Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred Income Fund Inc.
FAIR PRICE VALUATION
Updated daily
Model: DCF 50% · Relative 30% · Consensus 20%
MARKET PRICE
$11.70
FAIR PRICE
$13.95
MARGIN
$2.25
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FPI RATING
Strong profitability and low debt levels, but volatile earnings pattern and limited growth momentum.
Analytical data, not an investment recommendation. Updated daily.
How we calculate this ↗MARGIN OF SAFETY
A 20% margin of safety below fair value — the conservative entry level for risk-aware investors.
SAFETY MARGIN
20%
Below fair value
ENTRY LEVEL
$11.16
Fair price × 0.80
DISTANCE
4.6%
Price to entry level
At the current price of $11.70, PFD trades 4.6% above the conservative entry level of $11.16. This entry level represents a 20% margin of safety below the calculated fair price of $13.95 — a buffer that accounts for estimation uncertainty in the valuation model.
Margin of safety is a risk management concept, not an investment recommendation. The 20% threshold follows Benjamin Graham's value investing framework. Fair price and entry levels are model-based estimates updated daily. Learn more about Margin of Safety ↗
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METHODOLOGY
How we calculate PFD's fair price
Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred Income Fund Inc.'s fair price of $13.95 is derived from a blended model that combines DCF analysis (50%), relative valuation against Financial Services peers using metrics like P/E and EV/EBITDA (30%), and analyst consensus (20%). At the current market price of $11.70, PFD trades 19.2% below its calculated fair value.
DCF MODEL · 50%
Discounted free cash flow analysis based on projected cash flows, discounted at a rate reflecting PFD's risk profile.
RELATIVE · 30%
Comparing PFD's valuation multiples against Financial Services peers to determine if the stock is over or undervalued relative to its industry.
ANALYST · 20%
Aggregated analyst price targets for PFD, weighted by recency and analyst accuracy.
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What is the fair price of PFD?+
Based on our blended model combining DCF analysis (50%), relative valuation against Financial Services peers (30%), and analyst consensus (20%), the fair price for Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred Income Fund Inc. is $13.95. At the current market price of $11.70, PFD trades 19.2% below its calculated fair value.
Is PFD overvalued or undervalued?+
Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred Income Fund Inc. is currently undervalued based on our valuation model. The stock trades at $11.70, which is 19.2% below the fair price of $13.95. The P/E ratio of 5.3x is a key metric in the valuation.
What is the margin of safety for PFD?+
With a 20% margin of safety applied to the fair price of $13.95, the conservative entry level for PFD is $11.16. At the current market price of $11.70, the stock trades 4.6% above this entry level. Margin of safety is a risk management concept from Benjamin Graham's value investing framework, not an investment recommendation.
How often is PFD's fair price updated?+
We update fair price calculations for PFD daily after market close. The current fair price of $13.95 incorporates the latest market data and sector multiples.
What factors affect PFD's fair price calculation?+
PFD's fair price of $13.95 is derived from DCF analysis (50% weight), relative valuation against Financial Services peers (30% weight), and analyst consensus (20% weight). Key metrics include P/E of 5.3x, and dividend yield of 9.17%.
Is PFD a good buy right now?+
At $11.70, PFD trades 19.2% below our fair value estimate of $13.95. The stock is currently undervalued. Fair Price Index provides valuation data — always do your own research before investing.
Does PFD pay dividends?+
PFD has a dividend yield of 9.17%.
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Fair Price Index is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Fair value calculations are model-based estimates and may not reflect actual market conditions. Always conduct your own research before making investment decisions.