Valley National Bancorp, a small-cap player in the major banks sector, has recently undergone a valuation adjustment. The company's current price stands at $10.95, slightly down from the previous close of $11.10. Over the past year, Valley National has shown a return of 17.24%, which is marginally above the S&P 500's return of 16.64% during the same period.
Key financial metrics for Valley National include a P/E ratio of 13, a price-to-book value of 0.67, and an EV to EBITDA ratio of 12.83. The company's return on capital employed (ROCE) is reported at 4.50%, while the return on equity (ROE) is at 5.20%.

In comparison to its peers, Valley National's P/E ratio is notably lower than that of Comerica, Inc., which has a P/E of 21.53, while Zions Bancorporation and BOK Financial Corp. have P/E ratios of 10.08 and 15.16, respectively. This evaluation revision reflects the company's positioning within the competitive landscape of the banking industry, highlighting its relative performance against peers.