Annual Income Statements for Southern First Bancshares
This table shows Southern First Bancshares' income and expenses over time, based on annual financial data. All values are USD millions unless otherwise specified.
Quarterly Income Statements for Southern First Bancshares
This table shows Southern First Bancshares' income and expenses over time, based on quarterly financial data. All values are USD millions unless otherwise specified.
Metric |
|
Q3 2022 |
Q4 2022 |
Q1 2023 |
Q2 2023 |
Q3 2023 |
Q4 2023 |
Q1 2024 |
Q2 2024 |
Q3 2024 |
Q4 2024 |
Net Income / (Loss) Attributable to Common Shareholders |
|
8.41 |
5.49 |
2.70 |
2.46 |
4.10 |
4.17 |
2.52 |
3.00 |
4.38 |
5.63 |
Consolidated Net Income / (Loss) |
|
8.41 |
5.49 |
2.70 |
2.46 |
4.10 |
4.17 |
2.52 |
3.00 |
4.38 |
5.63 |
Net Income / (Loss) Continuing Operations |
|
8.41 |
5.49 |
2.70 |
2.46 |
4.10 |
4.17 |
2.52 |
3.00 |
4.38 |
5.63 |
Total Pre-Tax Income |
|
11 |
7.09 |
3.54 |
3.26 |
5.29 |
5.34 |
3.38 |
3.91 |
5.73 |
6.89 |
Total Revenue |
|
28 |
26 |
22 |
22 |
22 |
21 |
21 |
23 |
24 |
25 |
Net Interest Income / (Expense) |
|
25 |
24 |
20 |
19 |
19 |
19 |
19 |
20 |
21 |
22 |
Total Interest Income |
|
31 |
35 |
38 |
43 |
47 |
49 |
48 |
51 |
51 |
51 |
Loans and Leases Interest Income |
|
30 |
34 |
37 |
41 |
44 |
45 |
46 |
47 |
48 |
47 |
Investment Securities Interest Income |
|
0.51 |
0.56 |
0.61 |
0.71 |
1.47 |
1.67 |
1.48 |
1.42 |
1.41 |
1.50 |
Federal Funds Sold and Securities Borrowed Interest Income |
|
0.68 |
0.52 |
0.97 |
0.89 |
2.44 |
2.70 |
1.28 |
2.58 |
2.21 |
2.47 |
Total Interest Expense |
|
5.48 |
11 |
18 |
24 |
28 |
30 |
30 |
31 |
31 |
29 |
Deposits Interest Expense |
|
5.02 |
10 |
17 |
22 |
25 |
27 |
27 |
28 |
28 |
26 |
Long-Term Debt Interest Expense |
|
0.46 |
0.58 |
0.73 |
1.92 |
2.97 |
2.95 |
2.79 |
2.80 |
2.86 |
2.77 |
Total Non-Interest Income |
|
2.68 |
1.71 |
2.04 |
2.74 |
2.75 |
2.33 |
2.66 |
3.52 |
3.18 |
2.78 |
Service Charges on Deposit Accounts |
|
0.32 |
0.32 |
0.33 |
0.33 |
0.36 |
0.37 |
0.39 |
0.42 |
0.46 |
0.51 |
Other Service Charges |
|
0.82 |
0.76 |
0.77 |
0.73 |
0.84 |
0.73 |
0.74 |
0.80 |
0.87 |
0.81 |
Net Realized & Unrealized Capital Gains on Investments |
|
1.23 |
0.29 |
0.62 |
1.34 |
1.21 |
0.87 |
1.16 |
1.92 |
1.45 |
1.05 |
Other Non-Interest Income |
|
0.32 |
0.34 |
0.33 |
0.34 |
0.35 |
0.36 |
0.38 |
0.38 |
0.40 |
0.41 |
Provision for Credit Losses |
|
0.95 |
2.33 |
1.83 |
0.91 |
-0.50 |
-0.98 |
-0.18 |
0.50 |
0.00 |
-0.20 |
Total Non-Interest Expense |
|
16 |
16 |
17 |
17 |
17 |
17 |
18 |
19 |
18 |
19 |
Salaries and Employee Benefits |
|
9.84 |
9.58 |
10 |
10 |
10 |
9.40 |
11 |
11 |
11 |
11 |
Net Occupancy & Equipment Expense |
|
3.97 |
4.19 |
4.09 |
4.22 |
4.31 |
4.72 |
4.40 |
4.51 |
4.53 |
4.59 |
Marketing Expense |
|
0.34 |
0.28 |
0.37 |
0.34 |
0.29 |
0.36 |
0.37 |
0.39 |
0.32 |
0.34 |
Property & Liability Insurance Claims |
|
0.51 |
0.55 |
0.69 |
0.90 |
1.24 |
0.94 |
0.96 |
0.97 |
1.03 |
1.08 |
Other Operating Expenses |
|
1.39 |
1.82 |
1.61 |
1.65 |
1.23 |
1.61 |
1.52 |
1.49 |
1.38 |
1.93 |
Income Tax Expense |
|
2.73 |
1.60 |
0.84 |
0.80 |
1.20 |
1.17 |
0.86 |
0.91 |
1.35 |
1.27 |
Basic Earnings per Share |
|
$1.06 |
$0.69 |
$0.34 |
$0.31 |
$0.51 |
$0.51 |
$0.31 |
$0.37 |
$0.54 |
$0.70 |
Weighted Average Basic Shares Outstanding |
|
7.97M |
7.96M |
8.03M |
8.05M |
8.05M |
8.05M |
8.11M |
8.13M |
8.06M |
8.08M |
Diluted Earnings per Share |
|
$1.04 |
$0.69 |
$0.33 |
$0.31 |
$0.51 |
$0.51 |
$0.31 |
$0.37 |
$0.54 |
$0.69 |
Weighted Average Diluted Shares Outstanding |
|
8.07M |
8.07M |
8.09M |
8.07M |
8.07M |
8.08M |
8.14M |
8.14M |
8.09M |
8.12M |
Weighted Average Basic & Diluted Shares Outstanding |
|
8.00M |
8.05M |
8.05M |
8.08M |
8.09M |
8.16M |
8.16M |
8.16M |
8.16M |
8.18M |
Annual Cash Flow Statements for Southern First Bancshares
This table details how cash moves in and out of Southern First Bancshares' business through operations, investing, and financing, using annual figures. All values are USD millions unless otherwise specified.
