Southern First BancsharesSFST +0.33%57 Median PS Value is $55.30 as of Jun. 24, 2026, which is 4751% above its 10-year median of 1.14. GuruFocus rates SFST with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $47.08 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,043 Banks companies, Southern First Bancshares ranks better than 52.54% on this metric.
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) median in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
The historical rank and industry rank for Southern First Bancshares's Median PS Value or its related term are showing as below:
SFST'
s Price-to-Median-PS-Value Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.58 Med: 1.14 Max: 2.94
Current: 1.08
During the past 13 years, the highest Price to Median PS Value of Southern First Bancshares was 2.94. The lowest was 0.58. And the median was 1.14.
SFST's Price-to-Median-PS-Value is ranked better than 52.54% of 1043
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.09
vs SFST: 1.08
Southern First Bancshares (NAS:SFST) Median PS Value Explanation
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) mean in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio
is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
It also assumes that over time the profit margin is constant. If a company increases its profit margin to a sustainable level, this value might under-estimate its value. If it has permanent declined profit margins, this may over-estimate the company's value.
Southern First Bancshares's Price to Median PS Value for today is calculated as
Price to Median PS Value
=
Share Price
/
Median PS Value
=
59.96
/
55.30
=
1.08
* 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.
Southern First Bancshares Median PS Value Related Terms
Southern First Bancshares Median PS Value 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.
SFST vs NRIM, FFIC, ACNB: Median PS Value Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Southern First Bancshares's Price-to-Median-PS-Value, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Median-PS-Value 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.
Southern First Bancshares Price-to-Median-PS-Value vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Southern First Bancshares's Price-to-Median-PS-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Southern First Bancshares's Price-to-Median-PS-Value falls into.
10-Year Median PS Ratio is 3.6288.
Southern First Bancshares's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $15.239.
* 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.
Southern First Bancshares (SFST) has a Median PS Value of $55.30 as of Jun. 24, 2026. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on Southern First Bancshares and its competitors. This is 4751% above median its historical median of 1.14. Over the past decade, Southern First Bancshares' Median PS Value has ranged from 0.58 to 2.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Southern First Bancshares ranks #495 out of 1043 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 47.5%.
Is Southern First Bancshares' Median PS Value too high?
Southern First Bancshares' current Median PS Value of $55.30 is 4751% above median its 10-year median of 1.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.58 to a high of 2.94. The Banks industry median Median PS Value is 1.09. Southern First Bancshares' value of $55.30 is 4973.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Southern First Bancshares ranks #495 out of 1043 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Southern First Bancshares has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Southern First Bancshares' Median PS Value compare to NRIM and FFIC?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Southern First Bancshares ranks #495 out of 1043 companies for Median PS Value. This puts Southern First Bancshares in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Median PS Value is 1.09. Southern First Bancshares' value of $55.30 is 4973.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Southern First Bancshares' own Median PS Value has ranged from 0.58 to 2.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.14 vs. the industry median of 1.09, Southern First Bancshares 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 Median PS Value for a Banks company?
The median Median PS Value among Banks companies is 1.09, based on 1,043 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Median PS Value significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Median PS Value should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Southern First Bancshares's current Median PS Value of $55.30 is 4973.4% 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 Median PS Value mean?
A high Median PS Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on Southern First Bancshares and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Median PS Value is 1.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Southern First Bancshares's current Median PS Value is $55.30, which is 4751% above median its own 10-year median of 1.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Southern First Bancshares stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern First Bancshares (SFST) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $47.08, compared to a current price of $59.96 — trading 27.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Median PS Value is $55.30, which is 4751% above median its 10-year median of 1.14 and 4973.4% above the Banks industry median of 1.09. Southern First Bancshares' overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Median PS Value calculated?
Median PS Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Southern First Bancshares (SFST), the current Median PS Value is $55.30 as of Jun. 24, 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 Southern First Bancshares (SFST) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern First Bancshares stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $59.96 is trading 27.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $47.08.
GuruFocus considers Southern First Bancshares to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SFST:
Median PS Value: $55.30 (4751% above median its 10-year median of 1.14)
GF Value™: $47.08 vs. price of $59.96 (27.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 4973.4% above the Banks median (#495 of 1043)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SFST stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Southern First Bancshares Inc is a bank holding company. Through its banking subsidiary, it is engaged in the business of accepting demand deposits and savings deposits insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (the FDIC), and providing commercial, consumer, and mortgage loans, ATM processing, and other banking products and services to the general public. The group operates through various retail offices located in the Greenville, Columbia, and Charleston markets of South Carolina, three retail offices in the Raleigh, Greensboro, and Charlotte markets of North Carolina, and one retail office in Atlanta, Georgia.
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