Financial Institutions, Inc. (FISI) — Stock Score Summary

Financial Institutions, Inc. (FISI) has a MoatMap StockRank of 76/100 based on Quality (44/100), Value (44/100), and Momentum (71/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY. Similar to AMAL, Financial Institutions, Inc. is a smaller financial services company (a regional bank). The macro theme of 'Geopolitical Inflation Regime' suggests higher interest rates for longer, which brings uncertainty for banks. While some banks might benefit from spread expansion, the risk of credit deterioration and an economic slowdown looms. As a capital-intensive business, it doesn't align with the preference for 'asset-light' companies in this inflationary environment. Without a specific unpriced macro tailwind or a clearly identifiable durable moat (e.g., unique technology, niche market with high switching costs), it does not meet the bar for an asymmetric, high-conviction opportunity.

Financial Institutions, Inc. is a bank holding company operating through its subsidiary, Five Star Bank, providing retail and commercial banking services to individuals and businesses in Western and Central New York. It functions as an established community bank with a strong local presence, fostering customer loyalty through personalized service and regional expertise. FISI operates as a traditional regional bank, generating revenue primarily from interest income on loans and investments, and offering a full suite of financial products tailored to its local market.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$35.81
Market Cap$705M
P/E (TTM)9.43
P/E (Forward)8.64
Price/Book1.16
Return on Equity12.9%
Gross Margin0.0%
Operating Margin42.9%
Revenue Growth11.3%
Dividend Yield3.5%

Financial Institutions, Inc. operates in the Banks - Regional industry, part of the Financial Services sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Financial Institutions, Inc.’s (FISI) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Financial Institutions, Inc. (FISI) is 76/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (44), Value (44), and Momentum (71) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Financial Institutions, Inc. have an economic moat?
Financial Institutions, Inc. (FISI) has a Quality factor score of 44/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Financial Institutions, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Financial Institutions, Inc. (FISI) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 76/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Financial Institutions, Inc. in?
Financial Institutions, Inc. (FISI) operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically the Banks - Regional industry (United States).