SSB SOUTH STATE PE ratio, current and historical analysis
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The current PE ratio for SOUTH STATE stock as of Nov 5, 2025 is 12.0. This is calculated based on the current EPS of $7.33 and the stock price of $87.98 per share. The PE ratio has decreased by 14% from the past four quarters average of 14.0.
SSB PE ratio history
The average historical PE ratio of SOUTH STATE for the last ten years is 17.06. The current P/E ratio of 12.0 is 30% lower than the historical average. In the past ten years, SSB's PE ratio peaked in the Dec 2020 quarter at 32.86, when the stock price was $72.3 and the EPS was $2.2. The lowest point was in the Jun 2023 quarter, when it reached 9.24 with a price of $65.8 and an EPS of $7.12.
SOUTH STATE PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 120.58% in 2011
Maximum annual decrease: -78.7% in 2010
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 14.19 | 9.24% | $99.48 | $7.01 |
| 2023 | 12.99 | 13.15% | $84.45 | $6.5 |
| 2022 | 11.48 | -3.12% | $76.36 | $6.65 |
| 2021 | 11.85 | -63.94% | $80.11 | $6.76 |
| 2020 | 32.86 | 104.61% | $72.3 | $2.2 |
| 2019 | 16.06 | 31.32% | $86.75 | $5.4 |
| 2018 | 12.23 | -58.6% | $59.95 | $4.9 |
| 2017 | 29.54 | 42.64% | $87.15 | $2.95 |
| 2016 | 20.71 | 19.43% | $87.4 | $4.22 |
| 2015 | 17.34 | -19.61% | $71.95 | $4.15 |
| 2014 | 21.57 | -21.85% | $67.08 | $3.11 |
| 2013 | 27.6 | 40.1% | $66.51 | $2.41 |
| 2012 | 19.7 | 12.06% | $40.18 | $2.04 |
| 2011 | 17.58 | 120.58% | $29.01 | $1.65 |
| 2010 | 7.97 | -78.7% | $32.75 | $4.11 |
SOUTH STATE PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | 13.49 | -0.74% | $98.87 | $7.33 |
| Jun 2025 | 13.59 | -6.47% | $92.03 | $6.77 |
| Mar 2025 | 14.53 | 2.4% | $92.82 | $6.39 |
| Dec 2024 | 14.19 | -4.64% | $99.48 | $7.01 |
| Sep 2024 | 14.88 | 22.27% | $97.18 | $6.53 |
| Jun 2024 | 12.17 | -11.81% | $76.42 | $6.28 |
| Mar 2024 | 13.8 | 6.24% | $85.03 | $6.16 |
| Dec 2023 | 12.99 | 34.75% | $84.45 | $6.5 |
| Sep 2023 | 9.64 | 4.33% | $67.36 | $6.99 |
| Jun 2023 | 9.24 | -8.15% | $65.8 | $7.12 |
| Mar 2023 | 10.06 | -12.37% | $71.26 | $7.08 |
| Dec 2022 | 11.48 | -8.89% | $76.36 | $6.65 |
| Sep 2022 | 12.6 | 2.44% | $79.12 | $6.28 |
| Jun 2022 | 12.3 | -8.21% | $77.15 | $6.27 |
| Mar 2022 | 13.4 | 13.08% | $81.59 | $6.09 |
SSB Price vs fair value
SSB average PE ratio chart
SSB's current P/E ratio is lower than the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
PE comparison
SOUTH STATE's P/E of 12 is below the Financial Services sector and the industry average. In comparison with its Financial Services sector average of 13.73, SOUTH STATE's P/E is 13% lower.
SSB PE vs peers
In comparison to its peers GBCI and BUSE, SSB's PE ratio is lower, but it is higher than BBT's.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| BBT Beacon Financial Corp. | 10.17 | $1.22B |
| SSB SOUTH STATE Corp | 11.94 | $8.8B |
| BUSE First Busey Corp | 19.96 | $2.03B |
| GBCI Glacier Bancorp Inc | 20.25 | $5.37B |
| FFIC Flushing Financial Corp | N/A | $494.85M |
Frequently asked questions
What is SOUTH STATE's PE ratio?
As of Nov 5, 2025, SSB stock has a price to earnings ratio of 12.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for SOUTH STATE (SSB)?
The 3-year average price to earnings ratio for SSB stock is 12.51.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for SOUTH STATE (SSB)?
The 5-year average price to earnings ratio for SSB stock is 14.19.
What is the highest PE ratio for SSB?
Over the last ten years, the quarterly PE ratio reached a historic high of 32.86 in the Dec 2020 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for SSB compare to its historical average?
The current price to earnings ratio of SSB is 30% lower than the 10-year historical average.
How is SSB's PE ratio calculated (SOUTH STATE PE ratio formula)?
You can calculate the P/E ratio by dividing the most recent stock price by the trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Nov 5, 2025), SOUTH STATE's stock price is $87.98. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2025 is $7.33. Therefore, SOUTH STATE's PE ratio for today is 12. PE RATIO(12) = STOCK PRICE($87.98) / TTM EPS($7.33)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.