Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio 15.4x · EV/EBITDA 12.8x · ROE 14.3%. (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 | $1.5B | $1.5B | $1.8B | $1.7B | $1.9B | $2.1B | $1.4B | $1.3B | $1.0B | $1.2B | $1.2B |
| Enterprise Value | $1.7B | $1.6B | $1.6B | $1.6B | $2.0B | $1.4B | $1.2B | $1.3B | $1.3B | $1.2B | $1.5B |
| P/E Ratio → | 15.39 | 14.23 | 18.94 | 17.85 | 18.06 | 21.43 | 16.24 | 14.48 | 12.83 | 21.74 | 23.10 |
| P/S Ratio | 3.65 | 3.49 | 4.12 | 4.26 | 6.67 | 8.63 | 6.01 | 5.05 | 4.50 | 6.43 | 7.37 |
| P/B Ratio | 2.09 | 1.93 | 2.59 | 2.58 | 3.30 | 2.91 | 2.09 | 2.11 | 1.98 | 2.66 | 2.82 |
| P/FCF | 14.82 | 14.17 | 18.88 | 15.52 | 11.40 | 19.08 | 16.81 | 13.69 | 10.65 | 18.39 | 23.02 |
| P/OCF | 13.38 | 12.80 | 17.29 | 14.71 | 11.08 | 18.05 | 15.71 | 12.60 | 9.84 | 16.11 | 19.39 |
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 | — | 3.79 | 3.73 | 4.00 | 7.26 | 6.07 | 5.29 | 5.33 | 5.50 | 6.46 | 9.04 |
| EV / EBITDA | 12.77 | 12.25 | 13.63 | 13.51 | 15.48 | 11.48 | 10.89 | 11.69 | 12.02 | 13.11 | 18.03 |
| EV / EBIT | 13.26 | 12.72 | 14.36 | 14.27 | 16.32 | 12.30 | 11.61 | 12.39 | 12.76 | 13.94 | 19.16 |
| EV / FCF | — | 15.40 | 17.09 | 14.58 | 12.42 | 13.43 | 14.79 | 14.46 | 13.02 | 18.47 | 28.25 |
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 | 61.0% | 61.0% | 55.1% | 61.3% | 83.6% | 93.2% | 80.3% | 74.6% | 76.4% | 83.0% | 86.8% |
| Operating Margin | 29.8% | 29.8% | 26.0% | 28.1% | 44.5% | 49.4% | 45.5% | 43.0% | 43.1% | 46.3% | 47.2% |
| Net Profit Margin | 24.5% | 24.5% | 21.7% | 23.9% | 36.9% | 40.2% | 37.0% | 34.8% | 35.0% | 29.6% | 31.8% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 14.3% | 14.3% | 14.0% | 15.4% | 16.3% | 14.1% | 13.4% | 15.5% | 16.2% | 12.8% | 12.7% |
| ROA | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 1.8% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| ROIC | 11.6% | 11.6% | 12.1% | 10.6% | 11.4% | 11.6% | 10.3% | 9.3% | 9.2% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| ROCE | 15.8% | 15.8% | 14.5% | 12.8% | 14.2% | 14.6% | 13.1% | 15.6% | 18.1% | 18.0% | 16.9% |
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 | 0.24 | 0.24 | — | 0.08 | 0.52 | 0.11 | 0.13 | 0.28 | 0.86 | 0.39 | 1.03 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 1.41 | 1.41 | — | 0.43 | 2.25 | 0.60 | 0.77 | 1.49 | 4.25 | 1.90 | 5.38 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.17 | -0.25 | -0.16 | 0.29 | -0.86 | -0.25 | 0.12 | 0.44 | 0.01 | 0.64 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 0.97 | 0.97 | -1.43 | -0.87 | 1.26 | -4.83 | -1.49 | 0.62 | 2.18 | 0.06 | 3.34 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 1.22 | -1.79 | -0.94 | 1.01 | -5.65 | -2.02 | 0.77 | 2.37 | 0.08 | 5.23 |
| Interest Coverage | 0.82 | 0.82 | 0.63 | 0.75 | 3.41 | 7.76 | 3.45 | 1.78 | 2.07 | 3.01 | 3.77 |
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 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.10 | 0.21 | 0.24 | 0.37 | 0.20 | 0.17 | 0.19 | 0.17 | 0.18 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.10 | 0.21 | 0.24 | 0.37 | 0.20 | 0.17 | 0.19 | 0.17 | 0.18 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.02 | 0.12 | 0.05 | 0.02 | 0.05 | 0.04 | 0.04 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.04 | 0.04 |
| 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 | 3.2% | 3.5% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Payout Ratio | 49.7% | 49.7% | 52.7% | 50.2% | 39.3% | 36.2% | 36.2% | 34.0% | 31.4% | 37.3% | 34.9% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 6.5% | 7.0% | 5.3% | 5.6% | 5.5% | 4.7% | 6.2% | 6.9% | 7.8% | 4.6% | 4.3% |
| FCF Yield | 6.7% | 7.1% | 5.3% | 6.4% | 8.8% | 5.2% | 5.9% | 7.3% | 9.4% | 5.4% | 4.3% |
| Buyback Yield | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 4.6% | 4.9% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 1.7% | 3.0% | 2.4% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 1.5% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $26M | $26M | $26M | $26M | $26M | $26M | $26M | $26M | $26M | $25M |
Geographic and sector concentration
According to current market data, LKFN trades at a P/B of 2.12, which significantly exceeds the peer group average and suggests that investors are pricing the bank as a premium franchise rather than a commodity balance sheet due to its disciplined organic growth strategy.
