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First Hawaiian Inc (FHB)

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$26.04
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Profit since last BUY7.83%
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07/14/2025: FHB (2-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

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Below Average Performance

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Number of Analysts

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8 Analysts rated it

Limited analyst coverage, niche firm, research info may be scarce.

1 Year Target Price $25.71

1 Year Target Price $25.71

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$25.71 Target price
52w Low $20.11
Current$26.04
52w High $28.23

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 0.96%
Avg. Invested days 28
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Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 3.25B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 14.06
1Y Target Price 25.71
Price to earnings Ratio 14.06
1Y Target Price 25.71
Volume (30-day avg) 8
Beta 0.81
52 Weeks Range 20.11 - 28.23
Updated Date 07/14/2025
52 Weeks Range 20.11 - 28.23
Updated Date 07/14/2025
Dividends yield (FY) 4.17%
Basic EPS (TTM) 1.84

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Profitability

Profit Margin 29.61%
Operating Margin (TTM) 39.53%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 0.98%
Return on Equity (TTM) 9.11%

Valuation

Trailing PE 14.06
Forward PE 11.53
Enterprise Value 2072339072
Price to Sales(TTM) 4.09
Enterprise Value 2072339072
Price to Sales(TTM) 4.09
Enterprise Value to Revenue 4.49
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -
Shares Outstanding 125719000
Shares Floating 124859392
Shares Outstanding 125719000
Shares Floating 124859392
Percent Insiders 0.62
Percent Institutions 100.47

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First Hawaiian Inc

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Company Overview

overview logo History and Background

First Hawaiian Bank, established in 1858, is Hawaii's oldest and largest financial institution. Founded as Bishop & Co., it has evolved through mergers and acquisitions to become First Hawaiian Inc. (FHB), a publicly traded company after being divested from BNP Paribas in 2016.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Retail Banking: Provides a range of financial products and services to individual consumers, including checking and savings accounts, loans, credit cards, and investment services.
  • Commercial Banking: Offers financial solutions to businesses, including commercial loans, lines of credit, deposit accounts, and cash management services.
  • Wealth Management: Provides financial planning, investment management, and trust services to high-net-worth individuals and families.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

The company is led by a Board of Directors and an executive management team, including the Chairman, President, and CEO. It operates with a traditional hierarchical structure typical of financial institutions.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • Residential Mortgages: Mortgages for home purchase and refinancing. First Hawaiian Bank has a significant market share in Hawaii, estimated around 25%. Competitors include Bank of Hawaii, Central Pacific Bank, and mainland banks like Wells Fargo and Chase.
  • Commercial Loans: Loans to businesses for various purposes, including real estate, equipment, and working capital. Market share is competitive in Hawaii. Competitors include Bank of Hawaii, American Savings Bank, and national lenders.
  • Credit Cards: Consumer and business credit cards with rewards programs. Market share is significant in Hawaii. Competitors include Bank of Hawaii, national card issuers like Chase, and American Express.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The banking industry is facing increased competition from fintech companies, rising interest rates, and evolving regulatory requirements. Regional banks face pressure to innovate and adapt to changing customer preferences.

Positioning

First Hawaiian Bank is the leading bank in Hawaii, with a strong local brand and extensive branch network. Its competitive advantages include deep local market knowledge and established customer relationships.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The TAM for banking services in Hawaii is estimated to be in the billions of dollars annually. First Hawaiian Inc. holds a significant share and is well-positioned to capture future growth through expansion and product innovation.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Strong brand recognition in Hawaii
  • Extensive branch network
  • Established customer relationships
  • Experienced management team
  • High deposit market share in Hawaii

Weaknesses

  • Geographic concentration in Hawaii
  • Limited international presence
  • Potential vulnerability to economic downturns in Hawaii
  • Reliance on traditional banking model compared to Fintech
  • Lower profit margins compared to peers

Opportunities

  • Expansion into new financial services
  • Increased digital banking adoption
  • Growth in Hawaii's economy and tourism sector
  • Strategic acquisitions in adjacent markets
  • Partnerships with fintech companies

Threats

  • Increased competition from mainland banks and fintech companies
  • Rising interest rates
  • Economic downturn in Hawaii
  • Regulatory changes
  • Cybersecurity risks

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • BOH (BOH)
  • CPB (CPB)
  • ASB (Privately Held)

Competitive Landscape

First Hawaiian Bank benefits from its established presence and brand loyalty in Hawaii. Bank of Hawaii is a very close competitor, and both compete with smaller local banks and mainland financial institutions that have entered the Hawaiian market.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Historical growth has been steady, driven by Hawaii's economy and the bank's strong market position.

Future Projections: Analysts project moderate revenue growth in the coming years, driven by increased lending activity and wealth management services.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include investments in digital banking platforms, expansion of wealth management services, and strategic partnerships.

Summary

First Hawaiian Inc. is a strong regional bank with a dominant position in Hawaii. Its brand and extensive network provide a competitive edge, and a good dividend yield supports shareholder value. It needs to innovate with digital banking and address competition from larger mainland banks, and also must keep a keen eye on the economic changes of Hawaii's tourism industry which could impact future growth.

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About First Hawaiian Inc

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquaters Honolulu, HI, United States
IPO Launch date 2016-08-04
Chairman of the Board, President & CEO Mr. Robert Scott Harrison
Sector Financial Services
Industry Banks - Regional
Full time employees 1995
Full time employees 1995

First Hawaiian, Inc. operates as a bank holding company for First Hawaiian Bank that provides a range of banking products and services to consumer and commercial customers in the United States. The company operates in three segments: Retail Banking, Commercial Banking, and Treasury and Other. It offers various deposit products, including checking, savings, and time deposit accounts, and other deposit accounts. The company also provides residential and commercial mortgage loans, home equity lines of credit and loans, automobile loans and leases, secured and unsecured lines of credit, installment loans, small business loans and leases, as well as commercial lease and auto dealer financing. In addition, it offers wealth management, personal installment, individual investment and financial planning, insurance protection, trust and estate, private banking, investment management, retirement planning, and credit card and merchant processing services, as well as consumer and commercial credit cards processing services. Further, the company provides commercial and industrial lending, such as auto dealer flooring, commercial real estate lending, and construction lending services. The company offers its products through branch, online, and mobile distribution channels. The company was formerly known as BancWest Corporation and changed its name to First Hawaiian, Inc. in April 2016. First Hawaiian, Inc. was founded in 1858 and is headquartered in Honolulu, Hawaii.