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The basic concept of EPV is that one should value a stock based on the current free cash flow of a company and not on future projections which may, or may not, come true. It is arguably a better way to analyze stocks than Discounted Cash Flow analysis that relies on highly speculative growth assumptions many years into the future. Assumption: Current profitability is sustainable.
Southern Bancshares NC (OTCPK:SBNC) Earnings Power Value (EPV) Explanation
Assumption: Current profitability is sustainable.
Earnings power value (EPV) uses a very basic equation which assumes no growth, although it does rely on an assumption about the cost of capital as well as the fact that current earnings are sustainable. It also involves several adjustments to clean up the underlying Earnings figures.
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Southern Bancshares NC Earnings Power Value (EPV) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Southern Bancshares NC's Earnings Power Value (EPV) can be seen below:
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Southern Bancshares NC Earnings Power Value (EPV) Chart
SBNC vs CPF, TRST, AGBK: Earnings Power Value (EPV) Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Southern Bancshares NC's Earnings Power Value (EPV), along with its competitors' market caps and Earnings Power Value (EPV) 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 Bancshares NC Earnings Power Value (EPV) vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Southern Bancshares NC's Earnings Power Value (EPV) distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Southern Bancshares NC's Earnings Power Value (EPV) falls into.
Southern Bancshares NC Earnings Power Value (EPV) Calculation
Earnings Power Value also known as just Earnings Power is a valuation technique popularised by Bruce Greenwald, an authority on value investing at Columbia University. It is arguably a better way to analyze stocks than Discounted Cash Flow analysis that relies on highly speculative growth assumptions many years into the future.
The basic concept of EPV is that one should value a stock based on the current free cash flow of a company and not on future projections which may, or may not, come true. This valuation tool excludes the potential growth that a company may have so that needs to be looked at separately. Since future growth is excluded from the analysis, only the maintenance capital expenditures are subtracted from after-tax EBIT (earnings before interest and taxes) and growth capex is ignored.
What does a Earnings Power Value (EPV) of $-1,778.73 mean?
Southern Bancshares NC (SBNC) has a Earnings Power Value (EPV) of $-1,778.73 as of Dec25. Bruce Greenwald's earnings power value focuses on current earnings without factoring in future growth. View historical data on Southern Bancshares NC and its competitors.
Is Southern Bancshares NC's Earnings Power Value (EPV) too high?
Southern Bancshares NC's current Earnings Power Value (EPV) is $-1,778.73. Overall, Southern Bancshares NC has a GF Score™ of 17/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Southern Bancshares NC's Earnings Power Value (EPV) compare to CPF and TRST?
Southern Bancshares NC's Earnings Power Value (EPV) of $-1,778.73 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 Earnings Power Value (EPV) for a Banks company?
A good Earnings Power Value (EPV) depends on the Banks industry context. However, Earnings Power Value (EPV) 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 Earnings Power Value (EPV) mean?
A high Earnings Power Value (EPV) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Bruce Greenwald's earnings power value focuses on current earnings without factoring in future growth. View historical data on Southern Bancshares NC and its competitors. Southern Bancshares NC's current Earnings Power Value (EPV) is $-1,778.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Southern Bancshares NC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Bancshares NC (SBNC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6,691.44, compared to a current price of $13,000.00 — trading 94.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings Power Value (EPV) is $-1,778.73. Southern Bancshares NC's overall GF Score™ is 17/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings Power Value (EPV) calculated?
Earnings Power Value (EPV) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Southern Bancshares NC (SBNC), the current Earnings Power Value (EPV) is $-1,778.73 as of Dec25. 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 Bancshares NC (SBNC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Bancshares NC stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $13,000.00 is trading 94.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $6,691.44.
GuruFocus considers Southern Bancshares NC to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SBNC:
Earnings Power Value (EPV): $-1,778.73
GF Value™: $6,691.44 vs. price of $13,000.00 (94.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SBNC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Southern Bancshares NC Inc is a bank holding company that provides financial and banking services. The services include personal banking, business banking, and mortgage banking services including checking, savings, loans, and mortgage services. It operates 45 banking offices in eastern North Carolina and 10 banking offices in Virginia.
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