First Financial Holding Co., Ltd. (2892) Stock Price, Fundamentals & Analysis

What 2892 does

First Financial Holding Co., Ltd. (2892) is a financial holding company listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange in the Financial Services sector, specifically in the Banks - Regional industry. The company, together with its subsidiaries, provides a range of financial products and services across Asia, North America, Oceania, and Europe. It operates through four segments: Bank, Security, Insurance, and Other, covering commercial banking, securities trading and underwriting, stock brokerage, margin trading, life insurance, and financial technology services. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, it employs 10,365 people. It is a regional peer of companies like E.SUN Financial Holding Company, Ltd. (2884) and Yuanta Financial Holding Co., Ltd. (2885).

Key numbers explained

• The current price is 39.5 TWD, down 0.88% today.
• The trailing P/E ratio of 21.1 shows how much investors pay per unit of recent earnings; a lower figure can suggest a cheaper valuation relative to earnings.
• The forward P/E ratio of 16.7 uses expected future earnings, often giving a sense of how the market views growth prospects.
• The dividend yield of 3.29% indicates the annual dividend as a percentage of the current share price, a common measure of income return.
• The ex-dividend date is Aug 11, 2026; buying before this date is typically required to receive the next dividend.
• The company pays out 51% of its earnings as dividends, reflecting a balanced approach between returning cash to shareholders and retaining earnings for growth.
• The beta of 0.19 suggests the stock has historically been much less volatile than the overall market.
• The price-to-book ratio of 1.88 compares the market price to the company's book value per share, a common way to assess whether a stock is trading at a premium or discount to its net assets.

What to watch

• The stock's price has risen 34.6% over the last 52 weeks, with a range from 27.2 to 40.95 TWD, showing a wide trading band.
• Revenue growth of 33.3% year over year and a profit margin of 41% highlight strong top-line expansion and cost control.
• The operating margin of 55.1% and return on equity of 11.4% are key indicators of operational efficiency and shareholder value creation.
• The next earnings report is scheduled for Nov 26, 2026, which typically brings updated guidance and market reaction.
• As a regional bank holding company, the stock can be sensitive to interest rate changes, regulatory shifts, and broader economic conditions in Taiwan and its operating regions.
• Investors often compare it with peers such as Cathay Financial Holding Co., Ltd. (2882) and Taiwan Cooperative Financial Holding Co., Ltd. (5880) for sector context.