FSRL (First Reliance Bancshares) 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio: -0.78% (As of Jun. 2026 )

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FSRL First Reliance Bancshares Inc FSRL
45 GF Score
Price $19.80
GF Value $11.61
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is First Reliance Bancshares 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio?

First Reliance Bancshares FSRL +0.30% 45 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -0.78 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates FSRL with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.61 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.

6-Month Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past six months, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from two quarters ago to the current quarter. A positive ratio may indicates share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio suggests no buybacks or potential share issuance. First Reliance Bancshares's current 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio was -0.78%.


First Reliance Bancshares  (OTCPK:FSRL) 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio Explanation

A positive ratio may indicates share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio suggests no buybacks or potential share issuance.


Be Aware

Investors usually like share buybacks. But as pointed by Warren Buffett, only if a company buys back shares at the prices below the stock's intrinsic value, it rewards remaining shareholders. If a company buys its overvalued stocks back, it destroys shareholder value.


First Reliance Bancshares 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms


FSRL vs TYFG, BKUT, PBCO: 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, First Reliance Bancshares's 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio 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 Reliance Bancshares 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, First Reliance Bancshares's 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where First Reliance Bancshares's 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio falls into.


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First Reliance Bancshares 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio Calculation

First Reliance Bancshares's 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

6-Month Share Buyback Ratio=(Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Dec. 2025 ) - Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Jun. 2026 )) / Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Dec. 2025 )
=(7.832 - 7.893) / 7.832
=-0.78%

* 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.

What does a 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio of -0.78 mean?
First Reliance Bancshares (FSRL) has a 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio of -0.78 as of Jun. 2026. The 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past six months, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from two quarters ago to the current quarter. View historical data for First Reliance Bancshares and its competitors.
Is First Reliance Bancshares' 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio too high?
First Reliance Bancshares' current 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -0.78. Overall, First Reliance Bancshares has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does First Reliance Bancshares' 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio compare to TYFG and BKUT?
First Reliance Bancshares' 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio of -0.78 can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio for a Banks company?
A good 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Banks industry context. However, 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio 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 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past six months, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from two quarters ago to the current quarter. View historical data for First Reliance Bancshares and its competitors. First Reliance Bancshares's current 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -0.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is First Reliance Bancshares stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Reliance Bancshares (FSRL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.61, compared to a current price of $19.80 — trading 70.5% above its estimated fair value. The current 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -0.78. First Reliance Bancshares' overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
6-Month Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For First Reliance Bancshares (FSRL), the current 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -0.78 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 First Reliance Bancshares (FSRL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Reliance Bancshares stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $19.80 is trading 70.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $11.61. GuruFocus considers First Reliance Bancshares to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FSRL:

  • 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio: -0.78
  • GF Value™: $11.61 vs. price of $19.80 (70.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 45/100 with 5 warning signs

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


First Reliance Bancshares Business Description

Address 2170 West Palmetto Street, Florence, SC, USA, 29501
First Reliance Bancshares Inc operates as a South Carolina-chartered commercial bank providing banking services across domestic markets in South Carolina. Its deposits are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). The Company mainly offers loans to individuals and small businesses for a range of personal and commercial purposes, mainly in South Carolina and North Carolina. It also provides a range of services, including personal banking, business banking, treasury services, and online and mobile banking, etc.
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