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First BancorpFBNC +0.72%59 Buyback Yield % is 0.19 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 74% below its 10-year median of 0.73. GuruFocus rates FBNC with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of $49.84 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 624 Banks companies, First Bancorp ranks worse than 57.21% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
The historical data trend for First Bancorp's Buyback Yield % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
FBNC vs BBT, TBBK, NBTB: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, First Bancorp's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
First Bancorp Buyback Yield % vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, First Bancorp's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where First Bancorp's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
First Bancorp (FBNC) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.19 as of Jul. 15, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on First Bancorp and its competitors. This is 74% below median its historical median of 0.73. Over the past decade, First Bancorp's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.05 to 4.78. According to the industry distribution chart, First Bancorp ranks #357 out of 624 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 57.2%.
Is First Bancorp's Buyback Yield % too high?
First Bancorp's current Buyback Yield % of 0.19 is 74% below median its 10-year median of 0.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.05 to a high of 4.78. The Banks industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.42. First Bancorp's value of 0.19 is 54.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, First Bancorp ranks #357 out of 624 companies in the Banks industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, First Bancorp has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does First Bancorp's Buyback Yield % compare to BBT and TBBK?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, First Bancorp ranks #357 out of 624 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places First Bancorp in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.42. First Bancorp's value of 0.19 is 54.8% below this benchmark. Historically, First Bancorp's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.05 to 4.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.73 vs. the industry median of 0.42, First Bancorp has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Banks company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Banks companies is 0.42, based on 624 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Buyback Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. First Bancorp's current Buyback Yield % of 0.19 is 54.8% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on First Bancorp and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. First Bancorp's current Buyback Yield % is 0.19, which is 74% below median its own 10-year median of 0.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is First Bancorp stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Bancorp (FBNC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $49.84, compared to a current price of $64.44 — trading 29.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.19, which is 74% below median its 10-year median of 0.73 and 54.8% below the Banks industry median of 0.42. First Bancorp's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For First Bancorp (FBNC), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.19 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is First Bancorp (FBNC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Bancorp stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $64.44 is trading 29.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $49.84.
GuruFocus considers First Bancorp to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FBNC:
Buyback Yield %: 0.19 (74% below median its 10-year median of 0.73)
GF Value™: $49.84 vs. price of $64.44 (29.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 54.8% below the Banks median (#357 of 624)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FBNC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
First Bancorp is a bank holding company. The company is engaged in providing commercial and consumer banking services, mortgage lending, SBA lending, accounts receivable financing, and investment advisory services.
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