Metric |
2022 |
2023 |
2024 |
Net Change in Cash & Equivalents |
3.67 |
-15 |
6.69 |
Net Cash From Operating Activities |
50 |
18 |
26 |
Net Cash From Continuing Operating Activities |
50 |
18 |
26 |
Net Income / (Loss) Continuing Operations |
29 |
13 |
16 |
Consolidated Net Income / (Loss) |
29 |
13 |
16 |
Provision For Loan Losses |
6.16 |
1.26 |
0.13 |
Depreciation Expense |
3.70 |
4.82 |
4.81 |
Amortization Expense |
0.69 |
0.06 |
0.55 |
Non-Cash Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income |
12 |
-2.48 |
3.46 |
Changes in Operating Assets and Liabilities, net |
-0.99 |
0.57 |
1.08 |
Net Cash From Investing Activities |
-793 |
-379 |
-29 |
Net Cash From Continuing Investing Activities |
-793 |
-379 |
-29 |
Purchase of Property, Leasehold Improvements and Equipment |
-14 |
-1.24 |
-0.79 |
Purchase of Investment Securities |
-823 |
-444 |
-59 |
Sale of Property, Leasehold Improvements and Equipment |
0.10 |
0.00 |
0.03 |
Sale and/or Maturity of Investments |
44 |
67 |
31 |
Net Cash From Financing Activities |
746 |
346 |
10.00 |
Net Cash From Continuing Financing Activities |
746 |
346 |
33 |
Net Change in Deposits |
570 |
246 |
56 |
Repayment of Debt |
175 |
100 |
-35 |
Other Financing Activities, Net |
0.91 |
0.52 |
12 |
Cash Interest Paid |
19 |
93 |
119 |
Cash Income Taxes Paid |
12 |
1.51 |
3.77 |
Quarterly Cash Flow Statements for Southern First Bancshares
This table details how cash moves in and out of Southern First Bancshares' business through operations, investing, and financing, using quarterly figures. All values are USD millions unless otherwise specified.
Metric |
|
Q3 2022 |
Q4 2022 |
Q1 2023 |
Q2 2023 |
Q3 2023 |
Q4 2023 |
Q1 2024 |
Q2 2024 |
Q3 2024 |
Q4 2024 |
Net Change in Cash & Equivalents |
|
-21 |
10 |
101 |
-67 |
-53 |
3.78 |
11 |
28 |
66 |
-98 |
Net Cash From Operating Activities |
|
22 |
13 |
1.24 |
-6.59 |
16 |
6.86 |
-2.92 |
3.96 |
26 |
-1.81 |
Net Cash From Continuing Operating Activities |
|
22 |
13 |
1.24 |
-6.59 |
16 |
6.86 |
-2.92 |
3.96 |
26 |
-1.81 |
Net Income / (Loss) Continuing Operations |
|
8.41 |
5.49 |
2.70 |
2.46 |
4.10 |
4.17 |
2.52 |
3.00 |
4.38 |
5.63 |
Consolidated Net Income / (Loss) |
|
8.41 |
5.49 |
2.70 |
2.46 |
4.10 |
4.17 |
2.52 |
3.00 |
4.38 |
5.63 |
Provision For Loan Losses |
|
0.95 |
2.33 |
1.83 |
0.91 |
-0.50 |
-0.98 |
-0.18 |
0.50 |
- |
-0.20 |
Depreciation Expense |
|
1.18 |
1.18 |
1.20 |
1.19 |
1.21 |
1.21 |
1.21 |
1.20 |
1.21 |
1.19 |
Amortization Expense |
|
0.16 |
0.14 |
0.13 |
0.13 |
-0.12 |
-0.08 |
0.13 |
0.15 |
0.16 |
0.12 |
Non-Cash Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income |
|
9.93 |
5.57 |
-2.86 |
-8.59 |
8.89 |
0.08 |
-4.43 |
-2.70 |
6.38 |
4.22 |
Changes in Operating Assets and Liabilities, net |
|
1.84 |
-1.23 |
-1.77 |
-2.69 |
2.56 |
2.47 |
-2.19 |
1.81 |
14 |
-13 |
Net Cash From Investing Activities |
|
-185 |
-251 |
-143 |
-122 |
-79 |
-35 |
-32 |
24 |
-8.06 |
-13 |
Net Cash From Continuing Investing Activities |
|
-185 |
-251 |
-143 |
-122 |
-79 |
-35 |
-32 |
24 |
-8.06 |
-13 |
Purchase of Property, Leasehold Improvements and Equipment |
|
-4.15 |
-0.82 |
-0.18 |
-0.59 |
-0.35 |
-0.12 |
-0.28 |
-0.09 |
-0.20 |
-0.22 |
Purchase of Investment Securities |
|
-187 |
-259 |
-163 |
-144 |
-82 |
-56 |
-51 |
20 |
-12 |
-16 |
Sale and/or Maturity of Investments |
|
6.19 |
8.88 |
20 |
23 |
2.99 |
21 |
19 |
4.25 |
4.48 |
2.88 |
Net Cash From Financing Activities |
|
141 |
248 |
243 |
61 |
10 |
32 |
46 |
-0.81 |
47 |
-83 |
Net Cash From Continuing Financing Activities |
|
141 |
248 |
243 |
61 |
10 |
32 |
46 |
-0.81 |
47 |
-60 |
Net Change in Deposits |
|
131 |
132 |
293 |
6.24 |
-85 |
32 |
81 |
-0.81 |
59 |
-83 |
Other Financing Activities, Net |
|
0.09 |
0.11 |
0.02 |
0.17 |
0.31 |
0.02 |
0.17 |
- |
-11 |
23 |
Cash Interest Paid |
|
5.41 |
9.72 |
17 |
22 |
26 |
29 |
28 |
30 |
30 |
32 |
Cash Income Taxes Paid |
|
2.32 |
3.56 |
- |
- |
0.05 |
0.93 |
- |
- |
1.05 |
1.53 |
Annual Balance Sheets for Southern First Bancshares
This table presents Southern First Bancshares' assets and liabilities at the end of each period, using annual balance sheet data. All values are USD millions unless otherwise specified.
