SFST Southern First Bancshares PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The current PE ratio for Southern First Bancshares stock as of Dec 20, 2024 is 23.36. This is calculated based on the current EPS of $1.74 and the stock price of $40.65 per share. The P/E ratio has an increase of 20% from the past four quarters average of 19.5.
SFST PE ratio history
The average historical PE ratio of Southern First Bancshares for the last ten years is 13.88. The current PE ratio of 23.36 is 68% above the historical average. In the past ten years, SFST's PE ratio was at its highest in the Dec 2023 quarter at 22.22, when the stock price was $37.1 and the EPS was $1.67. The lowest value was in the Jun 2022 quarter, when it reached 8.35 with a price of $43.59 and an EPS of $5.22.
Southern First Bancshares PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 77.76% in 2023
Maximum annual decrease: -52.12% in 2018
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 22.22 | 77.76% |
| 2022 | 12.5 | 19.27% |
| 2021 | 10.48 | -29.76% |
| 2020 | 14.92 | 29.97% |
| 2019 | 11.48 | 8.1% |
| 2018 | 10.62 | -52.12% |
| 2017 | 22.18 | 26.89% |
| 2016 | 17.48 | 26.3% |
| 2015 | 13.84 | -6.49% |
| 2014 | 14.8 | 13.67% |
SFST average PE ratio chart
SFST's current P/E ratio is above the 3, 5 and 10-year historical averages.
SFST PE vs peers
Compared to its peer stocks WFC and FCCO, SFST's PE ratio stands higher.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| FCCO First Community Corp | 14.04 | $183.38M |
| WFC Wells Fargo & Company | 14.41 | $234.2B |
| SFST Southern First Bancshares Inc | 23.36 | $331.7M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Southern First Bancshares's PE ratio?
SFST's price to earnings ratio is 23.36 as of Dec 20, 2024.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Southern First Bancshares (SFST)?
The average PE ratio for SFST stock over the past 3 years is 13.57.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Southern First Bancshares (SFST)?
The average PE ratio for SFST stock over the past 5 years is 12.73.
What is the highest PE ratio for SFST?
The current P/E of 23.36 represents the highest historical value in the last ten years.
How does the current PE ratio for SFST compare to its historical average?
The current price to earnings ratio of SFST is 68% higher than the 10-year historical average.
How is SFST's PE ratio calculated (Southern First Bancshares PE ratio formula)?
You can calculate the PE ratio by dividing the most recent stock price by the trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Dec 20, 2024), Southern First Bancshares's stock price is $40.65. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $1.74. Therefore, Southern First Bancshares's P/E ratio for today is 23.36. PE RATIO(23.36) = STOCK PRICE($40.65) / TTM EPS($1.74)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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