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First Western Financial Inc(MYFW)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for MYFW
09/28/2026: MYFW (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
First Western Financial Inc is a regional bank and wealth management firm focused on serving high-net-worth clients through an integrated service model. Its primary strength lies in its ability to offer personalized fiduciary and commercial banking solutions, creating strong client relationships. The company's growth story is built on regional expansion and the scaling of fee-based wealth services. However, it faces risks related to geographic concentration, interest rate sensitivity within its mortgage segment, and intense competition for deposits. The stock may suit value-oriented investors who monitor regional banking health, as long-term success depends on managing net interest margins and successfully executing its boutique growth strategy.
How to Read the Upturn Advisory
The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.
Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Mixed fit | Growth is largely dependent on successful regional expansion and interest rate conditions rather than rapid technological disruption. |
| Momentum investor | Weak fit | The stock often follows broader regional bank trends and is conditional on positive sector-wide sentiment. |
| Value investor | Strong fit | Shares often trade at valuations reflective of smaller regional banks, potentially offering value to long-term holders. |
| Dividend investor | Mixed fit | Dividends are maintained based on capital needs, making it a secondary consideration for this type of investor. |
| Low-risk investor | Weak fit | Regional banking involves inherent credit, interest rate, and cyclical risks that may exceed the comfort of low-risk investors. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | Medium / high | The stock price is susceptible to interest rate fluctuations and regional economic shifts. |
| Valuation risk | Medium | Valuation is often tied to market-wide sentiment toward the regional banking sector. |
| Competition risk (regional banking competition) | High | Stiff competition from both large national players and agile niche firms puts pressure on margins. |
| Business quality | Medium | The company provides specialized services but faces scale limitations compared to large incumbents. |
| Dividend income | Medium | Dividends are not the primary return driver and depend on capital management strategy. |
| Execution risk | Medium | Success relies on the effective integration of wealth management and banking services across regional teams. |
Price Behavior
Rolling Over
The price momentum is slowing down and beginning to turn downward.
Smooth
The stock has moved along a generally orderly path with only modest fluctuations.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -18.48% | Avg. Invested days 37 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/28/2026 |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 298.03M USD | Price to earnings Ratio 16.41 | 1Y Target Price 33 |
Price to earnings Ratio 16.41 | 1Y Target Price 33 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 46.1K shares | Beta 0.71 | 52 Weeks Range 22.00 - 34.36 | Updated Date 09/28/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 22.00 - 34.36 | Updated Date 09/28/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 1.86 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Wealth Management | Asset management fees, trust services, and financial planning for high-net-worth individuals. | This is a stable, fee-based revenue stream that is less dependent on interest rate fluctuations. |
| Commercial Banking | Interest income from commercial loans and deposit-based activities. | Revenue here is highly sensitive to interest rate changes and the health of local businesses. |
| Mortgage Banking | Fees from loan origination and secondary market sales. | This segment adds volatility based on housing market demand and interest rate environments. |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Valuation
Trailing PE 16.41 | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 221.49M | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.79 |
Enterprise Value 221.49M | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.79 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 3.55 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA - | Shares Outstanding 9.77M | Shares Floating 7.79M |
Shares Outstanding 9.77M | Shares Floating 7.79M | ||
Percent Insiders 12.89 | Percent Institutions 73.34 |
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Financial Metrics
🧭 Investment Snapshot
Total Revenue (Scale)
Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.
Net Income (Profit)
Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.
Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)
Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
📈 Growth & Strength
Operating Income (Core Profit)
Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.
EBITDA (Cash Earnings)
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.
Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)
Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.
🛡️ Financial Safety
Cash (Liquidity Buffer)
Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.
Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.
Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)
Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.
🧱 Balance Sheet Strength
Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)
Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.
Total Assets (Asset Base)
The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.
Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)
Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.
⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.
Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)
Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.
Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)
Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.
About First Western Financial Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquarters Denver, CO, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2018-07-19 | Founder, Chairman, CEO & President Mr. Scott C. Wylie | ||
Sector Financial Services | Industry Banks - Regional | Full time employees 320 | Website https://myfw.com |
Full time employees 320 | Website https://myfw.com | ||
First Western Financial, Inc., a financial holding company, provides wealth advisory, private banking, personal trust, investment management, mortgage lending, and institutional asset management services to individual and corporate clients. The company operates in two segments, Wealth Management and Mortgage. The Wealth Management segment provides deposit products, including money market, demand deposit, time-deposit, interest checking, and saving accounts; loans comprising consumer and commercial purpose, unsecured consumer, construction and development, 1-4 residential, commercial real estate, and commercial and industrial loans; trust and investment management advisory products and services; and insurance. The Mortgage segment engages in soliciting, originating, and selling residential mortgage loans into the secondary market. It serves entrepreneurs, professionals, high net worth individuals or families, and business and philanthropic organizations. The company was incorporated in 2002 and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.
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