2 Reasons to Like SRCE (and 1 Not So Much)

1st Source has had an impressive run over the past six months as its shares have beaten the S&P 500 by 5.1%. The stock now trades at $63.36, marking a 9.5% gain. This was partly due to its solid quarterly results, and the performance may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.

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Why Does SRCE Stock Spark Debate?

Tracing its roots back to 1863 during the Civil War era, 1st Source Corporation (NASDAQ:SRCE) is a regional bank holding company that provides commercial, consumer, specialty finance, and wealth management services across Indiana, Michigan, and Florida.

Two Things to Like:

1. Outstanding Long-Term EPS Growth

We track the long-term change in earnings per share (EPS) because it highlights whether a company’s growth is profitable.

1st Source’s EPS grew at an astounding 12.6% compounded annual growth rate over the last five years, higher than its 4.1% annualized revenue growth. This tells us the company became more profitable on a per-share basis as it expanded.

2. Stellar ROE Showcases Lucrative Growth Opportunities

Return on equity, or ROE, tells us how much profit a company generates for each dollar of shareholder equity, a key funding source for banks. Over a long period, banks with high ROE tend to compound shareholder wealth faster through retained earnings, buybacks, and dividends.

Over the last five years, 1st Source has averaged an ROE of 12.1%, excellent for a company operating in a sector where the average shakes out around 7.5% and those putting up 15%+ are greatly admired. This shows 1st Source has a strong competitive moat.

One Reason to be Careful:

Long-Term Revenue Growth Disappoints

In general, banks make money from two primary sources. The first is net interest income, which is interest earned on loans, mortgages, and investments in securities minus interest paid out on deposits. The second source is non-interest income, which can come from bank account, credit card, wealth management, investing banking, and trading fees.

Over the last five years, 1st Source grew its revenue at a mediocre 4.1% compounded annual growth rate. This wasn’t a great result compared to the rest of the bank sector, but there are still things to like about 1st Source.

Final Judgment

1st Source’s merits more than compensate for its flaws, and with its shares beating the market recently, the stock trades at 1.2× forward P/B (or $63.36 per share). Is now the time to initiate a position? See for yourself in our full research report, it’s free.

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