Is First BanCorp (Puerto Rico) overvalued or undervalued?

Jun 25 2025 08:25 AM IST
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As of May 13, 2025, First BanCorp is fairly valued with a P/E ratio of 12, a Price to Book Value of 2.03, and a high Dividend Yield of 33.59%, outperforming the S&P 500 with a 16.13% return over the past year.
As of 13 May 2025, the valuation grade for First BanCorp (Puerto Rico) has moved from expensive to fair. The company is currently fairly valued based on its financial metrics. The P/E ratio stands at 12, the Price to Book Value is 2.03, and the Dividend Yield is notably high at 33.59%.

In comparison to its peers, First BanCorp's P/E ratio is lower than that of United Bankshares, Inc., which has a P/E of 13.75, and higher than Hancock Whitney Corp., which has a P/E of 10.41. This indicates that while First BanCorp is fairly valued, it is positioned competitively within its peer group. The recent stock performance shows a return of 16.13% over the past year, outpacing the S&P 500's 10.26%, reinforcing the attractiveness of the stock in the current market environment.
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