First US BancsharesFUSB 63 Net Margin % is 19.34% as of Mar. 2026, which is 77% above its 10-year median of 10.90. GuruFocus rates FUSB with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $12.83 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,526 Banks companies, First US Bancshares ranks worse than 81.32% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for First US Bancshares's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FUSB'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.24 Med: 10.9 Max: 20.84
Current: 14.92
FUSB's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 81.32% of 1526
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 26.97
vs FUSB: 14.92
First US Bancshares (NAS:FUSB) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
First US Bancshares Net Margin % Related Terms
First US Bancshares Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for First US Bancshares's Net Margin % 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.
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, First US Bancshares's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Margin % 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.
First US Bancshares Net Margin % vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, First US Bancshares's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where First US Bancshares's Net Margin % falls into.
* 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.
First US Bancshares (FUSB) has a Net Margin % of 19.34% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on First US Bancshares and its competitors. This is 77% above median its historical median of 10.90. According to the industry distribution chart, First US Bancshares ranks #1241 out of 1526 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 81.3%.
Is First US Bancshares' Net Margin % too high?
First US Bancshares' current Net Margin % of 19.34% is 77% above median its 10-year median of 10.90. The Banks industry median Net Margin % is 26.97. First US Bancshares' value of 19.34% is 28.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, First US Bancshares ranks #1241 out of 1526 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, First US Bancshares has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does First US Bancshares' Net Margin % compare to BYFC and UBCP?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, First US Bancshares ranks #1241 out of 1526 companies for Net Margin %. This places First US Bancshares in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 26.97. First US Bancshares' value of 19.34% is 28.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 10.90 vs. the industry median of 26.97, First US Bancshares has consistently been below 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 Net Margin % for a Banks company?
The median Net Margin % among Banks companies is 26.97, based on 1,526 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. First US Bancshares's current Net Margin % of 19.34% is 28.3% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on First US Bancshares and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Net Margin % is 26.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. First US Bancshares's current Net Margin % is 19.34%, which is 77% above median its own 10-year median of 10.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is First US Bancshares stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First US Bancshares (FUSB) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $12.83, compared to a current price of $16.32 — trading 27.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 19.34%, which is 77% above median its 10-year median of 10.90 and 28.3% below the Banks industry median of 26.97. First US Bancshares' overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For First US Bancshares (FUSB), the current Net Margin % is 19.34% as of Mar. 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 First US Bancshares (FUSB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First US Bancshares stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $16.32 is trading 27.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $12.83.
GuruFocus considers First US Bancshares to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FUSB:
Net Margin %: 19.34% (77% above median its 10-year median of 10.90)
GF Value™: $12.83 vs. price of $16.32 (27.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 28.3% below the Banks median (#1241 of 1526)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FUSB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
First US Bancshares Inc is a bank holding company. The Bank conducts general commercial banking business and offers banking services such as demand, savings, individual retirement accounts, and time deposits, personal and commercial loans, safe deposit box services, and remote deposit capture. The Bank provides a range of commercial banking services to small and medium-sized businesses, property managers, business executives, professionals, and other individuals.
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