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Servisfirst BancsharesSFBS -0.88%71 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.88% as of Jun. 2026, which is 21% above its 10-year median of 1.55. GuruFocus rates SFBS with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $93.84 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,529 Banks companies, Servisfirst Bancshares ranks better than 85.42% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total tangible assets. Total tangible assets equals to Total Assets minus Intangible Assets. Servisfirst Bancshares's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $343.2 Mil. Servisfirst Bancshares's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $18,244.8 Mil. Therefore, Servisfirst Bancshares's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 1.88%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Servisfirst Bancshares's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
SFBS'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.35 Med: 1.55 Max: 1.82
Current: 1.8
During the past 13 years, Servisfirst Bancshares's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 1.82%. The lowest was 1.35%. And the median was 1.55%.
SFBS's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 85.42% of 1529
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.02
vs SFBS: 1.80
Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures the rate of return on the average total tangible assets (total assets minus intangible assets). Tangible means physical in nature. Intangible Assets are assets that are not physical in nature, and typically "derive their value from legal or intellectual rights." Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from its tangible assets. It shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. Return-on-Tangible-Assets can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be used to compare companies in different industries.
Be Aware
Like ROE and ROA, Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the companys earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by a companys tax rate and its interest payment. Return-on-Tangible-Asset may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high Return-on-Tangible-Asset may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
Servisfirst Bancshares Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Servisfirst Bancshares Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Servisfirst Bancshares's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
SFBS vs IBOC, FULT, FFIN: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Servisfirst Bancshares's Return-on-Tangible-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
Servisfirst Bancshares Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Servisfirst Bancshares's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Servisfirst Bancshares's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Asset, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total tangible assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.88% mean?
Servisfirst Bancshares (SFBS) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.88% as of Jun. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Servisfirst Bancshares and its competitors. This is 21% above median its historical median of 1.55. Over the past decade, Servisfirst Bancshares' Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 1.35 to 1.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Servisfirst Bancshares ranks #223 out of 1529 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 14.6%.
Is Servisfirst Bancshares' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Servisfirst Bancshares' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.88% is 21% above median its 10-year median of 1.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.35 to a high of 1.82. The Banks industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.02. Servisfirst Bancshares' value of 1.88% is 84.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Servisfirst Bancshares ranks #223 out of 1529 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Servisfirst Bancshares has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Servisfirst Bancshares' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to IBOC and FULT?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Servisfirst Bancshares ranks #223 out of 1529 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Servisfirst Bancshares in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.02. Servisfirst Bancshares' value of 1.88% is 84.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Servisfirst Bancshares' own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 1.35 to 1.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.55 vs. the industry median of 1.02, Servisfirst 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset for a Banks company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Banks companies is 1.02, based on 1,529 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Servisfirst Bancshares's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.88% is 84.3% 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Servisfirst Bancshares and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Servisfirst Bancshares's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.88%, which is 21% above median its own 10-year median of 1.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Servisfirst Bancshares stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Servisfirst Bancshares (SFBS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $93.84, compared to a current price of $90.53 — trading 3.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.88%, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 1.55 and 84.3% above the Banks industry median of 1.02. Servisfirst Bancshares' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Asset calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Servisfirst Bancshares (SFBS), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.88% 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 Servisfirst Bancshares (SFBS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Servisfirst Bancshares stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $90.53 is trading 3.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $93.84.
GuruFocus considers Servisfirst Bancshares to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SFBS:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 1.88% (21% above median its 10-year median of 1.55)
GF Value™: $93.84 vs. price of $90.53 (3.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 84.3% above the Banks median (#223 of 1529)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SFBS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Servisfirst Bancshares Inc is a bank holding company whose business is conducted by its wholly owned subsidiary. Through the subsidiary, it offers various banking services to individual and corporate customers in Birmingham, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. Its various products and service offerings include commercial, consumer, and other loans; accepting deposits; providing electronic banking services, such as online and mobile banking, including remote deposit capture; delivering treasury and cash management services; and providing banking services to other financial institutions. The company operates as a single reportable segment, with a majority of its revenue being derived from the business of banking.
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