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SOUTHSTATE CORP (SSB) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:SSB - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US8404411097 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

99.32  -2.04 (-2.01%)

After market: 99.32 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

4

SSB gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 405 industry peers in the Banks industry. While SSB is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. While showing a medium growth rate, SSB is valued expensive at the moment.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

SSB had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year SSB has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
SSB had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
SSB had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
SSB Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFSSB Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

1.2 Ratios

SSB has a better Return On Assets (1.08%) than 73.68% of its industry peers.
SSB has a Return On Equity (8.42%) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.08%
ROE 8.42%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)1.13%
ROA(5y)0.97%
ROE(3y)9.26%
ROE(5y)8.06%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
SSB Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICSSB Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2 4 6 8

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 29.48%, SSB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.46% of the companies in the same industry.
SSB's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin and Gross Margin are not available for SSB so they could not be analyzed.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 29.48%
GM N/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-3.15%
PM growth 5Y1.58%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
SSB Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsSSB Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

SSB does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
SSB has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
SSB has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, SSB has an improved debt to assets ratio.
SSB Yearly Shares OutstandingSSB Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M
SSB Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsSSB Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B 40B

2.2 Solvency

A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.16 indicates that SSB is not too dependend on debt financing.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.16, SSB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 60.15% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.16
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC11.4%
SSB Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFSSB Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

2.3 Liquidity

Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
SSB Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesSSB Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 5.11% over the past year.
SSB shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 5.04% yearly.
The Revenue has decreased by -1.25% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing by 21.53% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)5.11%
EPS 3Y-1.66%
EPS 5Y5.04%
EPS Q2Q%15.57%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.25%
Revenue growth 3Y7.38%
Revenue growth 5Y21.53%
Sales Q2Q%7.29%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 13.11% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 19.59% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y8.38%
EPS Next 2Y14.62%
EPS Next 3Y13.11%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year50.41%
Revenue Next 2Y27.59%
Revenue Next 3Y19.59%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
SSB Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesSSB Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B
SSB Yearly EPS VS EstimatesSSB Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2 4 6 8 10

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

SSB is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 13.79.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as SSB.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of SSB to the average of the S&P500 Index (29.62), we can say SSB is valued rather cheaply.
SSB is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.73.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as SSB.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SSB to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.70), we can say SSB is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.79
Fwd PE 12.73
SSB Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSSB Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
SSB Per share dataSSB EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20 30 40 50

4.3 Compensation for Growth

SSB's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as SSB's earnings are expected to grow with 13.11% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.65
PEG (5Y)2.74
EPS Next 2Y14.62%
EPS Next 3Y13.11%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

SSB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.13%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.19, SSB is paying slightly less dividend.
SSB's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.27.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.13%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of SSB grows each year by 8.19%, which is quite nice.
SSB has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
SSB has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.19%
Div Incr Years13
Div Non Decr Years27
SSB Yearly Dividends per shareSSB Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5 2

5.3 Sustainability

SSB pays out 32.44% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of SSB is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP32.44%
EPS Next 2Y14.62%
EPS Next 3Y13.11%
SSB Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendSSB Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B
SSB Dividend Payout.SSB Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.SSB Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

SOUTHSTATE CORP

NYSE:SSB (2/21/2025, 8:04:01 PM)

After market: 99.32 0 (0%)

99.32

-2.04 (-2.01%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupBanks
GICS IndustryBanks
Earnings (Last)01-23 2025-01-23/amc
Earnings (Next)04-23 2025-04-23/amc
Inst Owners69.69%
Inst Owner Change-89.42%
Ins Owners0.58%
Ins Owner Change1.38%
Market Cap10.05B
Analysts80
Price Target126.82 (27.69%)
Short Float %3.54%
Short Ratio4.49
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.13%
Yearly Dividend2.05
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.19%
DP32.44%
Div Incr Years13
Div Non Decr Years27
Ex-Date02-07 2025-02-07 (0.54)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)14.81%
Min EPS beat(2)14.57%
Max EPS beat(2)15.05%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)9.53%
Min EPS beat(4)1.17%
Max EPS beat(4)15.05%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)2.01%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)4.36%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)8.86%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.45%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.66%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.76%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.53%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.66%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.76%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.04%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.19%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.68%
PT rev (1m)4.09%
PT rev (3m)14.33%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.71%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.71%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.68%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.16%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.44%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.44%
Revenue NY rev (1m)4.4%
Revenue NY rev (3m)6.02%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.79
Fwd PE 12.73
P/S 5.96
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 1.7
P/tB 2.63
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)7.2
EY7.25%
EPS(NY)7.8
Fwd EY7.86%
FCF(TTM)-1.5
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-1.15
OCFYN/A
SpS16.67
BVpS58.33
TBVpS37.8
PEG (NY)1.65
PEG (5Y)2.74
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.08%
ROE 8.42%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 29.48%
GM N/A
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)1.13%
ROA(5y)0.97%
ROE(3y)9.26%
ROE(5y)8.06%
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 3Y-3.15%
PM growth 5Y1.58%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.04
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.16
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 62.31%
Cap/Sales 2.07%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score4
WACC11.4%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)5.11%
EPS 3Y-1.66%
EPS 5Y5.04%
EPS Q2Q%15.57%
EPS Next Y8.38%
EPS Next 2Y14.62%
EPS Next 3Y13.11%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.25%
Revenue growth 3Y7.38%
Revenue growth 5Y21.53%
Sales Q2Q%7.29%
Revenue Next Year50.41%
Revenue Next 2Y27.59%
Revenue Next 3Y19.59%
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-116.03%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-111.96%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A