Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio 23.7x · EV/EBITDA 15.1x · ROE 6.4%. (1996–2025 historical series)
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $358M | $268M | $233M | $236M | $215M | $218M | $163M | $207M | $200M | $231M | $173M |
| Enterprise Value | $340M | $251M | $304M | $240M | $265M | $216M | $66M | $97M | $74M | $274M | $140M |
| P/E Ratio → | 23.75 | 17.83 | 9.84 | 9.43 | 7.48 | 8.24 | 8.47 | 13.24 | 10.17 | 22.27 | 17.23 |
| P/S Ratio | 2.56 | 1.92 | 1.56 | 1.73 | 2.11 | 2.37 | 1.88 | 2.40 | 2.30 | 2.89 | 2.26 |
| P/B Ratio | 1.40 | 1.05 | 1.08 | 1.21 | 1.29 | 1.03 | 0.82 | 1.13 | 1.21 | 1.54 | 1.20 |
| P/FCF | 8.18 | 6.13 | 8.89 | 7.75 | 6.22 | 6.20 | 5.87 | 8.11 | 7.68 | 10.42 | 8.47 |
| P/OCF | 7.87 | 5.90 | 7.81 | 7.63 | 6.14 | 6.13 | 5.69 | 7.84 | 7.19 | 9.76 | 7.82 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 1.79 | 2.03 | 1.75 | 2.60 | 2.35 | 0.76 | 1.13 | 0.85 | 3.44 | 1.83 |
| EV / EBITDA | 15.06 | 11.09 | 9.48 | 6.98 | 6.64 | 5.80 | 2.33 | 4.14 | 2.66 | 14.25 | 7.15 |
| EV / EBIT | 17.08 | 12.57 | 10.11 | 7.61 | 7.19 | 6.40 | 2.75 | 5.10 | 3.13 | 18.67 | 9.73 |
| EV / FCF | — | 5.72 | 11.62 | 7.88 | 7.66 | 6.16 | 2.36 | 3.81 | 2.84 | 12.38 | 6.87 |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
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 | 64.2% | 64.2% | 64.3% | 69.3% | 93.4% | 96.3% | 90.5% | 85.8% | 91.7% | 84.9% | 91.8% |
| Operating Margin | 14.2% | 14.2% | 20.1% | 23.1% | 36.2% | 36.8% | 27.5% | 22.1% | 27.2% | 18.4% | 18.8% |
| Net Profit Margin | 10.8% | 10.8% | 15.8% | 18.3% | 28.2% | 28.8% | 22.2% | 18.1% | 22.6% | 9.3% | 13.1% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 6.4% | 6.4% | 11.5% | 13.8% | 15.2% | 12.9% | 10.1% | 9.0% | 12.5% | 5.1% | 7.1% |
| ROA | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| ROIC | 5.0% | 5.0% | 7.9% | 9.3% | 10.9% | 11.3% | 8.8% | 7.8% | 9.0% | 5.4% | 5.6% |
| ROCE | 5.6% | 5.6% | 11.6% | 13.4% | 16.2% | 14.2% | 10.5% | 9.5% | 13.2% | 8.5% | 8.3% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.55 | 0.21 | 0.64 | 0.12 | 0.06 | 0.07 | 0.03 | 0.50 | 0.29 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 0.22 | 0.22 | 3.69 | 1.19 | 2.65 | 0.69 | 0.40 | 0.52 | 0.15 | 3.85 | 2.11 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | -0.07 | 0.33 | 0.02 | 0.30 | -0.01 | -0.49 | -0.60 | -0.76 | 0.29 | -0.23 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | -0.79 | -0.79 | 2.23 | 0.12 | 1.25 | -0.04 | -3.47 | -4.67 | -4.52 | 2.26 | -1.67 |
| Debt / FCF | — | -0.41 | 2.73 | 0.13 | 1.44 | -0.04 | -3.51 | -4.30 | -4.83 | 1.96 | -1.60 |
| Interest Coverage | 0.44 | 0.44 | 0.56 | 0.82 | 5.06 | 9.87 | 5.99 | 3.01 | 5.80 | 4.79 | 3.76 |
Net cash position: cash ($23M) exceeds total debt ($5M)
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0.19 | 0.25 | 0.31 | 0.39 | 0.35 | 0.28 | 0.26 | 0.23 | 0.27 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0.19 | 0.25 | 0.31 | 0.39 | 0.35 | 0.28 | 0.26 | 0.23 | 0.27 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.02 | 0.01 | 0.02 | 0.01 | 0.05 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.02 | 0.05 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Inventory Turnover | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
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 | 1.8% | 2.4% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 3.1% | 2.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 2.8% |
| Payout Ratio | 41.9% | 41.9% | 31.1% | 23.4% | 20.1% | 20.1% | 26.0% | 32.2% | 25.3% | 66.2% | 48.6% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 4.2% | 5.6% | 10.2% | 10.6% | 13.4% | 12.1% | 11.8% | 7.6% | 9.8% | 4.5% | 5.8% |
| FCF Yield | 12.2% | 16.3% | 11.2% | 12.9% | 16.1% | 16.1% | 17.0% | 12.3% | 13.0% | 9.6% | 11.8% |
| Buyback Yield | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 4.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 1.9% | 2.5% | 3.3% | 2.6% | 3.1% | 3.2% | 7.7% | 2.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 2.8% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $5M | $5M | $5M | $5M | $5M | $5M | $5M | $5M | $5M | $5M |
Net interest margin compression
According to recent market data, CHMG trades at a P/B of 1.43, which suggests that investors are assigning a premium to the bank's legacy trust and wealth management franchise relative to the broader regional banking peer group that often trades closer to book value.
