C & F Financial Corp. (CFFI) intrinsic value & 10-year financials

C & F Financial Corp. (CFFI) has a Graham intrinsic value of $175.23 per share. At $102.06 on Oct 17, 2026, the stock trades 42% below that value. Over the last 10 fiscal years revenue grew 2.3% a year to $140.8M, with an average return on invested capital of 25.8%.

Graham intrinsic value
$175.23
Share price (Oct 17, 2026)
$102.06
Price vs Graham value
42% below
Market cap
$330.4M
Revenue (FY2025)
$140.8M
Revenue growth (10-yr CAGR)
2.3%
ROIC (10-yr avg)
25.8%
Free cash flow (FY2025)
$22.2M

CFFI 10-year financial history

Fiscal year Revenue Net income EPS (diluted) Free cash flow Operating margin ROIC
FY2025 $140.8M $26.8M $8.29 $22.2M — 13.7%
FY2024 $127.3M $19.8M $6.01 $35.0M — 10.2%
FY2023 $127.3M $23.6M $6.92 $37.4M — 11.6%
FY2022 $121.9M $29.2M $8.29 $87.2M — 31.9%
FY2021 $134.5M $28.7M $7.95 $152.6M — 54.7%
FY2020 $152.3M $22.1M $6.06 -$90.6M — 30.9%
FY2019 $127.0M $18.9M $5.47 -$17.9M — 55.8%
FY2018 $118.3M $18.0M $5.15 $43.7M — 34.7%
FY2017 $116.3M $6.6M $1.88 $22.7M — 4.7%
FY2016 $115.1M $13.5M $3.89 $25.6M — 9.7%

Source: annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR. Figures in USD.

Executive summary

C & F FINANCIAL CORP has demonstrated mature, steady growth, with revenue compounding at 2.3% annually over the past decade.

C & F FINANCIAL CORP has earned high returns on invested capital, averaging 25.8% ROIC over the available history. High ROIC is consistent with a durable franchise, but it is not by itself proof of an economic moat.

C & F FINANCIAL CORP has not shown aggressive share repurchases (>10% retirement) or a major balance-sheet leverage increase (>50% net debt growth) over the 10-year window.

Benjamin Graham lens

Under Benjamin Graham's formula using SEC EDGAR fundamentals, C & F FINANCIAL CORP is modeled at 8.0% normalized earnings growth with a 5.1% bond-yield adjustment. The resulting Graham intrinsic value estimate is $175.23 per share.

CFFI stock: frequently asked questions

What is the intrinsic value of C & F Financial Corp. (CFFI) stock?

Using Benjamin Graham's revised formula, V = EPS × (8.5 + 2g) × 4.4 / Y, with reported diluted earnings per share, a 8.0% normalized growth rate (capped at 15%) and a 5.1% AAA corporate bond yield, CFFI's intrinsic value is about $175.23 per share.

Is CFFI stock undervalued?

At $102.06 (close on Oct 17, 2026), CFFI trades 42% below its Graham value of $175.23. On Graham's terms that leaves a margin of safety. A formula is a starting point for research, not a recommendation.

How fast has C & F Financial Corp. grown?

Revenue went from $115.1M in fiscal 2016 to $140.8M in fiscal 2025, a compound annual growth rate of 2.3%. Net income was $26.8M in fiscal 2025.

Does C & F Financial Corp. generate free cash flow?

C & F Financial Corp. generated $22.2M of free cash flow (operating cash flow minus capital expenditures) in fiscal 2025. Free cash flow was positive in 8 of the last 10 reported years.

What is CFFI's return on invested capital?

Average ROIC over the last 10 fiscal years was 25.8%, and average return on equity was 11.1%. Sustained ROIC above about 15% usually points to a durable competitive advantage.

Where does this CFFI data come from?

From C & F Financial Corp.'s annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR, most recently filed May 11, 2026. Prices are end-of-day snapshots; valuations are formula outputs, not investment advice.

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