FIRSTCASH HOLDINGS INC (FCFS) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:FCFS • US33768G1076
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This FCFS fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. FCFS Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year FCFS was profitable.
- In the past year FCFS had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years FCFS has always been profitable.
- In the past 5 years FCFS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- With a decent Return On Assets value of 6.23%, FCFS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.93% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Equity of FCFS (14.51%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 8.99%, FCFS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.52% of the companies in the same industry.
- FCFS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 8.17%. This is in line with the industry average of 9.60%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (8.17%) for FCFS is below the current ROIC(8.99%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.23% | ||
| ROE | 14.51% | ||
| ROIC | 8.99% |
ROA(3y)5.71%
ROA(5y)5.37%
ROE(3y)12.7%
ROE(5y)11.7%
ROIC(3y)8.17%
ROIC(5y)7.47%
1.3 Margins
- With a Profit Margin value of 9.02%, FCFS is not doing good in the industry: 61.11% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- FCFS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- The Operating Margin of FCFS (16.09%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of FCFS has grown nicely.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 50.28%, FCFS is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.56% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of FCFS has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 16.09% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.02% | ||
| GM | 50.28% |
OM growth 3Y3.5%
OM growth 5Y6.02%
PM growth 3Y-0.96%
PM growth 5Y6.67%
GM growth 3Y2.75%
GM growth 5Y-2.08%
2. FCFS Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- FCFS has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
- The number of shares outstanding for FCFS has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- FCFS has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for FCFS is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- FCFS has an Altman-Z score of 3.61. This indicates that FCFS is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.61, FCFS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.59% of the companies in the same industry.
- FCFS has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.71. This is a neutral value as FCFS would need 4.71 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of FCFS (4.71) is better than 74.07% of its industry peers.
- FCFS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.97. This is a neutral value indicating FCFS is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- FCFS has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.97. This is in the better half of the industry: FCFS outperforms 61.11% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.97 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.71 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.61 |
ROIC/WACC1.09
WACC8.22%
2.3 Liquidity
- FCFS has a Current Ratio of 4.55. This indicates that FCFS is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 4.55, FCFS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
- FCFS has a Quick Ratio of 3.36. This indicates that FCFS is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- FCFS's Quick ratio of 3.36 is amongst the best of the industry. FCFS outperforms 81.48% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 4.55 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.36 |
3. FCFS Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- FCFS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 30.55%, which is quite impressive.
- FCFS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 23.82% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, FCFS shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 8.04% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, FCFS shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 17.55% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)30.55%
EPS 3Y18.91%
EPS 5Y23.82%
EPS Q2Q%24.53%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.04%
Revenue growth 3Y10.29%
Revenue growth 5Y17.55%
Sales Q2Q%19.76%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 15.93% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- Based on estimates for the next years, FCFS will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.38% on average per year.
EPS Next Y18.81%
EPS Next 2Y18.68%
EPS Next 3Y19.35%
EPS Next 5Y15.93%
Revenue Next Year15.88%
Revenue Next 2Y12.05%
Revenue Next 3Y1.38%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past 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.
4. FCFS Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- FCFS is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 23.48.
- 79.63% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than FCFS, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- FCFS's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.95.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.77 indicates a rather expensive valuation of FCFS.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, FCFS is valued a bit more expensive than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- FCFS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 38.68.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.48 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.77 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of FCFS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: FCFS is cheaper than 64.81% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- FCFS's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.29 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.83 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- FCFS's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- The decent profitability rating of FCFS may justify a higher PE ratio.
- FCFS's earnings are expected to grow with 19.35% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.25
PEG (5Y)0.99
EPS Next 2Y18.68%
EPS Next 3Y19.35%
5. FCFS Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- FCFS has a yearly dividend return of 0.81%, which is pretty low.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.11, FCFS has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, FCFS's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.81% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of FCFS is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 8.23%!
- FCFS has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- As FCFS did not decrease their dividend in the past 5 years, we can say the dividend looks stable.
