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    Central Pacific Financial (CPF) Draws Valuation Focus, Where Does Fair Value Sit?

    Simply Wall St·07/21/2026 00:29:17
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    Without a clear single headline event driving attention, Central Pacific Financial (CPF) is drawing interest as investors reassess the bank’s US$1.02b market value, recent share performance, and its measured growth in revenue and net income.

    See our latest analysis for Central Pacific Financial.

    Central Pacific Financial’s share price has moved to US$38.61, with a 30 day share price return of 7.70% and a year to date share price return of 24.23%, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 40.19% and 3 year total shareholder return of 139.19% point to momentum that has been building over a longer stretch.

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    After Central Pacific Financial’s strong recent run and a share price of US$38.61, the gap between the market price, the analyst target of US$41.67, and one intrinsic value estimate at roughly half today’s level raises a simple question: where does fair value really sit?

    Most Popular Narrative: 100% Undervalued

    Compared with the narrative fair value of $39, Central Pacific Financial’s last close at $38.61 sits only slightly below that reference point, putting the focus firmly on what is driving the underlying story rather than on a large pricing gap.

    Attractive new loan yields significantly above portfolio averages, along with a healthy loan pipeline expected to deliver net loan growth in the second half of the year, should support further increases in net interest margin and drive revenue growth.

    Read the complete narrative. Read the complete narrative.

    Want to see what keeps that fair value anchored near today’s price? The narrative leans on measured revenue growth, steady margins, and a valuation multiple that assumes no heroics. The interesting part is how buybacks, earnings expectations, and that discount rate are stitched together to justify $39 without stretching any single assumption too far.

    Result: Fair Value of $39 (ABOUT RIGHT)

    Have a read of the narrative in full and understand what's behind the forecasts.

    However, Central Pacific Financial’s reliance on Hawaii’s concentrated market and traditional interest income means weaker loan demand or margin pressure could quickly challenge that $39 fair value story.

    Find out about the key risks to this Central Pacific Financial narrative.

    Another View: Central Pacific Financial Through Earnings Multiples

    While the SWS DCF model points to Central Pacific Financial trading at a large discount to an estimated future cash flow value of $76.16, the earnings multiple picture is more restrained. At a P/E of 12.5x versus a fair ratio of 11.5x and a US Banks industry average of 12.3x, the stock looks only slightly expensive. This raises a simple question: is the DCF too optimistic or are multiples too cautious?

    For a closer look at how that P/E comparison stacks up, including the gap to the fair ratio that the market could move toward over time, see what the numbers say in our valuation breakdown, See what the numbers say about this price — find out in our valuation breakdown.

    NYSE:CPF P/E Ratio as at Jul 2026
    NYSE:CPF P/E Ratio as at Jul 2026

    Next Steps

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    This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.