Zacks Investment Research
17 Sept 2026, 16:41 UTC · 1h ago
Verdict
Headline takes no side. We score FBP +0.80 across four claims — strongly bullish.
+0.80strongly bullish
More positive than 87% of ticker scores this week
What the story claims
4 claims · scored −1 bearish … +1 bullish · 0 new · 4 priced in
First BanCorp (FBP) has a forward P/E ratio of 11.73, compared to DBS Group Holdings Ltd (DBSDY) at 18.32.
Priced inanalysis of existing valuation metrics
So whatFBP trades at a ~36% discount to DBSDY on a forward earnings basis, suggesting a lower entry multiple for value-oriented investors.
More positive than 65% of claims this week
First BanCorp's PEG ratio is 1.51, while DBS Group Holdings Ltd's PEG ratio is 2.14.
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Priced inanalysis of existing valuation metrics
So whatThe lower PEG suggests FBP offers better relative value when accounting for its expected EPS growth rate.
More positive than 53% of claims this week
First BanCorp has a P/B ratio of 2.16, whereas DBS Group Holdings Ltd has a P/B of 3.23.
Priced inanalysis of existing valuation metrics
So whatDBSDY trades at a premium of approximately 1.07x over FBP's book value.
More positive than 53% of claims this week
Both First BanCorp and DBS Group Holdings Ltd currently hold a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy).
Priced inanalysis of Zacks Rank
So whatPositive earnings estimate revisions typically support price targets over the next 1-3 months.
More positive than 45% of claims this week
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More positive than 87% of ticker scores this week
The company has a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy) and is described as a superior value investment with a Value grade of B.
More positive than 58% of ticker scores this week
While it has a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy) and a solid earnings outlook, it received a poor Value grade of F.
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FBP hasn't traded since this ran. Last close $27.76 (Sep 17); the reaction starts at the next open.
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