First Bancshares Stock Analysis

FUSB Stock  USD 14.65  0.15  1.01%   
Below is the normalized historical share price chart for First Bancshares extending back to July 11, 1997. This chart has been adjusted for all splits and dividends and is plotted against all major global economic recessions. As of today, the current price of First Bancshares stands at 14.65, as last reported on the 1st of February, with the highest price reaching 14.87 and the lowest price hitting 14.65 during the day.
IPO Date
11th of January 1999
200 Day MA
12.9126
50 Day MA
13.8576
Beta
0.284
 
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First Bancshares has over 20.87 Million in debt which may indicate that it relies heavily on debt financing. At present, First Bancshares' Short and Long Term Debt Total is projected to increase significantly based on the last few years of reporting. The current year's Short Term Debt is expected to grow to about 12.1 M, whereas Net Debt is projected to grow to (22.5 M). With a high degree of financial leverage come high-interest payments, which usually reduce First Bancshares' Earnings Per Share (EPS).

Asset vs Debt

Equity vs Debt

First Bancshares' liquidity is one of the most fundamental aspects of both its future profitability and its ability to meet different types of ongoing financial obligations. First Bancshares' cash, liquid assets, total liabilities, and shareholder equity can be utilized to evaluate how much leverage the Company is using to sustain its current operations. For traders, higher-leverage indicators usually imply a higher risk to shareholders. In addition, it helps First Stock's retail investors understand whether an upcoming fall or rise in the market will negatively affect First Bancshares' stakeholders.
For most companies, including First Bancshares, marketable securities, inventories, and receivables are the most common assets that could be converted to cash. However, for First Bancshares, the most critical issue when managing liquidity is ensuring that current assets are properly aligned with current liabilities. If they are not, First Bancshares' management will need to obtain alternative financing to ensure there are always enough cash equivalents on the balance sheet to meet obligations.
Price Book
0.8093
Price Sales
2.2986
Shares Float
4.2 M
Dividend Share
0.28
Earnings Share
0.93
At present, First Bancshares' Common Stock Shares Outstanding is projected to increase significantly based on the last few years of reporting. The current year's Stock Based Compensation is expected to grow to about 745 K, whereas Total Stockholder Equity is forecasted to decline to about 80.8 M. . At present, First Bancshares' Price To Sales Ratio is projected to slightly decrease based on the last few years of reporting. The current year's Price Earnings Ratio is expected to grow to 18.76, whereas Price Earnings To Growth Ratio is forecasted to decline to (0.54).
First Bancshares is fairly valued with Real Value of 14.29 and Hype Value of 14.7. The main objective of First Bancshares stock analysis is to determine its intrinsic value, which is an estimate of what First Bancshares is worth, separate from its market price. There are two main types of First Bancshares' stock analysis: fundamental analysis and technical analysis.
The First Bancshares stock is traded in the USA on NASDAQ Exchange, with the market opening at 09:30:00 and closing at 16:00:00 every Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri except for officially observed holidays in the USA. Here, you can get updates on important government artifacts, including earning estimates, SEC corporate filings, announcements, and First Bancshares' ongoing operational relationships across important fundamental and technical indicators.
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First Stock Analysis Notes

About 18.0% of the company shares are held by company insiders. The company has price-to-book (P/B) ratio of 0.81. Some equities with similar Price to Book (P/B) outperform the market in the long run. First Bancshares last dividend was issued on the 12th of December 2025. The entity had 2:1 split on the 23rd of July 2003. First US Bancshares, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for First US Bank that provides commercial banking products and services. First US Bancshares, Inc. was founded in 1952 and is headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama. First US operates under BanksRegional classification in the United States and is traded on NASDAQ Exchange. It employs 175 people. To learn more about First Bancshares call James House at 205 582 1200 or check out https://www.fusb.com.

First Bancshares Quarterly Total Revenue

16.26 Million

First Bancshares Investment Alerts

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About 18.0% of the company shares are held by company insiders
On 2nd of January 2026 First Bancshares paid $ 0.07 per share dividend to its current shareholders
Latest headline from prnewswire.com: First US Bancshares, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and 2025 Results Quarter-over-Quarter Net Income Improvement of 10

First Largest EPS Surprises

Earnings surprises can significantly impact First Bancshares' stock price both in the short term and over time. Negative earnings surprises usually result in a price decline. However, it has been seen that positive earnings surprises lead to an immediate rise in a stock's price and a gradual increase over time. This is why we often hear news about some companies beating earning projections. Financial analysts spend a large amount of time predicting earnings per share (EPS) along with other important future indicators. Many analysts use forecasting models, management guidance, and additional fundamental information to derive an EPS estimate.
Reported
Fiscal Date
Estimated EPS
Reported EPS
Surprise
2010-11-05
2010-09-300.090.06-0.0333 
2009-11-03
2009-09-300.250.17-0.0832 
2010-08-06
2010-06-300.08-0.06-0.14175 
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First Bancshares Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Scores

First Bancshares' ESG score is a quantitative measure that evaluates First Bancshares' performance and commitment regarding environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors. These scores are becoming increasingly crucial in investment decision-making processes, providing insights into non-financial aspects of First Bancshares' operations that may have significant financial implications and affect First Bancshares' stock price as well as guide investors towards more socially responsible investments.