Metric |
2022 |
2023 |
2024 |
Total Assets |
3,692 |
4,056 |
4,088 |
Cash and Due from Banks |
19 |
28 |
23 |
Federal Funds Sold |
101 |
119 |
128 |
Interest Bearing Deposits at Other Banks |
51 |
8.80 |
12 |
Trading Account Securities |
93 |
135 |
132 |
Loans and Leases, Net of Allowance |
3,235 |
-41 |
-40 |
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses |
39 |
41 |
40 |
Loans Held for Sale |
3.92 |
7.19 |
4.57 |
Premises and Equipment, Net |
99 |
94 |
89 |
Other Assets |
90 |
3,704 |
3,699 |
Total Liabilities & Shareholders' Equity |
3,692 |
4,056 |
4,088 |
Total Liabilities |
3,397 |
3,743 |
3,757 |
Non-Interest Bearing Deposits |
3,134 |
3,380 |
3,436 |
Long-Term Debt |
211 |
311 |
265 |
Other Long-Term Liabilities |
52 |
52 |
56 |
Total Equity & Noncontrolling Interests |
295 |
312 |
330 |
Total Preferred & Common Equity |
295 |
312 |
330 |
Preferred Stock |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
Total Common Equity |
295 |
312 |
330 |
Common Stock |
119 |
122 |
125 |
Retained Earnings |
192 |
206 |
221 |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income / (Loss) |
-13 |
-11 |
-11 |
Other Equity Adjustments |
-3.31 |
-3.60 |
-3.88 |
Quarterly Balance Sheets for Southern First Bancshares
This table presents Southern First Bancshares' assets and liabilities at the end of each period, using quarterly balance sheet data. All values are USD millions unless otherwise specified.
Metric |
|
Q3 2022 |
Q1 2023 |
Q2 2023 |
Q3 2023 |
Q1 2024 |
Q2 2024 |
Q3 2024 |
Total Assets |
|
3,440 |
3,938 |
4,002 |
4,020 |
4,106 |
4,110 |
4,175 |
Cash and Due from Banks |
|
17 |
22 |
25 |
17 |
14 |
22 |
25 |
Federal Funds Sold |
|
140 |
243 |
170 |
128 |
145 |
164 |
226 |
Interest Bearing Deposits at Other Banks |
|
4.53 |
7.35 |
10 |
7.28 |
8.79 |
8.83 |
9.18 |
Trading Account Securities |
|
92 |
94 |
92 |
144 |
126 |
121 |
135 |
Loans and Leases, Net of Allowance |
|
2,994 |
3,378 |
3,497 |
3,513 |
3,603 |
3,582 |
3,579 |
Loans and Leases |
|
3,030 |
3,418 |
3,538 |
3,554 |
3,644 |
3,623 |
3,620 |
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses |
|
36 |
40 |
41 |
41 |
40 |
40 |
40 |
Loans Held for Sale |
|
9.24 |
6.98 |
16 |
7.12 |
12 |
15 |
8.60 |
Premises and Equipment, Net |
|
100 |
98 |
97 |
96 |
93 |
92 |
90 |
Other Assets |
|
85 |
90 |
96 |
108 |
104 |
105 |
101 |
Total Liabilities & Shareholders' Equity |
|
3,440 |
3,938 |
4,002 |
4,020 |
4,106 |
4,110 |
4,175 |
Total Liabilities |
|
3,152 |
3,639 |
3,701 |
3,716 |
3,790 |
3,791 |
3,848 |
Non-Interest Bearing Deposits |
|
3,001 |
3,427 |
3,433 |
3,348 |
3,461 |
3,460 |
3,519 |
Long-Term Debt |
|
96 |
36 |
36 |
36 |
276 |
276 |
265 |
Other Long-Term Liabilities |
|
54 |
176 |
231 |
332 |
53 |
55 |
64 |
Total Equity & Noncontrolling Interests |
|
288 |
299 |
302 |
304 |
315 |
319 |
327 |
Total Preferred & Common Equity |
|
288 |
299 |
302 |
304 |
315 |
319 |
327 |
Preferred Stock |
|
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
Total Common Equity |
|
288 |
299 |
302 |
304 |
315 |
319 |
327 |
Common Stock |
|
119 |
121 |
121 |
122 |
124 |
124 |
124 |
Retained Earnings |
|
187 |
195 |
197 |
201 |
208 |
211 |
215 |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income / (Loss) |
|
-14 |
-12 |
-13 |
-15 |
-12 |
-12 |
-9.06 |
Other Equity Adjustments |
|
-3.35 |
-4.46 |
-4.05 |
-4.07 |
-5.26 |
-4.71 |
-4.22 |
Annual Metrics And Ratios for Southern First Bancshares
This table displays calculated financial ratios and metrics derived from Southern First Bancshares' official financial filings.
