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. See working capital to net assets of Southern First Bancshares Inc to evaluate short-term liquidity relative to the company's equity base.

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. For the complete balance sheet picture, see SFST current and non-current assets.

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. Explore Southern First Bancshares Inc (SFST) long-term investment share to see how much of total assets are deployed in long-term investments.

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
Santander Bank Polska S.A.
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Banco Santander Chile
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Banks - Regional 7.94%
Bank of Baroda
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Banks - Regional -12.63%
Turkiye Is Bankasi AS Class C
IS:ISCTR
Banks - Regional -38.78%
Ringkjoebing Landbobank A/S
CO:RILBA
Banks - Regional 0.03%
ABSA Bank Limited
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Banks - Regional 2.72%
Mechanics Bank
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Banks - Regional 18.39%
Laurentian Bank Of Canada
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Banks - Regional 0.55%

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
$503.29 Million
Market Cap Rank
#12488 Global
#3110 in USA
Share Price
$61.28
Change (1 day)
-3.53%
52-Week Range
$41.15 - $64.60
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