Commerce Bancshares Hits New 52-Week Low at $46.99

Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (Missouri) has reached a new 52-week low, trading at USD 46.99 as of March 19, 2026. This marks a significant decline for the small-cap regional bank, which has experienced a 1-year performance drop of 6.79%, contrasting sharply with the S&P 500's gain of 16.41% during the same period. The company's market capitalization stands at USD 7,105 million, with a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 13.00. Despite the recent price decline, Commerce Bancshares maintains a dividend yield of 1.95% and a robust return on equity of 14.83%. The stock's price-to-book ratio is 1.87, indicating a relatively expensive valuation compared to its historical averages. In terms of financial health, the bank showcases strong management efficiency, highlighted by a return on assets (ROA) of 1.13%. Additionally, institutional holdings are notably high at 75.79%, reflecting confidence from larger investors. However, the stock has faced challenges, generating a return of -19.37% over the past year, and has underperformed the S&P 500 across multiple time frames.