Metric |
2022 |
2023 |
2024 |
Growth Metrics |
- |
- |
- |
Revenue Growth |
2.26% |
-18.36% |
6.68% |
EBITDA Growth |
-33.65% |
-47.53% |
13.33% |
EBIT Growth |
-37.32% |
-54.28% |
14.26% |
NOPAT Growth |
-37.67% |
-53.89% |
15.67% |
Net Income Growth |
-37.67% |
-53.89% |
15.67% |
EPS Growth |
-38.29% |
-54.02% |
15.06% |
Operating Cash Flow Growth |
-35.56% |
-64.91% |
44.78% |
Free Cash Flow Firm Growth |
-839.24% |
35.65% |
142.02% |
Invested Capital Growth |
61.06% |
23.35% |
-4.56% |
Revenue Q/Q Growth |
-0.34% |
-4.83% |
4.30% |
EBITDA Q/Q Growth |
-16.13% |
-8.02% |
7.37% |
EBIT Q/Q Growth |
-18.36% |
-9.13% |
8.48% |
NOPAT Q/Q Growth |
-18.28% |
-8.98% |
10.38% |
Net Income Q/Q Growth |
-18.28% |
-8.98% |
10.38% |
EPS Q/Q Growth |
-18.33% |
-9.78% |
10.40% |
Operating Cash Flow Q/Q Growth |
-22.73% |
-27.23% |
-25.32% |
Free Cash Flow Firm Q/Q Growth |
-248.67% |
-278.78% |
118.54% |
Invested Capital Q/Q Growth |
31.71% |
83.36% |
0.66% |
Profitability Metrics |
- |
- |
- |
EBITDA Margin |
39.65% |
25.49% |
27.07% |
EBIT Margin |
35.55% |
19.91% |
21.33% |
Profit (Net Income) Margin |
27.16% |
15.34% |
16.63% |
Tax Burden Percent |
76.39% |
77.04% |
77.99% |
Interest Burden Percent |
100.00% |
100.00% |
100.00% |
Effective Tax Rate |
23.61% |
22.96% |
22.01% |
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) |
7.10% |
2.38% |
2.55% |
ROIC Less NNEP Spread (ROIC-NNEP) |
7.10% |
2.38% |
2.55% |
Return on Net Nonoperating Assets (RNNOA) |
3.07% |
2.05% |
2.28% |
Return on Equity (ROE) |
10.17% |
4.42% |
4.83% |
Cash Return on Invested Capital (CROIC) |
-39.67% |
-18.53% |
7.21% |
Operating Return on Assets (OROA) |
1.15% |
0.45% |
0.49% |
Return on Assets (ROA) |
0.88% |
0.35% |
0.38% |
Return on Common Equity (ROCE) |
10.20% |
4.42% |
4.83% |
Return on Equity Simple (ROE_SIMPLE) |
9.89% |
4.30% |
4.70% |
Net Operating Profit after Tax (NOPAT) |
29 |
13 |
16 |
NOPAT Margin |
27.16% |
15.34% |
16.63% |
Net Nonoperating Expense Percent (NNEP) |
0.00% |
0.00% |
0.00% |
SG&A Expenses to Revenue |
51.51% |
67.38% |
67.47% |
Operating Expenses to Revenue |
58.71% |
78.65% |
78.54% |
Earnings before Interest and Taxes (EBIT) |
38 |
17 |
20 |
Earnings before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (EBITDA) |
43 |
22 |
25 |
Valuation Ratios |
- |
- |
- |
Price to Book Value (P/BV) |
1.24 |
0.96 |
0.98 |
Price to Tangible Book Value (P/TBV) |
1.24 |
0.96 |
0.98 |
Price to Revenue (P/Rev) |
3.41 |
3.43 |
3.47 |
Price to Earnings (P/E) |
12.57 |
22.35 |
20.89 |
Dividend Yield |
0.00% |
0.00% |
0.00% |
Earnings Yield |
7.96% |
4.47% |
4.79% |
Enterprise Value to Invested Capital (EV/IC) |
0.80 |
0.73 |
0.72 |
Enterprise Value to Revenue (EV/Rev) |
3.79 |
5.20 |
4.57 |
Enterprise Value to EBITDA (EV/EBITDA) |
9.56 |
20.41 |
16.87 |
Enterprise Value to EBIT (EV/EBIT) |
10.66 |
26.12 |
21.41 |
Enterprise Value to NOPAT (EV/NOPAT) |
13.95 |
33.91 |
27.46 |
Enterprise Value to Operating Cash Flow (EV/OCF) |
8.08 |
25.79 |
16.68 |
Enterprise Value to Free Cash Flow (EV/FCFF) |
0.00 |
0.00 |
9.70 |
Leverage & Solvency |
- |
- |
- |
Debt to Equity |
0.72 |
1.00 |
0.80 |
Long-Term Debt to Equity |
0.72 |
1.00 |
0.80 |
Financial Leverage |
0.43 |
0.86 |
0.90 |
Leverage Ratio |
11.56 |
12.76 |
12.67 |
Compound Leverage Factor |
11.56 |
12.76 |
12.67 |
Debt to Total Capital |
41.76% |
49.91% |
44.50% |
Short-Term Debt to Total Capital |
0.00% |
0.00% |
0.00% |
Long-Term Debt to Total Capital |
41.76% |
49.91% |
44.50% |
Preferred Equity to Total Capital |
0.00% |
0.00% |
0.00% |
Noncontrolling Interests to Total Capital |
0.00% |
0.00% |
0.00% |
Common Equity to Total Capital |
58.24% |
50.09% |
55.50% |
Debt to EBITDA |
4.97 |
13.96 |
10.48 |
Net Debt to EBITDA |
0.95 |
6.96 |
4.04 |
Long-Term Debt to EBITDA |
4.97 |
13.96 |
10.48 |
Debt to NOPAT |
7.25 |
23.19 |
17.06 |
Net Debt to NOPAT |
1.39 |
11.56 |
6.57 |
Long-Term Debt to NOPAT |
7.25 |
23.19 |
17.06 |
Noncontrolling Interest Sharing Ratio |
-0.25% |
0.00% |
0.00% |
Liquidity Ratios |
- |
- |
- |
Cash Flow Metrics |
- |
- |
- |
Free Cash Flow to Firm (FCFF) |
-163 |
-105 |
44 |
Operating Cash Flow to CapEx |
363.08% |
1,421.34% |
3,376.22% |
Free Cash Flow to Firm to Interest Expense |
-8.11 |
-1.05 |
0.37 |
Operating Cash Flow to Interest Expense |
2.51 |
0.18 |
0.21 |
Operating Cash Flow Less CapEx to Interest Expense |
1.82 |
0.16 |
0.21 |
Efficiency Ratios |
- |
- |
- |
Asset Turnover |
0.03 |
0.02 |
0.02 |
Fixed Asset Turnover |
1.12 |
0.90 |
1.02 |
Capital & Investment Metrics |
- |
- |
- |
Invested Capital |
506 |
624 |
595 |
Invested Capital Turnover |
0.26 |
0.16 |
0.15 |
Increase / (Decrease) in Invested Capital |
192 |
118 |
-28 |
Enterprise Value (EV) |
406 |
455 |
426 |
Market Capitalization |
366 |
300 |
324 |
Book Value per Share |
$36.83 |
$38.63 |
$40.50 |
Tangible Book Value per Share |
$36.83 |
$38.63 |
$40.50 |
Total Capital |
506 |
624 |
595 |
Total Debt |
211 |
311 |
265 |
Total Long-Term Debt |
211 |
311 |
265 |
Net Debt |
40 |
155 |
102 |
Capital Expenditures (CapEx) |
14 |
1.24 |
0.76 |
Net Nonoperating Expense (NNE) |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
Net Nonoperating Obligations (NNO) |
211 |
311 |
265 |
Total Depreciation and Amortization (D&A) |
4.39 |
4.88 |
5.36 |
Earnings Adjustments |
- |
- |
- |
Adjusted Basic Earnings per Share |
$3.66 |
$1.67 |
$1.92 |
Adjusted Weighted Average Basic Shares Outstanding |
7.96M |
8.05M |
8.08M |
Adjusted Diluted Earnings per Share |
$3.61 |
$1.66 |
$1.91 |
Adjusted Weighted Average Diluted Shares Outstanding |
8.07M |
8.08M |
8.12M |
Adjusted Basic & Diluted Earnings per Share |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
Adjusted Weighted Average Basic & Diluted Shares Outstanding |
8.05M |
8.16M |
8.18M |
Normalized Net Operating Profit after Tax (NOPAT) |
29 |
13 |
16 |
Normalized NOPAT Margin |
27.16% |
15.34% |
16.63% |
Pre Tax Income Margin |
35.55% |
19.91% |
21.33% |
Debt Service Ratios |
- |
- |
- |
EBIT to Interest Expense |
1.90 |
0.17 |
0.17 |
NOPAT to Interest Expense |
1.45 |
0.13 |
0.13 |
EBIT Less CapEx to Interest Expense |
1.21 |
0.16 |
0.16 |
NOPAT Less CapEx to Interest Expense |
0.76 |
0.12 |
0.12 |
Payout Ratios |
- |
- |
- |
Dividend Payout Ratio |
0.00% |
0.00% |
0.00% |
Augmented Payout Ratio |
0.00% |
0.00% |
0.00% |
Quarterly Metrics And Ratios for Southern First Bancshares
This table displays calculated financial ratios and metrics derived from Southern First Bancshares' official financial filings.
