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First Reliance BancsharesFSRL +0.30%45 Equity-to-Asset is 0.09 as of Jun. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 0.09. GuruFocus rates FSRL with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.61 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,524 Banks companies, First Reliance Bancshares ranks worse than 55.31% on this metric.
First Reliance Bancshares (OTCPK:FSRL) Equity-to-Asset Explanation
Equity to Asset ratio can vary greatly across different industries, as they have different capital structure. A company with smaller Equity to Asset ratio (more leveraged) may have higher ROE % because of the leverage.
For banks, the required minimum Equity to Asset ratio by regulation is 5%. Some stronger banks may have Equity to Asset Ratio of more than 10%.
First Reliance Bancshares Equity-to-Asset Related Terms
First Reliance Bancshares Equity-to-Asset Historical Data
* 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.
FSRL vs TYFG, BKUT, PBCO: Equity-to-Asset Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, First Reliance Bancshares's Equity-to-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Equity-to-Asset 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.
First Reliance Bancshares Equity-to-Asset vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, First Reliance Bancshares's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where First Reliance Bancshares's Equity-to-Asset falls into.
First Reliance Bancshares Equity-to-Asset Calculation
Equity to Asset ratio measures the ratios of the portion of the asset owned by shareholders out of the total asset. It indicates the leverage of the company, and the amount of debt the company uses in its operation.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated by dividing total stockholders equity by total asset.
First Reliance Bancshares's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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.
First Reliance Bancshares (FSRL) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.09 as of Jun. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on First Reliance Bancshares and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.09. Over the past decade, First Reliance Bancshares' Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.07 to 0.11. According to the industry distribution chart, First Reliance Bancshares ranks #843 out of 1524 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 55.3%.
Is First Reliance Bancshares' Equity-to-Asset too high?
First Reliance Bancshares' current Equity-to-Asset of 0.09 is near median its 10-year median of 0.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.07 to a high of 0.11. The Banks industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.10. First Reliance Bancshares' value of 0.09 is 10% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, First Reliance Bancshares ranks #843 out of 1524 companies in the Banks industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, First Reliance Bancshares has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does First Reliance Bancshares' Equity-to-Asset compare to TYFG and BKUT?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, First Reliance Bancshares ranks #843 out of 1524 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This places First Reliance Bancshares in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.10. First Reliance Bancshares' value of 0.09 is 10% below this benchmark. Historically, First Reliance Bancshares' own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.07 to 0.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.09 vs. the industry median of 0.10, First Reliance Bancshares 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 Equity-to-Asset for a Banks company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Banks companies is 0.10, based on 1,524 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Equity-to-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Equity-to-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. First Reliance Bancshares's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.09 is 10% 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 Equity-to-Asset mean?
A high Equity-to-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on First Reliance Bancshares and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. First Reliance Bancshares's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.09, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is First Reliance Bancshares stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Reliance Bancshares (FSRL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.61, compared to a current price of $19.80 — trading 70.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.09, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.09 and 10% below the Banks industry median of 0.10. First Reliance Bancshares' overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Equity-to-Asset calculated?
Equity-to-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For First Reliance Bancshares (FSRL), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.09 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 First Reliance Bancshares (FSRL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Reliance Bancshares stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $19.80 is trading 70.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $11.61.
GuruFocus considers First Reliance Bancshares to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FSRL:
Equity-to-Asset: 0.09 (near median its 10-year median of 0.09)
GF Value™: $11.61 vs. price of $19.80 (70.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 10% below the Banks median (#843 of 1524)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FSRL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
First Reliance Bancshares Inc operates as a South Carolina-chartered commercial bank providing banking services across domestic markets in South Carolina. Its deposits are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). The Company mainly offers loans to individuals and small businesses for a range of personal and commercial purposes, mainly in South Carolina and North Carolina. It also provides a range of services, including personal banking, business banking, treasury services, and online and mobile banking, etc.
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