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.23%
Div Incr Years9
Div Non Decr Years9
5.3 Sustainability
- 21.45% of the earnings are spent on dividend by FCFS. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
- FCFS's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP21.45%
EPS Next 2Y18.68%
EPS Next 3Y19.35%
FCFS Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NASDAQ:FCFS (4/21/2026, 9:50:50 AM)
205.72
+0.78 (+0.38%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryConsumer Finance
Earnings (Last)02-05 2026-02-05/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-23 2026-04-23/bmo
Inst Owners90.69%
Inst Owner Change0.23%
Ins Owners2.87%
Ins Owner Change5.13%
Market Cap9.05B
Revenue(TTM)3.66B
Net Income(TTM)330.38M
Analysts81.54
Price Target219.64 (6.77%)
Short Float %2.33%
Short Ratio2.71
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.81% |
Yearly Dividend1.6
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.23%
DP21.45%
Div Incr Years9
Div Non Decr Years9
Ex-Date02-18 2026-02-18 (0.42)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)8.61%
Min EPS beat(2)3.15%
Max EPS beat(2)14.08%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)9.75%
Min EPS beat(4)3.15%
Max EPS beat(4)16.73%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)5.6%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)6.54%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)7.26%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)4.3%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.48%
Max Revenue beat(2)7.12%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.43%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.87%
Max Revenue beat(4)7.12%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.6%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.27%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.35%
PT rev (1m)6.16%
PT rev (3m)20.59%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.24%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.25%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.12%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.53%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.1%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)4.21%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)4.96%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.48 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.77 | ||
| P/S | 2.47 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.29 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.44 | ||
| P/B | 3.97 | ||
| P/tB | 407.62 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.83 |
EPS(TTM)8.76
EY4.26%
EPS(NY)10.41
Fwd EY5.06%
FCF(TTM)10.67
FCFY5.19%
OCF(TTM)13.32
OCFY6.48%
SpS83.24
BVpS51.77
TBVpS0.5
PEG (NY)1.25
PEG (5Y)0.99
Graham Number101.012 (-50.9%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.23% | ||
| ROE | 14.51% | ||
| ROCE | 12.04% | ||
| ROIC | 8.99% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.23% | ||
| ROICexgc | 17.5% | ||
| OM | 16.09% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.02% | ||
| GM | 50.28% | ||
| FCFM | 12.81% |
ROA(3y)5.71%
ROA(5y)5.37%
ROE(3y)12.7%
ROE(5y)11.7%
ROIC(3y)8.17%
ROIC(5y)7.47%
ROICexc(3y)8.45%
ROICexc(5y)7.73%
ROICexgc(3y)16.94%
ROICexgc(5y)16.2%
ROCE(3y)10.94%
ROCE(5y)10.01%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-2.21%
ROICexgc growth 5Y4.44%
ROICexc growth 3Y2.89%
ROICexc growth 5Y5.77%
OM growth 3Y3.5%
OM growth 5Y6.02%
PM growth 3Y-0.96%
PM growth 5Y6.67%
GM growth 3Y2.75%
GM growth 5Y-2.08%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.69
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.97 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.71 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.15 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 104.49% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.19% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 4.38 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 83.6% | ||
| Profit Quality | 142% | ||
| Current Ratio | 4.55 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.36 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.61 |
F-Score7
WACC8.22%
ROIC/WACC1.09
Cap/Depr(3y)123.73%
Cap/Depr(5y)99.4%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.96%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.13%
Profit Quality(3y)140.4%
Profit Quality(5y)147.49%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)30.55%
EPS 3Y18.91%
EPS 5Y23.82%
EPS Q2Q%24.53%
EPS Next Y18.81%
EPS Next 2Y18.68%
EPS Next 3Y19.35%
EPS Next 5Y15.93%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.04%
Revenue growth 3Y10.29%
Revenue growth 5Y17.55%
Sales Q2Q%19.76%
Revenue Next Year15.88%
Revenue Next 2Y12.05%
Revenue Next 3Y1.38%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y30.64%
EBIT growth 3Y14.15%
EBIT growth 5Y24.62%
EBIT Next Year78.53%
EBIT Next 3Y34.25%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y21.65%
FCF growth 3Y2.65%
FCF growth 5Y20.48%
OCF growth 1Y8.52%
OCF growth 3Y7.68%
OCF growth 5Y21.39%
FIRSTCASH HOLDINGS INC / FCFS Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of FIRSTCASH HOLDINGS INC (FCFS) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to FCFS.
What is the valuation status of FIRSTCASH HOLDINGS INC (FCFS) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to FIRSTCASH HOLDINGS INC (FCFS). This can be considered as Overvalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for FIRSTCASH HOLDINGS INC?
FIRSTCASH HOLDINGS INC (FCFS) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for FIRSTCASH HOLDINGS INC (FCFS) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of FIRSTCASH HOLDINGS INC (FCFS) is expected to grow by 18.81% in the next year.
How sustainable is the dividend of FIRSTCASH HOLDINGS INC (FCFS) stock?
The dividend rating of FIRSTCASH HOLDINGS INC (FCFS) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 21.45%.