(FBIZ) First Business Financial - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NASDAQ • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US3193901002

Commercial, Loans, Leasing, Treasury, Accounts

FBIZ EPS (Earnings per Share)

EPS (Earnings per Share) of FBIZ over the last years for every Quarter: "2020-03": 0.39076376554174, "2020-06": 0.39596291794762, "2020-09": 0.51082209873752, "2020-12": 0.72280568360025, "2021-03": 1.1544530258272, "2021-06": 0.98209919977102, "2021-09": 1.1028776978417, "2021-12": 1.0439580472273, "2022-03": 1.0534371545535, "2022-06": 1.36205597024, "2022-09": 1.3152875141236, "2022-12": 1.2414889065461, "2023-03": 1.1019205988832, "2023-06": 1.0341362971049, "2023-09": 1.2261335043663, "2023-12": 1.2046113063313, "2024-03": 1.0889444082065, "2024-06": 1.2887957598915, "2024-09": 1.2977438047097, "2024-12": 1.7772161262483, "2025-03": 1.373877751814, "2025-06": 1.401472392638,

FBIZ Revenue

Revenue of FBIZ over the last years for every Quarter: 2020-03: 29.673, 2020-06: 27.239, 2020-09: 29.571, 2020-12: 32.241, 2021-03: 31.001, 2021-06: 30.92, 2021-09: 31.029, 2021-12: 31.144, 2022-03: 31.621, 2022-06: 33.903, 2022-09: 39.983, 2022-12: 45.291, 2023-03: 50.474, 2023-06: 54.535, 2023-09: 59.371, 2023-12: 61.855, 2024-03: 62.54, 2024-06: 65.335, 2024-09: 66.391, 2024-12: 68.115, 2025-03: 67.109, 2025-06: 53.703,

Description: FBIZ First Business Financial

First Business Financial Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBIZ) is a bank holding company that provides a comprehensive range of commercial banking products and services to small and medium-sized businesses, business owners, executives, professionals, and high net worth individuals in the Midwest region of the United States. The companys diverse product offerings include commercial real estate lending, asset-based lending, treasury management solutions, and private wealth management services, among others.

From a financial perspective, FBIZ has a market capitalization of approximately $392 million, indicating a relatively modest size compared to larger regional banks. However, its return on equity (ROE) of 14.53% suggests a strong ability to generate profits from shareholder capital. Additionally, the companys price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 8.60 and forward P/E ratio of 8.96 imply a relatively attractive valuation compared to its earnings growth prospects.

Some key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor for FBIZ include its net interest margin (NIM), which measures the difference between interest income and expense, and its efficiency ratio, which assesses the companys ability to manage operating expenses. Other important metrics include its loan-to-deposit ratio, which indicates the banks liquidity position, and its allowance for loan losses (ALL) as a percentage of total loans, which reflects the companys credit risk management. A review of these KPIs can provide insight into FBIZs financial health and operational performance.

FBIZs business model is focused on serving the financial needs of small and medium-sized businesses and high net worth individuals, which can provide a relatively stable source of revenue. The companys private wealth management services and treasury management solutions also offer opportunities for cross-selling and deepening relationships with customers. Overall, FBIZs diversified product offerings and strong financial performance make it an attractive option for investors seeking exposure to the regional banking sector.

FBIZ Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 414m
Sub-Industry Regional Banks
IPO / Inception 2005-10-07

FBIZ Stock Ratings

Growth Rating 79.5%
Fundamental 69.4%
Dividend Rating 76.4%
Return 12m vs S&P 500 1.98%
Analyst Rating 4.40 of 5

FBIZ Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 2.24%
Yield on Cost 5y 8.29%
Annual Growth 5y 13.62%
Payout Consistency 99.0%
Payout Ratio 19.9%

FBIZ Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m 19.8%
Growth Correlation 12m 55.3%
Growth Correlation 5y 90.8%
CAGR 5y 31.25%
CAGR/Max DD 5y 0.89
Sharpe Ratio 12m -0.21
Alpha 4.70
Beta 0.865
Volatility 34.14%
Current Volume 23.2k
Average Volume 20d 25.1k
Stop Loss 50.7 (-3.1%)
Signal 0.37

Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 1.5

Net Income (47.5m TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 15.3m TTM)
FCFTA 0.02 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA -0.15pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp)
NWC/Revenue 239.9% (prev -994.0%; Δ 1234 pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp)
CFO/TA 0.02 (>3.0%) and CFO 62.9m > Net Income 47.5m (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%)
Net Debt (284.0m) to EBITDA (84.5m) ratio: 3.36 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5)
Current Ratio 1.20 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active)
Outstanding Shares last Quarter (8.15m) change vs 12m ago 0.46% (target <= -2.0% for YES)
Gross Margin 53.81% (prev 55.99%; Δ -2.18pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0)
Asset Turnover 6.70% (prev 6.89%; Δ -0.19pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0)
Interest Coverage Ratio 0.76 (EBITDA TTM 84.5m / Interest Expense TTM 109.1m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3)

