First Horizon (FHN) Stock Analysis
This is a peer-relative look at First Horizon (FHN): its performance, risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividend, and valuation are each measured against its Banks peers, so every number reads in context rather than in isolation.
Company Profile
| Profile Item | FHN |
|---|---|
| Name | First Horizon Corporation |
| Country/Region | United States |
| GICS Sector | Financials |
| GICS Industry Group | Banks |
| GICS Industry | Banks |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Regional Banks |
| Market Capitalization | 10.85 billion USD |
| Currency | USD |
| Exchange | NYSE |
| Listing Date | March 17, 1980 |
| Security Type | Common Stock |
Price Performance
Cumulative Growth
Trailing Returns
Calendar-Year Returns
Performance Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: FHN | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Total Return (1Y) | 12.96% | 30.28% |
| Total Return (3Y, Annualized) | 32.94% | 26.57% |
| Total Return (5Y, Annualized) | 10.16% | 9.43% |
Risk Profile
Drawdown History
Return Distribution
Risk Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: FHN | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Volatility (1Y, Annualized) | 22.55% | 24.34% |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.61 | 0.72 |
| Max Drawdown (5Y) | -60.76% | -43.36% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Return Positioning
Risk-Adjusted Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: FHN | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Sharpe Ratio (1Y) | 0.38 | 1.08 |
| Sortino Ratio (1Y) | 0.56 | 1.61 |
Profitability
ROE (TTM)
First Horizon (FHN) posts ROE of 7.92%, in the lower peer quartile. Shareholders’ equity is not producing as much profit as it does at most peers, so margins, asset turns, or balance-sheet structure deserve a closer look.
FHN
Banks industry group
7.92%
Group distribution
- Max
- 19.84%
- Q3
- 13.67%
- Median
- 11.49%
- Q1
- 9.50%
- FHN
- 7.92%
- Min
- 3.64%
Largest peers
- JPM
- 18.01%
- RY
- 16.21%
- HSBC
- 14.22%
- WFC
- 12.91%
- BAC
- 10.73%
- MUFG
- 9.46%
- FHN
- 7.92%
Net Margin (TTM)
First Horizon (FHN) keeps 23.43% of revenue as net profit, in the lower peer quartile for net margin. More of each sales dollar is being absorbed by costs, financing, taxes, or other charges than at most peers.
FHN
Banks industry group
23.43%
Group distribution
- Max
- 47.19%
- Q3
- 35.25%
- Median
- 31.21%
- Q1
- 27.11%
- FHN
- 23.43%
- Min
- 14.93%
Largest peers
- HSBC
- 41.16%
- JPM
- 34.59%
- RY
- 33.87%
- BAC
- 28.06%
- WFC
- 27.64%
- MUFG
- 27.45%
- FHN
- 23.43%
Operating Margin (TTM)
operating margin is set aside for First Horizon (FHN) in Banks: the operating-income line is not a clean boundary for this business model, so net margin, ROE, FFO, or industry-specific measures may be more useful.
Profitability Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: FHN | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| ROE (TTM) | 7.92% | 11.49% |
| ROA (TTM) | 0.87% | 1.24% |
| Net Margin (TTM) | 23.43% | 31.21% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | -- | -- |
| Gross Margin (TTM) | -- | -- |
Growth
Revenue Growth
First Horizon (FHN) grew revenue 7.33%, roughly around the peer group's normal range. Top-line momentum looks broadly typical for the industry.
EPS Growth
First Horizon (FHN) grew earnings per share 37.50%, in the upper peer quartile. Per-share profits are compounding faster than at most industry peers.
Growth Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: FHN | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | 7.33% | 11.23% |
| Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR) | 2.12% | 6.33% |
| EPS Growth (YoY) | 37.50% | 16.14% |
| EPS Growth (3Y CAGR) | 6.92% | 3.15% |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
current ratio is set aside for First Horizon (FHN) in Banks: these balance sheets are not best read through a current/non-current split, so regulatory, funding, or liquidity-coverage measures usually matter more.
Debt / Equity (MRQ)
debt-to-equity ratio is set aside for First Horizon (FHN) in Banks: leverage is part of the business model itself, so capital adequacy, funding mix, and regulatory measures are usually better risk gauges.
Financial Strength Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: FHN | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | -- | -- |
| Debt / Equity (MRQ) | -- | -- |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | -- | -- |
Dividends
Dividend Yield (TTM)
First Horizon (FHN) has dividend yield of 2.85%, in the industry’s normal income range. It provides a meaningful dividend without the red flag of an unusually high headline yield.
FHN
Banks industry group
2.85%
Group distribution
- Max
- 5.79%
- Q3
- 3.18%
- FHN
- 2.85%
- Median
- 2.39%
- Q1
- 1.20%
- Min
- 0.00%
Largest peers
- MUFG
- 406.81%
- RY
- 3.23%
- FHN
- 2.85%
- BAC
- 2.33%
- WFC
- 2.19%
- JPM
- 1.82%
- HSBC
- 0.86%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
First Horizon (FHN) has payout ratio of 47.48%, above the industry’s usual payout band. A larger share of earnings is going to dividends, so the cushion narrows if profit weakens.
FHN
Banks industry group
47.48%
Group distribution
- Max
- 70.75%
- FHN
- 47.48%
- Q3
- 41.28%
- Median
- 29.26%
- Q1
- 18.98%
- Min
- 0.00%
Largest peers
- HSBC
- 53.57%
- FHN
- 47.48%
- RY
- 41.49%
- MUFG
- 34.74%
- BAC
- 27.62%
- WFC
- 26.09%
- JPM
- 25.80%
Dividend Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: FHN | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 2.85% | 2.39% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 47.48% | 29.26% |
Valuation
P/E Ratio (TTM)
First Horizon (FHN) trades at P/E ratio of 16.58, in the richer earnings-multiple quartile for its industry. That premium needs support from growth, durable earnings, or stronger business quality.
FHN
Banks industry group
16.58
Group distribution
- Max
- 18.16
- FHN
- 16.58
- Q3
- 13.75
- Median
- 11.81
- Q1
- 10.64
- Min
- 6.49
Largest peers
- RY
- 17.58
- FHN
- 16.58
- JPM
- 14.03
- MUFG
- 13.71
- WFC
- 11.84
- BAC
- 11.79
- HSBC
- 11.38
P/S Ratio (TTM)
P/S ratio is not assessed for First Horizon (FHN) in Banks: the revenue line is driven by spread economics rather than conventional product or service sales, so book value or earnings usually carry more weight.
P/B Ratio (MRQ)
First Horizon (FHN) trades at 1.34 on P/B ratio, roughly in line with the industry’s normal price-to-book range. Its balance sheet is not being priced at a clear discount or premium versus peers.
FHN
Banks industry group
1.34
Group distribution
- Max
- 2.28
- Q3
- 1.58
- FHN
- 1.34
- Median
- 1.32
- Q1
- 1.10
- Min
- 0.59
Largest peers
- HSBC
- 6.87
- RY
- 2.92
- JPM
- 2.53
- MUFG
- 1.64
- WFC
- 1.59
- FHN
- 1.34
- BAC
- 1.26
Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: FHN | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 16.58 | 11.81 |
| P/S Ratio (TTM) | -- | -- |
| P/B Ratio (MRQ) | 1.34 | 1.32 |
| Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM) | -- | -- |