What is Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (SFST)'s PEG ratio?

Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (SFST) has a PEG ratio of 1.34 (Fairly Valued), based on a PE ratio of 13.1 and expected EPS growth of 9.7% (5-Year EPS CAGR).

Is SFST undervalued based on its PEG ratio?

A PEG below 1.0 is conventionally read as potentially undervalued, 1.0–2.0 as fairly valued, and above 2.0 as potentially overvalued relative to growth. At 1.34, Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (SFST) screens as "Fairly Valued". PEG is one signal, not investment advice — see the full DCF fair value at evidinvest.com/valuation/SFST.

Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (SFST) PEG Ratio

Fairly Valued

PE ratio relative to earnings growth — is the valuation justified?

1.34

PEG Ratio

PEG ratio is generally unreliable for Financial Services companies — earnings are driven by interest margins and provisions

PEG ratio is generally unreliable for Financial Services companies

1.34

Growth Rate Source

Good Data Quality5-Year EPS CAGR

Current Price

$61.19

TTM EPS

$4.68

P/E Ratio

13.07

Growth Rate

9.7%

5-Year EPS CAGR

Sector

Financial Services

Banks - Regional

Calculated

8/20/2026

4:30:41 AM

Peer Comparison

Sample Size

6 peers

Industry Median PEG

2.20

25th Percentile

1.07

75th Percentile

5.53

SFST PEG (1.34) vs Industry Median (2.20): 39% discount

Symbol	Company	PEG	P/E	Growth	vs SFST
HBCP	Home Bancorp, Inc.	0.74	11.6	15.7%	-45%
SMBK	SmartFinancial, Inc.	1.07	14.0	13.1%	-20%
SHBI	Shore Bancshares, Inc.	1.67	11.6	7.0%	+24%
SMBC	Southern Missouri Bancorp, Inc.	2.74	11.8	4.3%	+104%
OPOF	Old Point Financial Corporation	5.53	24.8	4.5%	+311%

How to Interpret PEG Ratio

PEG < 1.0 — Potentially Undervalued. The stock may be priced below its earnings growth rate, suggesting a potential buying opportunity.

PEG 1.0–2.0 — Fairly Valued. The stock price is roughly in line with its earnings growth. A PEG of 1.0 is often considered "fair value."

PEG > 2.0 — Potentially Overvalued. The stock may be priced above what its earnings growth justifies.

Limitations:PEG ratios are less reliable for financial firms (earnings driven by interest margins), companies with negative/zero earnings growth, and hypergrowth companies (>100% growth) where the ratio may appear misleadingly low. Always use PEG alongside other valuation metrics.

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