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South State Corporation (NasdaqGS:SSB)

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South State Corporation stock research in summary

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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 29 (worse than 71% compared with investment alternatives), South State Corporation (Regional Banks, USA) shares have somewhat below-average financial characteristics compared with similar stocks. Shares of South State Corporation are low in value (priced high) with a consolidated Value Rank of 12 (worse than 88% of alternatives). But they show above-average growth (Growth Rank of 53) and are safely financed (Safety Rank of 71, which means below-average debt burdens). ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 29, is a hold recommendation based on South State Corporation's financial characteristics. Investors looking for growth and low financial risk may find this stock attractive. While the company South State Corporation exhibits low value (Obermatt Value Rank of 12), which means that the stock price is rather high, it also demonstrates above-average growth (Obermatt Growth Rank of 53). This is a typical case, as high-growth companies are often expensive. Good financing practices (Obermatt Safety Rank of 71) are a double-edged sword: if the company continues growing, low debt limits shareholder returns. But if the company increases its debt, it will also increase risk. In other words, this is an investment on the safer side, despite the above-average price (low value). Obermatt Premium subscribers can further check the stock’s Sentiment Ranks, which also flow into the Obermatt 360° View for investors. ...read more

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Sentiment Rank^new
Value Rank	12
Growth Rank	53
Safety Rank	71
Combined Rank	29

Country	USA
Industry	Regional Banks
Index	NASDAQ
Size class	Large

27-Mar-2025. Stock data may be delayed. Log in or sign up to get the most recent research.

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Research History: South State Corporation

RESEARCH HISTORY	2022	2023	2024	2025
VALUE
VALUE	25	21	9	12
GROWTH
GROWTH	86	85	55	53
SAFETY
SAFETY	53	57	55	71
SENTIMENT
SENTIMENT	21	49	79	^new
360° VIEW
360° VIEW	41	57	46	^new

Most recent update of the stock research: 27-Mar-2025. Financial reporting date used for calculating ranks: 31-Dec-2024. Stock research history is based on the Obermatt Method. The higher the rank, the better South State Corporation is in the corresponding investment strategy.
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Combined financial peformance in Detail

RESEARCH HISTORY	2022	2023	2024	2025
VALUE
VALUE	25	21	9	12
GROWTH
GROWTH	86	85	55	53
SAFETY
SAFETY	53	57	55	71
COMBINED
COMBINED	60	65	22	29

Last update of combined financial performance: 27-Mar-2025. Stock analysis on combined financial performance: The higher the rank of South State Corporation the better the performance.

Value Metrics in Detail

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Value Rank of 12 (worse than 88% compared with alternatives), South State Corporation shares are significantly more expensive than comparable stocks. The Value Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators, with all four indicators below average for South State Corporation. Price-to-Sales is 26 which means that the stock price compared with what market professionals expect for future profits is higher than 74% of comparable companies, indicating a low value concerning South State Corporation's sales levels. Price-to-Book Capital (also referred to as market-to-book ratio) also has a low Price-to-Book Rank of 26, which means that both reliable company size indicators, sales, and invested capital cannot explain the high stock price of South State Corporation. In addition, the two profit-related value indicators, Price-to-Profit (also referred to as price-earnings, P/E) with a low rank of 36 and Dividend Yield, which is lower than 82% of comparable companies, also make the stock more expensive compared with investment alternatives. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Value Rank of 12, is a sell recommendation based on South State Corporation's stock price compared with the company's operational size and dividend yields. How can market participants pay such a high price for South State Corporation? One reason may be that the company is simply too popular. If enough people want a particular stock, its price can exceed reasonable levels. This is often the case for companies offering new and exciting products and everybody wants a piece of the action. Should you pay a lot for a hot stock such as South State Corporation? It's risky, and even if the stock price continues to grow because of popular demand, it may return to more typical lower levels later. And that return can be sudden and quick, making it impossible for retail investors to exit on time. Sometimes, high prices are deserved. This is the case when it is justified to believe that the company will dominate a market with high profit margins. It has happened in the past for many technology companies and indeed for commercially successful pharmaceutical discoveries. Sometimes they last, sometimes, they get eaten alive. South State Corporation may be such a type of stock. That would mean, retail investors should be careful, only considering investing a small part of their wealth in this exciting category and always being ready to lose more than half, if not all of the investment. We recommend further analyzing the stock with Obermatt’s Value, Safety, and Sentiment Ranks, including the 360° View, before making an investment decision, which is essential in this case, as the financial indicators are inconclusive. ...read more

VALUE METRICS	2022	2023	2024	2025
PRICE VS. REVENUES (P/S)
PRICE VS. REVENUES (P/S)	46	32	29	26
PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E)
PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E)	19	46	32	36
PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book)
PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book)	39	27	25	26
DIVIDEND YIELD
DIVIDEND YIELD	29	23	19	18
CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE
CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE	25	21	9	12

Last update of Value Rank: 27-Mar-2025. Stock analysis on value ratios: The higher the rank, the lower the value ratio of South State Corporation; except for dividend yield where the rank is higher, the higher the yield.

