Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio 11.0x · EV/EBITDA 12.2x · ROE 12.8%. (1996–2025 historical series)
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $382M | $296M | $305M | $313M | $330M | $345M | $278M | $329M | $285M | $295M | $359M |
| Enterprise Value | $538M | $452M | $401M | $347M | $407M | $394M | $457M | $488M | $464M | $503M | $620M |
| P/E Ratio → | 11.03 | 8.61 | 11.26 | 10.61 | 8.48 | 9.52 | 10.24 | 12.92 | 12.12 | 15.04 | 19.94 |
| P/S Ratio | 2.15 | 1.67 | 1.84 | 2.18 | 3.00 | 3.58 | 2.92 | 3.55 | 3.43 | 4.02 | 5.42 |
| P/B Ratio | 1.34 | 1.05 | 1.21 | 1.29 | 1.44 | 1.40 | 1.24 | 1.55 | 1.49 | 1.63 | 2.08 |
| P/FCF | 11.04 | 8.57 | 12.40 | 9.12 | 8.30 | 6.52 | 13.78 | 13.45 | 8.82 | 14.93 | 18.84 |
| P/OCF | 10.10 | 7.84 | 11.70 | 8.47 | 8.01 | 6.09 | 12.23 | 12.63 | 8.43 | 13.23 | 16.95 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 2.55 | 2.43 | 2.42 | 3.71 | 4.08 | 4.80 | 5.26 | 5.59 | 6.86 | 9.36 |
| EV / EBITDA | 12.18 | 10.25 | 11.53 | 9.18 | 8.25 | 8.57 | 13.27 | 15.17 | 15.67 | 17.94 | 23.67 |
| EV / EBIT | 12.82 | 10.79 | 12.31 | 9.72 | 8.60 | 8.97 | 14.18 | 16.14 | 16.68 | 19.21 | 25.36 |
| EV / FCF | — | 13.08 | 16.33 | 10.12 | 10.23 | 7.44 | 22.69 | 19.95 | 14.35 | 25.50 | 32.55 |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 52.3% | 52.3% | 48.2% | 55.3% | 83.1% | 89.2% | 75.5% | 70.5% | 73.7% | 78.8% | 81.3% |
| Operating Margin | 23.6% | 23.6% | 19.7% | 24.9% | 43.1% | 45.5% | 33.9% | 32.6% | 33.5% | 35.7% | 36.9% |
| Net Profit Margin | 19.4% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 20.6% | 35.5% | 37.6% | 28.5% | 27.5% | 28.3% | 26.7% | 27.2% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 12.8% | 12.8% | 10.9% | 12.5% | 16.4% | 15.5% | 12.4% | 12.6% | 12.6% | 11.1% | 10.6% |
| ROA | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| ROIC | 7.2% | 7.2% | 6.9% | 8.3% | 9.9% | 7.6% | 5.5% | 5.7% | 5.1% | 4.6% | 3.8% |
| ROCE | 10.6% | 10.6% | 9.9% | 13.4% | 16.4% | 13.9% | 11.7% | 11.7% | 9.5% | 8.4% | 8.0% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.66 | 0.66 | 0.58 | 0.29 | 0.45 | 0.56 | 1.17 | 0.87 | 1.10 | 1.26 | 1.62 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 4.25 | 4.25 | 4.20 | 1.84 | 2.10 | 2.97 | 7.60 | 5.74 | 7.10 | 8.15 | 10.64 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.55 | 0.38 | 0.14 | 0.34 | 0.20 | 0.80 | 0.75 | 0.94 | 1.15 | 1.51 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 3.53 | 3.53 | 2.77 | 0.91 | 1.56 | 1.07 | 5.21 | 4.94 | 6.04 | 7.44 | 9.97 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 4.51 | 3.93 | 1.00 | 1.94 | 0.93 | 8.91 | 6.50 | 5.54 | 10.57 | 13.71 |
| Interest Coverage | 0.51 | 0.51 | 0.38 | 0.57 | 2.81 | 4.07 | 1.87 | 1.16 | 1.37 | 1.94 | 2.26 |
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.13 | 0.19 | 0.20 | 0.22 | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0.23 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.13 | 0.19 | 0.20 | 0.22 | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0.23 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.02 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.01 | 0.02 | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.06 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.04 |
| Inventory Turnover | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.3% | 5.5% | 5.2% | 4.9% | 4.5% | 4.0% | 4.8% | 3.9% | 4.2% | 3.9% | 2.7% |
| Payout Ratio | 47.5% | 47.5% | 58.4% | 52.2% | 37.9% | 38.5% | 49.1% | 50.8% | 51.2% | 58.5% | 54.5% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 9.1% | 11.6% | 8.9% | 9.4% | 11.8% | 10.5% | 9.8% | 7.7% | 8.3% | 6.6% | 5.0% |
| FCF Yield | 9.1% | 11.7% | 8.1% | 11.0% | 12.1% | 15.3% | 7.3% | 7.4% | 11.3% | 6.7% | 5.3% |
| Buyback Yield | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 4.4% | 5.6% | 5.3% | 5.0% | 4.6% | 4.1% | 4.9% | 4.0% | 4.3% | 3.9% | 2.8% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $11M | $11M | $11M | $11M | $11M | $11M | $11M | $11M | $11M | $11M |
