First National Financial Stock Alpha and Beta Analysis

FN Stock  CAD 44.87  0.34  0.76%   
This module allows you to check different measures of market premium (i.e., alpha and beta) for all equities such as First National Financial. It also helps investors analyze the systematic and unsystematic risks associated with investing in First National over a specified time horizon. Remember, high First National's alpha is almost always a sign of good performance; however, a high beta will depend on investors' risk tolerance level and may signal increased volatility and potential future overvaluation. Key technical indicators related to First National's market risk premium analysis include:
Beta
0.28
Alpha
0.26
Risk
0.87
Sharpe Ratio
0.36
Expected Return
0.31
Please note that although First National alpha is a measure of relative return and represented here as a single number, it indicates the percentage above or below your selected benchmark (i.e., Dow Jones Industrial index.) So in this particular case, First National did 0.26  better than the index. Remember, a high alpha is always good. Beta, on the other hand, measures the volatility (or risk) of an investment. It is an indication of First National Financial stock's relative risk over its benchmark. First National Financial has a beta of 0.28  . As returns on the market increase, First National's returns are expected to increase less than the market. However, during the bear market, the loss of holding First National is expected to be smaller as well. At this time, First National's Book Value Per Share is very stable compared to the past year. As of the 26th of November 2024, Tangible Book Value Per Share is likely to grow to 15.80, while Enterprise Value Over EBITDA is likely to drop 62.23.

Enterprise Value

45.06 Billion

Alpha is a measure of relative performance on a risk-adjusted basis, while beta measures volatility against the benchmark. The goal is to know if an investor is being compensated for the volatility risk taken. The return on investment might be better than its reference but still not compensate for the assumption of the risk.
  
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First National Market Premiums

Investors always prefer to have the highest possible return on investment, coupled with the lowest possible volatility. First National market risk premium is the additional return an investor will receive from holding First National long position in a well-diversified portfolio. The market premium is part of the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM), which most analysts and investors use to calculate the acceptable rate of return on investment in First National. At the center of the CAPM is the concept of risk and reward, which is usually communicated by investors using alpha and beta measures. Alpha and beta are two of the key measurements used to evaluate First National's performance over market.
α0.26   β0.28

First National expected buy-and-hold returns

Although buy-and-hold investment strategy may not appeal to all investors, it may be used as a good measure of First National's Buy-and-hold return. Our buy-and-hold chart shows how First National performed over your current time horizon against a typical interest-earning bank account and a selected benchmark.

First National Market Price Analysis

Market price analysis indicators help investors to evaluate how First National stock reacts to ongoing and evolving market conditions. The investors can use it to make informed decisions about market timing, and determine when trading First National shares will generate the highest return on investment. By understating and applying First National stock market price indicators, traders can identify First National position entry and exit signals to maximize returns.

First National Return and Market Media

The median price of First National for the period between Wed, Aug 28, 2024 and Tue, Nov 26, 2024 is 39.25 with a coefficient of variation of 5.83. The daily time series for the period is distributed with a sample standard deviation of 2.31, arithmetic mean of 39.66, and mean deviation of 1.88. The Stock received some media coverage during the period.
 Price Growth (%)  
       Timeline  
1
First National Financial Co. Insider FNSC Holdings Inc. Acquires 16,565 Shares - MarketBeat
09/20/2024
2
First National Corporation Reports Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results - StockTitan
11/01/2024

About First National Beta and Alpha

For many years both, Alpha and Beta indicators are used by professional money managers as critical performance measurement tools across virtually all financial instruments including First or other stocks. Alpha measures the amount that position in First National Financial has returned in comparison to a selected market index or another relevant benchmark. In other words, Alpha is the excess return on an investment relative to the performance of your selected benchmark. Beta, on the other hand, measures the relative risk of your investment.
 2021 2022 2023 2024 (projected)
Dividend Yield0.08520.06590.08380.0612
Price To Sales Ratio4.853.123.062.91
Some investors attempt to determine whether the market's mood is bullish or bearish by monitoring changes in market sentiment. Unlike more traditional methods such as technical analysis, investor sentiment usually refers to the aggregate attitude towards First National in the overall investment community. So, suppose investors can accurately measure the market's sentiment. In that case, they can use it for their benefit. For example, some tools to gauge market sentiment could be utilized using contrarian indexes, First National's short interest history, or implied volatility extrapolated from First National options trading.

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Other Information on Investing in First Stock

First National financial ratios help investors to determine whether First Stock is cheap or expensive when compared to a particular measure, such as profits or enterprise value. In other words, they help investors to determine the cost of investment in First with respect to the benefits of owning First National security.