SABK (South Atlantic Bancshares) Beta: 0.2542 (As of Jun. 29, 2026)


SABK South Atlantic Bancshares Inc SABK
69 GF Score
Price $25.50
GF Value $19.36
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is South Atlantic Bancshares Beta?

South Atlantic Bancshares SABK +0.04% 69 Beta is 0.2542 as of Jun. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates SABK with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $19.36 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-06-29), South Atlantic Bancshares's Beta is 0.2542.


South Atlantic Bancshares  (OTCPK:SABK) Beta Explanation

Beta is a measure of the volatility, or systematic risk, of a security or a portfolio in comparison to the market as a whole. We usually compare beta to 1. A beta of 1 indicates that the security's price will move with the market. A beta of less than 1 means that the security will be less volatile than the market. A beta of greater than 1 indicates that the security's price will be more volatile than the market.

Beta is primarily used in the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) to calculate the Cost of Equity, which can be used in the calculation of WACC %. The formula of Cost of Equity is:
Cost of Equity = Risk-Free Rate of Return + Beta of Asset * (Expected Return of the Market - Risk-Free Rate of Return)


South Atlantic Bancshares Beta Related Terms


South Atlantic Bancshares Beta Historical Data

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The historical data trend for South Atlantic Bancshares's Beta can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

South Atlantic Bancshares Beta Chart

South Atlantic Bancshares Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beta
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South Atlantic Bancshares Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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SABK vs RBKB, CSBB, CBFV: Beta Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, South Atlantic Bancshares's Beta, along with its competitors' market caps and Beta data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


South Atlantic Bancshares Beta vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, South Atlantic Bancshares's Beta distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where South Atlantic Bancshares's Beta falls into.


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South Atlantic Bancshares Beta Calculation

Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. A stock's beta can be calculated by dividing the product of the covariance of the individual stock's returns and the market's returns by the variance of the market's returns over a specified period. Basically, GuruFocus uses the returns calculated over three-year period.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beta →
What does a Beta of 0.2542 mean?
South Atlantic Bancshares (SABK) has a Beta of 0.2542 as of Jun. 29, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for South Atlantic Bancshares and its competitors.
Is South Atlantic Bancshares' Beta too high?
South Atlantic Bancshares' current Beta is 0.2542. Overall, South Atlantic Bancshares has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does South Atlantic Bancshares' Beta compare to RBKB and CSBB?
South Atlantic Bancshares' Beta of 0.2542 can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Beta for a Banks company?
A good Beta depends on the Banks industry context. However, Beta should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Beta mean?
A high Beta can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for South Atlantic Bancshares and its competitors. South Atlantic Bancshares's current Beta is 0.2542. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is South Atlantic Bancshares stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, South Atlantic Bancshares (SABK) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $19.36, compared to a current price of $25.50 — trading 31.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 0.2542. South Atlantic Bancshares' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Beta calculated?
Beta is calculated from a company's financial statements. For South Atlantic Bancshares (SABK), the current Beta is 0.2542 as of Jun. 29, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is South Atlantic Bancshares (SABK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, South Atlantic Bancshares stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $25.50 is trading 31.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $19.36. GuruFocus considers South Atlantic Bancshares to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SABK:

  • Beta: 0.2542
  • GF Value™: $19.36 vs. price of $25.50 (31.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SABK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


South Atlantic Bancshares Business Description

Address 630 29th Avenue North, Myrtle Beach, SC, USA, 29577
South Atlantic Bancshares Inc is A United States-based bank holding company. Through its banking subsidiary, it provides banking services to domestic markets, principally in Horry, Georgetown, Charleston, and Beaufort counties, South Carolina. Its financial products and service offerings include personal and business checking, savings, and money market accounts; residential mortgages, commercial loans, lines of credit; telephone and online banking, ATM services; and debit and credit cards, among others.
69GF Score

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