SFDL (Security Federal) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 2.74 (As of Aug. 03, 2026) — 15% Above Median

Author: Vera Yuan Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Director of Data and Quant Analytics at GuruFocus
Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Reviewed by: Charlie Tian Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Founder & CEO of GuruFocus
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.

SFDL Security Federal Corp SFDL
73 GF Score
Price $41.67
GF Value $33.67
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
View Full Analysis

What is Security Federal Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Security Federal SFDL 73 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.74 as of Aug. 03, 2026, which is 15% above its 10-year median of 2.39. GuruFocus rates SFDL with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $33.67 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,299 Banks companies, Security Federal ranks better than 63.36% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-03), Security Federal's current share price is $41.66718. Security Federal's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $15.22. Security Federal's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 2.74.

The historical rank and industry rank for Security Federal's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

SFDL' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.53   Med: 2.39   Max: 3.24
Current: 2.75

During the past years, Security Federal's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 3.24. The lowest was 1.53. And the median was 2.39.

SFDL's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
63.36% of 1299 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 3.4 vs SFDL: 2.75

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 PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Security Federal's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was $5.069. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is $15.22 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec. 2025.

Shiller PE for Stocks: The True Measure of Stock Valuation


Security Federal  (OTCPK:SFDL) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


Security Federal Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Security Federal Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for Security Federal's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio 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.

Security Federal Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Security Federal Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.66 1.97 1.69 1.90 2.20

Security Federal Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.90 2.04 2.02 2.11 2.20

SFDL vs CWBK, CTUY, CCNB: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Security Federal's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS 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.


Security Federal Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Security Federal's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Security Federal's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


SFDL
73GF Score
Security Federal Corp SFDL
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis

Security Federal Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio.

Security Federal's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=41.66718/15.22
=2.74

* 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.

Security Federal's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

For example, Security Federal's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Dec. 2025 (Change)*Current CPI (Dec. 2025)
=5.069/324.0540*324.0540
=5.069

Current CPI (Dec. 2025) = 324.0540.

Security Federal Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201603 2.430 238.132 3.307
201606 2.392 241.018 3.216
201609 2.502 241.428 3.358
201612 2.303 241.432 3.091
201703 2.474 243.801 3.288
201706 2.405 244.955 3.182
201709 2.773 246.819 3.641
201712 2.487 246.524 3.269
201803 2.655 249.554 3.448
201806 2.606 251.989 3.351
201809 2.808 252.439 3.605
201812 2.877 251.233 3.711
201903 2.902 254.202 3.699
201906 2.950 256.143 3.732
201909 2.995 256.759 3.780
201912 2.450 256.974 3.090
202003 3.029 258.115 3.803
202006 3.050 257.797 3.834
202009 3.278 260.280 4.081
202012 3.358 260.474 4.178
202103 3.239 264.877 3.963
202106 3.108 271.696 3.707
202109 4.001 274.310 4.727
202112 3.350 278.802 3.894
202203 3.143 287.504 3.543
202206 3.337 296.311 3.649
202209 3.705 296.808 4.045
202212 3.924 296.797 4.284
202303 3.722 301.836 3.996
202306 3.388 305.109 3.598
202309 3.469 307.789 3.652
202312 3.956 306.746 4.179
202403 3.705 312.332 3.844
202406 3.800 314.175 3.919
202409 3.958 315.301 4.068
202412 4.284 315.605 4.399
202503 4.169 319.799 4.224
202506 4.192 322.561 4.211
202509 4.530 324.800 4.520
202512 5.069 324.054 5.069

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue 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.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.74 mean?
Security Federal (SFDL) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.74 as of Aug. 03, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Security Federal and its competitors. This is 15% above median its historical median of 2.39. Over the past decade, Security Federal's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.53 to 3.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Security Federal ranks #476 out of 1299 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 36.6%.
Is Security Federal's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Security Federal's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.74 is 15% above median its 10-year median of 2.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.53 to a high of 3.24. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.40. Security Federal's value of 2.74 is 19.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Security Federal ranks #476 out of 1299 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Security Federal has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Security Federal's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to CWBK and CTUY?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Security Federal ranks #476 out of 1299 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This puts Security Federal in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.40. Security Federal's value of 2.74 is 19.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Security Federal's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.53 to 3.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.39 vs. the industry median of 3.40, Security Federal has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for a Banks company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Banks companies is 3.40, based on 1,299 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Security Federal's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.74 is 19.4% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Security Federal and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Security Federal's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.74, which is 15% above median its own 10-year median of 2.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Security Federal stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Security Federal (SFDL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $33.67, compared to a current price of $41.67 — trading 23.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.74, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 2.39 and 19.4% below the Banks industry median of 3.40. Security Federal's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Security Federal (SFDL), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.74 as of Aug. 03, 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 Security Federal (SFDL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Security Federal stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $41.67 is trading 23.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $33.67. GuruFocus considers Security Federal to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SFDL:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 2.74 (15% above median its 10-year median of 2.39)
  • GF Value™: $33.67 vs. price of $41.67 (23.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 19.4% below the Banks median (#476 of 1299)

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


Security Federal Business Description

Address 238 Richland Avenue Northwest, Aiken, SC, USA, 29801
Security Federal Corp and its subsidiaries are involved in the business of providing commercial and personal banking services as well as auto, business, home, and health insurance. The primary business of the company is to accept deposits from the general public and originate commercial real estate loans, commercial business loans, consumer loans as well as mortgage loans to buy or refinance one-to-four family residential real estate. It also originates construction loans and loans for the acquisition, development, and construction of residential subdivisions and commercial projects. The company also operates Security Federal Trust and Investments that offers trust, financial planning, and financial management services.
73GF Score

Get the complete analysis for SFDL

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

$41.67
Price
$33.67
GF Value