Southern First Bancshares Inc - Asset Resilience Ratio

Latest as of December 2025: 2.90%

Southern First Bancshares Inc (SFST) has an Asset Resilience Ratio of 2.90% as of December 2025. The Asset Resilience Ratio measures the percentage of a company's total assets that are held in liquid form (cash and short-term investments). This metric indicates how well-positioned the company is to handle unexpected financial challenges, economic downturns, or strategic opportunities without requiring external financing. Check SFST strategic assets to equity ratio to assess the company's strategic physical and investment asset allocation.

Liquid Assets

$127.73 Million
Cash + Short-term Investments

Total Assets

$4.40 Billion
All company assets

Resilience Assessment

Low
Financial Resilience Level

Asset Resilience Ratio Trend (2000–2025)

This chart shows how Southern First Bancshares Inc's Asset Resilience Ratio has changed over time. See Southern First Bancshares Inc balance sheet quality to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.

Liquid Assets Composition Over Time

This chart breaks down Southern First Bancshares Inc's liquid assets into cash & equivalents and short-term investments, showing how the composition has evolved over time. For market capitalisation and broader financial context, see Southern First Bancshares Inc stock valuation.

Current Liquid Assets Breakdown

Component Amount % of Total Assets
Cash & Equivalents $0.00 0%
Short-term Investments $127.73 Million 2.9%
Total Liquid Assets $127.73 Million 2.90%

Asset Resilience Insights

  • Limited Liquidity: Southern First Bancshares Inc maintains only 2.90% of assets in liquid form.
  • This low level may indicate efficient asset utilization but could pose risks during economic downturns.
  • The company has significant short-term investments, indicating active treasury management.

Southern First Bancshares Inc Industry Peers by Asset Resilience Ratio

Compare Southern First Bancshares Inc's asset resilience ratio with other companies in the same industry.

Company Industry Asset Resilience Ratio
BNP Paribas SA
PA:BNP
Banks - Regional 17.67%
CIMB Group Holdings Bhd
KLSE:1023
Banks - Regional 1.96%
Hua Xia Bank Co Ltd
SHG:600015
Banks - Regional 4.86%
Grupo Security
SN:SECURITY
Banks - Regional 0.15%
Bank Mestika Dharma Tbk
JK:BBMD
Banks - Regional -6.51%
Bank Multiarta Sentosa PT
JK:MASB
Banks - Regional 1.29%
Bank Ochrony Środowiska SA
WAR:BOS
Banks - Regional 8.84%
Bank Capital Indonesia Tbk
JK:BACA
Banks - Regional -22.83%

Annual Asset Resilience Ratio for Southern First Bancshares Inc (2000–2025)

The table below shows the annual Asset Resilience Ratio data for Southern First Bancshares Inc.

Year Asset Resilience Ratio (%) Liquid Assets Total Assets Change
2025-12-31 2.90% $127.73 Million $4.40 Billion +2.89pp
2024-12-31 0.01% $461.00K $4.09 Billion -0.22pp
2023-12-31 0.23% $9.47 Million $4.06 Billion -2.29pp
2022-12-31 2.53% $93.35 Million $3.69 Billion -1.58pp
2021-12-31 4.11% $120.28 Million $2.93 Billion +0.30pp
2020-12-31 3.82% $94.73 Million $2.48 Billion +0.83pp
2019-12-31 2.99% $67.69 Million $2.27 Billion -0.96pp
2018-12-31 3.94% $74.91 Million $1.90 Billion -0.22pp
2017-12-31 4.16% $67.60 Million $1.62 Billion -0.65pp
2016-12-31 4.81% $64.48 Million $1.34 Billion -2.58pp
2015-12-31 7.39% $89.94 Million $1.22 Billion +2.05pp
2014-12-31 5.34% $55.02 Million $1.03 Billion -2.23pp
2013-12-31 7.57% $67.44 Million $890.83 Million -2.23pp
2012-12-31 9.80% $78.22 Million $798.00 Million -3.31pp
2011-12-31 13.11% $100.66 Million $767.75 Million +4.45pp
2010-12-31 8.66% $63.78 Million $736.49 Million -1.93pp
2009-12-31 10.59% $76.19 Million $719.30 Million +1.30pp
2008-12-31 9.30% $64.43 Million $692.98 Million +9.27pp
2002-12-31 0.02% $42.00K $170.36 Million -0.06pp
2001-12-31 0.09% $101.00K $118.57 Million -6.30pp
2000-12-31 6.38% $3.92 Million $61.43 Million --
pp = percentage points

About Southern First Bancshares Inc

NASDAQ:SFST USA Banks - Regional
Market Cap
$475.94 Million
Market Cap Rank
#12692 Global
#3081 in USA
Share Price
$57.95
Change (1 day)
-1.51%
52-Week Range
$35.58 - $61.51
All Time High
$65.02
About

Southern First Bancshares, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for Southern First Bank that provides commercial, consumer, and mortgage loans to the general public in South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia. The company accepts various deposit products that include checking accounts, commercial checking accounts, and savings accounts, as well as other time deposits, including daily mone… Read more