First Western FinancialMYFW -1.35%61 Buyback Yield % is 0.29 as of Jul. 05, 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 0.27. GuruFocus rates MYFW with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of $23.12 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 628 Banks companies, First Western Financial ranks worse than 54.62% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
MYFW vs JMSB, FCCO, CSHX: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, First Western Financial's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
First Western Financial Buyback Yield % vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, First Western Financial's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where First Western Financial's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
First Western Financial (MYFW) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.29 as of Jul. 05, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on First Western Financial and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.27. According to the industry distribution chart, First Western Financial ranks #343 out of 628 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 54.6%.
Is First Western Financial's Buyback Yield % too high?
First Western Financial's current Buyback Yield % of 0.29 is near median its 10-year median of 0.27. The Banks industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.42. First Western Financial's value of 0.29 is 31% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, First Western Financial ranks #343 out of 628 companies in the Banks industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, First Western Financial has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does First Western Financial's Buyback Yield % compare to JMSB and FCCO?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, First Western Financial ranks #343 out of 628 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places First Western Financial in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.42. First Western Financial's value of 0.29 is 31% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.27 vs. the industry median of 0.42, First Western Financial has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Banks company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Banks companies is 0.42, based on 628 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Buyback Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. First Western Financial's current Buyback Yield % of 0.29 is 31% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on First Western Financial and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. First Western Financial's current Buyback Yield % is 0.29, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is First Western Financial stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Western Financial (MYFW) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $23.12, compared to a current price of $32.99 — trading 42.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.29, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.27 and 31% below the Banks industry median of 0.42. First Western Financial's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For First Western Financial (MYFW), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.29 as of Jul. 05, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is First Western Financial (MYFW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Western Financial stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $32.99 is trading 42.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $23.12.
GuruFocus considers First Western Financial to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MYFW:
Buyback Yield %: 0.29 (near median its 10-year median of 0.27)
GF Value™: $23.12 vs. price of $32.99 (42.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 31% below the Banks median (#343 of 628)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MYFW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
First Western Financial Inc is a financial holding company that provides a fully integrated suite of wealth management services on its private trust bank platform, which includes a comprehensive selection of deposit, loan, trust, wealth planning, and investment management products and services. The company has two operating segments; The Wealth Management segment consists of operations relative to the Company's fully integrated wealth management products and services, and The Mortgage segment consists of operations relative to the Company's residential mortgage service offerings. The bank derives its majority revenue from the wealth management segment.
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