First Bancorp [FBNC] vs Western Alliance [WAL] Detailed Stock Comparison
First Bancorp
NASDAQ
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Western Alliance
NYSE
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 18 vital metrics comparison: First Bancorp wins in 6 metrics, Western Alliance wins in 11 metrics, with 0 ties. Western Alliance appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | First Bancorp | Western Alliance | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 23.30 | 11.45 | Western Alliance |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 1.45 | 1.39 | Western Alliance |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 0.07 | 0.93 | First Bancorp |
| PEG Ratio | 0.71 | 0.61 | Western Alliance |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 26.92% | 27.12% | Western Alliance |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 47.14% | 40.78% | First Bancorp |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 47.14% | 40.78% | First Bancorp |
| Return on Equity | 6.57% | 12.42% | Western Alliance |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 0.79% | 1.02% | Western Alliance |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $172.12M | $-2.83B | First Bancorp |
| Dividend Yield | N/A | 1.56% | N/A |
| 1-Year Return | 26.96% | 6.13% | First Bancorp |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 6.26 | 3.08 | Western Alliance |
| Enterprise Value | $1.66B | $13.79B | Western Alliance |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 4.59 | 4.42 | Western Alliance |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $9 | $29 | Western Alliance |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $2.34 | $7.61 | Western Alliance |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 0.97 | 1.32 | First Bancorp |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
First Bancorp vs Western Alliance Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Bancorp | -1.03% | 4.42% | 16.34% | 32.35% | 31.84% | 26.81% |
| Western Alliance | -0.33% | 5.55% | 6.19% | 20.63% | 1.31% | 5.10% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Bancorp | 26.96% | 47.06% | 160.16% | 221.71% | 321.41% | 169.28% |
| Western Alliance | 6.13% | 10.05% | 139.90% | 187.75% | 1,236.35% | 192.38% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: First Bancorp vs Western Alliance
| Metric | FBNC | WAL |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $2.26B | $9.62B |
| Market Cap Category | Mid cap | Mid cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 249,210 | 1,002,720 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 313,293 | 1,099,770 |
| Last Close | $53.97 | $86.84 |
| 52 Week Range | $34.50 - $54.71 | $57.05 - $98.10 |
| % from 52W High | -1.35% | -11.48% |
| All-Time High | $54.71 (Aug 25, 2025) | $124.93 (Jan 10, 2022) |
| % from All-Time High | -1.35% | -30.49% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.14% | 0.10% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | 0.34% | 0.19% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.27% | 0.27% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.47% | 0.41% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.07% | 0.12% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 0.07 | 0.93 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $37.53 | $62.57 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $17.16 | $29.45 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $205.46M | $-3,701,400,064 |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $75.82M | $774.90M |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | 1.56% |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | N/A | $1.13 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: First Bancorp vs Western Alliance
| Metric | FBNC | WAL |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 23.30 | 11.45 |
| Forward P/E | 17.53 | 9.69 |
| PEG Ratio | 0.71 | 0.61 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 6.26 | 3.08 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 1.45 | 1.39 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $2.26B | $9.62B |
| Enterprise Value | $1.66B | $13.79B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 4.59 | 4.42 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | N/A | N/A |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 0.97 | 1.32 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $37.53 | $62.57 |
Financial Statements Comparison: First Bancorp vs Western Alliance
Financial Metrics
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Revenue
EBITDA
Operating Margin
Free Cash Flow
Long Term Debt
Profit Margin
Current Ratio
Operating Cash Flow
Income Statement (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | FBNC | WAL |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $104.63M | $825.80M |
| Cost of Goods Sold | N/A | N/A |
| Gross Profit | N/A | N/A |
| Research & Development | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | N/A | N/A |
| EBITDA | N/A | N/A |
| Pre-Tax Income | $46.78M | $291.30M |
| Income Tax | $10.37M | $53.50M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $36.41M | $237.80M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | FBNC | WAL |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $772.44M | $3.28B |
| Total Current Assets | N/A | N/A |
| Total Current Liabilities | N/A | N/A |
| Long-Term Debt | $14.73M | $2.67B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $1.51B | $7.22B |
| Retained Earnings | $783.63M | $4.98B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | N/A | $486.00M |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | FBNC | WAL |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $52.40M | $-1.64B |
| Capital Expenditures | $99,000 | $-16.60M |
| Free Cash Flow | $52.35M | $-1.67B |
| Debt Repayment | $-12,000 | $-2.01B |
| Common Stock Repurchase | $-992,000 | N/A |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | FBNC | WAL |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 1.43M | 4.93M |
| Short Ratio | 4.22 | 4.32 |
| Short % of Float | 0.04% | 0.05% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 249,210 | 1,002,720 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 313,293 | 1,099,770 |
| Shares Outstanding | 41.35M | 110.05M |
| Float Shares | 40.69M | 103.16M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.73% | 0.93% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: First Bancorp vs Western Alliance
| Metric | FBNC | WAL |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | N/A | $1.13 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | 1.56% |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | N/A | $1.35 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | N/A | 0.61% |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | N/A | $4.04 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | N/A | Feb 14, 2025 |