SFDL (Security Federal) Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based): 13.48% (As of Aug. 02, 2026)

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SFDL Security Federal Corp SFDL
73 GF Score
Price $41.67
GF Value $33.66
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Security Federal Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based)?

Security Federal SFDL 73 Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is 13.48% as of Aug. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates SFDL with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $33.66 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) = (Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based) - Current Price) / Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based).

Note: Discounted Earnings model is only suitable for predictable companies (Business Predictability Rank higher than 1-Star). If the company's Predictability Rank is 1-Star or Not Rated, result may not be accurate due to the low predictability of business and the data will not be stored into our database.

As of today (2026-08-02), Security Federal's Predictability Rank is 5-Stars. Security Federal's intrinsic value calculated from the Discounted Earnings model is $48.16 and current share price is $41.66718. Consequently,

Security Federal's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) using Discounted Earnings model is 13.48%.


SFDL vs CWBK, CTUY, CCNB: Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Security Federal's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based), along with its competitors' market caps and Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) 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.


Security Federal Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Security Federal's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Security Federal's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) falls into.


SFDL
73GF Score
Security Federal Corp SFDL
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Security Federal Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) Calculation

Security Federal's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) for today is calculated as

Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based)=(Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based)-Current Price)/Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based)
=(48.16-41.66718)/48.16
=13.48 %

* 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.

The intrinsic value is calculated from the Discounted Earnings model with default parameters. The calculation method is the same as Discounted Cash Flow model except earnings are used in the calculation instead of free cash flow.

What does a Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) of 13.48% mean?
Security Federal (SFDL) has a Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) of 13.48% as of Aug. 02, 2026. Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is the percent difference between the current price and the intrinsic DCF Earnings price. View historical data on Security Federal.
Is Security Federal's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) too high?
Security Federal's current Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is 13.48%. Overall, Security Federal has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Security Federal's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) compare to CWBK and CTUY?
Security Federal's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) of 13.48% 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 Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) for a Banks company?
A good Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) depends on the Banks industry context. However, Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) 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 Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) mean?
A high Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is the percent difference between the current price and the intrinsic DCF Earnings price. View historical data on Security Federal. Security Federal's current Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is 13.48%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Security Federal stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Security Federal (SFDL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $33.66, compared to a current price of $41.67 — trading 23.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is 13.48%. Security Federal's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) calculated?
Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Security Federal (SFDL), the current Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is 13.48% as of Aug. 02, 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 Security Federal (SFDL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Security Federal stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $41.67 is trading 23.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $33.66. GuruFocus considers Security Federal to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SFDL:

  • Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based): 13.48%
  • GF Value™: $33.66 vs. price of $41.67 (23.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Security Federal Business Description

Address 238 Richland Avenue Northwest, Aiken, SC, USA, 29801
Security Federal Corp and its subsidiaries are involved in the business of providing commercial and personal banking services as well as auto, business, home, and health insurance. The primary business of the company is to accept deposits from the general public and originate commercial real estate loans, commercial business loans, consumer loans as well as mortgage loans to buy or refinance one-to-four family residential real estate. It also originates construction loans and loans for the acquisition, development, and construction of residential subdivisions and commercial projects. The company also operates Security Federal Trust and Investments that offers trust, financial planning, and financial management services.
73GF Score

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