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Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc. (CFR)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US2298991090
CUSIP
229899109
IPO Date
Mar 26, 1990

Highlights

Market Cap
$8.72B
Enterprise Value
$9.89B
EPS (TTM)
$10.13
PE Ratio
13.53
PEG Ratio
1.24
Total Revenue (TTM)
$2.75B
Gross Profit (TTM)
$2.19B
EBITDA (TTM)
$837.67M
Year Range
$100.31 - $148.97
Target Price
$149.78
ROA (TTM)
1.22%
ROE (TTM)
14.18%

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc. (CFR) has returned 9.01% so far this year and 12.88% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, CFR has achieved an annualized return of 12.92%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% per year.


Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc.

1D
1.30%
1M
-0.82%
YTD
9.01%
6M
9.77%
1Y
12.88%
3Y*
12.78%
5Y*
7.59%
10Y*
12.92%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 26, 1990, CFR's average daily return is +0.08%, while the average monthly return is +1.45%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.0 years.

Historically, 60% of months were positive and 40% were negative. The best month was Jan 1991 with a return of +33.2%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -28.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, CFR closed higher 49% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 21, 1990 with a return of +18.5%, while the worst single day was Mar 9, 2020 at -21.4%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20268.84%0.99%-0.82%9.01%
20253.84%-1.01%-8.63%-6.97%9.87%1.23%-0.88%2.05%-1.75%-2.86%1.28%2.35%-2.76%
2024-2.18%3.12%3.74%-7.31%-1.76%0.05%15.18%-3.31%-0.33%13.85%11.16%-4.53%27.86%
2023-2.56%1.86%-20.09%4.66%-8.36%7.32%0.98%-12.10%-3.51%-0.24%9.04%10.38%-16.06%
202211.85%0.36%-1.65%-4.42%-4.95%-6.83%11.98%0.33%1.74%17.27%-5.88%-7.84%8.66%
20215.74%13.94%4.18%10.39%1.15%-7.22%-4.18%7.12%3.85%9.17%-2.22%0.14%48.17%

Benchmark Metrics

Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 10.29%, beta of 0.94, and R² of 0.28 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 27, 1990.

  • This stock captured 103.28% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 73.23% of its losses — a favorable profile for investors.
  • R² of 0.28 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
10.29%
Beta
0.94
0.28
Upside Capture
103.28%
Downside Capture
73.23%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

CFR ranks 56 for risk / return — on par with similar stocks. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.


CFR Risk / Return Rank: 5656
Overall Rank
CFR Sharpe Ratio Rank: 5858
Sharpe Ratio Rank
CFR Sortino Ratio Rank: 5050
Sortino Ratio Rank
CFR Omega Ratio Rank: 5151
Omega Ratio Rank
CFR Calmar Ratio Rank: 6161
Calmar Ratio Rank
CFR Martin Ratio Rank: 6060
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc. (CFR) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


CFRBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

0.47

0.90

-0.42

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

0.81

1.39

-0.58

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.11

1.21

-0.10

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

0.88

1.40

-0.52

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

1.93

6.61

-4.67

Explore CFR risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History

Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc. provided a 2.92% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $4.00 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 24 consecutive years.


2.40%2.60%2.80%3.00%3.20%3.40%$0.00$1.00$2.00$3.00$4.0020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Dividend$4.00$3.95$3.74$3.58$3.24$2.94$2.85$2.80$2.58$2.25$2.15$2.10

Dividend yield

2.92%3.12%2.79%3.30%2.42%2.33%3.27%2.86%2.93%2.38%2.44%3.50%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$1.00$0.00$1.00
2025$0.00$0.95$0.00$0.00$1.00$0.00$0.00$1.00$0.00$0.00$1.00$0.00$3.95
2024$0.00$0.92$0.00$0.00$0.92$0.00$0.00$0.95$0.00$0.00$0.95$0.00$3.74
2023$0.00$0.87$0.00$0.00$0.87$0.00$0.00$0.92$0.00$0.00$0.92$0.00$3.58
2022$0.00$0.75$0.00$0.00$0.75$0.00$0.00$0.87$0.00$0.00$0.87$0.00$3.24
2021$0.00$0.72$0.00$0.00$0.72$0.00$0.00$0.75$0.00$0.00$0.75$0.00$2.94

Dividend Yield & Payout


Dividend Yield

Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc. has a dividend yield of 2.92%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market.

Payout Ratio

Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc. has a payout ratio of 40.01%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market. This suggests that Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc. strikes a balance between reinvesting profits for growth and paying dividends to shareholders.

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc. was 56.86%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 240 trading sessions.

The current Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc. drawdown is 6.16%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-56.86%May 22, 2018462Mar 23, 2020240Mar 5, 2021702
-53.19%Jul 2, 1990123Dec 24, 1990160Aug 13, 1991283
-46.01%Jun 29, 2015145Jan 25, 2016202Nov 9, 2016347
-45.62%Nov 9, 2022241Oct 25, 2023560Jan 21, 2026801
-43.82%Dec 29, 2000202Oct 23, 2001527Nov 25, 2003729

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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Financials

Financial Performance

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.


Annual
Quarterly

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Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Banks - Regional industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.


PE Ratio

The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for CFR, comparing it with other companies in the Banks - Regional industry. Currently, CFR has a P/E ratio of 13.5. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.

PEG Ratio

The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for CFR compared to other companies in the Banks - Regional industry. CFR currently has a PEG ratio of 1.2. This PEG ratio is close to the industry average, suggesting the stock’s valuation is balanced against its growth outlook.

PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for CFR relative to other companies in the Banks - Regional industry. Currently, CFR has a P/S ratio of 3.2. This P/S ratio is high relative to other companies in the industry. It could mean the stock is overvalued, or that investors expect strong future growth and profitability.

PB Ratio

The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for CFR in comparison with other companies in the Banks - Regional industry. Currently, CFR has a P/B value of 2.0. This P/B ratio is higher than most companies in the industry. It may suggest the stock is overvalued or that investors expect the company to generate high returns on its assets.

Income Statement



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Revenue

Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items