Fifth Third Bancorp Stock Price and Value Analysis

Should you buy Fifth Third Bancorp stock? (NasdaqGS:FITB). Let's see how it does in our automated value investing analysis system.

AdvantagesDisadvantages
  • This company has a large dividend yield!
  • This company is very stable.
  • This stock is available at a great discount!
  • This company is making money at a modest rate.
  • This company has wild ups and downs.

Inside the FITB Numbers

FITB Price
(Fifth Third Bancorp stock price per share)
$31.93
[?] FITB Fair Price
(based on intrinsic value)
$47.12
[?] FITB Safety Price (based on a variable margin of safety) $37.70
[?] PE Ratio versus Sector 11% lower than other Financial stocks
[?] PE Ratio versus Industry 34% lower than other Unknown stocks
[?] Cash Yield 10.13%
[?] Free Cash Flow Jitter 79%
[?] Dividend Yield 4%
Shares Shorted 13,564,380

This stock has short interest! This means that people have shorted it.

Why does that matter? They've made a bet that price will decrease from where they bought it. Maybe there are financial problems, or maybe there's a value play.

As of the latest analysis, there are 13,564,380 shares shorted. With 683,227,003 shares available for purchase and an average trading volume over the past 10 trading days of 5,752,900, it would take at least 2.358 days for all of the short holders to cover their shorts.

Is Fifth Third Bancorp Stock on Sale?

We believe that Fifth Third Bancorp may be worth examining further. It's making money, which is a very positive sign. Is it on sale?

Even better, Fifth Third Bancorp looks like a stock on sale. Based on our analysis—if the company keeps making money the way it has been—you may be looking at a bargain. Keep this stock in mind as you put together your portfolio! See Before You Buy for your next steps (and read our disclaimer about investing risk).

Should You Buy FITB Stock?

Does Fifth Third Bancorp have a coherent story? Does it have a plan to continue to make money? Is it worth your time? Only you can decide where to go from here. Our investment guide helps you ask the right questions, including how to buy stocks. Use these research links for more information.