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    Renasant (RNST) Could Be 16% Undervalued After Its CFO Transition

    Simply Wall St·09/27/2026 01:21:09
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    Renasant (RNST) has reshuffled its top finance role, with long time CFO Jim Mabry set to retire and incoming executive Catherine Mealor stepping in as chief financial officer from January 2027.

    Renasant’s leadership change comes after a mixed stretch for the stock, with the share price at US$40.35 and a year-to-date share price return of 14.08%, but a 90-day share price return that is down 6.94%, while the 3-year total shareholder return of 66.39% points to stronger longer-run momentum.

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    Renasant looks like a solid regional bank on the surface, with growing loans and credit quality support. The real question is whether that strength is already fully reflected in a US$40.35 share price.

    Most Popular Narrative: 16% Undervalued

    Renasant is pegged with a fair value of $48 per share in the most followed narrative, compared with the current $40.35 price. This frames the stock as modestly undervalued on that lens.

    The company's presence in high-growth Southeastern U.S. markets is expected to benefit from continued migration and positive demographic trends, supporting above-average, mid-single-digit loan and deposit growth for the foreseeable future, which should drive revenue expansion.

    The merger with The First Bancshares increases scale and provides a larger footprint in regions experiencing strong small business formation, enabling Renasant to capitalize on rising entrepreneurial activity. This should enhance lending opportunities and fee income over time.

    See why 44 investors see Renasant as 16% undervalued.

    Result: Fair Value of $48 (UNDERVALUED)

    Still, the Renasant story can strain if Southeastern credit conditions weaken or merger integration drags, which could lead to higher costs and more volatile earnings.

    Find out about the key risks to this Renasant narrative.

    Another Take on Renasant’s Valuation

    The first lens on Renasant leans on fair value estimates and price targets. A simpler yardstick tells a cooler story. At a P/E of 11.7x, the bank trades almost exactly in line with its own fair ratio of 11.7x, and only slightly above the US Banks industry at 11.6x. That leaves less obvious mispricing and more of a question about whether earnings quality and growth justify even a small premium.

    See what the numbers say about this price, and how much room there might be for sentiment to shift, in our valuation breakdown with See what the numbers say about this price — find out in our valuation breakdown.

    NYSE:RNST P/E Ratio as at Sep 2026
    NYSE:RNST P/E Ratio as at Sep 2026

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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.