First Bancorp: Not Cheap But An Exceptionally Robust Loan Book
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First Bancorp's net profit is strong due to low loan loss provisions, with a high-quality $2.3B loan book. Despite trading at 1.4 times tangible book value, its strong loan quality and expected earnings growth justify the valuation.
December 11, 2024 | 3:45 pm
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First Bancorp's strong net profit is driven by low loan loss provisions and a high-quality loan book. Despite a higher valuation, the bank's earnings growth and loan quality justify its current trading price.
First Bancorp's low loan loss provisions and high-quality loan book enhance its earnings, justifying its current valuation. This positive financial health is likely to support its stock price in the short term.
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