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First BanCorp. · Financial Services · United States · $4.3B · Avg Vol: $33M/d

82
StockRank
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Q
72
V
40
M
67
P/E (TTM)
12.0x
ROE
19.5%
D/E
0.1x
Dividend %
2.7%
AI CONVICTION THESIS

First BanCorp has quality Q71 and momentum M74 with a buyback on file, but value at V42 is below the calibrated floor, so stage one fails. Insider selling is separately adverse.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

First BanCorp. is a bank holding company that operates FirstBank, Puerto Rico's largest bank by assets, providing a comprehensive suite of financial products and services. Its significant competitive moat is derived from its dominant market position in Puerto Rico, extensive branch network, and deep understanding of the local economy and customer needs. First BanCorp. also serves clients in the U.S. Virgin Islands and Florida, leveraging its regional strength.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year20212022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue886.6M897.2M905.1M961.7M2.7%954.2M1.0B1.1B6.6%
EPS1.321.601.721.822.1613.1%2.372.562.7212.2%
Shares182.7M169.3M163.9M156.6M-14.3%152.7M
Debt858.8M661.7M561.7M290.0M-30.4%200.0M
Equity1.3B1.5B1.7B2.0B14.1%
Op CF440.5M363.0M404.1M448.6M0.6%458.2M
Inv CF-681.5M-78.5M136.2M-170.4M
Fin CF-1.8B-101.9M-44.1M-779.0M
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PRICE (1Y)-3.6%
27.7128.2128.7029.2029.70Jul 30Aug 20Sep 10
SMA 50SMA 200

Close
$27.74
RSI (14)
45.4
52W High
$29.67
From 52W High
0.9%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
72
ROIC (ROA)
2.0%*56.1
ROE
19.5%83.9
GP/Assets
5.0%N/A
Op. Margin
49.1%68.8
FCF/Assets
2.3%N/A
Piotroski
797.1
Int. Cover
50.0
D/E Ratio
0.15xN/A
Current Ratio
bankN/A
Value
40
P/E (TTM)
12.0x55.8
EV/EBITDA
bankN/A
P/FCF
9.6xN/A
P/B
2.2x22.7
P/S
4.6x37.7
Div Yield
2.7%36.8
Momentum
67
52W High %
94%63.3
RS 6M
27%89.7
SMA 50/200
1.19x92.3
EPS Rev 4W
+1.1%50.4
EPS Rev 12W
+6.4%88.2
EPS Improve
+8%30.4
Q Growth
20%52.3

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$4.3B
P/E (Forward)
11.2x
Gross Margin

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Financial Services, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of FBP are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
FBPFirst BanCorp.(you)$4.3B82Strong Buy
CATYCathay General Bancorp$4.1B78Buy
ASBAssociated Banc-Corp$5.8B78Buy
WSBCWesBanco, Inc.$3.9B73Buy
UCBUnited Community Banks, Inc.$4.2B70Buy
OFGOFG Bancorp$2.2B82Strong Buy
FULTFulton Financial Corporation$4.5B69Buy
WSFSWSFS Financial Corporation$4.0B67Buy
NBTBNBT Bancorp Inc.$2.7B74Buy
PFSProvident Financial Services, Inc.$3.1B72Buy

Peer medians: ROE 9.5% · P/E 13.1x · Gross margin 100.0%

First BanCorp. (FBP): Stock Score Summary

First BanCorp. (FBP) has a MoatMap StockRank of 82/100 based on Quality (72/100), Value (40/100), and Momentum (67/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. First BanCorp has quality Q71 and momentum M74 with a buyback on file, but value at V42 is below the calibrated floor, so stage one fails. Insider selling is separately adverse.

First BanCorp. is a bank holding company that operates FirstBank, Puerto Rico's largest bank by assets, providing a comprehensive suite of financial products and services. Its significant competitive moat is derived from its dominant market position in Puerto Rico, extensive branch network, and deep understanding of the local economy and customer needs. First BanCorp. also serves clients in the U.S. Virgin Islands and Florida, leveraging its regional strength.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$27.74
Market Cap$4.3B
P/E (TTM)12.03
P/E (Forward)11.19
Price/Book2.19
Return on Equity19.5%
Debt/Equity0.15x
Operating Margin49.1%
Revenue Growth9.4%
Dividend Yield2.7%
Free Cash Flow$447M

First BanCorp. operates in the Banks - Regional industry, part of the Financial Services sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is First BanCorp.’s (FBP) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for First BanCorp. (FBP) is 82/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (72), Value (40), and Momentum (67) factor ranks across MoatMap’s universe of 25,000+ stocks.
Does First BanCorp. have an economic moat?
First BanCorp. (FBP) has a Quality factor score of 72/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage: the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is First BanCorp. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for First BanCorp. (FBP) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 82/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many; combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is First BanCorp. in?
First BanCorp. (FBP) operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically the Banks - Regional industry (United States).