First Western Financial (FRA:33Q) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.45 (As of Aug. 02, 2026) — 34% Above Median

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FRA:33Q First Western Financial Inc FRA:33Q
61 GF Score
Price €27.40
GF Value €20.13
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is First Western Financial Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

First Western Financial FRA:33Q +4.58% 61 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.45 as of Aug. 02, 2026, which is 34% above its 10-year median of 1.08. GuruFocus rates FRA:33Q with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of €20.13 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,286 Banks companies, First Western Financial ranks worse than 53.65% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-02), First Western Financial's current share price is €27.40. First Western Financial's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was €18.84. First Western Financial's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.45.

The historical rank and industry rank for First Western Financial's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:33Q' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.03   Med: 1.08   Max: 1.33
Current: 1.33

During the past 10 years, First Western Financial's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.33. The lowest was 1.03. And the median was 1.08.

FRA:33Q's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
53.65% of 1286 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.27 vs FRA:33Q: 1.33

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

First Western Financial's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was €23.318. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is €18.84 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.

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First Western Financial  (FRA:33Q) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


First Western Financial Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


First Western Financial Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for First Western Financial's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can be seen below:

* 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

First Western Financial Annual Data
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Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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FRA:33Q vs BRBS, CCFN, JMSB: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, First Western Financial's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, First Western Financial's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where First Western Financial's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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First Western Financial Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

First Western Financial's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=27.40/18.84
=1.45

* 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's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 is calculated as:

For example, First Western Financial's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Dec25 (Change)*Current CPI (Dec25)
=23.318/324.0540*324.0540
=23.318

Current CPI (Dec25) = 324.0540.

First Western Financial Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201612 12.056 241.432 16.182
201712 11.409 246.524 14.997
201812 12.893 251.233 16.630
201912 14.472 256.974 18.250
202012 16.018 260.474 19.928
202112 20.581 278.802 23.921
202212 23.947 296.797 26.146
202312 23.233 306.746 24.544
202412 24.927 315.605 25.594
202512 23.318 324.054 23.318

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.45 mean?
First Western Financial (FRA:33Q) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.45 as of Aug. 02, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on First Western Financial and its competitors. This is 34% above median its historical median of 1.08. Over the past decade, First Western Financial's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.03 to 1.33. According to the industry distribution chart, First Western Financial ranks #690 out of 1286 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 53.7%.
Is First Western Financial's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
First Western Financial's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.45 is 34% above median its 10-year median of 1.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.03 to a high of 1.33. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. First Western Financial's value of 1.45 is 14.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, First Western Financial ranks #690 out of 1286 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to BRBS and CCFN?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, First Western Financial ranks #690 out of 1286 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places First Western Financial in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. First Western Financial's value of 1.45 is 14.2% above this benchmark. Historically, First Western Financial's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.03 to 1.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.08 vs. the industry median of 1.27, First Western Financial has consistently been above 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Banks company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Banks companies is 1.27, based on 1,286 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. First Western Financial's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.45 is 14.2% above 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on First Western Financial and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. First Western Financial's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.45, which is 34% above median its own 10-year median of 1.08. 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 (FRA:33Q) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €20.13, compared to a current price of €27.40 — trading 36.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.45, which is 34% above median its 10-year median of 1.08 and 14.2% above the Banks industry median of 1.27. 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For First Western Financial (FRA:33Q), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.45 as of Aug. 02, 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 (FRA:33Q) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Western Financial stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €27.40 is trading 36.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €20.13. GuruFocus considers First Western Financial to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:33Q:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.45 (34% above median its 10-year median of 1.08)
  • GF Value™: €20.13 vs. price of €27.40 (36.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 14.2% above the Banks median (#690 of 1286)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:33Q stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


First Western Financial Business Description

Other Exchanges MYFW:USA
Address 1900 16th Street, Suite 1200, Denver, CO, USA, 80202
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.
61GF Score

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