First Stock Institutional Investors

Shares
Susquehanna International Group, Llp2025-06-30
17.8 K
Bridgeway Capital Management, Llc2025-06-30
14 K
Bank Of America Corp2025-06-30
11.7 K
Diversified Enterprises, Llc2025-06-30
11.5 K
Ubs Group Ag2025-06-30
3.6 K
Royal Bank Of Canada2025-06-30
1000
State Of Wyoming2025-06-30
856
Advisor Group Holdings, Inc.2025-06-30
555
Tower Research Capital Llc2025-06-30
334
Gendell Jeffrey L2025-06-30
377.7 K
Vanguard Group Inc2025-06-30
99 K
Note, although First Bancshares' institutional investors appear to be way more sophisticated than retail investors, it remains unclear if professional active investment managers can reliably enhance risk-adjusted returns by an amount that exceeds fees and expenses.

First Market Capitalization

The company currently falls under 'Micro-Cap' category with a current market capitalization of 85.06 M.

First Profitablity

The company has Profit Margin (PM) of 0.16 %, which maeans that even a very small decline in it revenue will erase profits resulting in a net loss. This is way below average. Similarly, it shows Operating Margin (OM) of 0.29 %, which suggests for every 100 dollars of sales, it generated a net operating income of $0.29.
Last ReportedProjected for Next Year
Return On Tangible Assets 0.01  0.01 
Return On Capital Employed 0.11  0.06 
Return On Assets 0.01  0.01 
Return On Equity 0.10  0.08 

Management Efficiency

At present, First Bancshares' Return On Tangible Assets are projected to increase slightly based on the last few years of reporting. The current year's Return On Assets is expected to grow to 0.01, whereas Return On Capital Employed is forecasted to decline to 0.06. At present, First Bancshares' Other Assets are projected to increase significantly based on the last few years of reporting. The current year's Total Current Assets is expected to grow to about 105.9 M, whereas Total Assets are forecasted to decline to about 702.4 M. First Bancshares' management efficiency ratios could be used to measure how well First Bancshares manages its routine affairs as well as how well it operates its assets and liabilities.
Last ReportedProjected for Next Year
Book Value Per Share 15.17  9.43 
Tangible Book Value Per Share 14.02  9.08 
Enterprise Value Over EBITDA 3.42  3.59 
Price Book Value Ratio 0.86  1.36 
Enterprise Value Multiple 3.42  3.59 
Price Fair Value 0.86  1.36 
Enterprise Value54.4 M77.7 M
Leadership at First Bancshares emphasizes sustainable growth and financial prudence. Our analysis evaluates how these priorities impact the stock's performance in the market.
Dividend Yield
0.0189
Operating Margin
0.287
Profit Margin
0.1619
Forward Dividend Yield
0.0189
Beta
0.284

Technical Drivers

As of the 1st of February, First Bancshares shows the Mean Deviation of 1.41, downside deviation of 2.05, and Coefficient Of Variation of 712.86. First Bancshares technical analysis allows you to utilize historical prices and volume patterns in order to determine a pattern that computes the direction of the firm's future prices.

First Bancshares Price Movement Analysis

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First Bancshares Insider Trading Activities

Some recent studies suggest that insider trading raises the cost of capital for securities issuers and decreases overall economic growth. Trading by specific First Bancshares insiders, such as employees or executives, is commonly permitted as long as it does not rely on First Bancshares' material information that is not in the public domain. Local jurisdictions usually require such trading to be reported in order to monitor insider transactions. In many U.S. states, trading conducted by corporate officers, key employees, directors, or significant shareholders must be reported to the regulator or publicly disclosed, usually within a few business days of the trade. In these cases First Bancshares insiders are required to file a Form 4 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) when buying or selling shares of their own companies.

First Bancshares Outstanding Bonds

First Bancshares issues bonds to finance its operations. Corporate bonds make up one of the largest components of the U.S. bond market, which is considered the world's largest securities market. First Bancshares uses the proceeds from bond sales for a wide variety of purposes, including financing ongoing mergers and acquisitions, buying new equipment, investing in research and development, buying back their own stock, paying dividends to shareholders, and even refinancing existing debt. Most First bonds can be classified according to their maturity, which is the date when First Bancshares has to pay back the principal to investors. Maturities can be short-term, medium-term, or long-term (more than ten years). Longer-term bonds usually offer higher interest rates but may entail additional risks.

