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FIRST BANCSHARES INC/MS (FBMS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:FBMS - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US3189161033 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

33.81  +0.16 (+0.48%)

After market: 33.81 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

4

Overall FBMS gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated FBMS against 398 industry peers in the Banks industry. Both the profitability and financial health of FBMS have multiple concerns. FBMS 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

FBMS had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year FBMS had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years FBMS has been profitable.
In the past 5 years FBMS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
FBMS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFFBMS 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 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M

1.2 Ratios

FBMS's Return On Assets of 0.96% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FBMS outperforms 64.02% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 7.68%, FBMS is in line with its industry, outperforming 44.91% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.96%
ROE 7.68%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)0.96%
ROA(5y)0.99%
ROE(3y)8.45%
ROE(5y)8.6%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
FBMS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICFBMS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2 4 6 8

1.3 Margins

FBMS has a better Profit Margin (27.18%) than 71.22% of its industry peers.
FBMS's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
FBMS 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) 27.18%
GM N/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-6.26%
PM growth 5Y-1.55%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
FBMS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsFBMS 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

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

2.2 Solvency

The Debt to FCF ratio of FBMS is 1.52, which is an excellent value as it means it would take FBMS, only 1.52 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
FBMS has a better Debt to FCF ratio (1.52) than 62.78% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.12 indicates that FBMS is not too dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of FBMS (0.12) is better than 68.49% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.12
Debt/FCF 1.52
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC13.23%
FBMS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFFBMS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
FBMS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesFBMS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M 20M 25M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.67% over the past year.
FBMS shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -2.65% yearly.
FBMS shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -4.05%.
FBMS shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 13.82% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)1.67%
EPS 3Y-7.07%
EPS 5Y-2.65%
EPS Q2Q%65.71%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.05%
Revenue growth 3Y13.43%
Revenue growth 5Y13.82%
Sales Q2Q%4.26%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 11.99% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, FBMS will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.55% on average per year.
EPS Next Y17.89%
EPS Next 2Y11.99%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year7.85%
Revenue Next 2Y6.55%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
FBMS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesFBMS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
FBMS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesFBMS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 1 2 3

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 13.86, the valuation of FBMS can be described as correct.
68.24% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than FBMS, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of FBMS to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.88), we can say FBMS is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.75, the valuation of FBMS can be described as very reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FBMS indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: FBMS is more expensive than 64.76% of the companies listed in the same industry.
FBMS is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 21.20, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.86
Fwd PE 11.75
FBMS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsFBMS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

FBMS's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 12.85
EV/EBITDA N/A
FBMS Per share dataFBMS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)0.77
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y11.99%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

FBMS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.96%.
FBMS's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 3.52.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.45, FBMS pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.96%

5.2 History

The dividend of FBMS is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 26.11%!
FBMS has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
FBMS has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)26.11%
Div Incr Years7
Div Non Decr Years14
FBMS Yearly Dividends per shareFBMS 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

5.3 Sustainability

39.72% of the earnings are spent on dividend by FBMS. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of FBMS is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP39.72%
EPS Next 2Y11.99%
EPS Next 3YN/A
FBMS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendFBMS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
FBMS Dividend Payout.FBMS Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.FBMS Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

FIRST BANCSHARES INC/MS

NYSE:FBMS (3/31/2025, 8:19:52 PM)

After market: 33.81 0 (0%)

33.81

+0.16 (+0.48%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupBanks
GICS IndustryBanks
Earnings (Last)01-28 2025-01-28/amc
Earnings (Next)04-23 2025-04-23/amc
Inst Owners74.06%
Inst Owner Change0.06%
Ins Owners6.39%
Ins Owner Change-1903.24%
Market Cap1.06B
Analysts80
Price Target38.25 (13.13%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.96%
Yearly Dividend0.99
Dividend Growth(5Y)26.11%
DP39.72%
Div Incr Years7
Div Non Decr Years14
Ex-Date02-10 2025-02-10 (0.25)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-9.3%
Min EPS beat(2)-11.15%
Max EPS beat(2)-7.45%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-1.22%
Min EPS beat(4)-11.15%
Max EPS beat(4)8.47%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-11.41%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-8.41%
EPS beat(16)4
Avg EPS beat(16)-6.2%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.48%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.81%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.14%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.09%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.56%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.83%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.01%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)3.95%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)7.73%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.54%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.17%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.26%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.77%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.86
Fwd PE 11.75
P/S 3.72
P/FCF 12.85
P/OCF 12.35
P/B 1.05
P/tB 1.57
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)2.44
EY7.22%
EPS(NY)2.88
Fwd EY8.51%
FCF(TTM)2.63
FCFY7.78%
OCF(TTM)2.74
OCFY8.1%
SpS9.09
BVpS32.18
TBVpS21.56
PEG (NY)0.77
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.96%
ROE 7.68%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 27.18%
GM N/A
FCFM 28.94%
ROA(3y)0.96%
ROA(5y)0.99%
ROE(3y)8.45%
ROE(5y)8.6%
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-6.26%
PM growth 5Y-1.55%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.04
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.12
Debt/FCF 1.52
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 32.57%
Cap/Sales 1.17%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality 106.47%
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score7
WACC13.23%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)63.53%
Cap/Depr(5y)55.58%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.21%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.11%
Profit Quality(3y)121.28%
Profit Quality(5y)118.19%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)1.67%
EPS 3Y-7.07%
EPS 5Y-2.65%
EPS Q2Q%65.71%
EPS Next Y17.89%
EPS Next 2Y11.99%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.05%
Revenue growth 3Y13.43%
Revenue growth 5Y13.82%
Sales Q2Q%4.26%
Revenue Next Year7.85%
Revenue Next 2Y6.55%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
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-21.59%
FCF growth 3Y-2.47%
FCF growth 5Y17.43%
OCF growth 1Y-21.19%
OCF growth 3Y-3.69%
OCF growth 5Y13.85%