CBU

Community Bank System, Inc.

Fundamental data last updated:May 12, 2026

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company profile

SECTOR

Financial Services

industry

Banks - Regional

Exchange

NYSE

County of HQ

US

Next Earnings Date

07/28/2026

Business Summary

Community Bank System, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for Community Bank, N.A. that provides various banking and other financial services to retail, commercial, and municipal customers. It operates through three segments: Banking, Employee Benefit Services, and All Other. The company offers various deposits products, such as checking, savings, and money market deposit accounts, as well as time deposits. It also provides loans, including consumer mortgages; general purpose commercial and industrial loans, and mortgages on commercial properties; paycheck protection program loans; installment loans that are originated through selected dealerships and are secured by automobiles, marine, and other recreational vehicles; personal installment loans and lines of credit for consumers; and home equity products. In addition, the company offers broker-dealer and investment advisory; cash management, investment, and treasury services; asset management; and employee benefit services, as well as operates as a full-service insurance agency that offers personal and commercial lines of insurance, and other risk management products and services. Further, it provides contribution plan administration, employee benefit trust, collective investment fund, retirement plan administration, fund administration, transfer agency, actuarial and benefit consulting, VEBA/HRA, and health and welfare consulting services. Additionally, the company offers wealth management, retirement planning, higher educational planning, fiduciary, risk management, trust, and personal financial planning services; and investment alternatives, including stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and advisory products, as well as master recordkeeping services. As of January 24, 2022, it operated approximately 215 customer facilities across Upstate New York, Northeastern Pennsylvania, Vermont, and Western Massachusetts. Community Bank System, Inc. was founded in 1866 and is headquartered in DeWitt, New York.

 


VALUATION

P/E

15.17

Market Cap ($M USD)

$3.28B

Forward P/E

11.60

PEG

0.38

PRICE TO SALES

3.20

PRICE TO BOOK

1.63

EV / EBITDA

10.87

5-Year Average P/E

Free Cash Flow Yield

7.24%

DCF Value

$83.25

Graham Number

$59.48

Price to FCF

13.81

EV to FCF

14.13

Earnings Yield

6.59%

FCF Yield

7.24%

DIVIDEND

Yield

2.99%

Annual Payout

$1.87

Payout Ratio

33.61%

Consecutive Years of Dividend Growth

5-Year Dividend Growth Rate

Financial Health & Profitability

Earnings Per Share

$4.12

Next Year EPS Growth Estimate

$5.38

Next Year Revenue Growth Estimate

$96.73B

Return on Equity (ROE)

11.11%

FREE CASH FLOW

Operating Margin

27.85%

Debt-to-Equity

0.37

Piotroski F-Score

8

Altman Z-Score

0.26

Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)

1.63%

Current Ratio

2.85

Quick Ratio

2.85

Net Debt to EBITDA

0.24

Interest Coverage

1.50

Gross Profit margin

79.45%

FCF PER SHARE

$4.48

REVENUE PER SHARE

$19.36

Gainseekers Quantitative Analysis

Summary

The market seems to be undervaluing Community Bank System, Inc. relative to its intrinsic worth. With a DCF value significantly higher than recent pricing, and a Graham Number that suggests further upside, the stock appears mispriced. The Forward P/E of 11.88 and a robust Earnings Yield indicate potential growth at a reasonable price. However, the Altman Z-score is alarmingly low, signaling financial distress risk. This juxtaposition of value and risk creates a complex investment narrative.

AI Exposure / Tech Reliance

Operating within the regional banking sector, Community Bank System, Inc. faces moderate exposure to AI and tech shifts. While banks are increasingly adopting AI for customer service and risk management, regional banks like CBU may lag behind larger institutions in tech adoption. Their resilience will depend on strategic partnerships and tech investments.

The Bull Case

For the value-driven investor, CBU offers compelling reasons to buy. The Piotroski F-Score of 8 signals strong financial health, while a solid Return on Equity of 11.11% reflects efficient capital use. The Free Cash Flow Yield, though modest, combined with a healthy operating margin of 27.85%, indicates effective cash generation and pricing power. These metrics suggest a well-managed company with potential for sustainable growth.

The Bear Case

Despite some strengths, CBU is not without its flaws. The Altman Z-score is a glaring red flag, suggesting potential financial instability. Additionally, the Price/Book ratio of 1.67 and Price/Sales ratio of 3.28 may indicate overvaluation relative to peers. The stock's proximity to its 52-week high further suggests it might be technically overextended, posing a risk for new entrants.

Market Sentiment & Smart Money

Short Interest %

Analyst Consensus

Hold

Average Analyst Price Target

$68.50

Institutional Ownership %

1-Year Beta

0.80

Insider Buying % (6 Mo)

Distance to 52-Week High

8.10%

Distance to 52-Week Low

18.14%

EARNINGS SURPRISE %

-0.91%

50-DAY SMA

$60.44

200-DAY SMA

$59.37

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