South Atlantic BancsharesSABK +0.04%69 ROE % is 13.10% as of Mar. 2026, which is 54% above its 10-year median of 8.51. GuruFocus rates SABK with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $19.36 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,527 Banks companies, South Atlantic Bancshares ranks better than 72.56% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for South Atlantic Bancshares's ROE % or its related term are showing as below:
SABK'
s ROE % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.96 Med: 8.51 Max: 13.49
Current: 13.49
During the past 13 years, South Atlantic Bancshares's highest ROE % was 13.49%. The lowest was 4.96%. And the median was 8.51%.
SABK's ROE % is ranked better than 72.56% of 1527
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 10.23
vs SABK: 13.49
South Atlantic Bancshares (OTCPK:SABK) ROE % Explanation
ROE % measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' equity (also known as net assets or assets minus liabilities). ROE % shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. ROE %s between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
The factors that affect a company's ROE % can be illustrated with the three-step DuPont Analysis:
Note:
The net income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) revenue data. The same rule applies to Pre-Tax Income and Operating Income.
* In the five-step DuPont Analysis, Operating Income is only available for non-financial companies. Thus, for Insurance companies, we use EBIT as a substitution of Operating Income. For Banks, both Operating Income and EBIT is unavailable. Thus we combined Interest Burden and Operating Margin % into Pretax Margin %, and the DuPont Analysis is divided into four components instead.
* 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.
Be Aware
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the equity multiplier when investing in high ROE % companies. Like ROA %, ROE % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their ROE %s can be extremely high.
* 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, South Atlantic Bancshares's ROE %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % 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.
South Atlantic Bancshares ROE % vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, South Atlantic Bancshares's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where South Atlantic Bancshares's ROE % 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 ROE %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder equity over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the net income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
ROE % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
South Atlantic Bancshares (SABK) has a ROE % of 13.10% as of Mar. 2026. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on South Atlantic Bancshares and its competitors. This is 54% above median its historical median of 8.51. Over the past decade, South Atlantic Bancshares' ROE % has ranged from 4.96 to 13.49. According to the industry distribution chart, South Atlantic Bancshares ranks #419 out of 1527 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 27.4%.
Is South Atlantic Bancshares' ROE % too high?
South Atlantic Bancshares' current ROE % of 13.10% is 54% above median its 10-year median of 8.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.96 to a high of 13.49. The Banks industry median ROE % is 10.23. South Atlantic Bancshares' value of 13.10% is 28.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, South Atlantic Bancshares ranks #419 out of 1527 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, South Atlantic Bancshares has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does South Atlantic Bancshares' ROE % compare to RBKB and CSBB?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, South Atlantic Bancshares ranks #419 out of 1527 companies for ROE %. This puts South Atlantic Bancshares in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROE % is 10.23. South Atlantic Bancshares' value of 13.10% is 28.1% above this benchmark. Historically, South Atlantic Bancshares' own ROE % has ranged from 4.96 to 13.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.51 vs. the industry median of 10.23, South Atlantic 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 ROE % for a Banks company?
The median ROE % among Banks companies is 10.23, based on 1,527 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. South Atlantic Bancshares's current ROE % of 13.10% is 28.1% 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 ROE % mean?
A high ROE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on South Atlantic Bancshares and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median ROE % is 10.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. South Atlantic Bancshares's current ROE % is 13.10%, which is 54% above median its own 10-year median of 8.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is South Atlantic Bancshares stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, South Atlantic Bancshares (SABK) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $19.36, compared to a current price of $25.50 — trading 31.7% above its estimated fair value. The current ROE % is 13.10%, which is 54% above median its 10-year median of 8.51 and 28.1% above the Banks industry median of 10.23. South Atlantic Bancshares' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROE % calculated?
ROE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For South Atlantic Bancshares (SABK), the current ROE % is 13.10% 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 South Atlantic Bancshares (SABK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, South Atlantic Bancshares stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $25.50 is trading 31.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $19.36.
GuruFocus considers South Atlantic Bancshares to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SABK:
ROE %: 13.10% (54% above median its 10-year median of 8.51)
GF Value™: $19.36 vs. price of $25.50 (31.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 28.1% above the Banks median (#419 of 1527)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SABK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
South Atlantic Bancshares Inc is A United States-based bank holding company. Through its banking subsidiary, it provides banking services to domestic markets, principally in Horry, Georgetown, Charleston, and Beaufort counties, South Carolina. Its financial products and service offerings include personal and business checking, savings, and money market accounts; residential mortgages, commercial loans, lines of credit; telephone and online banking, ATM services; and debit and credit cards, among others.
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