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The First Bancorp, Inc. (FNLC)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US31866P1021
CUSIP
31866P102
IPO Date
Jul 15, 1999

Highlights

EPS (TTM)
$4.61
PE Ratio
6.08
PEG Ratio
107.79
Total Revenue (TTM)
$160.27M
Gross Profit (TTM)
$67.29M
EBITDA (TTM)
$32.08M
Year Range
$22.11 - $30.33
ROA (TTM)
1.09%
ROE (TTM)
12.15%

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The First Bancorp, Inc.

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in The First Bancorp, Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

The First Bancorp, Inc. (FNLC) has returned 7.46% so far this year and 19.99% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, FNLC has returned 8.44% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.


The First Bancorp, Inc.

1D
-0.67%
1M
1.37%
YTD
7.46%
6M
9.76%
1Y
19.99%
3Y*
8.62%
5Y*
4.05%
10Y*
8.44%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 15, 1999, FNLC's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.03%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 5.6 years.

Historically, 54% of months were positive and 46% were negative. The best month was Jul 2008 with a return of +36.2%, while the worst month was Feb 2009 at -26.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, FNLC closed higher 45% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 10, 2008 with a return of +34.4%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -19.1%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20264.85%1.10%1.37%7.46%
2025-4.25%1.63%-5.86%0.32%-0.98%5.04%0.58%7.81%-3.38%-4.23%3.23%3.32%2.28%
2024-10.32%-5.52%4.32%-9.07%9.42%2.86%15.01%-0.92%-5.63%-0.22%10.31%-4.27%2.49%
20230.21%-1.28%-11.58%-3.31%-4.05%2.70%9.99%-6.71%-4.55%1.20%6.66%12.93%-0.50%
20223.33%-7.28%0.94%-5.40%7.53%-0.46%1.39%-3.99%-5.00%12.27%2.88%-4.77%-0.40%
2021-4.25%6.37%14.20%-2.06%11.35%-6.51%-0.24%2.17%-1.85%2.92%2.06%3.70%29.22%

Benchmark Metrics

The First Bancorp, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 10.90%, beta of 0.79, and R² of 0.17 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 16, 1999.

  • This stock participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (64.26%) than losses (42.26%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • R² of 0.17 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
10.90%
Beta
0.79
0.17
Upside Capture
64.26%
Downside Capture
42.26%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

FNLC ranks 65 for risk / return — better than 65% of stocks on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.


FNLC Risk / Return Rank: 6565
Overall Rank
FNLC Sharpe Ratio Rank: 6666
Sharpe Ratio Rank
FNLC Sortino Ratio Rank: 6060
Sortino Ratio Rank
FNLC Omega Ratio Rank: 5757
Omega Ratio Rank
FNLC Calmar Ratio Rank: 7373
Calmar Ratio Rank
FNLC Martin Ratio Rank: 7171
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for The First Bancorp, Inc. (FNLC) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


FNLCBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

0.74

0.90

-0.16

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.19

1.39

-0.19

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.14

1.21

-0.07

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

1.72

1.40

+0.32

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

3.77

6.61

-2.84

Explore FNLC risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History

The First Bancorp, Inc. provided a 5.24% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.47 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 10 consecutive years.


3.00%3.50%4.00%4.50%5.00%5.50%$0.00$0.50$1.00$1.5020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Dividend$1.47$1.46$1.42$1.38$1.32$1.26$1.22$1.18$1.06$1.06$0.90$0.65

Dividend yield

5.24%5.52%5.19%4.89%4.41%4.01%4.80%3.90%4.03%3.89%2.72%3.18%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for The First Bancorp, Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.37$0.00$0.00$0.37
2025$0.36$0.00$0.00$0.36$0.00$0.00$0.37$0.00$0.00$0.37$0.00$0.00$1.46
2024$0.35$0.00$0.00$0.35$0.00$0.00$0.36$0.00$0.00$0.36$0.00$0.00$1.42
2023$0.34$0.00$0.00$0.34$0.00$0.00$0.35$0.00$0.00$0.35$0.00$0.00$1.38
2022$0.32$0.00$0.00$0.32$0.00$0.00$0.34$0.00$0.00$0.34$0.00$0.00$1.32
2021$0.31$0.00$0.00$0.31$0.00$0.00$0.32$0.00$0.00$0.32$0.00$0.00$1.26

Dividend Yield & Payout


Dividend Yield

The First Bancorp, Inc. has a dividend yield of 5.24%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market.

Payout Ratio

The First Bancorp, Inc. has a payout ratio of 41.59%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market. This suggests that The First Bancorp, Inc. strikes a balance between reinvesting profits for growth and paying dividends to shareholders.

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the The First Bancorp, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the The First Bancorp, Inc. was 49.41%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 77 trading sessions.

The current The First Bancorp, Inc. drawdown is 6.60%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-49.41%Oct 13, 2008101Mar 9, 200977Jun 26, 2009178
-39.84%Dec 23, 201957Mar 16, 2020246Mar 8, 2021303
-39.78%Jun 29, 2009265Jul 16, 2010670Mar 15, 2013935
-36.65%Jun 7, 20041028Jul 7, 200853Sep 19, 20081081
-35.91%Jul 21, 1999171Mar 22, 2000334Jul 19, 2001505

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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Financials

Financial Performance

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of The First Bancorp, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.


Annual
Quarterly

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Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how The First Bancorp, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Banks - Regional industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.


PE Ratio

The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for FNLC, comparing it with other companies in the Banks - Regional industry. Currently, FNLC has a P/E ratio of 6.1. This P/E ratio is considered low compared to industry peers, which may suggest that the stock is undervalued or that the company has weaker growth prospects.

PEG Ratio

The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for FNLC compared to other companies in the Banks - Regional industry. FNLC currently has a PEG ratio of 107.8. This PEG ratio is higher than the industry average, which may suggest the stock is overvalued relative to its expected earnings growth.

PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for FNLC relative to other companies in the Banks - Regional industry. Currently, FNLC has a P/S ratio of 1.3. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.

Income Statement



TTM
Revenue

Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items