SFBC (Sound Financial Bancorp) Financial Strength: 4 (As of Jun. 2026) — Near Median

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SFBC Sound Financial Bancorp Inc SFBC
51 GF Score
Price $46.51
GF Value $46.33
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Sound Financial Bancorp Financial Strength?

Sound Financial Bancorp SFBC +0.89% 51 Financial Strength is 4 as of Jun. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 4.00. GuruFocus rates SFBC with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of $46.33 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Sound Financial Bancorp has the Financial Strength Rank of 4.

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.
3. Altman Z-Score.
4. Other debt related ratios.

A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

GuruFocus does not calculate Sound Financial Bancorp's interest coverage with the available data. Sound Financial Bancorp's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.25. Altman Z-Score does not apply to banks and insurance companies.


Sound Financial Bancorp  (NAS:SFBC) Financial Strength Explanation

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

Sound Financial Bancorp has the Financial Strength Rank of 4.


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Sound Financial Bancorp Financial Strength Calculation

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is based on these factors

A company ranks high with financial strength is likely to withstand any business slowdowns and recessions.

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:

Sound Financial Bancorp's Interest Expense for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was $-5.26 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.00 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $10.93 Mil.

Sound Financial Bancorp's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Good Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Sound Financial Bancorp Inc has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.

2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.

Sound Financial Bancorp's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Jun. 2026 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(0 + 10.925) / 44.012
=0.25

3. Altman Z-Score.

Z-Score model is an accurate forecaster of failure up to two years prior to distress. It can be considered the assessment of the distress of industrial corporations.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

When Z-Score is less than 1.81, it is in Distress Zones.
When Z-Score is greater than 2.99, it is in Safe Zones.
When Z-Score is between 1.81 and 2.99, it is in Grey Zones.

Altman Z-Score does not apply to banks and insurance companies.

* 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 Financial Strength →
What does a Financial Strength of 4 mean?
Sound Financial Bancorp (SFBC) has a Financial Strength of 4 as of Jun. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Sound Financial Bancorp and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.00. Over the past decade, Sound Financial Bancorp's Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 6.00.
Is Sound Financial Bancorp's Financial Strength too high?
Sound Financial Bancorp's current Financial Strength of 4 is near median its 10-year median of 4.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 6.00. Overall, Sound Financial Bancorp has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sound Financial Bancorp's Financial Strength compare to NWPP and PFBX?
Sound Financial Bancorp's Financial Strength of 4 can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. Historically, Sound Financial Bancorp's own Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 6.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Financial Strength for a Banks company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Banks industry context. However, Financial Strength 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 Financial Strength mean?
A high Financial Strength can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Sound Financial Bancorp and its competitors. Sound Financial Bancorp's current Financial Strength is 4, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sound Financial Bancorp stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sound Financial Bancorp (SFBC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $46.33, compared to a current price of $46.51 — trading 0.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 4, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.00. Sound Financial Bancorp's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Financial Strength calculated?
Financial Strength is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sound Financial Bancorp (SFBC), the current Financial Strength is 4 as of Jun. 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 Sound Financial Bancorp (SFBC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sound Financial Bancorp stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $46.51 is trading 0.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $46.33. GuruFocus considers Sound Financial Bancorp to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SFBC:

  • Financial Strength: 4 (near median its 10-year median of 4.00)
  • GF Value™: $46.33 vs. price of $46.51 (0.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 1 warning sign

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


Sound Financial Bancorp Business Description

Address 2400 3rd Avenue, Suite 150, Seattle, WA, USA, 98121
Sound Financial Bancorp Inc operates as the holding company for Sound Community Bank that provides traditional banking and other financial services for individuals and businesses. It attracts retail and commercial deposits from the public and invests those funds, along with borrowed funds, in loans secured by first and second mortgages on one-to-four-family residences including home equity loans and lines of credit, commercial and multifamily real estate, construction and land, consumer and commercial business loans. The bank also offers secured and unsecured consumer loan products, including manufactured home loans, floating home loans, automobile loans, boat loans, and recreational vehicle loans.
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