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First Western Financial (NAS:MYFW) Forward PE Ratio Explanation
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
First Western Financial Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
First Western Financial Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
* 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 Forward PE Ratio Chart
First Western Financial Annual Data
Trend
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
12.93
12.76
First Western Financial Quarterly Data
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
12.93
13.53
13.49
11.26
12.76
11.96
MYFW vs JMSB, FCCO, CSHX: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, First Western Financial's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward PE 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 Forward PE Ratio vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, First Western Financial's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where First Western Financial's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
First Western Financial Forward PE Ratio Calculation
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
First Western Financial (MYFW) has a Forward PE Ratio of 13.57 as of Jul. 21, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on First Western Financial and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, First Western Financial ranks #638 out of 817 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 78.1%.
Is First Western Financial's Forward PE Ratio too high?
First Western Financial's current Forward PE Ratio is 13.57. The Banks industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.19. First Western Financial's value of 13.57 is 21.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, First Western Financial ranks #638 out of 817 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, First Western Financial has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does First Western Financial's Forward PE Ratio compare to JMSB and FCCO?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, First Western Financial ranks #638 out of 817 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places First Western Financial in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.19. First Western Financial's value of 13.57 is 21.3% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward PE Ratio for a Banks company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Banks companies is 11.19, based on 817 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. First Western Financial's current Forward PE Ratio of 13.57 is 21.3% 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 Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on First Western Financial and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 11.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. First Western Financial's current Forward PE Ratio is 13.57. 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 $22.95, compared to a current price of $32.94 — trading 43.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 13.57 and 21.3% above the Banks industry median of 11.19. First Western Financial's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For First Western Financial (MYFW), the current Forward PE Ratio is 13.57 as of Jul. 21, 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 $32.94 is trading 43.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $22.95.
GuruFocus considers First Western Financial to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MYFW:
Forward PE Ratio: 13.57
GF Value™: $22.95 vs. price of $32.94 (43.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 21.3% above the Banks median (#638 of 817)
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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