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FIRST BANCORP/NC (FBNC) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:FBNC - US3189101062 - Common Stock

50.98 USD
-0.63 (-1.22%)
Last: 12/5/2025, 8:17:25 PM
50.98 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 12/5/2025, 8:17:25 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to FBNC. FBNC was compared to 387 industry peers in the Banks industry. Both the profitability and financial health of FBNC have multiple concerns. FBNC is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year FBNC was profitable.
In the past year FBNC had a positive cash flow from operations.
FBNC had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
FBNC had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
FBNC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFFBNC 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 50M 100M 150M 200M

1.2 Ratios

FBNC has a worse Return On Assets (0.77%) than 60.98% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of 6.14%, FBNC is not doing good in the industry: 72.35% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.77%
ROE 6.14%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)0.95%
ROA(5y)0.97%
ROE(3y)8.98%
ROE(5y)8.75%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
FBNC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICFBNC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10

1.3 Margins

FBNC has a better Profit Margin (26.45%) than 63.57% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FBNC has declined.
FBNC 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) 26.45%
GM N/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-10.05%
PM growth 5Y-8.21%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
FBNC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsFBNC 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

FBNC does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
FBNC has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for FBNC has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, FBNC has an improved debt to assets ratio.
FBNC Yearly Shares OutstandingFBNC Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M
FBNC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsFBNC 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 10B

2.2 Solvency

FBNC has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.43. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.43 years to pay back of all of its debts.
FBNC has a better Debt to FCF ratio (0.43) than 81.65% of its industry peers.
FBNC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.06. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
The Debt to Equity ratio of FBNC (0.06) is better than 78.55% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.06
Debt/FCF 0.43
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC13.41%
FBNC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFFBNC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
FBNC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesFBNC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 29.67% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, FBNC shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -2.23% on average per year.
The Revenue for FBNC has decreased by -21.45% in the past year. This is quite bad
FBNC shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.90% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)29.67%
EPS 3Y-5.67%
EPS 5Y-2.23%
EPS Q2Q%44.29%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-21.45%
Revenue growth 3Y3.05%
Revenue growth 5Y4.9%
Sales Q2Q%8.72%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 21.45% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue is expected to grow by 11.93% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y39.8%
EPS Next 2Y28.54%
EPS Next 3Y21.45%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year17.88%
Revenue Next 2Y14.98%
Revenue Next 3Y11.93%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
FBNC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesFBNC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M
FBNC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesFBNC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1 2 3 4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 14.40, which indicates a correct valuation of FBNC.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, FBNC is valued a bit more expensive than 64.34% of the companies in the same industry.
FBNC's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.49.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 11.14, which indicates a very decent valuation of FBNC.
FBNC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
FBNC is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.69, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.4
Fwd PE 11.14
FBNC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsFBNC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

FBNC's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. FBNC is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 9.92
EV/EBITDA N/A
FBNC Per share dataFBNC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

FBNC's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
FBNC's earnings are expected to grow with 21.45% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.36
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y28.54%
EPS Next 3Y21.45%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

FBNC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.78%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
FBNC's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 3.11.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.31, FBNC is paying slightly less dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.78%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of FBNC grows each year by 14.00%, which is quite nice.
FBNC has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)14%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
FBNC Yearly Dividends per shareFBNC 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 1

5.3 Sustainability

37.43% of the earnings are spent on dividend by FBNC. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
FBNC's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP37.43%
EPS Next 2Y28.54%
EPS Next 3Y21.45%
FBNC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendFBNC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M
FBNC Dividend Payout.FBNC Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.FBNC Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

FIRST BANCORP/NC

NASDAQ:FBNC (12/5/2025, 8:17:25 PM)

After market: 50.98 0 (0%)

50.98

-0.63 (-1.22%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupBanks
GICS IndustryBanks
Earnings (Last)10-22 2025-10-22/amc
Earnings (Next)01-20 2026-01-20/amc
Inst Owners81.71%
Inst Owner Change14.42%
Ins Owners1.66%
Ins Owner Change1.98%
Market Cap2.11B
Revenue(TTM)372.08M
Net Income(TTM)98.42M
Analysts80
Price Target59.93 (17.56%)
Short Float %4.13%
Short Ratio8.09
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.78%
Yearly Dividend0.88
Dividend Growth(5Y)14%
DP37.43%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date09-30 2025-09-30 (0.23)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)6.11%
Min EPS beat(2)4.56%
Max EPS beat(2)7.65%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)5.33%
Min EPS beat(4)3.49%
Max EPS beat(4)7.65%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)4.67%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)-2.2%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)-3.45%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-11.45%
Min Revenue beat(2)-22.58%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.32%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-15.52%
Min Revenue beat(4)-37.62%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.32%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-11.15%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-9.46%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-7.09%
PT rev (1m)3.07%
PT rev (3m)4.91%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)12.25%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.84%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.25%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)6.98%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.42%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.4
Fwd PE 11.14
P/S 5.68
P/FCF 9.92
P/OCF 9.76
P/B 1.32
P/tB 1.91
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)3.54
EY6.94%
EPS(NY)4.58
Fwd EY8.98%
FCF(TTM)5.14
FCFY10.08%
OCF(TTM)5.23
OCFY10.25%
SpS8.97
BVpS38.66
TBVpS26.67
PEG (NY)0.36
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number55.49
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.77%
ROE 6.14%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 26.45%
GM N/A
FCFM 57.28%
ROA(3y)0.95%
ROA(5y)0.97%
ROE(3y)8.98%
ROE(5y)8.75%
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
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-10.05%
PM growth 5Y-8.21%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.03
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.06
Debt/FCF 0.43
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 27.79%
Cap/Sales 0.96%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality 216.55%
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score5
WACC13.41%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)27.31%
Cap/Depr(5y)53.43%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.07%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.06%
Profit Quality(3y)167.97%
Profit Quality(5y)139.01%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)29.67%
EPS 3Y-5.67%
EPS 5Y-2.23%
EPS Q2Q%44.29%
EPS Next Y39.8%
EPS Next 2Y28.54%
EPS Next 3Y21.45%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-21.45%
Revenue growth 3Y3.05%
Revenue growth 5Y4.9%
Sales Q2Q%8.72%
Revenue Next Year17.88%
Revenue Next 2Y14.98%
Revenue Next 3Y11.93%
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 1Y60.86%
FCF growth 3Y9.95%
FCF growth 5Y29.26%
OCF growth 1Y57.83%
OCF growth 3Y7.96%
OCF growth 5Y27.83%

FIRST BANCORP/NC / FBNC FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for FIRST BANCORP/NC?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to FBNC.


Can you provide the valuation status for FIRST BANCORP/NC?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to FIRST BANCORP/NC (FBNC). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of FBNC stock?

FIRST BANCORP/NC (FBNC) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.


How financially healthy is FIRST BANCORP/NC?

The financial health rating of FIRST BANCORP/NC (FBNC) is 3 / 10.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for FBNC stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of FIRST BANCORP/NC (FBNC) is expected to grow by 39.8% in the next year.