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SOUTHERN STATES BANCSHARES (SSBK) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:SSBK - Nasdaq - US8438783073 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

35.33  -0.2 (-0.56%)

Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, SSBK scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. SSBK was compared to 397 industry peers in the Banks industry. There are concerns on the financial health of SSBK while its profitability can be described as average. SSBK has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year SSBK was profitable.
SSBK had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
SSBK had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years SSBK had a positive operating cash flow.
SSBK Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFSSBK Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M

1.2 Ratios

With an excellent Return On Assets value of 1.22%, SSBK belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.10% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 12.46%, SSBK belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.89% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.22%
ROE 12.46%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)1.28%
ROA(5y)1.16%
ROE(3y)14.07%
ROE(5y)12.26%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
SSBK Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICSSBK Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10

1.3 Margins

With an excellent Profit Margin value of 35.18%, SSBK belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.19% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SSBK has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin and Gross Margin are not available for SSBK so they could not be analyzed.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 35.18%
GM N/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y6.48%
PM growth 5Y21.16%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
SSBK Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsSSBK Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

SSBK does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
The number of shares outstanding for SSBK has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
SSBK has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, SSBK has an improved debt to assets ratio.
SSBK Yearly Shares OutstandingSSBK Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2M 4M 6M 8M
SSBK Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsSSBK Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.2 Solvency

The Debt to FCF ratio of SSBK is 2.86, which is a good value as it means it would take SSBK, 2.86 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of SSBK (2.86) is worse than 60.20% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.39 indicates that SSBK is not too dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.39, SSBK is not doing good in the industry: 74.31% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.39
Debt/FCF 2.86
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC18.03%
SSBK Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFSSBK Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M

2.3 Liquidity

Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
SSBK Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesSSBK Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M 20M 25M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

SSBK shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 12.65%, which is quite good.
SSBK shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 41.80% yearly.
SSBK shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 5.33%.
SSBK shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 18.98% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)12.65%
EPS 3Y17.53%
EPS 5Y41.8%
EPS Q2Q%23.81%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.33%
Revenue growth 3Y15.86%
Revenue growth 5Y18.98%
Sales Q2Q%36.57%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, SSBK will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 6.01% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, SSBK will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 9.47% on average per year.
EPS Next Y5.86%
EPS Next 2Y6.01%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year11.95%
Revenue Next 2Y9.47%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
SSBK Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesSSBK Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
SSBK Yearly EPS VS EstimatesSSBK Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 1 2 3 4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 9.22, the valuation of SSBK can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, SSBK is valued cheaply inside the industry as 85.39% of the companies are valued more expensively.
SSBK is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 24.21, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.71 indicates a reasonable valuation of SSBK.
70.03% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SSBK, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.44, SSBK is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.22
Fwd PE 8.71
SSBK Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSSBK Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, SSBK is valued a bit cheaper than 70.28% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 9.19
EV/EBITDA N/A
SSBK Per share dataSSBK EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20 25

4.3 Compensation for Growth

SSBK's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)1.57
PEG (5Y)0.22
EPS Next 2Y6.01%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

SSBK has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.01%.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.01, SSBK pays less dividend than the industry average, which is at 3.44. 81.86% of the companies listed in the same industry pay a better dividend than SSBK!
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.42, SSBK's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.01%

5.2 History

SSBK has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
SSBK has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
SSBK Yearly Dividends per shareSSBK Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.1 0.2 0.3

5.3 Sustainability

9.51% of the earnings are spent on dividend by SSBK. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP9.51%
EPS Next 2Y6.01%
EPS Next 3YN/A
SSBK Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendSSBK Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M
SSBK Dividend Payout.SSBK Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.SSBK Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

SOUTHERN STATES BANCSHARES

NASDAQ:SSBK (5/9/2025, 8:22:54 PM)

35.33

-0.2 (-0.56%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupBanks
GICS IndustryBanks
Earnings (Last)04-21 2025-04-21/bmo
Earnings (Next)07-22 2025-07-22/bmo
Inst Owners56.31%
Inst Owner Change-0.51%
Ins Owners15.74%
Ins Owner Change1.33%
Market Cap350.47M
Analysts80
Price Target41.31 (16.93%)
Short Float %0.46%
Short Ratio1.14
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.01%
Yearly Dividend0.35
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP9.51%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date05-01 2025-05-01 (0.09)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-3.57%
Min EPS beat(2)-9.11%
Max EPS beat(2)1.96%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)2.33%
Min EPS beat(4)-9.11%
Max EPS beat(4)10.16%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)9.33%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)12.8%
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.28%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.56%
Max Revenue beat(2)2%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.61%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.46%
Max Revenue beat(4)2%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.79%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)4.24%
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)-1.22%
PT rev (3m)-1.22%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.13%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.37%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.41%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.18%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.22
Fwd PE 8.71
P/S 3.54
P/FCF 9.19
P/OCF 8.87
P/B 1.25
P/tB 1.47
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)3.83
EY10.84%
EPS(NY)4.05
Fwd EY11.48%
FCF(TTM)3.85
FCFY10.88%
OCF(TTM)3.98
OCFY11.27%
SpS9.99
BVpS28.21
TBVpS23.97
PEG (NY)1.57
PEG (5Y)0.22
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.22%
ROE 12.46%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 35.18%
GM N/A
FCFM 38.49%
ROA(3y)1.28%
ROA(5y)1.16%
ROE(3y)14.07%
ROE(5y)12.26%
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
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y6.48%
PM growth 5Y21.16%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.03
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.39
Debt/FCF 2.86
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 64.53%
Cap/Sales 1.37%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality 109.4%
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score6
WACC18.03%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)84.08%
Cap/Depr(5y)152.31%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.63%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.05%
Profit Quality(3y)121.93%
Profit Quality(5y)108.21%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)12.65%
EPS 3Y17.53%
EPS 5Y41.8%
EPS Q2Q%23.81%
EPS Next Y5.86%
EPS Next 2Y6.01%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.33%
Revenue growth 3Y15.86%
Revenue growth 5Y18.98%
Sales Q2Q%36.57%
Revenue Next Year11.95%
Revenue Next 2Y9.47%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
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 1Y-2.45%
FCF growth 3Y14.84%
FCF growth 5Y31.69%
OCF growth 1Y0.39%
OCF growth 3Y9.98%
OCF growth 5Y29.09%