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SERVISFIRST BANCSHARES INC (SFBS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:SFBS - US81768T1088 - Common Stock

70.44 USD
+2.68 (+3.96%)
Last: 11/21/2025, 8:04:00 PM
70.44 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 11/21/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, SFBS scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. SFBS was compared to 388 industry peers in the Banks industry. There are concerns on the financial health of SFBS while its profitability can be described as average. SFBS is growing strongly while it is still valued neutral. This is a good combination!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

SFBS had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year SFBS had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years SFBS has always been profitable.
SFBS had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
SFBS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFSFBS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M

1.2 Ratios

With an excellent Return On Assets value of 1.45%, SFBS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.66% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 14.33%, SFBS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.55% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.45%
ROE 14.33%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)1.44%
ROA(5y)1.42%
ROE(3y)15.93%
ROE(5y)16.58%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
SFBS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICSFBS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

SFBS has a Profit Margin of 47.95%. This is amongst the best in the industry. SFBS outperforms 99.74% of its industry peers.
SFBS's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
SFBS does not have Operating Margin and Gross Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 47.95%
GM N/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-1.73%
PM growth 5Y-0.3%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
SFBS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsSFBS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

SFBS does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
SFBS has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
SFBS has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
SFBS has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
SFBS Yearly Shares OutstandingSFBS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M 50M
SFBS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsSFBS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B

2.2 Solvency

SFBS has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.86. This is a neutral value as SFBS would need 4.86 years to pay back of all of its debts.
SFBS has a Debt to FCF ratio of 4.86. This is in the lower half of the industry: SFBS underperforms 69.41% of its industry peers.
SFBS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.87. This is a neutral value indicating SFBS is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
SFBS has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.87. This is amonst the worse of the industry: SFBS underperforms 84.06% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.87
Debt/FCF 4.86
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC13.52%
SFBS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFSFBS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

2.3 Liquidity

Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
SFBS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesSFBS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 29.95% over the past year.
SFBS shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 8.71% yearly.
Looking at the last year, SFBS shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 15.99% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, SFBS shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 9.10% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)29.95%
EPS 3Y2.53%
EPS 5Y8.71%
EPS Q2Q%18.18%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.99%
Revenue growth 3Y4.84%
Revenue growth 5Y9.1%
Sales Q2Q%16.51%

3.2 Future

SFBS is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 18.35% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 14.80% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y23.58%
EPS Next 2Y22.36%
EPS Next 3Y18.35%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year18.1%
Revenue Next 2Y17.48%
Revenue Next 3Y14.8%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
SFBS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesSFBS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 200M 400M 600M
SFBS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesSFBS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 14.49, SFBS is valued correctly.
SFBS's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. SFBS is more expensive than 67.61% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of SFBS to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.45), we can say SFBS is valued slightly cheaper.
SFBS is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.31.
SFBS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. SFBS is more expensive than 62.21% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SFBS to the average of the S&P500 Index (34.46), we can say SFBS is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.49
Fwd PE 11.31
SFBS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSFBS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

SFBS's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 12.04
EV/EBITDA N/A
SFBS Per share dataSFBS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

SFBS's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
SFBS's earnings are expected to grow with 18.35% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.61
PEG (5Y)1.66
EPS Next 2Y22.36%
EPS Next 3Y18.35%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.98%, SFBS has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
The stock price of SFBS dropped by -20.26% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.35, SFBS is paying slightly less dividend.
SFBS's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.42.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.98%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of SFBS grows each year by 21.67%, which is quite nice.
SFBS has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)21.67%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
SFBS Yearly Dividends per shareSFBS Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

27.78% of the earnings are spent on dividend by SFBS. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of SFBS is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP27.78%
EPS Next 2Y22.36%
EPS Next 3Y18.35%
SFBS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendSFBS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
SFBS Dividend Payout.SFBS Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.SFBS Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

SERVISFIRST BANCSHARES INC

NYSE:SFBS (11/21/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 70.44 0 (0%)

70.44

+2.68 (+3.96%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupBanks
GICS IndustryBanks
Earnings (Last)10-20 2025-10-20/amc
Earnings (Next)01-26 2026-01-26/amc
Inst Owners78.15%
Inst Owner Change-3.61%
Ins Owners6.66%
Ins Owner Change-0.4%
Market Cap3.85B
Revenue(TTM)532.19M
Net Income(TTM)255.19M
Analysts77.78
Price Target88.4 (25.5%)
Short Float %6.1%
Short Ratio13.05
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.98%
Yearly Dividend1.2
Dividend Growth(5Y)21.67%
DP27.78%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date10-01 2025-10-01 (0.335)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-3.29%
Min EPS beat(2)-4.89%
Max EPS beat(2)-1.69%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-1.34%
Min EPS beat(4)-4.89%
Max EPS beat(4)5.11%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-0.4%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)0.22%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)-0.18%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.82%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.38%
Max Revenue beat(2)-3.26%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.27%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.38%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.16%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.6%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.42%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.68%
PT rev (1m)-4.76%
PT rev (3m)-2.62%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.35%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.69%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.06%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.26%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.77%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.49
Fwd PE 11.31
P/S 7.23
P/FCF 12.04
P/OCF 11.9
P/B 2.16
P/tB 2.19
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)4.86
EY6.9%
EPS(NY)6.23
Fwd EY8.84%
FCF(TTM)5.85
FCFY8.31%
OCF(TTM)5.92
OCFY8.41%
SpS9.74
BVpS32.61
TBVpS32.1
PEG (NY)0.61
PEG (5Y)1.66
Graham Number59.72
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.45%
ROE 14.33%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 47.95%
GM N/A
FCFM 60.05%
ROA(3y)1.44%
ROA(5y)1.42%
ROE(3y)15.93%
ROE(5y)16.58%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-1.73%
PM growth 5Y-0.3%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.03
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.87
Debt/FCF 4.86
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 86.13%
Cap/Sales 0.72%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality 125.24%
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score8
WACC13.52%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)91.83%
Cap/Depr(5y)109.04%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.86%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.09%
Profit Quality(3y)103.25%
Profit Quality(5y)108.99%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)29.95%
EPS 3Y2.53%
EPS 5Y8.71%
EPS Q2Q%18.18%
EPS Next Y23.58%
EPS Next 2Y22.36%
EPS Next 3Y18.35%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.99%
Revenue growth 3Y4.84%
Revenue growth 5Y9.1%
Sales Q2Q%16.51%
Revenue Next Year18.1%
Revenue Next 2Y17.48%
Revenue Next 3Y14.8%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1YN/A
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y82.31%
FCF growth 3Y-1.13%
FCF growth 5Y8.93%
OCF growth 1Y79.69%
OCF growth 3Y-1.7%
OCF growth 5Y9.01%

SERVISFIRST BANCSHARES INC / SFBS FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for SERVISFIRST BANCSHARES INC?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to SFBS.


What is the valuation status of SERVISFIRST BANCSHARES INC (SFBS) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to SERVISFIRST BANCSHARES INC (SFBS). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of SFBS stock?

SERVISFIRST BANCSHARES INC (SFBS) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.


What is the valuation of SERVISFIRST BANCSHARES INC based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for SERVISFIRST BANCSHARES INC (SFBS) is 14.49 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.16.


What is the expected EPS growth for SERVISFIRST BANCSHARES INC (SFBS) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of SERVISFIRST BANCSHARES INC (SFBS) is expected to grow by 23.58% in the next year.