FIRST BANCORP/NC (FBNC)

US3189101062 - Common Stock

43.52  +0.96 (+2.26%)

Premarket: 42.8 -0.72 (-1.65%)

Fundamental Rating

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We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to FBNC. FBNC was compared to 405 industry peers in the Banks industry. FBNC has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. FBNC is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.



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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

FBNC had positive earnings in the past year.
FBNC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years FBNC has always been profitable.
FBNC had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of FBNC (0.93%) is better than 63.43% of its industry peers.
FBNC has a Return On Equity (8.03%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.93%
ROE 8.03%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)1.05%
ROA(5y)1.15%
ROE(3y)9.81%
ROE(5y)9.85%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 29.29%, FBNC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.60% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FBNC has declined.
The Operating Margin and Gross Margin are not available for FBNC so they could not be analyzed.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 29.29%
GM N/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-1.87%
PM growth 5Y-5.26%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A

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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.
Compared to 1 year ago, FBNC has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for FBNC has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
FBNC has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.

2.2 Solvency

FBNC has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.71. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.71 years to pay back of all of its debts.
FBNC has a Debt to FCF ratio of 0.71. This is amongst the best in the industry. FBNC outperforms 81.09% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.07 indicates that FBNC is not too dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of FBNC (0.07) is better than 79.85% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.07
Debt/FCF 0.71
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC11.71%

2.3 Liquidity

Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for FBNC have decreased strongly by -14.29% in the last year.
FBNC shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -3.86% yearly.
FBNC shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -5.78%.
The Revenue has been growing by 8.70% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-14.29%
EPS 3Y-1.03%
EPS 5Y-3.86%
EPS Q2Q%-1.41%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.78%
Revenue growth 3Y10.52%
Revenue growth 5Y8.7%
Sales Q2Q%-5.44%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 7.47% on average over the next years.
FBNC is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -0.06% yearly.
EPS Next Y9.46%
EPS Next 2Y7.47%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-5.17%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.06%
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.

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 15.77, the valuation of FBNC can be described as correct.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of FBNC indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: FBNC is more expensive than 67.91% of the companies listed in the same industry.
FBNC's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 31.73.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.89, the valuation of FBNC can be described as correct.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FBNC indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: FBNC is more expensive than 68.66% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FBNC to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.71), we can say FBNC is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.77
Fwd PE 14.89

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of FBNC indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: FBNC is more expensive than 61.44% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 13.86
EV/EBITDA N/A

4.3 Compensation for Growth

FBNC's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)1.67
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y7.47%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.13%, FBNC has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.38, FBNC is paying slightly less dividend.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.22, FBNC has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.13%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of FBNC grows each year by 19.19%, which is quite nice.
FBNC has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
FBNC has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)19.19%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years14

5.3 Sustainability

FBNC pays out 32.05% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of FBNC is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP32.05%
EPS Next 2Y7.47%
EPS Next 3YN/A

FIRST BANCORP/NC

NASDAQ:FBNC (10/14/2024, 8:26:08 PM)

Premarket: 42.8 -0.72 (-1.65%)

43.52

+0.96 (+2.26%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupBanks
GICS IndustryBanks
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Market Cap1.80B
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Dividend Yield 2.13%
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Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.77
Fwd PE 14.89
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PEG (NY)1.67
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.93%
ROE 8.03%
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ROICexgc
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 29.29%
GM N/A
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Asset Turnover0.03
Health
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Debt/Equity 0.07
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Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
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EPS 1Y (TTM)-14.29%
EPS 3Y-1.03%
EPS 5Y
EPS Q2Q%
EPS Next Y9.46%
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EPS Next 5Y
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.78%
Revenue growth 3Y10.52%
Revenue growth 5Y
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