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
- FCFS had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year FCFS had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Each year in the past 5 years FCFS has been profitable.
- In the past 5 years FCFS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- FCFS has a better Return On Assets (6.23%) than 74.07% of its industry peers.
- FCFS has a Return On Equity (14.51%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- FCFS has a Return On Invested Capital of 8.99%. This is in the better half of the industry: FCFS outperforms 68.52% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for FCFS is in line with the industry average of 9.87%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (8.99%) for FCFS is above the 3 year average (8.17%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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
- The Profit Margin of FCFS (9.02%) is worse than 61.11% of its industry peers.
- 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.
- FCFS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- With a Gross Margin value of 50.28%, FCFS perfoms like the industry average, 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.
- FCFS has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, FCFS has more shares outstanding
- Compared to 1 year ago, FCFS has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 3.56 indicates that FCFS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 3.56, FCFS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.59% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of FCFS is 4.71, which is a neutral value as it means it would take FCFS, 4.71 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of FCFS (4.71) is better than 74.07% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.97 indicates that FCFS is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- FCFS has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.97) than 61.11% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.97 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.71 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.56 |
ROIC/WACC1.09
WACC8.23%
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.
- A Quick Ratio of 3.36 indicates that FCFS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- FCFS has a better Quick ratio (3.36) than 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
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 30.55% over the past year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 23.82% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
- FCFS shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 8.04%.
- The Revenue has been growing by 17.55% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.38% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y18.67%
EPS Next 2Y18.61%
EPS Next 3Y18.39%
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.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. FCFS Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 22.71, FCFS is valued on the expensive side.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, FCFS is valued more expensive than 81.48% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.91, FCFS is valued at the same level.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.13 indicates a rather expensive valuation of FCFS.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FCFS indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: FCFS is more expensive than 68.52% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FCFS to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.68), we can say FCFS is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.71 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.13 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, FCFS is valued a bit cheaper than 61.11% of the companies 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 | 18.65 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.45 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- FCFS's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- FCFS has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- FCFS's earnings are expected to grow with 18.39% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.22
PEG (5Y)0.95
EPS Next 2Y18.61%
EPS Next 3Y18.39%
5. FCFS Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- FCFS has a yearly dividend return of 0.88%, which is pretty low.
- FCFS's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.23.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, FCFS's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.88% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of FCFS grows each year by 8.23%, which is quite nice.
- 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.
- The dividend of FCFS is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP21.45%
EPS Next 2Y18.61%
EPS Next 3Y18.39%
FCFS Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
198.9
+0.06 (+0.03%)
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 Owners90.5%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners2.87%
Ins Owner Change5.68%
Market Cap8.75B
Revenue(TTM)3.66B
Net Income(TTM)330.38M
Analysts81.54
Price Target210.8 (5.98%)
Short Float %2.07%
Short Ratio2.68
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.88% |
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)1.89%
PT rev (3m)15.73%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.04%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.7%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.41%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.1%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)4.27%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)4.99%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.71 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.13 | ||
| P/S | 2.39 | ||
| P/FCF | 18.65 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.93 | ||
| P/B | 3.84 | ||
| P/tB | 394.11 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.45 |
EPS(TTM)8.76
EY4.4%
EPS(NY)10.4
Fwd EY5.23%
FCF(TTM)10.67
FCFY5.36%
OCF(TTM)13.32
OCFY6.7%
SpS83.24
BVpS51.77
TBVpS0.5
PEG (NY)1.22
PEG (5Y)0.95
Graham Number101.01
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 | 3.56 |
F-Score7
WACC8.23%
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 Y18.67%
EPS Next 2Y18.61%
EPS Next 3Y18.39%
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 Year76.75%
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 18.67% 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%.