Peoples Financial (OTCMKTS:PFBX) Share Price Crosses Above 200 Day Moving Average - Time to Sell?

Key Points

• Shares crossed above its 200-day moving average, trading as high as $21.35 versus the 200-day MA of $20.69 on very light volume (200 shares), though the stock was shown trading down about 0.7% intraday.
• Company fundamentals: market capitalization about $98.6M, P/E 24.26, very low beta (0.22) and minimal leverage (debt/equity 0.01), but low liquidity with current and quick ratios of 0.47.
• Latest quarter: reported $0.31 EPS on $7.55M revenue (announced April 22), with a net margin of 10.97% and return on equity of 4.09%.

Shares of Peoples Financial Corporation (OTCMKTS:PFBX - Get Free Report) passed above its 200-day moving average during trading on Thursday . The stock has a 200-day moving average of $20.69 and traded as high as $21.35. Peoples Financial shares last traded at $21.35, with a volume of 200 shares changing hands.

Peoples Financial Trading Down 0.7%

The stock has a market capitalization of $98.64 million, a P/E ratio of 24.26 and a beta of 0.22. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.01, a current ratio of 0.47 and a quick ratio of 0.47. The business's 50 day simple moving average is $21.12 and its 200-day simple moving average is $20.69.

Peoples Financial (OTCMKTS:PFBX - Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, April 22nd. The financial services provider reported $0.31 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. Peoples Financial had a net margin of 10.97% and a return on equity of 4.09%. The firm had revenue of $7.55 million for the quarter.

Peoples Financial Company Profile

Peoples Financial Corporation operates as the bank holding company for The Peoples Bank that provides banking, financial, and trust services to government entities, individuals, and small and commercial businesses in Mississippi. The company accepts various deposits, such as interest and non-interest-bearing checking accounts, savings accounts, certificates of deposit, and individual retirement accounts (IRAs). It offers business, commercial, real estate, construction, personal, and installment loans; and personal trust, agencies, and estate services, including living and testamentary trusts, executorships, guardianships, and conservatorships.

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