FBMS First Bancshares PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The PE ratio for First Bancshares stock stands at 16.54 as of Nov 21, 2024. The calculation is based on the latest EPS of $2.23 and the stock price of $36.89 per share. An increase of 39% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 11.9 of the last four quarters.
FBMS PE ratio history
Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of First Bancshares has been 13.88. The current 16.54 P/E ratio is 19% higher than the historical average. Looking back at the last ten years, FBMS's PE ratio peaked in the Dec 2017 quarter at 30.54, with a price of $34.2 and an EPS of $1.12. The Mar 2020 quarter marked the lowest point at 7.57, with a price of $19.07 and an EPS of $2.52.
First Bancshares PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 106.63% in 2017
Maximum annual decrease: -39.23% in 2018
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 12.17 | 8.76% |
| 2022 | 11.19 | -11.61% |
| 2021 | 12.66 | 3.69% |
| 2020 | 12.21 | -11.65% |
| 2019 | 13.82 | -25.54% |
| 2018 | 18.56 | -39.23% |
| 2017 | 30.54 | 106.63% |
| 2016 | 14.78 | 32.2% |
| 2015 | 11.18 | -2.19% |
| 2014 | 11.43 | -12.75% |
FBMS average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of FBMS is higher than the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
FBMS PE vs peers
FBMS's PE ratio stands higher than its peer stocks RF and FHN. First Bancshares's current PE ratio of 16.54 is higher than the average of its peers, which is 13.32.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| TRMK Trustmark Corp | 11.51 | $2.34B |
| RNST Renasant Corp | 12.15 | $2.37B |
| FHN First Horizon Corp | 14.51 | $10.69B |
| RF Regions Financial Corp | 15.11 | $24.3B |
| FBMS First Bancshares Inc | 16.54 | $1.15B |
Frequently asked questions
What is First Bancshares's PE ratio?
FBMS stock has a price to earnings ratio of 16.54 as of Nov 21, 2024.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for First Bancshares (FBMS)?
As an average over the last 3 years, FBMS stock has a PE ratio of 10.96.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for First Bancshares (FBMS)?
As an average over the last 5 years, FBMS stock has a PE ratio of 11.07.
What is the highest PE ratio for FBMS?
Over the last ten years, the Dec 2017 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 30.54.
How does the current PE ratio for FBMS compare to its historical average?
FBMS's current price to earnings ratio is 19% above its 10-year historical average.
How is FBMS's PE ratio calculated (First Bancshares PE ratio formula)?
To determine the P/E ratio, divide the latest stock price by the TTM earnings per share (EPS). As of today (Nov 21, 2024), First Bancshares's share price is $36.89. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $2.23. Therefore, First Bancshares's PE ratio for today is 16.54. PE RATIO(16.54) = STOCK PRICE($36.89) / TTM EPS($2.23)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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