SFST Southern First Bancshares PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The current PE ratio for Southern First Bancshares stock as of Apr 23, 2025 is 17.55. This is calculated based on the current EPS of $1.92 and the stock price of $33.7 per share. The P/E ratio has decreased by 8% from the past four quarters average of 19.2.
SFST PE ratio history
The average historical PE ratio of Southern First Bancshares for the last ten years is 14.04. The current PE ratio of 17.55 is 25% 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 | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 20.7 | -6.84% | $39.75 | $1.92 |
| 2023 | 22.22 | 77.76% | $37.1 | $1.67 |
| 2022 | 12.5 | 19.27% | $45.75 | $3.66 |
| 2021 | 10.48 | -29.76% | $62.49 | $5.96 |
| 2020 | 14.92 | 29.97% | $35.35 | $2.37 |
| 2019 | 11.48 | 8.1% | $42.49 | $3.7 |
| 2018 | 10.62 | -52.12% | $32.07 | $3.02 |
| 2017 | 22.18 | 26.89% | $41.25 | $1.86 |
| 2016 | 17.48 | 26.3% | $36 | $2.06 |
| 2015 | 13.84 | -6.49% | $22.7 | $1.64 |
| 2014 | 14.8 | 13.67% | $17.02 | $1.15 |
| 2013 | 13.02 | 0.08% | $13.28 | $1.02 |
| 2012 | 13.01 | -51.56% | $8.46 | $0.65 |
| 2011 | 26.86 | N/A | $5.91 | $0.22 |
| 2010 | N/A | N/A | $5.61 | -$0.06 |
Southern First Bancshares PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | 20.7 | 5.67% | $39.75 | $1.92 |
| Sep 2024 | 19.59 | 14.56% | $34.08 | $1.74 |
| Jun 2024 | 17.1 | -11.17% | $29.24 | $1.71 |
| Mar 2024 | 19.25 | -13.37% | $31.76 | $1.65 |
| Dec 2023 | 22.22 | 52.61% | $37.1 | $1.67 |
| Sep 2023 | 14.56 | 41.22% | $26.94 | $1.85 |
| Jun 2023 | 10.31 | 0.78% | $24.75 | $2.4 |
| Mar 2023 | 10.23 | -18.16% | $30.7 | $3 |
| Dec 2022 | 12.5 | 34.99% | $45.75 | $3.66 |
| Sep 2022 | 9.26 | 10.9% | $41.66 | $4.5 |
| Jun 2022 | 8.35 | -7.53% | $43.59 | $5.22 |
| Mar 2022 | 9.03 | -13.84% | $50.84 | $5.63 |
| Dec 2021 | 10.48 | 8.49% | $62.49 | $5.96 |
| Sep 2021 | 9.66 | -23.52% | $53.5 | $5.54 |
| Jun 2021 | 12.63 | -10.04% | $51.16 | $4.05 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| WFC Wells Fargo & Company | 12.79 | $228.36B |
| FCCO First Community Corp | 13.07 | $183.49M |
| SFST Southern First Bancshares Inc | 17.35 | $272.47M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Southern First Bancshares's PE ratio?
SFST's price to earnings ratio is 17.55 as of Apr 23, 2025.
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 14.92.
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 13.43.
What is the highest PE ratio for SFST?
In the last ten years, the Dec 2023 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 22.22.
How does the current PE ratio for SFST compare to its historical average?
The current price to earnings ratio of SFST is 25% 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 (Apr 23, 2025), Southern First Bancshares's stock price is $33.7. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2024 is $1.92. Therefore, Southern First Bancshares's P/E ratio for today is 17.55. PE RATIO(17.55) = STOCK PRICE($33.7) / TTM EPS($1.92)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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