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FCNCA (First Citizens BancShares) Financial Strength : 3 (As of Mar. 2025)


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What is First Citizens BancShares Financial Strength?

First Citizens BancShares has the Financial Strength Rank of 3. It displays poor financial strength and is likely in financial distress. Usually this is caused by too much debt for the company.

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First Citizens BancShares Inc displays poor financial strength. Usually, this is caused by too much debt for the company.

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.
3. Altman Z-Score.
4. Other debt related ratios.

A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

GuruFocus does not calculate First Citizens BancShares's interest coverage with the available data. First Citizens BancShares's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2025 was 4.22. Altman Z-Score does not apply to banks and insurance companies.


First Citizens BancShares Financial Strength Calculation

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is based on these factors

A company ranks high with financial strength is likely to withstand any business slowdowns and recessions.

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:

First Citizens BancShares's Interest Expense for the months ended in Mar. 2025 was $-1,232 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Mar. 2025 was $0 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2025 was $38,296 Mil.

First Citizens BancShares's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2025 is

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.

First Citizens BancShares's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2025 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Mar. 2025 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(450 + 38296) / 9172
=4.22

3. Altman Z-Score.

Z-Score model is an accurate forecaster of failure up to two years prior to distress. It can be considered the assessment of the distress of industrial corporations.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

When Z-Score is less than 1.81, it is in Distress Zones.
When Z-Score is greater than 2.99, it is in Safe Zones.
When Z-Score is between 1.81 and 2.99, it is in Grey Zones.

Altman Z-Score does not apply to banks and insurance companies.

* 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 Citizens BancShares  (NAS:FCNCA) Financial Strength Explanation

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

First Citizens BancShares has the Financial Strength Rank of 3. It displays poor financial strength and is likely in financial distress. Usually this is caused by too much debt for the company.


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First Citizens BancShares Business Description

Traded in Other Exchanges
Address
4300 Six Forks Road, Raleigh, NC, USA, 27609
First Citizens BancShares Inc is the bank holding company of First Citizens Bank and Trust Company. The company's segments include the General Bank, the Commercial Bank, SVB Commercial, and Rail. The General Bank segment delivers products and services to consumers and businesses through our extensive network of branches and various digital channels. The Commercial Bank segment provides financial services, including lending, leasing, and advisory, to small and mid-market businesses across various industries. The SVB Commercial provides financial services to innovators, investors, and venture firms. The Rail segment provides tailored leasing and financing for railcars and locomotives across North America. It generates the majority of its revenue from the General Banking segment.
Executives
Holding Frank B Jr director, officer: President and CAO 4300 SIX FORKS ROAD, RALEIGH NC 27609
Craig L Nix officer: Vice President-Finance 4300 SIX FORKS ROAD, RALEIGH NC 27609
Ellen R Alemany director, officer: Vice Chairwoman ONE ADP BOULEVARD, ROSELAND NJ 07068
Olivia Britton Holding 10 percent owner 4300 SIX FORKS ROAD, RALEIGH NC 27609
Hope Holding Connell officer: Executive Vice President PO BOX 29550, RALEIGH NC 27626
Carson H Brice 10 percent owner PO BOX 1352, SMITHFIELD NC 27577
Randolph R Martin officer: Chief Credit Officer-General 4300 SIX FORKS ROAD, RALEIGH NC 27609
Andrew Giangrave officer: Chief Credit Officer 4300 SIX FORKS ROAD, RALEIGH NC 27609
Eugene Jr Flood director 151 DETROIT STREET, DENVER CO 80206
Jeffery L Ward officer: Chief Strategy Officer 4300 SIX FORKS ROAD, RALEIGH NC 27604
Daniel L Heavner director 4300 SIX FORKS ROAD, RALEIGH NC 27609
Marisa Harney officer: Chief Credit Officer C/O CIT GROUP INC., 1 CIT DRIVE, #3251-9, LIVINGSTON NJ 07039
Robert R Hoppe director 4300 SIX FORKS ROAD, RALEIGH NC 27609
Robert T Newcomb director 4300 SIX FORKS ROAD, RALEIGH NC 27609
West Ludwig officer: Chief Human Resources Officer 4300 SIX FORKS ROAD, RALEIGH NC 27609