Metric |
|
Q3 2022 |
Q4 2022 |
Q1 2023 |
Q2 2023 |
Q3 2023 |
Q4 2023 |
Q1 2024 |
Q2 2024 |
Q3 2024 |
Q4 2024 |
Growth Metrics |
|
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Revenue Growth |
|
6.52% |
-1.40% |
-13.89% |
-20.58% |
-21.47% |
-17.18% |
-5.16% |
6.91% |
7.56% |
17.99% |
EBITDA Growth |
|
-34.68% |
-49.30% |
-56.09% |
-56.50% |
-48.77% |
-23.13% |
-2.92% |
14.84% |
10.92% |
26.87% |
EBIT Growth |
|
-39.38% |
-54.74% |
-65.64% |
-66.01% |
-52.48% |
-24.70% |
-4.38% |
19.95% |
8.20% |
29.16% |
NOPAT Growth |
|
-39.98% |
-54.25% |
-66.09% |
-66.05% |
-51.29% |
-24.13% |
-6.70% |
22.01% |
6.93% |
35.04% |
Net Income Growth |
|
-39.98% |
-54.25% |
-66.09% |
-66.05% |
-51.29% |
-24.13% |
-6.70% |
22.01% |
6.93% |
35.04% |
EPS Growth |
|
-40.57% |
-54.00% |
-66.33% |
-65.56% |
-50.96% |
-26.09% |
-6.06% |
19.35% |
5.88% |
35.29% |
Operating Cash Flow Growth |
|
40.73% |
-52.35% |
-84.28% |
-201.23% |
-28.15% |
-49.06% |
-336.38% |
160.11% |
63.11% |
-126.34% |
Free Cash Flow Firm Growth |
|
-123.99% |
-1,365.20% |
41.46% |
145.33% |
164.83% |
38.84% |
-1,290.44% |
-859.85% |
-615.63% |
129.91% |
Invested Capital Growth |
|
27.27% |
61.06% |
6.65% |
-8.41% |
-11.40% |
23.35% |
76.29% |
76.19% |
73.85% |
-4.56% |
Revenue Q/Q Growth |
|
3.63% |
-8.20% |
-13.01% |
-4.04% |
2.48% |
-3.19% |
-0.38% |
8.17% |
3.10% |
6.19% |
EBITDA Q/Q Growth |
|
18.42% |
-32.61% |
-42.05% |
-5.93% |
39.46% |
1.11% |
-26.81% |
11.27% |
34.70% |
15.65% |
EBIT Q/Q Growth |
|
16.19% |
-36.36% |
-50.07% |
-7.94% |
62.46% |
0.83% |
-36.59% |
15.48% |
46.55% |
20.36% |
NOPAT Q/Q Growth |
|
16.20% |
-34.72% |
-50.78% |
-9.06% |
66.72% |
1.68% |
-39.48% |
18.91% |
46.12% |
28.41% |
Net Income Q/Q Growth |
|
16.20% |
-34.72% |
-50.78% |
-9.06% |
66.72% |
1.68% |
-39.48% |
18.91% |
46.12% |
28.41% |
EPS Q/Q Growth |
|
15.56% |
-33.65% |
-52.17% |
-6.06% |
64.52% |
0.00% |
-39.22% |
19.35% |
45.95% |
27.78% |
Operating Cash Flow Q/Q Growth |
|
245.30% |
-40.05% |
-90.81% |
-632.42% |
345.10% |
-57.50% |
-142.62% |
235.40% |
565.07% |
-106.86% |
Free Cash Flow Firm Q/Q Growth |
|
-0.01% |
-152.17% |
90.21% |
283.60% |
43.03% |
-337.89% |
-122.56% |
-0.34% |
2.94% |
113.80% |
Invested Capital Q/Q Growth |
|
4.11% |
31.71% |
-33.64% |
0.65% |
0.71% |
83.36% |
-5.16% |
0.59% |
-0.62% |
0.66% |
Profitability Metrics |
|
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
EBITDA Margin |
|
44.33% |
32.54% |
21.68% |
21.25% |
28.92% |
30.21% |
22.19% |
22.83% |
29.82% |
32.48% |
EBIT Margin |
|
39.59% |
27.44% |
15.75% |
15.11% |
23.96% |
24.95% |
15.88% |
16.95% |
24.10% |
27.31% |
Profit (Net Income) Margin |
|
29.90% |
21.26% |
12.03% |
11.40% |
18.55% |
19.48% |
11.84% |
13.01% |
18.44% |
22.30% |
Tax Burden Percent |
|
75.53% |
77.48% |
76.38% |
75.45% |
77.42% |
78.08% |
74.53% |
76.74% |
76.51% |
81.63% |
Interest Burden Percent |
|
100.00% |
100.00% |
100.00% |
100.00% |
100.00% |
100.00% |
100.00% |
100.00% |
100.00% |
100.00% |
Effective Tax Rate |
|
24.47% |
22.52% |
23.62% |
24.55% |
22.58% |
21.92% |
25.47% |
23.26% |
23.49% |
18.37% |
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) |
|
9.38% |
5.56% |
3.83% |
3.16% |
4.71% |
3.02% |
2.20% |
2.45% |
3.54% |
3.42% |
ROIC Less NNEP Spread (ROIC-NNEP) |
|
9.38% |
5.56% |
3.83% |
3.16% |
4.71% |
3.02% |
2.20% |
2.45% |
3.54% |
3.42% |
Return on Net Nonoperating Assets (RNNOA) |
|
2.24% |
2.40% |
0.48% |
0.66% |
1.05% |
2.60% |
1.12% |
1.24% |
1.69% |
3.06% |
Return on Equity (ROE) |
|
11.62% |
7.96% |
4.31% |
3.82% |
5.76% |
5.62% |
3.33% |
3.69% |
5.24% |
6.48% |
Cash Return on Invested Capital (CROIC) |
|
-13.60% |
-39.67% |
0.90% |
14.18% |
16.16% |
-18.53% |
-52.37% |
-52.21% |
-50.92% |
7.21% |
Operating Return on Assets (OROA) |
|
1.37% |
0.89% |
0.47% |
0.41% |
0.59% |
0.56% |
0.34% |
0.37% |
0.53% |
0.63% |
Return on Assets (ROA) |
|
1.03% |
0.69% |
0.36% |
0.31% |
0.46% |
0.44% |
0.25% |
0.28% |
0.40% |
0.51% |
