On the stock market since 2016, it operates in the world of money and finance. It has 1,594 employees. Now — the numbers.
This is an established company with proven profits.
The biggest line carries real weight, but it doesn’t decide everything on its own.
Average growth of 9% a year over the last 4 years. Every year shown ended in profit.
Executives buying with their own money is usually read as confidence in the company’s future.
We compared this company with its own sector across five subjects.
A score of 50 means class average.
Clearly above the class average — a step short of the very top.
For a bank, strength is measured by capital buffers and reserves — not cash minus debt.
Clearly above the class average — a step short of the very top.
Clearly below the class average.
Clearly above the class average — a step short of the very top.
Growth: Sales growth trails the sector average.
Financial Strength: The capital buffer looks thin next to its class; less room to absorb a rough stretch.
The stock trades near its peak today. For long-term holders the ride has paid off so far — though past performance guarantees nothing about the future.
Over the last 3 years, sales grew about 14% a year on average.
Over the last 12 months, company executives reported 41 buys and 21 sells. Management buying with its own money is usually read as a good sign.
It pays out $0.80 per share each year — regular cash for whoever holds the stock.
The growth engine is running at low revs right now. Report-card grade: 37/100.
The balance sheet offers little cushion against a rough stretch. Report-card grade: 44/100.
On our five-subject report card, FBK sits in the middle of the class: some subjects shine, others don’t. The grade moves as the numbers move.
The takeaway: FBK is an established business that has proven its profits for years. The real debate here isn’t the price — it’s whether the company can keep up this pace.