SFBS (Servisfirst Bancshares) Efficiency Overhead Ratio %: 29.65% (As of Jun. 2026)

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SFBS Servisfirst Bancshares Inc SFBS
71 GF Score
Price $90.53
GF Value $93.84
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Servisfirst Bancshares Efficiency Overhead Ratio %?

Servisfirst Bancshares SFBS -0.88% 71 Efficiency Overhead Ratio % is 29.65% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates SFBS with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $93.84 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Efficiency Overhead Ratio % for banks is non-interest expenses divided by revenue. It helps show how well banks control their overhead expenses. A lower Efficiency Overhead Ratio suggests that the bank is operating better.

Servisfirst Bancshares's Efficiency Overhead Ratio % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 29.65% , which is lower than 29.80% for the pervious quarter ended in Mar. 2026.

Servisfirst Bancshares's Efficiency Overhead Ratio % for the annual that ended in Dec. 2025 was 32.89% , which is lower than 37.71% for the pervious year ended in Dec. 2024.

The historical rank and industry rank for Servisfirst Bancshares's Efficiency Overhead Ratio % or its related term are showing as below:

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Servisfirst Bancshares  (NYSE:SFBS) Efficiency Overhead Ratio % Explanation

Efficiency Overhead Ratio % is typically used to analyze how well a company uses its assets and liabilities. It typically calculates the turnover of receivables, the repayment of liabilities, etc. In the banking industry, Efficiency Overhead Ratio % specifically refers to non-interest expenses divided by revenue. This ratio shows how well banks control their overhead expenses and allows analysts to assess their performance.

An Efficiency Overhead Ratio lower than 50% is considered to be optimal. If the Efficiency Overhead Ratio decreases, it means the bank’s expenses are decreasing and revenues are increasing, suggesting the bank is operating better.


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Servisfirst Bancshares Efficiency Overhead Ratio % Historical Data

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SFBS vs IBOC, FULT, FFIN: Efficiency Overhead Ratio % Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Servisfirst Bancshares's Efficiency Overhead Ratio %, along with its competitors' market caps and Efficiency Overhead 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.

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Servisfirst Bancshares  (NYSE:SFBS) Efficiency Overhead Ratio % Calculation

Efficiency Overhead Ratio % is calculated as

Efficiency Overhead Ratio %=Non-interest Expenses / Revenue

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Efficiency Overhead Ratio % of 29.65% mean?
Servisfirst Bancshares (SFBS) has a Efficiency Overhead Ratio % of 29.65% as of Jun. 2026. Efficiency Overhead Ratio for banks is non-interest expenses divided by revenue. It helps show how well banks control their overhead expenses. View historical data on Servisfirst Bancshares and its competitors.
Is Servisfirst Bancshares' Efficiency Overhead Ratio % too high?
Servisfirst Bancshares' current Efficiency Overhead Ratio % is 29.65%. Overall, Servisfirst Bancshares has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Servisfirst Bancshares' Efficiency Overhead Ratio % compare to IBOC and FULT?
Servisfirst Bancshares' Efficiency Overhead Ratio % of 29.65% 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 Efficiency Overhead Ratio % for a Banks company?
A good Efficiency Overhead Ratio % depends on the Banks industry context. However, Efficiency Overhead Ratio % 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 Efficiency Overhead Ratio % mean?
A high Efficiency Overhead Ratio % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Efficiency Overhead Ratio for banks is non-interest expenses divided by revenue. It helps show how well banks control their overhead expenses. View historical data on Servisfirst Bancshares and its competitors. Servisfirst Bancshares's current Efficiency Overhead Ratio % is 29.65%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Servisfirst Bancshares stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Servisfirst Bancshares (SFBS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $93.84, compared to a current price of $90.53 — trading 3.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Efficiency Overhead Ratio % is 29.65%. Servisfirst Bancshares' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Efficiency Overhead Ratio % calculated?
Efficiency Overhead Ratio % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Servisfirst Bancshares (SFBS), the current Efficiency Overhead Ratio % is 29.65% as of Jun. 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 Servisfirst Bancshares (SFBS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Servisfirst Bancshares stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $90.53 is trading 3.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $93.84. GuruFocus considers Servisfirst Bancshares to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SFBS:

  • Efficiency Overhead Ratio %: 29.65%
  • GF Value™: $93.84 vs. price of $90.53 (3.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Servisfirst Bancshares Business Description

Address 2500 Woodcrest Place, Birmingham, AL, USA, 35209
Servisfirst Bancshares Inc is a bank holding company whose business is conducted by its wholly owned subsidiary. Through the subsidiary, it offers various banking services to individual and corporate customers in Birmingham, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. Its various products and service offerings include commercial, consumer, and other loans; accepting deposits; providing electronic banking services, such as online and mobile banking, including remote deposit capture; delivering treasury and cash management services; and providing banking services to other financial institutions. The company operates as a single reportable segment, with a majority of its revenue being derived from the business of banking.
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