FBMS First Bancshares PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The PE ratio for First Bancshares stock stands at 13.82 as of Apr 1, 2025. The calculation is based on the latest EPS of $2.45 and the stock price of $33.86 per share. An increase of 11% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 12.4 of the last four quarters.
FBMS PE ratio history
Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of First Bancshares has been 14.01. The current 13.82 P/E ratio is similar to 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 | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 14.29 | 17.42% | $35 | $2.45 |
| 2023 | 12.17 | 8.76% | $29.33 | $2.41 |
| 2022 | 11.19 | -11.61% | $32.01 | $2.86 |
| 2021 | 12.66 | 3.69% | $38.62 | $3.05 |
| 2020 | 12.21 | -11.65% | $30.88 | $2.53 |
| 2019 | 13.82 | -25.54% | $35.52 | $2.57 |
| 2018 | 18.56 | -39.23% | $30.25 | $1.63 |
| 2017 | 30.54 | 106.63% | $34.2 | $1.12 |
| 2016 | 14.78 | 32.2% | $27.5 | $1.86 |
| 2015 | 11.18 | -2.19% | $18.34 | $1.64 |
| 2014 | 11.43 | -12.75% | $14.51 | $1.27 |
| 2013 | 13.1 | 82.2% | $14.02 | $1.07 |
| 2012 | 7.19 | -11.34% | $9.42 | $1.31 |
| 2011 | 8.11 | -19.86% | $7.62 | $0.94 |
| 2010 | 10.12 | -16.36% | $8.5 | $0.84 |
First Bancshares PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | 14.29 | -0.83% | $35 | $2.45 |
| Sep 2024 | 14.41 | 34.17% | $32.13 | $2.23 |
| Jun 2024 | 10.74 | 5.92% | $25.98 | $2.42 |
| Mar 2024 | 10.14 | -16.68% | $25.95 | $2.56 |
| Dec 2023 | 12.17 | 23.68% | $29.33 | $2.41 |
| Sep 2023 | 9.84 | -2.09% | $26.97 | $2.74 |
| Jun 2023 | 10.05 | 0.4% | $25.84 | $2.57 |
| Mar 2023 | 10.01 | -10.55% | $25.83 | $2.58 |
| Dec 2022 | 11.19 | 10.14% | $32.01 | $2.86 |
| Sep 2022 | 10.16 | 10.08% | $29.87 | $2.94 |
| Jun 2022 | 9.23 | -15.78% | $28.6 | $3.1 |
| Mar 2022 | 10.96 | -13.43% | $33.66 | $3.07 |
| Dec 2021 | 12.66 | -1.4% | $38.62 | $3.05 |
| Sep 2021 | 12.84 | -3.6% | $38.78 | $3.02 |
| Jun 2021 | 13.32 | 4.06% | $37.43 | $2.81 |
FBMS average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of FBMS is higher than the 3 and 5-year averages, but it is lower than its 10-year average.
FBMS PE vs peers
FBMS's PE ratio stands lower than its peer stock FHN, but it is higher than RF's and RNST's. First Bancshares's current PE ratio of 13.82 is higher than the average of its peers, which is 11.23.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| TRMK Trustmark Corp | 9.45 | $2.1B |
| RNST Renasant Corp | 10.36 | $2.17B |
| RF Regions Financial Corp | 11.12 | $19.53B |
| FBMS First Bancshares Inc | 13.82 | $1.06B |
| FHN First Horizon Corp | 13.97 | $9.99B |
Frequently asked questions
What is First Bancshares's PE ratio?
FBMS stock has a price to earnings ratio of 13.82 as of Apr 1, 2025.
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 11.11.
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 11.27.
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 1.4% below 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 (Apr 1, 2025), First Bancshares's share price is $33.86. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2024 is $2.45. Therefore, First Bancshares's PE ratio for today is 13.82. PE RATIO(13.82) = STOCK PRICE($33.86) / TTM EPS($2.45)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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