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FXNC

First National Corp

NASDAQ: FXNC · FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL

$26.68
-2.45% today

Updated 2026-06-03

Market cap
$262.73M
P/E ratio
12.53
P/S ratio
2.95x
EPS (TTM)
$2.32
Dividend yield
2.29%
52W range
$18 – $30
Volume
0.1M

First National Corp (FXNC) Stock Valuation Analysis

Fair value estimate, historical valuation range, and quality signals for FXNC.

WallStSmart Verdict
Fairly
Valued

Valuation reasonably reflects current fundamentals. Limited margin of safety at these levels.

Smart Value Score: 65 / 100
P/E (TTM)
12.5x
vs 5Y median of 12.1x
PEG
Margin of Safety
DCF limited for this profile
EV / EBITDA
0.0x

FXNC historical valuation range

Where current P/E sits in FXNC's own 5Y range.

NOW
5.9x
5Y Low
10.4x
25th
12.1x
Median
14.7x
75th
27.1x
5Y High
FXNC is trading more expensive than 57% of the last 5Y.
57th percentile · Above median

FXNC intrinsic value (DCF)

DCF-based fair value estimate vs current market price.

DCF has limited applicability for FXNC

Standard discounted cash flow models produce unreliable output for unprofitable or near-breakeven companies. Revenue-based multiples such as P/S and EV/Sales, combined with the historical valuation position above, give a more reliable read for this stock.

Intrinsic value calculated using discounted cash flow (DCF) model based on projected free cash flows, discount rate, and terminal growth assumptions. A positive margin of safety indicates the current price is below estimated fair value, providing a cushion against estimation error.

FXNC valuation signals

Quick-read green flags, caution flags, and risks based on current metrics.

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P/E in mid-range
P/E sits at the 57th percentile of the 5Y range. Neither cheap nor rich historically.
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DCF limited applicability
Company profile produces unstable DCF output. Lean on P/S, EV/Sales, and historical valuation position instead of intrinsic value for this stock.

P/E Ratio — History

Current: 12.53x

P/S Ratio — History

Current: 2.95x

Is FXNC overvalued in 2026?

First National Corp (FXNC) currently trades at $26.68 per share with a market capitalization of $262,730,000.00. Based on our multi-factor framework, the stock trades at a fair valuation with a Smart Value Score of 65/100. This score blends growth quality, financial health, and price attractiveness into a single institutional-grade read.

The stock trades at a P/E ratio of 12.5x, above its 5-year median of 12.1x.

Looking at its own history, FXNC is currently trading more expensive than 57% of the last 5Y on P/E. This places it in the 57th percentile of its historical range, a reasonable but unremarkable position.

A standard DCF model does not produce reliable output for FXNC under current conditions. For unprofitable or near-breakeven companies, revenue-based multiples such as EV/Sales and historical P/S percentile are more informative than intrinsic value calculations.

The Piotroski F-Score of 5/9 puts financial quality in a middling range, neither a standout strength nor an obvious red flag.

Bottom line: FXNC trades at a fair valuation on our framework, with a Smart Value Score of 65/100. The valuation is defensible but offers no obvious bargain. Patience or a better entry price may reward disciplined buyers.

Frequently asked questions

Is FXNC overvalued?

FXNC scores 65/100 on our Smart Value Score (Grade B), a mixed overall profile. A standard DCF is unreliable here given the profitability profile, so valuation leans on revenue-based measures like EV/Sales and the P/S percentile below.

What is FXNC's fair value?

A standard DCF is unreliable for FXNC given its current profitability profile. Revenue-based approaches like EV/Sales or the historical P/S percentile are more informative for this stock.

What P/E ratio does FXNC trade at?

FXNC trades at a P/E of 12.5x on trailing twelve-month earnings, against a 5-year median of 12.1x. P/E is what you pay per dollar of profit, and sitting above its own median means the stock is pricier than usual relative to its earnings.

Is FXNC a buy based on valuation?

Our Smart Value rating for FXNC is Buy, from a Smart Value Score of 65/100 that blends growth, quality, and valuation. The profile is balanced and best suited to investors who already have a thesis. This is research to inform your decision, not personalized financial advice.

How does FXNC's valuation compare to its history?

On P/E, FXNC sits in the 57th percentile of its own 5Y range, above its long-run median relative to where it has traded. A high percentile means today's multiple is near the top of its historical band.

What is FXNC's Smart Value Score?

FXNC's Smart Value Score is 65/100. It is a proprietary WallStSmart metric blending growth quality, financial health, and valuation into a single 0-100 read, and scores above 75 are rare, signaling strong multi-factor alignment.