FACO (First Acceptance) ROE %: 16.16% (As of Mar. 2026) — 276% Above Median

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FACO First Acceptance Corp FACO
68 GF Score
Price $5.41
GF Value $4.41
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is First Acceptance ROE %?

First Acceptance FACO 68 ROE % is 16.16% as of Mar. 2026, which is 276% above its 10-year median of 4.30. GuruFocus rates FACO with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.41 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 501 Insurance companies, First Acceptance ranks better than 74.65% on this metric.

ROE % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Stockholders Equity over a certain period of time. First Acceptance's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $32.8 Mil. First Acceptance's average Total Stockholders Equity over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $202.7 Mil. Therefore, First Acceptance's annualized ROE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 16.16%.

The historical rank and industry rank for First Acceptance's ROE % or its related term are showing as below:

FACO' s ROE % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -33.25   Med: 4.3   Max: 71.29
Current: 18.85

During the past 13 years, First Acceptance's highest ROE % was 71.29%. The lowest was -33.25%. And the median was 4.30%.

FACO's ROE % is ranked better than
74.65% of 501 companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 11.64 vs FACO: 18.85

First Acceptance  (OTCPK:FACO) ROE % Explanation

ROE % measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' equity (also known as net assets or assets minus liabilities). ROE % shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. ROE %s between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.

The factors that affect a company's ROE % can be illustrated with the three-step DuPont Analysis:

ROE %(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Net Income/Total Stockholders Equity
=32.76/202.679
=(Net Income / Revenue )*(Revenue / Total Assets)*(Total Assets / Total Stockholders Equity)
=(32.76 / 473.504)*(473.504 / 861.7005)*(861.7005 / 202.679)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover*Equity Multiplier
=6.92 %*0.5495*4.2516
=ROA %*Equity Multiplier
=3.8 %*4.2516
=16.16 %

With this breakdown, it is clear that if a company grows its Net Profit Margin, its Asset Turnover, or its Leverage, it can grow its ROE %.

The factors that affect a company's ROE % can also be illustrated with the five-step DuPont Analysis:

ROE %(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Net Income/Total Stockholders Equity
=32.76/202.679
=(Net Income / Pre-Tax Income) * (Pre-Tax Income / EBIT) * (EBIT / Revenue) * (Revenue / Total Assets) * (Total Assets / Total Stockholders Equity)
= (32.76 / 40.708) * (40.708 / 43.94) * (43.94 / 473.504) * (473.504 / 861.7005) * (861.7005 / 202.679)
= Tax Burden * Interest Burden * EBIT Margin % * Asset Turnover * Equity Multiplier
= 0.8048 * 0.9264 * 9.28 % * 0.5495 * 4.2516
=16.16 %

Note: The net income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) revenue data. The same rule applies to Pre-Tax Income and Operating Income.
* In the five-step DuPont Analysis, Operating Income is only available for non-financial companies. Thus, for Insurance companies, we use EBIT as a substitution of Operating Income. For Banks, both Operating Income and EBIT is unavailable. Thus we combined Interest Burden and Operating Margin % into Pretax Margin %, and the DuPont Analysis is divided into four components instead.

* 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.


Be Aware

Net Income is used.

Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the equity multiplier when investing in high ROE % companies. Like ROA %, ROE % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.

Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their ROE %s can be extremely high.


First Acceptance ROE % Related Terms


First Acceptance ROE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for First Acceptance's ROE % 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.

First Acceptance ROE % Chart

First Acceptance Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
ROE %
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First Acceptance Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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FACO vs JRVR, OSG, MBI: ROE % Comparison

For the Insurance - Specialty subindustry, First Acceptance's ROE %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % 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 Acceptance ROE % vs Insurance Industry

For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, First Acceptance's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where First Acceptance's ROE % falls into.


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First Acceptance ROE % Calculation

First Acceptance's annualized ROE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as

ROE %=Net Income (A: Dec. 2024 )/( (Total Stockholders Equity (A: Dec. 2023 )+Total Stockholders Equity (A: Dec. 2024 ))/ count )
=26.291/( (141.848+169.561)/ 2 )
=26.291/155.7045
=16.89 %

First Acceptance's annualized ROE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

ROE %=Net Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/( (Total Stockholders Equity (Q: Dec. 2025 )+Total Stockholders Equity (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=32.76/( (199.875+205.483)/ 2 )
=32.76/202.679
=16.16 %

* 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.

In the calculation of annual ROE %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder equity over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data, the net income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. ROE % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROE % →
What does a ROE % of 16.16% mean?
First Acceptance (FACO) has a ROE % of 16.16% as of Mar. 2026. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on First Acceptance and its competitors. This is 276% above median its historical median of 4.30. According to the industry distribution chart, First Acceptance ranks #127 out of 501 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 25.3%.
Is First Acceptance's ROE % too high?
First Acceptance's current ROE % of 16.16% is 276% above median its 10-year median of 4.30. The Insurance industry median ROE % is 11.64. First Acceptance's value of 16.16% is 38.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, First Acceptance ranks #127 out of 501 companies in the Insurance industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, First Acceptance has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does First Acceptance's ROE % compare to JRVR and OSG?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, First Acceptance ranks #127 out of 501 companies for ROE %. This puts First Acceptance in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROE % is 11.64. First Acceptance's value of 16.16% is 38.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.30 vs. the industry median of 11.64, First Acceptance has consistently been above 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 ROE % for an Insurance company?
The median ROE % among Insurance companies is 11.64, based on 501 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. First Acceptance's current ROE % of 16.16% is 38.8% above 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 ROE % mean?
A high ROE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on First Acceptance and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median ROE % is 11.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. First Acceptance's current ROE % is 16.16%, which is 276% above median its own 10-year median of 4.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is First Acceptance stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Acceptance (FACO) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.41, compared to a current price of $5.41 — trading 22.7% above its estimated fair value. The current ROE % is 16.16%, which is 276% above median its 10-year median of 4.30 and 38.8% above the Insurance industry median of 11.64. First Acceptance's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROE % calculated?
ROE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For First Acceptance (FACO), the current ROE % is 16.16% as of Mar. 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 Acceptance (FACO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Acceptance stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $5.41 is trading 22.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.41. GuruFocus considers First Acceptance to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FACO:

  • ROE %: 16.16% (276% above median its 10-year median of 4.30)
  • GF Value™: $4.41 vs. price of $5.41 (22.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 38.8% above the Insurance median (#127 of 501)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FACO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


First Acceptance Business Description

Address 3813 Green Hills Village Drive, Nashville, TN, USA, 37215
First Acceptance Corp is engaged in the financial services sector. It is principally a retailer, servicer, and underwriter of non-standard personal automobile insurance. The company's operations generate revenue from selling non-standard personal automobile insurance products and related products in the United States. Its suite of products comprises auto insurance, renters, motorcycle, roadside assistance, and hospital insurance. the company also operates a real estate and corporate segment, which consists of the activities related to the disposition of foreclosed real estate held for sale, interest expenses associated with all debt, and other general corporate overhead expenses.
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