First Bancshares Predictive Daily Indicators

First Bancshares intraday indicators are useful technical analysis tools used by many experienced traders. Just like the conventional technical analysis, daily indicators help intraday investors to analyze the price movement with the timing of First Bancshares stock daily movement. By combining multiple daily indicators into a single trading strategy, you can limit your risk while still earning strong returns on your managed positions.

First Bancshares Corporate Filings

F4
29th of January 2026
The report filed by a party regarding the acquisition or disposition of a company's common stock, as well as derivative securities such as options, warrants, and convertible securities
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F4
28th of January 2026
The report filed by a party regarding the acquisition or disposition of a company's common stock, as well as derivative securities such as options, warrants, and convertible securities
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F4
7th of January 2026
The report filed by a party regarding the acquisition or disposition of a company's common stock, as well as derivative securities such as options, warrants, and convertible securities
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F4
2nd of January 2026
The report filed by a party regarding the acquisition or disposition of a company's common stock, as well as derivative securities such as options, warrants, and convertible securities
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F4
15th of December 2025
The report filed by a party regarding the acquisition or disposition of a company's common stock, as well as derivative securities such as options, warrants, and convertible securities
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F4
4th of December 2025
The report filed by a party regarding the acquisition or disposition of a company's common stock, as well as derivative securities such as options, warrants, and convertible securities
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F4
2nd of December 2025
The report filed by a party regarding the acquisition or disposition of a company's common stock, as well as derivative securities such as options, warrants, and convertible securities
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F4
26th of November 2025
The report filed by a party regarding the acquisition or disposition of a company's common stock, as well as derivative securities such as options, warrants, and convertible securities
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First Bancshares Forecast Models

First Bancshares' time-series forecasting models are one of many First Bancshares' stock analysis techniques aimed at predicting future share value based on previously observed values. Time-series forecasting models ae widely used for non-stationary data. Non-stationary data are called the data whose statistical properties e.g. the mean and standard deviation are not constant over time but instead, these metrics vary over time. These non-stationary First Bancshares' historical data is usually called time-series. Some empirical experimentation suggests that the statistical forecasting models outperform the models based exclusively on fundamental analysis to predict the direction of the market movement and maximize returns from investment trading.

First Bancshares Bond Ratings

First Bancshares financial ratings play a critical role in determining how much First Bancshares have to pay to access credit markets, i.e., the amount of interest on their issued debt. The threshold between investment-grade and speculative-grade ratings has important market implications for First Bancshares' borrowing costs.
Piotroski F Score
6
HealthyView
Beneish M Score
(2.61)
Unlikely ManipulatorView

First Bancshares Debt to Cash Allocation

As First Bancshares follows its natural business cycle, the capital allocation decisions will not magically go away. First Bancshares' decision-makers have to determine if most of the cash flows will be poured back into or reinvested in the business, reserved for other projects beyond operational needs, or paid back to stakeholders and investors.
First Bancshares currently holds 20.87 M in liabilities with Debt to Equity (D/E) ratio of 6.96, indicating the company may have difficulties to generate enough cash to satisfy its financial obligations. Note, when we think about First Bancshares' use of debt, we should always consider it together with its cash and equity.

First Bancshares Total Assets Over Time

First Bancshares Assets Financed by Debt

The debt-to-assets ratio shows the degree to which First Bancshares uses debt to finance its assets. It includes both long-term and short-term borrowings maturing within one year. It also includes both tangible and intangible assets, such as goodwill.

First Bancshares Debt Ratio

    
  2.07   
It appears most of the First Bancshares' assets are financed through equity. Typically, companies with high debt-to-asset ratios are said to be highly leveraged. The higher the ratio, the greater risk will be associated with the First Bancshares' operation. In addition, a high debt-to-assets ratio may indicate a low borrowing capacity of First Bancshares, which in turn will lower the firm's financial flexibility.

First Bancshares Corporate Bonds Issued

Most First bonds can be classified according to their maturity, which is the date when First Bancshares has to pay back the principal to investors. Maturities can be short-term, medium-term, or long-term (more than ten years). Longer-term bonds usually offer higher interest rates but may entail additional risks.

First Short Long Term Debt Total

Short Long Term Debt Total

37.51 Million

At present, First Bancshares' Short and Long Term Debt Total is projected to increase significantly based on the last few years of reporting.

About First Stock Analysis

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Last ReportedProjected for Next Year
Pretax Profit Margin 0.13  0.21 
Operating Profit Margin 0.13  0.21 
Net Profit Margin 0.10  0.15 
Gross Profit Margin 0.59  0.51 

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