Peoples Financial Corporation reported unaudited earnings results for the fourth quarter and year ended Dec. 31, 2015. For the quarter, the company reported net interest income of $4,576,000 compared to $4,860,000 a year ago. Net income was $717,000 or $0.14 per share compared to net loss of $9,119,000 or $1.78 per share a year ago.

For the year, the company reported net interest income of $18,436,000 compared to $20,715,000 a year ago. Net loss was $4,592,000 or $0.90 per share compared to $10,004,000 or $1.95 per share a year ago. Return on average assets was 0.69% compared to 1.38% a year ago. Return on average equity was 4.92% compared to 10.31% a year ago. The company's book value per share was $17.93 and $18.53 at the end of 2015 and 2014.