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FIRST HAWAIIAN INC (FHB) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:FHB - Nasdaq - US32051X1081 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

24.04  +0.09 (+0.38%)

After market: 24.04 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

5

FHB gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 392 industry peers in the Banks industry. FHB scores quite bad on profitability, while its financial health is fine. Not spectacular, but in line with the averages. FHB has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. FHB also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year FHB was profitable.
FHB had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
FHB had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years FHB always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
FHB Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFFHB 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 100M 200M 300M 400M

1.2 Ratios

FHB has a Return On Assets of 0.99%. This is in the better half of the industry: FHB outperforms 64.29% of its industry peers.
FHB has a Return On Equity (8.88%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.99%
ROE 8.88%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)1%
ROA(5y)0.97%
ROE(3y)9.98%
ROE(5y)9.35%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
FHB Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICFHB Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2 4 6 8 10

1.3 Margins

With a decent Profit Margin value of 28.90%, FHB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.34% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FHB has declined.
FHB 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) 28.9%
GM N/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-8.48%
PM growth 5Y-5.18%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
FHB Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsFHB 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

FHB does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
Compared to 1 year ago, FHB has less shares outstanding
FHB has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
There is no outstanding debt for FHB. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
FHB Yearly Shares OutstandingFHB Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
FHB Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsFHB Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B 20B

2.2 Solvency

FHB has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.09
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC16.19%
FHB Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFFHB 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 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.3 Liquidity

Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
FHB Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesFHB Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 12.14% over the past year.
FHB shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -3.87% yearly.
FHB shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 0.35%.
Measured over the past years, FHB shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 1.09% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)12.14%
EPS 3Y-4.58%
EPS 5Y-3.87%
EPS Q2Q%20.83%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.35%
Revenue growth 3Y4.16%
Revenue growth 5Y1.09%
Sales Q2Q%6.32%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, FHB will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 8.04% on average per year.
FHB is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.96% yearly.
EPS Next Y10.7%
EPS Next 2Y7.61%
EPS Next 3Y8.04%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year6.61%
Revenue Next 2Y4.61%
Revenue Next 3Y3.96%
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
FHB Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesFHB Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 200M 400M 600M 800M
FHB Yearly EPS VS EstimatesFHB Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0.5 1 1.5 2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

FHB is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 12.39.
FHB's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.24. FHB is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
FHB is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.60.
65.05% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than FHB, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
FHB is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 36.42, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.39
Fwd PE 11.6
FHB Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsFHB Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

FHB's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 11.73
EV/EBITDA N/A
FHB Per share dataFHB EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)1.16
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y7.61%
EPS Next 3Y8.04%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.29%, FHB is a good candidate for dividend investing.
FHB's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.51.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.40, FHB pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.29%

5.2 History

The dividend of FHB has a limited annual growth rate of 0.05%.
FHB has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
FHB has not decreased its dividend in the past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.05%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years8
FHB Yearly Dividends per shareFHB Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

FHB pays out 56.34% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of FHB is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP56.34%
EPS Next 2Y7.61%
EPS Next 3Y8.04%
FHB Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendFHB Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M
FHB Dividend Payout.FHB Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.FHB Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

FIRST HAWAIIAN INC

NASDAQ:FHB (8/5/2025, 4:30:00 PM)

After market: 24.04 0 (0%)

24.04

+0.09 (+0.38%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupBanks
GICS IndustryBanks
Earnings (Last)07-25 2025-07-25/bmo
Earnings (Next)10-23 2025-10-23/bmo
Inst Owners100.59%
Inst Owner Change-0.02%
Ins Owners0.57%
Ins Owner Change9.65%
Market Cap3.00B
Analysts46.67
Price Target26.35 (9.61%)
Short Float %4.26%
Short Ratio5.87
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.29%
Yearly Dividend1.05
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.05%
DP56.34%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years8
Ex-Date08-18 2025-08-18 (0.26)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)1.64%
Min EPS beat(2)1.48%
Max EPS beat(2)1.8%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)5.84%
Min EPS beat(4)1.48%
Max EPS beat(4)11.63%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)1.12%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)0.89%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)3.52%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-8.02%
Min Revenue beat(2)-15.37%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.67%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-6.26%
Min Revenue beat(4)-15.37%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.36%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-8.65%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-7.13%
Revenue beat(16)1
Avg Revenue beat(16)-5.79%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-2.78%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.08%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.94%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.12%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.48%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.01%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.1%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.58%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.37%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.39
Fwd PE 11.6
P/S 3.68
P/FCF 11.73
P/OCF 10.42
P/B 1.13
P/tB 1.82
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)1.94
EY8.07%
EPS(NY)2.07
Fwd EY8.62%
FCF(TTM)2.05
FCFY8.53%
OCF(TTM)2.31
OCFY9.59%
SpS6.53
BVpS21.25
TBVpS13.22
PEG (NY)1.16
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.99%
ROE 8.88%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 28.9%
GM N/A
FCFM 31.41%
ROA(3y)1%
ROA(5y)0.97%
ROE(3y)9.98%
ROE(5y)9.35%
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-8.48%
PM growth 5Y-5.18%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.03
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.09
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 86.8%
Cap/Sales 3.93%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality 108.68%
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score8
WACC16.19%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)45.51%
Cap/Depr(5y)45.81%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.38%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.91%
Profit Quality(3y)128.08%
Profit Quality(5y)125.66%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)12.14%
EPS 3Y-4.58%
EPS 5Y-3.87%
EPS Q2Q%20.83%
EPS Next Y10.7%
EPS Next 2Y7.61%
EPS Next 3Y8.04%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.35%
Revenue growth 3Y4.16%
Revenue growth 5Y1.09%
Sales Q2Q%6.32%
Revenue Next Year6.61%
Revenue Next 2Y4.61%
Revenue Next 3Y3.96%
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-41.21%
FCF growth 3Y-10.04%
FCF growth 5Y1.57%
OCF growth 1Y-35.65%
OCF growth 3Y-8.69%
OCF growth 5Y1.38%