SOBS (Solvay Bank) Graham Number: $43.32 (As of Dec. 2025) — 6565% Above Median


SOBS Solvay Bank SOBS
65 GF Score
Price $33.00
GF Value $28.22
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Solvay Bank Graham Number?

Solvay Bank SOBS -2.94% 65 Graham Number is $43.32 as of Dec. 2025, which is 6565% above its 10-year median of 0.65. GuruFocus rates SOBS with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $28.22 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,433 Banks companies, Solvay Bank ranks better than 51.57% on this metric.

Graham Number is a figure that measures a stock's fundamental value by taking into account the company's earnings per share and book value per share. The Graham number is the upper bound of the price range that a defensive investor should pay for the stock. According to the theory, any stock price below the Graham number is considered undervalued, and thus worth investing in.

As of today (2026-07-01), the stock price of Solvay Bank is $33.00. Solvay Bank's graham number for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $43.32. Therefore, Solvay Bank's Price to Graham Number ratio for today is 0.76.

The historical rank and industry rank for Solvay Bank's Graham Number or its related term are showing as below:

SOBS' s Price-to-Graham-Number Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.6   Med: 0.65   Max: 0.78
Current: 0.76

During the past 13 years, the highest Price to Graham Number ratio of Solvay Bank was 0.78. The lowest was 0.60. And the median was 0.65.

SOBS's Price-to-Graham-Number is ranked better than
51.57% of 1433 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 0.79 vs SOBS: 0.76

Graham Number is a combination of asset valuation and earnings power valuation. It is a very conservative way of valuing a stock.


Solvay Bank  (OTCPK:SOBS) Graham Number Explanation

Ben Graham actually did not publish a formula like this. But he wrote in The Intelligent Investor (1948 version) regarding to the criteria for purchases:

Current price should not be more than 15 times average earnings of the past three years.

Current price should not be more than 1.5 times the book value last reported. However, a multiplier of earnings below 15 could justify a correspondingly higher multiplier of assets. As a rule of thumb we suggest that the product of the multiplier times the ratio of price to book value should not exceed 22.5. (This figure corresponds to 15 times earnings and 1.5 times book value. It would admit an issue selling at only 9 times earnings and 2.5 times asset value, etc.)

Unlike valuation methods such as DCF or Discounted Earnings, the Graham number does not take growth into the valuation. Unlike the valuation methods based on book value alone, it takes into account the earnings power. Therefore, the Graham Number is a combination of asset valuation and earnings power valuation.

In general, the Graham number is a very conservative way of valuing a stock. It cannot be applied to companies with negative book values.

Solvay Bank's Price to Graham number Ratio for today is calculated as

Price to Graham number=Share Price (Today)/Graham number (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=33.00/43.32
=0.76

* 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.


Be Aware

Please keep these in mind:

1. Graham Number does not take growth into account. Therefore it underestimates the values of the companies that have good earnings growth. We feel that if the earnings per share grows more than 10% a year, Graham Number underestimates the value.
2. Graham Number punishes the companies that have temporarily low earnings. Therefore, an average of earnings makes more sense in the calculation of Graham Number.
3. Graham Numbers underestimates companies that are light with book.


Solvay Bank Graham Number Related Terms


Solvay Bank Graham Number Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Solvay Bank's Graham Number 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.

Solvay Bank Graham Number Chart

Solvay Bank Annual Data
Trend Dec07 Dec08 Dec09 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Graham Number
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Solvay Bank Semi-Annual Data
Dec02 Dec03 Dec04 Dec05 Dec06 Dec07 Dec08 Dec09 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Graham Number 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 59.88 51.24 40.99 35.62 43.32

SOBS vs HMLN, BKOR, EDVR: Graham Number Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Solvay Bank's Price-to-Graham-Number, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Graham-Number 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.


Solvay Bank Price-to-Graham-Number vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Solvay Bank's Price-to-Graham-Number distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Solvay Bank's Price-to-Graham-Number falls into.


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Solvay Bank Graham Number Calculation

Graham Number is a concept based on Ben Graham's conservative valuation of companies.

Solvay Bank's Graham Number for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Graham Number
=sqrt of (22.5* Tangible Book per Share *EPS without NRI)
=sqrt of (22.5*36.735*2.27)
=43.32

Solvay Bank's Graham Number for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Graham Number
=sqrt of (22.5*Tangible Book per Share*EPS without NRI (TTM))
=sqrt of (22.5*36.735*2.27)
=43.32

* 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 Learn more about Graham Number →
What does a Graham Number of $43.32 mean?
Solvay Bank (SOBS) has a Graham Number of $43.32 as of Dec. 2025. The Graham Number values a company based on its per-share earnings and book value. View historical data on Solvay Bank and its competitors. This is 6565% above median its historical median of 0.65. Over the past decade, Solvay Bank's Graham Number has ranged from 0.60 to 0.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Solvay Bank ranks #694 out of 1433 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 48.4%.
Is Solvay Bank's Graham Number too high?
Solvay Bank's current Graham Number of $43.32 is 6565% above median its 10-year median of 0.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.60 to a high of 0.78. The Banks industry median Graham Number is 0.79. Solvay Bank's value of $43.32 is 5383.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Solvay Bank ranks #694 out of 1433 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Solvay Bank has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Solvay Bank's Graham Number compare to HMLN and BKOR?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Solvay Bank ranks #694 out of 1433 companies for Graham Number. This puts Solvay Bank in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Graham Number is 0.79. Solvay Bank's value of $43.32 is 5383.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Solvay Bank's own Graham Number has ranged from 0.60 to 0.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.65 vs. the industry median of 0.79, Solvay Bank has consistently been above 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 Graham Number for a Banks company?
The median Graham Number among Banks companies is 0.79, based on 1,433 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Graham Number significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Graham Number should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Solvay Bank's current Graham Number of $43.32 is 5383.5% above 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 Graham Number mean?
A high Graham Number can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The Graham Number values a company based on its per-share earnings and book value. View historical data on Solvay Bank and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Graham Number is 0.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Solvay Bank's current Graham Number is $43.32, which is 6565% above median its own 10-year median of 0.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Solvay Bank stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Solvay Bank (SOBS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $28.22, compared to a current price of $33.00 — trading 16.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Graham Number is $43.32, which is 6565% above median its 10-year median of 0.65 and 5383.5% above the Banks industry median of 0.79. Solvay Bank's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Graham Number calculated?
Graham Number is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Solvay Bank (SOBS), the current Graham Number is $43.32 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Solvay Bank (SOBS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Solvay Bank stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $33.00 is trading 16.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $28.22. GuruFocus considers Solvay Bank to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SOBS:

  • Graham Number: $43.32 (6565% above median its 10-year median of 0.65)
  • GF Value™: $28.22 vs. price of $33.00 (16.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 5383.5% above the Banks median (#694 of 1433)

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


Solvay Bank Business Description

Address 1537 Milton Avenue, Solvay, NY, USA, 13209
Solvay Bank is a United States based community bank. It offers personal and business banking services. The bank provides business loans, deposit accounts, small business administration, commercial real estate, special lending programs, electronic services, merchant services and other banking services. The objectives of its security portfolio are to provide liquidity for future funding needs, a safe and lower-risk investment alternative for idle funds, and a stable source of core earnings.
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