The elevated P/B multiple relative to peers like FULT or NBTB indicates that the market assigns a scarcity premium to LKFN's lack of M&A-driven integration risk. This valuation appears to imply high expectations for long-term ROTCE, though investors should monitor whether this premium is sustainable if revenue growth remains in negative territory.
Based on the provided quarterly data, ROE has remained constrained between 2.9% and 4.9% over the last ten quarters, suggesting that the bank's profitability is currently pressured by a stagnant NIM and the high costs associated with its localized, relationship-based business model.
The decomposition of profitability indicates that the bank's reliance on core deposits is no longer providing the same spread expansion seen in previous cycles. The modest ROE levels suggest that the bank's asset utilization is being hampered by the current interest rate environment, necessitating a closer look at non-interest income contribution to stabilize returns.
As reported in financial statements, the efficiency ratio has fluctuated between 27.2% and 33.5%, demonstrating that management maintains tight control over operating expenses even as the bank faces a challenging revenue environment characterized by a -1.93% year-over-year growth rate.
While the efficiency ratio remains impressive for a regional bank, it may be masking the underlying pressure on net interest margins. The bank's ability to maintain these ratios suggests operational discipline, but investors should be wary that further revenue contraction could force a difficult choice between cutting essential service infrastructure or accepting lower margins.
Based on the balance sheet data, the equity-to-assets ratio has remained remarkably consistent between 0.10 and 0.11, indicating that Lakeland Financial maintains a stable capital buffer that supports its ongoing dividend payments despite the recent volatility in total asset size.
This consistency in capital adequacy suggests that the bank is not currently constrained by regulatory requirements, providing management with the flexibility to continue returning capital to shareholders. However, the lack of significant capital accumulation may limit the bank's ability to absorb unexpected credit shocks without impacting its dividend policy.
The P/E ratio is the most commonly misapplied metric for LKFN, as it fails to account for the volatility introduced by CECL-driven provision adjustments and the bank's specific geographic concentration in Northern Indiana's manufacturing and agricultural sectors.
Relying on P/E ignores the fact that earnings are heavily influenced by management's subjective economic forecasts rather than pure operational cash flow. Investors should instead prioritize P/TBV and adjusted ROTCE to better assess the bank's true franchise value and its ability to generate returns through the credit cycle.
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying LKFN stock.
Lakeland Financial Corporation's current P/E ratio is 15.4x. The historical average is 17.2x. This places it at the 53th percentile of its historical range.
Lakeland Financial Corporation's current EV/EBITDA is 12.8x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 13.7x.
Lakeland Financial Corporation's return on equity (ROE) is 14.3%. The historical average is 14.2%.
Based on historical data, Lakeland Financial Corporation is trading at a P/E of 15.4x. This is at the 53th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
Lakeland Financial Corporation's current dividend yield is 3.23% with a payout ratio of 49.7%.
Lakeland Financial Corporation has 61.0% gross margin and 29.8% operating margin. Operating margin above 20% indicates strong pricing power and cost efficiency.
Lakeland Financial Corporation's Debt/EBITDA ratio is 1.4x, indicating moderate leverage. A ratio below 2x is generally considered financially healthy.