Peoples Financial (OTCMKTS:PFBX) Stock Price Crosses Above 200 Day Moving Average - Should You Sell?

Key Points

• Peoples Financial Corporation stock price has recently crossed above its 200-day moving average of $19.70, reaching a high of $20.22 with a trading volume of 251 shares.
• The company reported $0.27 earnings per share for the last quarter, with revenues of $7.25 million and a net margin of 52.05%.
• Peoples Financial has a market capitalization of $93.42 million and a P/E ratio of 4.83, indicating potentially attractive valuation metrics for investors.

Peoples Financial Corporation (OTCMKTS:PFBX - Get Free Report) crossed above its two hundred day moving average during trading on Monday . The stock has a two hundred day moving average of $19.70 and traded as high as $20.22. Peoples Financial shares last traded at $20.22, with a volume of 251 shares changing hands.

Peoples Financial Price Performance

The firm's 50-day moving average is $19.95 and its 200-day moving average is $19.70. The company has a market capitalization of $93.42 million, a P/E ratio of 4.83 and a beta of 0.48.

Peoples Financial (OTCMKTS:PFBX - Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, July 23rd. The financial services provider reported $0.27 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. The firm had revenue of $7.25 million during the quarter. Peoples Financial had a net margin of 52.05% and a return on equity of 20.68%.

About Peoples Financial

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).

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