SFST (Southern First Bancshares) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: $35.86 (As of Mar. 2026)

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SFST Southern First Bancshares Inc SFST
57 GF Score
Price $62.20
GF Value $47.02
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Southern First Bancshares Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Southern First Bancshares SFST -2.34% 57 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $35.86 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SFST with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $47.02 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

Southern First Bancshares's adjusted book value per share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $46.001. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is $35.86 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

During the past 12 months, Southern First Bancshares's average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 10.80% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 11.20% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 13.50% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 12.20% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate of Southern First Bancshares was 15.60% per year. The lowest was 6.20% per year. And the median was 9.70% per year.

As of today (2026-07-18), Southern First Bancshares's current stock price is $62.20. Southern First Bancshares's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $35.86. Southern First Bancshares's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is 1.73.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of Southern First Bancshares was 3.41. The lowest was 0.84. And the median was 1.99.


Southern First Bancshares  (NAS:SFST) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share may underestimate the company's equity. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can seem to be too high even the actual PB Ratio is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, the book value of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/B calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is also called CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Southern First Bancshares's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=62.20/35.86
=1.73

* 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.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of Southern First Bancshares was 3.41. The lowest was 0.84. And the median was 1.99.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real book value.


Southern First Bancshares Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Related Terms


Southern First Bancshares Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Southern First Bancshares's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share 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.

Southern First Bancshares Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Chart

Southern First Bancshares Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
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Southern First 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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SFST vs BWB, KRNY, CBNK: Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Southern First Bancshares's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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.


Southern First Bancshares Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Southern First Bancshares's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Southern First Bancshares's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Southern First Bancshares Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the book value per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 book value per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent book value in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's book value is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent book value in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's book value is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 book value in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent book value per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, Southern First Bancshares's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book= Book Value per Share /CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=46.001/330.2130*330.2130
=46.001

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Southern First Bancshares Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 16.114 241.018 22.077
201609 16.610 241.428 22.718
201612 16.998 241.432 23.249
201703 17.526 243.801 23.738
201706 19.515 244.955 26.307
201709 20.146 246.819 26.953
201712 20.371 246.524 27.286
201803 20.962 249.554 27.737
201806 21.661 251.989 28.385
201809 22.412 252.439 29.317
201812 23.294 251.233 30.617
201903 24.139 254.202 31.357
201906 25.120 256.143 32.384
201909 26.053 256.759 33.506
201912 26.829 256.974 34.475
202003 27.271 258.115 34.888
202006 27.945 257.797 35.795
202009 28.269 260.280 35.864
202012 29.370 260.474 37.233
202103 30.501 264.877 38.025
202106 31.856 271.696 38.717
202109 33.569 274.310 40.410
202112 35.062 278.802 41.527
202203 34.898 287.504 40.082
202206 35.392 296.311 39.441
202209 35.987 296.808 40.037
202212 36.763 296.797 40.902
202303 37.196 301.836 40.693
202306 37.418 305.109 40.497
202309 37.569 307.789 40.306
202312 38.633 306.746 41.589
202403 38.653 312.332 40.866
202406 39.086 314.175 41.081
202409 40.037 315.301 41.931
202412 40.471 315.605 42.344
202503 41.327 319.799 42.673
202506 42.227 322.561 43.229
202509 43.515 324.800 44.240
202512 44.887 324.054 45.740
202603 46.001 330.213 46.001

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $35.86 mean?
Southern First Bancshares (SFST) has a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $35.86 as of Mar. 2026. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Southern First Bancshares and its competitors.
Is Southern First Bancshares' Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share too high?
Southern First Bancshares' current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $35.86. Overall, Southern First Bancshares has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Southern First Bancshares' Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share compare to BWB and KRNY?
Southern First Bancshares' Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $35.86 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 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for a Banks company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share depends on the Banks industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share 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 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Southern First Bancshares and its competitors. Southern First Bancshares's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $35.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Southern First Bancshares stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern First Bancshares (SFST) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $47.02, compared to a current price of $62.20 — trading 32.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $35.86. Southern First Bancshares' overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Southern First Bancshares (SFST), the current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $35.86 as of Mar. 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 Southern First Bancshares (SFST) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern First Bancshares stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $62.20 is trading 32.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $47.02. GuruFocus considers Southern First Bancshares to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SFST:

  • Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: $35.86
  • GF Value™: $47.02 vs. price of $62.20 (32.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Southern First Bancshares Business Description

Address 6 Verdae Boulevard, Greenville, SC, USA, 29607
Southern First Bancshares Inc is a bank holding company. Through its banking subsidiary, it is engaged in the business of accepting demand deposits and savings deposits insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (the FDIC), and providing commercial, consumer, and mortgage loans, ATM processing, and other banking products and services to the general public. The group operates through various retail offices located in the Greenville, Columbia, and Charleston markets of South Carolina, three retail offices in the Raleigh, Greensboro, and Charlotte markets of North Carolina, and one retail office in Atlanta, Georgia.
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