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South Atlantic Bancshares (OTCPK:SABK) Forward PE Ratio Explanation
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
South Atlantic Bancshares Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
South Atlantic Bancshares Forward PE Ratio 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.
South Atlantic Bancshares Forward PE Ratio Chart
South Atlantic Bancshares Annual Data
Trend
2021-12
2022-12
2023-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
15.29
7.38
10.81
9.44
8.84
South Atlantic Bancshares Quarterly Data
2021-09
2021-12
2022-03
2022-06
2022-09
2022-12
2023-03
2023-06
2023-09
2023-12
2024-03
2024-06
2024-09
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
13.76
15.29
15.43
11.52
9.37
7.38
7.50
6.71
9.18
10.81
9.32
11.81
10.73
9.44
8.23
8.46
8.63
8.84
9.70
SABK vs RBKB, CSBB, CBFV: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, South Atlantic Bancshares's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward PE 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.
South Atlantic Bancshares Forward PE Ratio vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, South Atlantic Bancshares's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where South Atlantic Bancshares's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
South Atlantic Bancshares Forward PE Ratio Calculation
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
South Atlantic Bancshares (SABK) has a Forward PE Ratio of 11.11 as of Jul. 17, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on South Atlantic Bancshares and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, South Atlantic Bancshares ranks #403 out of 819 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 49.2%.
Is South Atlantic Bancshares' Forward PE Ratio too high?
South Atlantic Bancshares' current Forward PE Ratio is 11.11. The Banks industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.14. South Atlantic Bancshares' value of 11.11 is 0.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, South Atlantic Bancshares ranks #403 out of 819 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, South Atlantic Bancshares has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does South Atlantic Bancshares' Forward PE Ratio compare to RBKB and CSBB?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, South Atlantic Bancshares ranks #403 out of 819 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts South Atlantic Bancshares in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.14. South Atlantic Bancshares' value of 11.11 is 0.3% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward PE Ratio for a Banks company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Banks companies is 11.14, based on 819 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. South Atlantic Bancshares's current Forward PE Ratio of 11.11 is 0.3% 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 Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on South Atlantic Bancshares and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 11.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. South Atlantic Bancshares's current Forward PE Ratio is 11.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is South Atlantic Bancshares stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, South Atlantic Bancshares (SABK) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $19.44, compared to a current price of $26.00 — trading 33.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 11.11 and 0.3% below the Banks industry median of 11.14. South Atlantic Bancshares' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For South Atlantic Bancshares (SABK), the current Forward PE Ratio is 11.11 as of Jul. 17, 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 South Atlantic Bancshares (SABK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, South Atlantic Bancshares stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $26.00 is trading 33.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $19.44.
GuruFocus considers South Atlantic Bancshares to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SABK:
Forward PE Ratio: 11.11
GF Value™: $19.44 vs. price of $26.00 (33.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 0.3% below the Banks median (#403 of 819)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SABK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
South Atlantic Bancshares Inc is A United States-based bank holding company. Through its banking subsidiary, it provides banking services to domestic markets, principally in Horry, Georgetown, Charleston, and Beaufort counties, South Carolina. Its financial products and service offerings include personal and business checking, savings, and money market accounts; residential mortgages, commercial loans, lines of credit; telephone and online banking, ATM services; and debit and credit cards, among others.
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