Sound Financial Bancorp, Inc. (SFBC) P/E Ratio History
Fairly ValuedTrading at 15.0x, near 5Y avg of 16.4x · 60th percentile · In line with own history · Data 2012–2025
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P/E Ratio Analysis
As of May 30, 2026, Sound Financial Bancorp, Inc. (SFBC) trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 15.0x, with a stock price of $41.73 and trailing twelve-month earnings per share of $2.78.
The current P/E is roughly in line with its 5-year average of 16.4x. Over the past five years, SFBC's P/E has ranged from a low of 8.8x to a high of 35.0x, placing the current valuation at the 60th percentile of its historical range.
Compared to the Financial Services sector median P/E of 13.3x, SFBC is roughly in line with its sector peers. The sector includes 779 companies with P/E ratios ranging from 0.0x to 197.6x.
Relative to the broader market, SFBC trades at a notable discount to the S&P 500 median P/E of 25.2x. Investors should consider the company's growth prospects, competitive position, and earnings quality when evaluating whether the current valuation is justified.
For a comprehensive intrinsic value estimate using discounted cash flow analysis, see our SFBC DCF Valuation Calculator →
Note: P/E ratio is just one valuation metric. It does not account for balance sheet strength, cash flow quality, or growth sustainability. Always conduct comprehensive due diligence before making investment decisions.
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SFBC P/E vs Peers
Commercial real estate and multifamily lenders peers sorted by market cap
| Company | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | PEG Ratio | EPS Growth (1Y) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $926M | 13.9 | 1.59 | +58% | |
| $340M | 12.5 | - | +47% | |
| $419M | 9.8Lowest | 0.58Best | -7% | |
| $196M | 14.0 | 2.75 | +9% | |
| $2B | 15.4 | 1.87 | +16% | |
| $2B | 11.5 | 0.99 | +16% | |
| $7B | 12.9 | - | -10% | |
| $3B | 13.5 | 4.39 | +5% | |
| $177M | 11.7 | - | +53% | |
| $594M | 10.1 | 1.26 | +494%Best |
Lower P/E can signal a discount or weaker growth expectations; PEG adds growth context.
SFBC Historical P/E Data (2012–2025)
Quarterly P/E ratios calculated from closing price and TTM EPS
| Quarter | Period End | Price | TTM EPS | P/E Ratio | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 Q4 | Dec 31 2025 | $43.63 | $2.77 | 15.8x | +13% |
| FY2025 Q3 | - | $46.06 | $2.64 | 17.4x | +25% |
| FY2025 Q2 | Jun 30 2025 | $46.00 | $2.43 | 18.9x | +36% |
| FY2025 Q1 | Mar 31 2025 | $50.15 | $1.95 | 25.7x | +84% |
| FY2024 Q4 | - | $52.65 | $1.80 | 29.3x | +110% |
| FY2024 Q3 | Sep 30 2024 | $53.50 | $1.53 | 35.0x | +151% |
| FY2024 Q2 | Jun 30 2024 | $43.00 | $1.53 | 28.1x | +102% |
| FY2024 Q1 | Mar 31 2024 | $40.69 | $2.33 | 17.5x | +25% |
| FY2023 Q4 | Dec 31 2023 | $39.00 | $2.86 | 13.6x | -2% |
| FY2023 Q3 | Sep 30 2023 | $36.97 | $3.51 | 10.5x | -24% |
| FY2023 Q2 | Jun 30 2023 | $35.50 | $4.03 | 8.8x | -37% |
| FY2023 Q1 | Mar 31 2023 | $37.01 | $3.53 | 10.5x | -25% |
| FY2022 Q4 | Dec 31 2022 | $39.27 | $3.35 | 11.7x | -16% |
| FY2022 Q3 | Sep 30 2022 | $40.52 | $2.93 | 13.8x | -1% |
| FY2022 Q2 | - | $37.95 | $2.94 | 12.9x | -7% |
| FY2022 Q1 | - | $38.10 | $3.18 | 12.0x | -14% |
| FY2021 Q4 | Dec 31 2021 | $44.00 | $3.46 | 12.7x | -9% |
| FY2021 Q3 | - | $44.94 | $4.10 | 11.0x | -21% |
| FY2021 Q2 | Jun 30 2021 | $45.99 | $4.02 | 11.4x | -18% |
| FY2021 Q1 | Mar 31 2021 | $41.63 | $3.99 | 10.4x | -25% |
| FY2020 Q4 | - | $31.75 | $3.44 | 9.2x | -34% |
| FY2020 Q3 | Sep 30 2020 | $29.63 | $2.82 | 10.5x | -25% |
| FY2020 Q2 | - | $24.15 | $2.52 | 9.6x | -31% |
| FY2020 Q1 | - | $21.01 | $2.41 | 8.7x | -37% |