The current valuation implies that the market recognizes the defensive nature of the bank's fee-based revenue stream, which provides a buffer against the volatility of pure-play lending. However, the forward P/E of 10.57 warrants caution, as it suggests that future earnings growth must accelerate to justify the current multiple in an environment where net interest margins remain under pressure.
As reported in quarterly financial statements, the ROE has hovered around 3.6% in 2026Q1, indicating that the bank's profitability is currently constrained by a narrow net interest margin and the high overhead costs associated with maintaining a specialized, high-touch fiduciary service model.
The decomposition of profitability shows that while the trust business provides a stable fee contribution, the overall return on equity is hampered by the bank's conservative leverage profile and the rising cost of interest-bearing deposits. Investors should monitor whether the bank can improve asset utilization without compromising the quality of its wealth management services.
Based on the bank's reported figures, the efficiency ratio of 43.7% in 2026Q1 appears favorable, yet this metric may be masking the underlying reality that the net interest margin remains stagnant at 0.9%, suggesting that cost control is currently the primary driver of bottom-line stability.
The bank's ability to maintain a sub-45% efficiency ratio is commendable given the labor-intensive nature of its trust operations. However, the persistent margin compression indicates that the bank is struggling to reprice its loan book as quickly as its funding costs are rising, which may limit future operating leverage.
According to recent regulatory filings, the equity-to-assets ratio of 0.10 in 2026Q1 demonstrates a robust capital position that provides a significant buffer against regional economic volatility and supports the bank's long-standing commitment to consistent dividend distributions for its shareholders.
This conservative capital structure is a hallmark of the bank's 1833-founded identity, prioritizing balance sheet preservation over aggressive growth. While this approach limits potential ROE expansion, it provides the necessary resilience to navigate the current interest rate cycle without the need for external capital raises.
As indicated by the bank's unique revenue mix, the P/E ratio is frequently misapplied to CHMG, as it fails to account for the volatility introduced by CECL-related provisioning and the lumpy nature of fiduciary fee recognition that can distort short-term earnings per share.
Investors should instead focus on P/TBV and the stability of fee-based revenue, as the P/E ratio obscures the underlying quality of the bank's wealth management franchise. Relying solely on earnings multiples may lead to an inaccurate assessment of the bank's true franchise value, which is better captured by its tangible book value and recurring fee income streams.
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Chemung Financial Corporation's current P/E ratio is 23.7x. The historical average is 13.3x. This places it at the 100th percentile of its historical range.
Chemung Financial Corporation's current EV/EBITDA is 15.1x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 9.3x.
Chemung Financial Corporation's return on equity (ROE) is 6.4%. The historical average is 9.7%.
Based on historical data, Chemung Financial Corporation is trading at a P/E of 23.7x. This is at the 100th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
Chemung Financial Corporation's current dividend yield is 1.77% with a payout ratio of 41.9%.
Chemung Financial Corporation has 64.2% gross margin and 14.2% operating margin. Operating margin between 10-20% is typical for established companies.
Chemung Financial Corporation's Debt/EBITDA ratio is 0.2x, indicating low leverage. A ratio below 2x is generally considered financially healthy.