Securities portfolio concentration risk
According to current market data, FNLC trades at a P/B of 1.41, which appears elevated given the bank's recent ROE performance of 3.2% in 2026Q1, suggesting that investors may be pricing in a premium for its stable dividend profile rather than its underlying earnings growth potential.
The valuation multiple implies an expectation of future earnings recovery that is not currently supported by the bank's compressed NIM and low ROE. Investors should monitor whether this premium is sustainable if the bank fails to improve its return on tangible equity relative to regional peers.
Based on the provided quarterly data, FNLC's profitability is currently strained, with ROE hovering near 3% as of 2026Q1, a trend driven by a persistent NIM of 0.6% that reflects the bank's difficulty in managing funding costs within its competitive Maine-centric operating environment.
The decomposition of profitability suggests that the bank's reliance on a low-yield securities-heavy balance sheet is limiting its ability to generate meaningful spread income. Without a significant expansion in asset utilization or a shift toward higher-margin lending, the bank's ROE may remain structurally suppressed.
As reported in financial statements, FNLC has maintained a disciplined efficiency ratio between 27% and 36% over the last ten quarters, which serves as a critical buffer against the bank's stagnant NIM, which has struggled to break above 0.7% during the same period.
The bank's ability to control operating expenses appears to be the primary factor preventing further deterioration in net income. However, the reliance on cost-cutting to maintain profitability may reach a limit if the bank is forced to increase digital or personnel investments to remain competitive.
Based on reported figures, FNLC has maintained a consistent equity-to-assets ratio of approximately 0.08 to 0.09 over the past ten quarters, indicating a stable capital position that supports its current dividend policy despite the inherent risks of its highly concentrated securities-heavy balance sheet.
While the capital ratios appear adequate for current operations, the lack of diversification in the asset base warrants caution. Investors should monitor whether this capital buffer is sufficient to absorb potential valuation volatility within the securities portfolio should interest rates remain elevated.
The P/E ratio is frequently misapplied to FNLC, as it obscures the volatility caused by periodic provisioning for credit losses and the impact of securities portfolio liquidations, which can artificially inflate or deflate earnings in any given quarter, making it a poor proxy for core profitability.
Analysts should prioritize P/TBV and ROE trends over P/E, as the latter fails to account for the bank's unique balance sheet structure where 94% of assets are tied to investment securities. Relying on P/E may lead to a misunderstanding of the bank's true earnings power and its sensitivity to interest rate cycles.
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The First Bancorp, Inc.'s current P/E ratio is 11.0x. The historical average is 12.5x. This places it at the 33th percentile of its historical range.
The First Bancorp, Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 12.2x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 18.6x.
The First Bancorp, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is 12.8%. The historical average is 12.8%.
Based on historical data, The First Bancorp, Inc. is trading at a P/E of 11.0x. This is at the 33th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
The First Bancorp, Inc.'s current dividend yield is 4.31% with a payout ratio of 47.5%.
The First Bancorp, Inc. has 52.3% gross margin and 23.6% operating margin. Operating margin above 20% indicates strong pricing power and cost efficiency.
The First Bancorp, Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 4.3x, indicating high leverage. A ratio above 4x may signal elevated financial risk.