Return on Common Equity (ROCE) |
|
11.62% |
7.98% |
4.31% |
3.82% |
5.76% |
5.62% |
3.33% |
3.69% |
5.24% |
6.48% |
Return on Equity Simple (ROE_SIMPLE) |
|
12.38% |
0.00% |
7.97% |
6.32% |
4.85% |
0.00% |
4.20% |
4.33% |
4.31% |
0.00% |
Net Operating Profit after Tax (NOPAT) |
|
8.41 |
5.49 |
2.70 |
2.46 |
4.10 |
4.17 |
2.52 |
3.00 |
4.38 |
5.63 |
NOPAT Margin |
|
29.90% |
21.26% |
12.03% |
11.40% |
18.55% |
19.48% |
11.84% |
13.01% |
18.44% |
22.30% |
Net Nonoperating Expense Percent (NNEP) |
|
0.00% |
0.00% |
0.00% |
0.00% |
0.00% |
0.00% |
0.00% |
0.00% |
0.00% |
0.00% |
SG&A Expenses to Revenue |
|
50.30% |
54.38% |
65.91% |
68.85% |
67.12% |
67.70% |
73.34% |
70.25% |
65.78% |
61.56% |
Operating Expenses to Revenue |
|
57.03% |
63.55% |
76.13% |
80.67% |
78.31% |
79.61% |
84.94% |
80.88% |
75.90% |
73.48% |
Earnings before Interest and Taxes (EBIT) |
|
11 |
7.09 |
3.54 |
3.26 |
5.29 |
5.34 |
3.38 |
3.91 |
5.73 |
6.89 |
Earnings before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (EBITDA) |
|
12 |
8.41 |
4.87 |
4.58 |
6.39 |
6.46 |
4.73 |
5.26 |
7.09 |
8.20 |
Valuation Ratios |
|
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Price to Book Value (P/BV) |
|
1.16 |
1.24 |
0.83 |
0.66 |
0.72 |
0.96 |
0.82 |
0.75 |
0.85 |
0.98 |
Price to Tangible Book Value (P/TBV) |
|
1.16 |
1.24 |
0.83 |
0.66 |
0.72 |
0.96 |
0.82 |
0.75 |
0.85 |
0.98 |
Price to Revenue (P/Rev) |
|
3.10 |
3.41 |
2.39 |
2.03 |
2.37 |
3.43 |
3.00 |
2.71 |
3.10 |
3.47 |
Price to Earnings (P/E) |
|
9.34 |
12.57 |
10.36 |
10.45 |
14.75 |
22.35 |
19.56 |
17.30 |
19.75 |
20.89 |
Dividend Yield |
|
0.00% |
0.00% |
0.00% |
0.00% |
0.00% |
0.00% |
0.00% |
0.00% |
0.00% |
0.00% |
Earnings Yield |
|
10.70% |
7.96% |
9.65% |
9.57% |
6.78% |
4.47% |
5.11% |
5.78% |
5.06% |
4.79% |
Enterprise Value to Invested Capital (EV/IC) |
|
0.70 |
0.80 |
0.03 |
0.09 |
0.30 |
0.73 |
0.62 |
0.54 |
0.48 |
0.72 |
Enterprise Value to Revenue (EV/Rev) |
|
2.50 |
3.79 |
0.11 |
0.31 |
1.10 |
5.20 |
4.26 |
3.64 |
3.15 |
4.57 |
Enterprise Value to EBITDA (EV/EBITDA) |
|
5.30 |
9.56 |
0.31 |
1.00 |
4.19 |
20.41 |
16.61 |
14.01 |
11.99 |
16.87 |
Enterprise Value to EBIT (EV/EBIT) |
|
5.75 |
10.66 |
0.35 |
1.21 |
5.29 |
26.12 |
21.31 |
17.86 |
15.38 |
21.41 |
Enterprise Value to NOPAT (EV/NOPAT) |
|
7.54 |
13.95 |
0.47 |
1.59 |
6.88 |
33.91 |
27.79 |
23.21 |
20.06 |
27.46 |
Enterprise Value to Operating Cash Flow (EV/OCF) |
|
4.12 |
8.08 |
0.25 |
0.99 |
4.18 |
25.79 |
27.28 |
13.31 |
8.25 |
16.68 |
Enterprise Value to Free Cash Flow (EV/FCFF) |
|
0.00 |
0.00 |
3.81 |
0.61 |
1.73 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
9.70 |
Leverage & Solvency |
|
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Debt to Equity |
|
0.33 |
0.72 |
0.12 |
0.12 |
0.12 |
1.00 |
0.88 |
0.87 |
0.81 |
0.80 |
Long-Term Debt to Equity |
|
0.33 |
0.72 |
0.12 |
0.12 |
0.12 |
1.00 |
0.88 |
0.87 |
0.81 |
0.80 |
Financial Leverage |
|
0.24 |
0.43 |
0.13 |
0.21 |
0.22 |
0.86 |
0.51 |
0.50 |
0.48 |
0.90 |
Leverage Ratio |
|
11.25 |
11.56 |
12.13 |
12.48 |
12.61 |
12.76 |
13.09 |
13.08 |
13.00 |
12.67 |
Compound Leverage Factor |
|
11.25 |
11.56 |
12.13 |
12.48 |
12.61 |
12.76 |
13.09 |
13.08 |
13.00 |
12.67 |
Debt to Total Capital |
|
25.05% |
41.76% |
10.80% |
10.74% |
10.67% |
49.91% |
46.71% |
46.44% |
44.79% |
44.50% |
Short-Term Debt to Total Capital |
|
0.00% |
0.00% |
0.00% |
0.00% |
0.00% |
0.00% |
0.00% |
0.00% |
0.00% |
0.00% |
Long-Term Debt to Total Capital |
|
25.05% |
41.76% |
10.80% |
10.74% |
10.67% |
49.91% |
46.71% |
46.44% |
44.79% |
44.50% |
Preferred Equity to Total Capital |
|
0.00% |
0.00% |
0.00% |
0.00% |
0.00% |
0.00% |
0.00% |
0.00% |
0.00% |
0.00% |
Noncontrolling Interests to Total Capital |
|
0.00% |
0.00% |
0.00% |
0.00% |
0.00% |
0.00% |
0.00% |
0.00% |
0.00% |
0.00% |
Common Equity to Total Capital |
|
74.95% |
58.24% |
89.20% |
89.26% |
89.33% |
50.09% |
53.29% |
53.56% |
55.21% |
55.50% |
