 49.9%.
Park National Corporation has 82.1% gross margin and 33.3% operating margin. Operating margin above 20% indicates strong pricing power and cost efficiency.
Park National Corporation's Debt/EBITDA ratio is 0.4x, indicating low leverage. A ratio below 2x is generally considered financially healthy.