Growth Metrics in Detail

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Growth Rank of 53 (better than 53% compared with alternatives), South State Corporation shows an above-average growth dynamic in its industry. Investors also speak of positive momentum. The Growth Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators, with all but one indicator above average for South State Corporation. Sales Growth has a value of 55 which means that currently professionals expect the company to grow more than 55% of its competitors. Profit Growth with a value of 76 and Capital Growth with a rank of 61 means that currently, professionals expect the company to grow both profits and invested capital more than of its competitors. But Stock Returns has only a rank of 25, which means that stock returns have recently been below 75% of alternative investments. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Growth Rank of 53, is a buy recommendation for growth and momentum investors. South State Corporation has only one below-average growth indicator, the stock returns. This is probably the least reliable growth indicator, because it measures company and investor expectations at the same time. The three other growth indicators, which are all positive for South State Corporation, are more reliable measures of growth momentum. For this reason, the company seems to be on a good trajectory, unless you think the current period is not representative, because of unique events that will not be repeated in the future. While momentum is a popular investment factor, the value aspect might be the more important one, in the longer term. We recommend analyzing the stock with Obermatt’s Value, Safety, and Sentiment Ranks to arrive at a 360° View of the stock purchase case. ...read more

GROWTH METRICS	2022	2023	2024	2025
REVENUE GROWTH
REVENUE GROWTH	71	42	58	55
PROFIT GROWTH
PROFIT GROWTH	77	57	77	76
CAPITAL GROWTH
CAPITAL GROWTH	96	81	58	61
STOCK RETURNS
STOCK RETURNS	31	93	31	25
CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH
CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH	86	85	55	53

Last update of Growth Rank: 27-Mar-2025. Stock analysis on growth metrics: The higher the rank, the higher the growth and returns of South State Corporation.

Safety Metrics in Detail

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Safety Rank of 71 (better than 71% compared with alternatives), the company South State Corporation has financing practices on the safer side, which mean that their overall debt burden is lower than average. This doesn't mean that the business of South State Corporation is safe, it only means that the company is on the safer side regarding possible bankruptcy, assuming that public reporting is correct. The Safety Rank is based on consolidating three financing indicators, where all three are above average for South State Corporation. Leverage is at 52, meaning the company has a below-average debt-to-equity ratio. It has less debt than 52% of its competitors. Refinancing is at a rank of 67, meaning that the portion of the debt about to be refinanced is below average. It has less debt in the refinancing stage than 67% of its competitors. Finally, Liquidity is also good at a rank of 54, which means that the company generates more profit to service its debt than 54% of its competitors. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Safety Rank of 71 (better than 71% compared with alternatives), South State Corporation has a financing structure that is safer than that of its competitors. These three positive financing indicators signal that the company is less likely to default on its debt obligations. However, it also means that its shareholder returns will be more modest if things go well. A low safety means fewer troubles in downtimes and less upside in good times. Investors may not have a debt issue with South State Corporation but they should also compare Obermatt’s Value, Growth, and Sentiment Ranks before making a decision. ...read more

SAFETY METRICS	2022	2023	2024	2025
LEVERAGE
LEVERAGE	24	48	45	52
REFINANCING
REFINANCING	83	73	67	67
LIQUIDITY
LIQUIDITY	36	54	53	54
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY	53	57	55	71

Last update of Safety Rank: 27-Mar-2025. Stock analysis on safety metrics: The higher the rank, the lower the leverage of South State Corporation and the more cash is available to service its debt.

Sentiment Metrics in Detail

SENTIMENT	2022	2023	2024	2025
ANALYST OPINIONS
ANALYST OPINIONS	n/a	60	84	^new
OPINIONS CHANGE
OPINIONS CHANGE	50	34	59	^new
PRO HOLDINGS
PRO HOLDINGS	23	81	95	^new
MARKET PULSE
MARKET PULSE	28	10	42	^new
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT	21	49	79	^new

Last update of Sentiment Rank: 27-Mar-2025. Stock analysis on sentiment metrics: The higher the rank, the more positive the sentiment for South State Corporation.
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