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First BanCorp. · Financial Services · United States · $4.4B · Avg Vol: $47M/d

89
StockRank
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Q
71
V
41
M
75
P/E (TTM)
12.2x
ROE
19.0%
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%932.9M1.1B1.1B6.5%
EPS1.321.601.721.822.1613.1%2.252.572.6711.3%
Shares182.7M169.3M163.9M156.6M-14.3%154.7M
Debt858.8M661.7M561.7M290.0M-30.4%290.0M
Equity1.3B1.5B1.7B2.0B14.1%
Op CF440.5M363.0M404.1M448.6M0.6%461.4M
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)+12.9%
24.9325.9126.9027.8828.86Jun 12Jul 7Jul 27
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$28.78
RSI (14)
79.9
52W High
$29.17
From 52W High
1.0%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
71
ROIC (ROA)
1.9%*54.4
ROE
19.0%83.8
GP/Assets
4.9%N/A
Op. Margin
47.8%69.1
FCF/Assets
2.3%N/A
Piotroski
797.0
Int. Cover
50.0
D/E Ratio
0.15xN/A
Current Ratio
bankN/A
Value
41
P/E (TTM)
12.2x57.3
EV/EBITDA
bankN/A
P/FCF
9.9xN/A
P/B
2.1x22.5
P/S
4.5x40.9
Div Yield
2.7%33.7
Momentum
75
52W High %
99%87.3
RS 6M
34%95.6
SMA 50/200
1.15x87.1
EPS Rev 4W
+0.1%79.3
EPS Rev 12W
+1.9%74.7
EPS Improve
+7%26.7
Q Growth
15%49.8

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$4.4B
P/E (Forward)
11.4x
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)$4.4B89STRONG BUY
CATYCathay General Bancorp$4.2B84STRONG BUY
ASBAssociated Banc-Corp$5.8B86STRONG BUY
PFSProvident Financial Services, Inc.$3.1B86STRONG BUY
IBOCInternational Bancshares Corporation$4.8B79BUY
FULTFulton Financial Corporation$4.7B77BUY
WSBCWesBanco, Inc.$4.0B77BUY
UBSIUnited Bankshares, Inc.$6.5B82STRONG BUY
WSFSWSFS Financial Corporation$4.1B76BUY
OZKBank OZK$5.5B78BUY

Peer medians: ROE 9.4% · P/E 13.9x · Gross margin 100.0%

First BanCorp. (FBP) — Stock Score Summary

First BanCorp. (FBP) has a MoatMap StockRank of 89/100 based on Quality (71/100), Value (41/100), and Momentum (75/100) 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$28.78
Market Cap$4.4B
P/E (TTM)12.19
P/E (Forward)11.44
Price/Book2.14
Return on Equity19.0%
Debt/Equity0.15x
Operating Margin47.8%
Revenue Growth8.1%
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 89/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (71), Value (41), and Momentum (75) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does First BanCorp. have an economic moat?
First BanCorp. (FBP) has a Quality factor score of 71/100. 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 89/100. 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).