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FIRST BANCSHARES INC/MS (FBMS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:FBMS - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US3189161033 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

33.81  +0.16 (+0.48%)

After market: 33.81 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

4

FBMS gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 395 industry peers in the Banks industry. FBMS has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. FBMS has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

FBMS had positive earnings in the past year.
FBMS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years FBMS has always been profitable.
FBMS had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
FBMS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFFBMS 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 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of FBMS (0.96%) is better than 64.02% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of FBMS (7.68%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.96%
ROE 7.68%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)0.96%
ROA(5y)0.99%
ROE(3y)8.45%
ROE(5y)8.6%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
FBMS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICFBMS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2 4 6 8

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of FBMS (27.18%) is better than 71.22% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FBMS has declined.
FBMS does not have Operating Margin and Gross Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 27.18%
GM N/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-6.26%
PM growth 5Y-1.55%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
FBMS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsFBMS 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

FBMS does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
The number of shares outstanding for FBMS has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, FBMS has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, FBMS has about the same debt to assets ratio.
FBMS Yearly Shares OutstandingFBMS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M
FBMS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsFBMS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.2 Solvency

FBMS has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.52. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.52 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of FBMS (1.52) is better than 62.78% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.12 indicates that FBMS is not too dependend on debt financing.
FBMS has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.12. This is in the better half of the industry: FBMS outperforms 68.49% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.12
Debt/FCF 1.52
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC13.23%
FBMS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFFBMS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
FBMS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesFBMS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M 20M 25M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.67% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, FBMS shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -2.65% on average per year.
The Revenue has decreased by -4.05% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing by 13.82% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)1.67%
EPS 3Y-7.07%
EPS 5Y-2.65%
EPS Q2Q%65.71%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.05%
Revenue growth 3Y13.43%
Revenue growth 5Y13.82%
Sales Q2Q%4.26%

3.2 Future

FBMS is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 11.99% yearly.
FBMS is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 6.55% yearly.
EPS Next Y17.89%
EPS Next 2Y11.99%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year7.85%
Revenue Next 2Y6.55%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
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 decreasing.
FBMS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesFBMS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
FBMS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesFBMS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 1 2 3

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

FBMS is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 13.86.
68.24% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than FBMS, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of FBMS to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.34), we can say FBMS is valued slightly cheaper.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.75, the valuation of FBMS can be described as reasonable.
FBMS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. FBMS is more expensive than 64.76% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.19. FBMS is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.86
Fwd PE 11.75
FBMS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsFBMS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of FBMS is on the same level as its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 12.85
EV/EBITDA N/A
FBMS Per share dataFBMS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)0.77
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y11.99%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

FBMS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.96%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.46, FBMS is paying slightly less dividend.
FBMS's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.40.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.96%

5.2 History

The dividend of FBMS is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 26.11%!
FBMS has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
FBMS has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)26.11%
Div Incr Years7
Div Non Decr Years14
FBMS Yearly Dividends per shareFBMS Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8

5.3 Sustainability

FBMS pays out 39.72% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of FBMS is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP39.72%
EPS Next 2Y11.99%
EPS Next 3YN/A
FBMS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendFBMS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
FBMS Dividend Payout.FBMS Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.FBMS Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

FIRST BANCSHARES INC/MS

NYSE:FBMS (3/31/2025, 8:19:52 PM)

After market: 33.81 0 (0%)

33.81

+0.16 (+0.48%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupBanks
GICS IndustryBanks
Earnings (Last)01-28 2025-01-28/amc
Earnings (Next)04-23 2025-04-23/amc
Inst Owners74.06%
Inst Owner Change-1.93%
Ins Owners6.39%
Ins Owner Change-1825.44%
Market Cap1.06B
Analysts80
Price Target38.25 (13.13%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.96%
Yearly Dividend0.99
Dividend Growth(5Y)26.11%
DP39.72%
Div Incr Years7
Div Non Decr Years14
Ex-Date02-10 2025-02-10 (0.25)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-9.3%
Min EPS beat(2)-11.15%
Max EPS beat(2)-7.45%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-1.22%
Min EPS beat(4)-11.15%
Max EPS beat(4)8.47%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-11.41%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-8.41%
EPS beat(16)4
Avg EPS beat(16)-6.2%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.48%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.81%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.14%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.09%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.56%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.83%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.01%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)3.95%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)7.73%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.54%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.17%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.26%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.77%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.86
Fwd PE 11.75
P/S 3.72
P/FCF 12.85
P/OCF 12.35
P/B 1.05
P/tB 1.57
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)2.44
EY7.22%
EPS(NY)2.88
Fwd EY8.51%
FCF(TTM)2.63
FCFY7.78%
OCF(TTM)2.74
OCFY8.1%
SpS9.09
BVpS32.18
TBVpS21.56
PEG (NY)0.77
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.96%
ROE 7.68%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 27.18%
GM N/A
FCFM 28.94%
ROA(3y)0.96%
ROA(5y)0.99%
ROE(3y)8.45%
ROE(5y)8.6%
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-6.26%
PM growth 5Y-1.55%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.04
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.12
Debt/FCF 1.52
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 32.57%
Cap/Sales 1.17%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality 106.47%
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score7
WACC13.23%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)63.53%
Cap/Depr(5y)55.58%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.21%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.11%
Profit Quality(3y)121.28%
Profit Quality(5y)118.19%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)1.67%
EPS 3Y-7.07%
EPS 5Y-2.65%
EPS Q2Q%65.71%
EPS Next Y17.89%
EPS Next 2Y11.99%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.05%
Revenue growth 3Y13.43%
Revenue growth 5Y13.82%
Sales Q2Q%4.26%
Revenue Next Year7.85%
Revenue Next 2Y6.55%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
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-21.59%
FCF growth 3Y-2.47%
FCF growth 5Y17.43%
OCF growth 1Y-21.19%
OCF growth 3Y-3.69%
OCF growth 5Y13.85%