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FFC

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$16.06 Live
Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred Securities Income Fund Inc. · NYSE
$14.98 52W Range $17.0

At a glance

Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.

Updated Apr 27, 2026
Market cap
$773.74M
P/E
10.85
ROE
8.5%
Profit margin
79.6%
Debt/Equity
0.59
Dividend yield
7.44%

AI Analysis

AI-powered fundamental assessment

Confidence
85%
FFC presents as a stable income-generating vehicle with a Piotroski F-Score of 5/9, indicating stable financial health. While the stock is fundamentally undervalued relative to its Graham Number ($24.23) and trades at a discount to book value (P/B 0.91), this is offset by negative earnings growth (-11.90%) and a completely bearish technical trend (0/100). The fund offers an attractive 7.44% yield, but the lack of growth and poor insider sentiment suggest it is a value trap for growth investors and a hold for income seekers.

Key Strengths

Trading at a discount to book value (P/B 0.91)
Strong liquidity position with a Current Ratio of 4.25
Very high profit margins (79.64%) typical of asset management
Attractive dividend yield of 7.44%
Low P/E ratio (10.85) compared to the sector average (39.07)

Key Risks

Negative earnings growth (-11.90% YoY)
Bearish technical trend (0/100 score)
Low insider sentiment (40/100)
Stagnant revenue growth (-1.20%)
High payout ratio (76.14%) which limits reinvestment for growth
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$17.25
+7.4% above current price

Performance Snowflake

Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories

Overall
62
Strong
Value
85
Future
30
Past
60
Health
65
Dividend
70
AI Verdict
Income-focused Value Play
Key drivers: P/B Ratio, Dividend Yield, Earnings Growth, Technical Trend
Confidence
90%
Value
85/100

Ref P/E 10.85, P/B 0.91, Graham Number $24.23

Positives
  • P/B < 1.0
  • Current price well below Graham Number
  • Low P/E relative to peers
Watchpoints
  • Price exceeds growth-based intrinsic value
Future
30/100

Ref Revenue Growth -1.20%, Earnings Growth -11.90%

Positives
  • Stable sector presence
Watchpoints
  • Negative revenue growth
  • Double-digit earnings decline
Past
60/100

Ref Historical price changes

Positives
  • Strong 1Y return (+14.2%)
  • Strong 3Y return (+43.8%)
Watchpoints
  • Flat 5Y performance (-1.0%)
Health
65/100

Ref Piotroski F-Score, Current Ratio

Positives
  • Piotroski F-Score 5/9 (Stable)
  • High Current Ratio (4.25)
Watchpoints
  • Moderate Debt/Equity (0.59)
Dividend
70/100

Ref Yield 7.44%, Payout 76.14%

Positives
  • High yield (7.44%)
  • Sustainable payout ratio (<80%)
Watchpoints
  • Dividend strength score 55/100

Stock Price & Analyst Targets

Real-time price movements and analyst price targets

Current Price
$16.06

Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers

Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for FFC and closest competitors.

Updated 2026-04-24
FFC
Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred Securities Income Fund Inc.
Primary
5Y
-1.0%
3Y
+43.8%
1Y
+14.2%
6M
+0.5%
1M
+3.7%
1W
-0.4%
AXG
Solowin Holdings
Peer
5Y
-32.4%
3Y
-32.4%
1Y
+152.2%
6M
+8.9%
1M
-3.8%
1W
-4.0%
AIO
Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund
Peer
5Y
+44.0%
3Y
+81.7%
1Y
+1.9%
6M
+0.2%
1M
+2.7%
1W
-1.4%
WRL
World Acceptance Corporation
Peer
5Y
+15.9%
3Y
+62.6%
1Y
+17.4%
6M
-1.9%
1M
+12.2%
1W
+16.2%
NAV
Navient Corporation
Peer
5Y
-31.2%
3Y
-41.3%
1Y
-21.7%
6M
-31.4%
1M
+0.2%
1W
-2.6%

Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.

Historical Performance Trends

Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns

Revenue & Net Income

Profit & Operating Margins

Return on Equity (ROE)

Quarterly Revenue Growth

Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)

Valuation Metrics

Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators

P/E Ratio
10.85
Forward P/E
N/A
PEG Ratio
N/A
P/B Ratio
0.91
P/S Ratio
8.66
EV/Revenue
N/A
EV/EBITDA
N/A
Market Cap
$773.74M

Profitability

Profit margins and return metrics

Profit Margin 79.64%
Operating Margin 91.39%
Gross Margin 100.0%
ROE 8.45%
ROA 3.79%

Growth

Revenue and earnings growth rates

Revenue Growth -1.2%
Earnings Growth -11.9%
Q/Q Revenue Growth N/A
Q/Q Earnings Growth -11.9%

Financial Health

Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics

Debt/Equity
0.59
Moderate
Current Ratio
4.25
Strong
Quick Ratio
4.23
Excellent
Cash/Share
$N/A

Financial Statement Flow

Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025

Total Assets
$1.4B
Liabilities
$0.5B
Equity
$0.8B
Debt/Equity
0.59x

Financial Services Sector Comparison

Comparing FFC against 763 companies in the Financial Services sector (133 bullish, 317 neutral, 313 bearish)
P/E Ratio
10.85
This Stock
vs
38.21
Sector Avg
-71.6% (Discount)
Return on Equity (ROE)
8.45%
This Stock
vs
-1.82%
Sector Avg
-564.3% (Below Avg)
Profit Margin
79.64%
This Stock
vs
75.74%
Sector Avg
+5.2% (Better)
Debt to Equity
0.59
This Stock
vs
1.42
Sector Avg
-58.4% (Less Debt)
Revenue Growth
-1.2%
This Stock
vs
37.18%
Sector Avg
-103.2% (Slower)
Current Ratio
4.25
This Stock
vs
3.32
Sector Avg
+28.1% (Stronger)

Similar Companies

Peer comparison within the same industry

SEC Filings

Recent regulatory filings from the SEC EDGAR database

DEF 14A
DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT
2026-03-09

FFC filed a Definitive Proxy Statement (DEF 14A) on March 9, 2026, providing shareholders with necessary information and voting materials for the company's annual meeting.

DEF 14A
DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENTS
2025-03-17

FFC filed a Definitive Proxy Statement (DEF 14A) on March 17, 2025, providing shareholders with necessary information to vote on corporate matters at the upcoming annual meeting.

Data sourced from SEC EDGAR. AI summaries generated automatically.

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