| FY2019 Q4 | - | $36.00 | $2.59 | 13.9x | -0% |
| FY2019 Q3 | Sep 30 2019 | $36.11 | $2.51 | 14.4x | +3% |
| FY2019 Q2 | Jun 30 2019 | $34.15 | $2.62 | 13.0x | -6% |
| FY2019 Q1 | Mar 31 2019 | $33.95 | $2.68 | 12.7x | -9% |
| FY2018 Q4 | Dec 31 2018 | $32.55 | $2.74 | 11.9x | -15% |
| FY2018 Q3 | Sep 30 2018 | $39.55 | $2.56 | 15.4x | +11% |
| FY2018 Q2 | Jun 30 2018 | $38.65 | $2.33 | 16.6x | +19% |
| FY2018 Q1 | Mar 31 2018 | $36.75 | $2.06 | 17.8x | +28% |
| FY2017 Q4 | Dec 31 2017 | $34.02 | $1.98 | 17.2x | +23% |
| FY2017 Q3 | Sep 30 2017 | $34.00 | $2.12 | 16.0x | +15% |
| FY2017 Q2 | Jun 30 2017 | $30.49 | $2.20 | 13.9x | -1% |
| FY2017 Q1 | Mar 31 2017 | $31.74 | $2.19 | 14.5x | +4% |
| FY2016 Q4 | Dec 31 2016 | $28.00 | $2.08 | 13.5x | -3% |
| FY2016 Q3 | Sep 30 2016 | $24.48 | $1.94 | 12.6x | -9% |
| FY2016 Q2 | - | $23.95 | $1.82 | 13.2x | -6% |
| FY2016 Q1 | - | $22.90 | $1.81 | 12.7x | -9% |
| FY2015 Q4 | - | $22.64 | $1.84 | 12.3x | -12% |
| FY2015 Q3 | Sep 30 2015 | $20.12 | $1.69 | 11.9x | -15% |
| FY2015 Q2 | - | $20.99 | $1.72 | 12.2x | -12% |
| FY2015 Q1 | - | $19.65 | $1.71 | 11.5x | -18% |
| FY2014 Q4 | Dec 31 2014 | $18.85 | $1.63 | 11.6x | -17% |
| FY2014 Q3 | - | $17.81 | $1.71 | 10.4x | -25% |
| FY2014 Q2 | Jun 30 2014 | $17.49 | $1.62 | 10.8x | -23% |
| FY2014 Q1 | Mar 31 2014 | $17.30 | $1.58 | 10.9x | -21% |
| FY2013 Q4 | - | $16.90 | $1.50 | 11.3x | -19% |
| FY2013 Q3 | Sep 30 2013 | $15.11 | $1.45 | 10.4x | -25% |
| FY2013 Q2 | Jun 30 2013 | $13.76 | $1.30 | 10.6x | -24% |
| FY2013 Q1 | Mar 31 2013 | $12.66 | $1.10 | 11.5x | -17% |
| FY2012 Q4 | Dec 31 2012 | $10.40 | $0.99 | 10.5x | -25% |
| FY2012 Q3 | Sep 30 2012 | $10.14 | $0.81 | 12.5x | -10% |
Average P/E for displayed period: 13.9x
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying SFBC stock.
What is SFBC's P/E ratio?
Sound Financial Bancorp, Inc. (SFBC) trailing twelve-month P/E ratio is 15.0x, based on TTM diluted EPS of $2.78. The 5-year average P/E is 16.4x and the historical range spans 8.8x to 35.0x.
Is SFBC stock overvalued or undervalued?
SFBC trades at 15.0x P/E, near its 5-year average of 16.4x. The 60th percentile ranking within the 8.8x–35.0x historical range places valuation within normal bounds.
Is SFBC stock expensive?
SFBC is fairly valued relative to its own history. The current P/E of 15.0x is near the 5-year average of 16.4x (60th percentile of historical range).
What is SFBC's historical P/E range?
Over the past 5 years, SFBC's P/E ratio has ranged from 8.8x to 35.0x, with a median of 13.6x and an average of 16.4x. The current P/E of 15.0x places the stock at the 60th percentile of this range. Full historical data spans 2012–2025.
How does SFBC's P/E compare to the S&P 500?
SFBC trades at 15.0x P/E versus the S&P 500 median of 25.2x. The 40% discount to the market suggests lower growth expectations or perceived higher risk.
How does SFBC's valuation compare to Financial Services peers?
Sound Financial Bancorp, Inc. P/E of 15.0x compares to the Financial Services sector median of 13.3x. The premium reflects expected growth above peers or stronger fundamentals. See the peer comparison table on this page for ticker-by-ticker P/E and PEG.
What is SFBC's PEG ratio?
SFBC PEG ratio is N/A, based on a P/E of 15.0x and EPS growth of 54.4%. PEG normalises P/E by growth and helps compare stocks with different earnings trajectories.
What is SFBC's earnings yield?
SFBC earnings yield is 6.66%, the inverse of its 15.0x P/E ratio. Earnings yield represents the percentage of each dollar invested that the company earns. It can be compared directly to bond yields to assess relative attractiveness of stocks versus fixed income.