UCB (United Community Banks) Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based): -10.45% (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


UCB United Community Banks Inc UCB
63 GF Score
Price $34.67
GF Value $32.92
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is United Community Banks Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based)?

United Community Banks UCB +0.35% 63 Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) is -10.45% as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates UCB with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $32.92 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

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

Note: Discounted FCF 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 (2026-06-25), United Community Banks's Predictability Rank is 3-Stars. United Community Banks's intrinsic value calculated from the Discounted FCF model is $35.47 and current share price is $34.67. Consequently,

United Community Banks's Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) using Discounted FCF model is -10.45%.


UCB vs CATY, INDB, RNST: Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) Comparison

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


United Community Banks Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) vs Banks Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where United Community Banks's Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) falls into.


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United Community Banks Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) Calculation

United Community Banks's Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) for today is calculated as

Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based)=(Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based)-Current Price)/Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based)
=(31.39-34.67)/31.39
=-10.45 %

* 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 FCF model with default parameters. The calculation method is the same as Discounted Earnings model except free cash flow are used in the calculation instead of earnings per share.

What does a Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) of -10.45% mean?
United Community Banks (UCB) has a Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) of -10.45% as of Jun. 25, 2026. Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) is the percent difference between the current price and the intrinsic DCF FCF price. View historical data on United Community Banks.
Is United Community Banks' Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) too high?
United Community Banks' current Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) is -10.45%. Overall, United Community Banks has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Community Banks' Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) compare to CATY and INDB?
United Community Banks' Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) of -10.45% 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 FCF Based) for a Banks company?
A good Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) depends on the Banks industry context. However, Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF 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 FCF Based) mean?
A high Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) is the percent difference between the current price and the intrinsic DCF FCF price. View historical data on United Community Banks. United Community Banks's current Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) is -10.45%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is United Community Banks stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Community Banks (UCB) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $32.92, compared to a current price of $34.67 — trading 5.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) is -10.45%. United Community Banks' overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 4 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 FCF Based) calculated?
Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For United Community Banks (UCB), the current Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) is -10.45% as of Jun. 25, 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 United Community Banks (UCB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Community Banks stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $34.67 is trading 5.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $32.92. GuruFocus considers United Community Banks to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for UCB:

  • Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based): -10.45%
  • GF Value™: $32.92 vs. price of $34.67 (5.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 4 warning signs

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


United Community Banks Business Description

Address 200 East Camperdown Way, Greenville, SC, USA, 29601
United Community Banks Inc provides a wide range of financial products and services to the commercial, retail, governmental, educational, energy, health care and real estate sectors. This includes a variety of deposit products, secured and unsecured loans, mortgage loans, payment and commerce solutions, equipment finance services, wealth management, trust services, private banking, investment advisory services, insurance services, and other related financial services. These products and services are delivered through a variety of channels including its branches, other offices, the Internet, and mobile applications. It operates as a locally-focused community bank, supplemented by experienced, centralized support to deliver products and services to its c ustomers.
63GF Score

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