Debt to EBITDA |
|
1.90 |
4.97 |
1.00 |
1.20 |
1.50 |
13.96 |
12.47 |
12.10 |
11.25 |
10.48 |
Net Debt to EBITDA |
|
-1.27 |
0.95 |
-6.50 |
-5.57 |
-4.79 |
6.96 |
4.92 |
3.57 |
0.18 |
4.04 |
Long-Term Debt to EBITDA |
|
1.90 |
4.97 |
1.00 |
1.20 |
1.50 |
13.96 |
12.47 |
12.10 |
11.25 |
10.48 |
Debt to NOPAT |
|
2.70 |
7.25 |
1.52 |
1.90 |
2.46 |
23.19 |
20.86 |
20.05 |
18.83 |
17.06 |
Net Debt to NOPAT |
|
-1.81 |
1.39 |
-9.89 |
-8.85 |
-7.87 |
11.56 |
8.23 |
5.92 |
0.31 |
6.57 |
Long-Term Debt to NOPAT |
|
2.70 |
7.25 |
1.52 |
1.90 |
2.46 |
23.19 |
20.86 |
20.05 |
18.83 |
17.06 |
Noncontrolling Interest Sharing Ratio |
|
0.00% |
-0.25% |
0.00% |
0.00% |
0.00% |
0.00% |
0.00% |
0.00% |
0.00% |
0.00% |
Liquidity Ratios |
|
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Cash Flow Metrics |
|
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Free Cash Flow to Firm (FCFF) |
|
-74 |
-186 |
-18 |
33 |
48 |
-114 |
-253 |
-254 |
-247 |
34 |
Operating Cash Flow to CapEx |
|
541.98% |
1,650.37% |
687.22% |
-1,121.98% |
4,572.80% |
5,622.95% |
-1,044.29% |
4,303.26% |
13,502.56% |
-828.90% |
Free Cash Flow to Firm to Interest Expense |
|
-13.48 |
-17.07 |
-1.02 |
1.40 |
1.70 |
-3.79 |
-8.53 |
-8.20 |
-8.07 |
1.19 |
Operating Cash Flow to Interest Expense |
|
4.10 |
1.23 |
0.07 |
-0.28 |
0.57 |
0.23 |
-0.10 |
0.13 |
0.86 |
-0.06 |
Operating Cash Flow Less CapEx to Interest Expense |
|
3.34 |
1.16 |
0.06 |
-0.30 |
0.56 |
0.22 |
-0.11 |
0.12 |
0.85 |
-0.07 |
Efficiency Ratios |
|
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Asset Turnover |
|
0.03 |
0.03 |
0.03 |
0.03 |
0.02 |
0.02 |
0.02 |
0.02 |
0.02 |
0.02 |
Fixed Asset Turnover |
|
1.21 |
1.12 |
1.07 |
1.01 |
0.94 |
0.90 |
0.91 |
0.93 |
0.96 |
1.02 |
Capital & Investment Metrics |
|
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Invested Capital |
|
384 |
506 |
336 |
338 |
340 |
624 |
592 |
595 |
591 |
595 |
Invested Capital Turnover |
|
0.31 |
0.26 |
0.32 |
0.28 |
0.25 |
0.16 |
0.19 |
0.19 |
0.19 |
0.15 |
Increase / (Decrease) in Invested Capital |
|
82 |
192 |
21 |
-31 |
-44 |
118 |
256 |
257 |
251 |
-28 |
Enterprise Value (EV) |
|
269 |
406 |
11 |
30 |
101 |
455 |
368 |
320 |
282 |
426 |
Market Capitalization |
|
333 |
366 |
247 |
199 |
218 |
300 |
259 |
238 |
278 |
324 |
Book Value per Share |
|
$36.01 |
$36.83 |
$37.20 |
$37.46 |
$37.63 |
$38.63 |
$38.65 |
$39.08 |
$40.04 |
$40.50 |
Tangible Book Value per Share |
|
$36.01 |
$36.83 |
$37.20 |
$37.46 |
$37.63 |
$38.63 |
$38.65 |
$39.08 |
$40.04 |
$40.50 |
Total Capital |
|
384 |
506 |
336 |
338 |
340 |
624 |
592 |
595 |
591 |
595 |
Total Debt |
|
96 |
211 |
36 |
36 |
36 |
311 |
276 |
276 |
265 |
265 |
Total Long-Term Debt |
|
96 |
211 |
36 |
36 |
36 |
311 |
276 |
276 |
265 |
265 |
Net Debt |
|
-64 |
40 |
-236 |
-169 |
-116 |
155 |
109 |
82 |
4.33 |
102 |
Capital Expenditures (CapEx) |
|
4.15 |
0.82 |
0.18 |
0.59 |
0.35 |
0.12 |
0.28 |
0.09 |
0.20 |
0.22 |
Net Nonoperating Expense (NNE) |
|
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
Net Nonoperating Obligations (NNO) |
|
96 |
211 |
36 |
36 |
36 |
311 |
276 |
276 |
265 |
265 |
Total Depreciation and Amortization (D&A) |
|
1.34 |
1.32 |
1.33 |
1.32 |
1.10 |
1.12 |
1.35 |
1.35 |
1.36 |
1.30 |
Earnings Adjustments |
|
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Adjusted Basic Earnings per Share |
|
$1.06 |
$0.69 |
$0.34 |
$0.31 |
$0.51 |
$0.51 |
$0.31 |
$0.37 |
$0.54 |
$0.70 |
Adjusted Weighted Average Basic Shares Outstanding |
|
7.97M |
7.96M |
8.03M |
8.05M |
8.05M |
8.05M |
8.11M |
8.13M |
8.06M |
8.08M |
Adjusted Diluted Earnings per Share |
|
$1.04 |
$0.69 |
$0.33 |
$0.31 |
$0.51 |
$0.51 |
$0.31 |
$0.37 |
$0.54 |
$0.69 |
Adjusted Weighted Average Diluted Shares Outstanding |
|
8.07M |
8.07M |
8.09M |
8.07M |
8.07M |
8.08M |
8.14M |
8.14M |
8.09M |
8.12M |
Adjusted Basic & Diluted Earnings per Share |
|
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
