Capitol Federal Financial: Margin Expansion Supports The Bull Case
Capitol Federal Financial is improving profitability as it shifts from residential mortgages to higher-yield commercial lending, yet the market remains cautious. CFFN's net interest margin rose to 2.31%, with Q3 net profit at $23.6 million and EPS of $0.19, but profitability lags sector peers. Valuation is mixed: CFFN trades at 13x GAAP P/E and 1.02x P/B, below the sector median on P/B but above on forward P/E, reflecting cautious optimism.