Altman Z'' 1.46

(A) 0.15 = (Total Current Assets 3.72b - Total Current Liabilities 3.11b) / Total Assets 4.00b
(B) 0.07 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 283.1m / Total Assets 4.00b
(C) 0.02 = EBIT TTM 82.5m / Avg Total Assets 3.81b
(D) 0.07 = Book Value of Equity 270.4m / Total Liabilities 3.66b
Total Rating: 1.46 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D)

ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 69.40

1. Piotroski 1.50pt = -3.50
2. FCF Yield 23.43% = 5.0
3. FCF Margin 24.70% = 6.18
4. Debt/Equity 1.05 = 1.98
5. Debt/Ebitda 4.27 = -2.50
6. ROIC - WACC 3.40% = 4.25
7. RoE 14.39% = 1.20
8. Rev. Trend 75.60% = 3.78
9. Rev. CAGR 11.32% = 1.42
10. EPS Trend 54.58% = 1.36
11. EPS CAGR 2.33% = 0.23

What is the price of FBIZ shares?

As of August 31, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 52.32 with a total of 23,174 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +0.46%, over one month by +10.20%, over three months by +7.70% and over the past year by +19.29%.

Is First Business Financial a good stock to buy?

Partly, yes. Based on ValueRay´s Fundamental Analyses, First Business Financial (NASDAQ:FBIZ) is currently (August 2025) ok to buy, but has to be watched. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 69.40 and therefor a somewhat positive outlook according to the companies health.
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of FBIZ is around 59.96 USD . This means that FBIZ is currently undervalued and has a potential upside of +14.6% (Margin of Safety).

Is FBIZ a buy, sell or hold?

First Business Financial has received a consensus analysts rating of 4.40. Therefore, it is recommended to buy FBIZ.
  • Strong Buy: 2
  • Buy: 3
  • Hold: 0
  • Sell: 0
  • Strong Sell: 0

What are the forecasts/targets for the FBIZ price?

Issuer Target Up/Down from current
Wallstreet Target Price 58.2 11.2%
Analysts Target Price 58.2 11.2%
ValueRay Target Price 66.6 27.2%

Last update: 2025-08-21 11:18

FBIZ Fundamental Data Overview

Market Cap USD = 414.4m (414.4m USD * 1.0 USD.USD)
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 505.6m USD (Cash And Short Term Investments, last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 8.8911
P/E Forward = 8.9606
P/S = 2.7454
P/B = 1.2453
P/EG = 1.89
Beta = 0.703
Revenue TTM = 255.3m USD
EBIT TTM = 82.5m USD
EBITDA TTM = 84.5m USD
Long Term Debt = 276.1m USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 84.2m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 360.3m USD (Calculated: Short Term 84.2m + Long Term 276.1m)
Net Debt = 284.0m USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 269.2m USD (414.4m + Debt 360.3m - CCE 505.6m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 0.76 (Ebit TTM 82.5m / Interest Expense TTM 109.1m)
FCF Yield = 23.43% (FCF TTM 63.1m / Enterprise Value 269.2m)
FCF Margin = 24.70% (FCF TTM 63.1m / Revenue TTM 255.3m)
Net Margin = 18.62% (Net Income TTM 47.5m / Revenue TTM 255.3m)
Gross Margin = 53.81% ((Revenue TTM 255.3m - Cost of Revenue TTM 117.9m) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 1.00 (Enterprise Value 269.2m / Book Value Of Equity 270.4m)
Interest Expense / Debt = 7.63% (Interest Expense 27.5m / Debt 360.3m)
Taxrate = 13.50% (from yearly Income Tax Expense: 6.91m / 51.1m)
NOPAT = 71.4m (EBIT 82.5m * (1 - 13.50%))
Current Ratio = 1.20 (Total Current Assets 3.72b / Total Current Liabilities 3.11b)
Debt / Equity = 1.05 (Debt 360.3m / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 344.8m)
Debt / EBITDA = 4.27 (Net Debt 284.0m / EBITDA 84.5m)
Debt / FCF = 5.71 (Debt 360.3m / FCF TTM 63.1m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 330.4m (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = 1.19% (Net Income 47.5m, Total Assets 4.00b )
RoE = 14.39% (Net Income TTM 47.5m / Total Stockholder Equity 330.4m)
RoCE = 13.60% (Ebit 82.5m / (Equity 330.4m + L.T.Debt 276.1m))
RoIC = 11.39% (NOPAT 71.4m / Invested Capital 626.3m)
WACC = 7.99% (E(414.4m)/V(774.7m) * Re(9.20%)) + (D(360.3m)/V(774.7m) * Rd(7.63%) * (1-Tc(0.13)))
Shares Correlation 5-Years: -60.0 | Cagr: -0.24%
Discount Rate = 9.20% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 74.89% ; FCFE base≈62.9m ; Y1≈65.7m ; Y5≈76.1m
Fair Price DCF = 130.6 (DCF Value 1.09b / Shares Outstanding 8.32m; 5y FCF grow 4.79% → 3.0% )
Revenue Correlation: 75.60 | Revenue CAGR: 11.32%
Rev Growth-of-Growth: -27.21
EPS Correlation: 54.58 | EPS CAGR: 2.33%
EPS Growth-of-Growth: 16.24

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