Adjusted Weighted Average Basic & Diluted Shares Outstanding |
|
8.00M |
8.05M |
8.05M |
8.08M |
8.09M |
8.16M |
8.16M |
8.16M |
8.16M |
8.18M |
Normalized Net Operating Profit after Tax (NOPAT) |
|
8.41 |
5.49 |
2.70 |
2.46 |
4.10 |
4.17 |
2.52 |
3.00 |
4.38 |
5.63 |
Normalized NOPAT Margin |
|
29.90% |
21.26% |
12.03% |
11.40% |
18.55% |
19.48% |
11.84% |
13.01% |
18.44% |
22.30% |
Pre Tax Income Margin |
|
39.59% |
27.44% |
15.75% |
15.11% |
23.96% |
24.95% |
15.88% |
16.95% |
24.10% |
27.31% |
Debt Service Ratios |
|
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
EBIT to Interest Expense |
|
2.03 |
0.65 |
0.20 |
0.14 |
0.19 |
0.18 |
0.11 |
0.13 |
0.19 |
0.24 |
NOPAT to Interest Expense |
|
1.54 |
0.50 |
0.15 |
0.10 |
0.15 |
0.14 |
0.08 |
0.10 |
0.14 |
0.20 |
EBIT Less CapEx to Interest Expense |
|
1.28 |
0.58 |
0.19 |
0.11 |
0.18 |
0.17 |
0.10 |
0.12 |
0.18 |
0.23 |
NOPAT Less CapEx to Interest Expense |
|
0.78 |
0.43 |
0.14 |
0.08 |
0.13 |
0.13 |
0.08 |
0.09 |
0.14 |
0.19 |
Payout Ratios |
|
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Dividend Payout Ratio |
|
0.00% |
0.00% |
0.00% |
0.00% |
0.00% |
0.00% |
0.00% |
0.00% |
0.00% |
0.00% |
Augmented Payout Ratio |
|
0.00% |
0.00% |
0.00% |
0.00% |
0.00% |
0.00% |
0.00% |
0.00% |
0.00% |
0.00% |
Key Financial Trends
Southern First Bancshares (NASDAQ:SFST) has demonstrated steady financial performance over the last four years, with notable trends in revenue, profitability, and cash flow activities. Analyzing quarterly data, several key points emerge for investors considering the company's trajectory.
- Net interest income increased from approximately $19.1 million in Q4 2023 to $22.5 million in Q4 2024, indicating improved earnings from core lending and investment activities.
- Net income rose from about $4.2 million in Q4 2023 to $5.6 million in Q4 2024, reflecting consistent profitability growth.
- Provision for credit losses has generally been low or negative recently (a recovery), with a provision reversal of $200,000 in Q4 2024, which helps boost net income and suggests stable credit quality.
- Total assets increased steadily, reaching approximately $4.17 billion by Q3 2024, supporting the bank’s growth in lending and investment operations.
- Quarterly earnings per share (diluted) improved from $0.51 in Q4 2023 to $0.69 in Q4 2024, indicating enhanced shareholder value on a per-share basis.
- Operating cash flow showed volatility, with a negative figure of about -$1.8 million in Q4 2024 after a strong positive flow in prior quarters. This fluctuation might warrant close monitoring.
- Large swings in investment securities purchases and sales affect investing cash flows, which were significantly negative in Q4 2024 (-$12.9 million), consistent with the bank's active investment management strategy.
- Deposit levels have experienced significant quarterly variability, with a major drop of approximately $83 million in Q4 2024 offset by large inflows in previous quarters, indicating fluctuating deposit gathering efforts or client behavior.
- Interest expense on deposits and long-term debt ticked upward from Q4 2023 to Q4 2024, rising to about $28.7 million in total by Q4 2024, which may pressure net interest margins if deposit costs continue to rise.
- Net cash from financing activities was deeply negative in Q4 2024 (-$59.9 million), driven largely by deposit withdrawals and possibly debt repayments, which could constrain liquidity if sustained.
Overall, Southern First Bancshares shows a fundamentally sound growth in earnings and asset base with improving credit provisions. However, investors should watch the cash flow volatility, particularly in operating and financing activities, and rising interest expenses that could impact margins. The company maintains solid equity levels with consistent profitability, offering a moderate growth outlook amid sector headwinds.
09/17/25 10:06 AM ETAI Generated. May Contain Errors.