FIRST FINANCIAL NORTHWEST (FFNW)

US32022K1025 - Common Stock

20.57  +0.17 (+0.83%)

Fundamental Rating

3

Taking everything into account, FFNW scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. FFNW was compared to 412 industry peers in the Banks industry. While FFNW seems to be doing ok healthwise, there are quite some concerns on its profitability. FFNW is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.



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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

FFNW had positive earnings in the past year.
FFNW had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
FFNW had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years FFNW always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 0.42%, FFNW is doing worse than 81.80% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Equity value of 3.90%, FFNW is not doing good in the industry: 83.25% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.42%
ROE 3.9%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)0.72%
ROA(5y)0.71%
ROE(3y)6.62%
ROE(5y)6.39%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A

1.3 Margins

With a Profit Margin value of 14.55%, FFNW is not doing good in the industry: 80.83% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FFNW has declined.
The Operating Margin and Gross Margin are not available for FFNW so they could not be analyzed.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 14.55%
GM N/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-8.52%
PM growth 5Y-15.48%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

FFNW does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
FFNW has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
FFNW has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
There is no outstanding debt for FFNW. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.

2.2 Solvency

FFNW has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC15.32%

2.3 Liquidity

Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

FFNW shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -53.10%.
FFNW shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -13.93% yearly.
The Revenue for FFNW has decreased by -16.03% in the past year. This is quite bad
The Revenue has been decreasing by -0.34% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-53.1%
EPS 3Y-8.24%
EPS 5Y-13.93%
EPS growth Q2Q-62.86%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-16.03%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.2%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.34%
Revenue growth Q2Q-24.71%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, FFNW will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -9.17% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, FFNW will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.18% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-51.25%
EPS Next 2Y-9.17%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-7.44%
Revenue Next 2Y1.18%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

FFNW is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 30.25.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of FFNW indicates a rather expensive valuation: FFNW more expensive than 89.56% of the companies listed in the same industry.
FFNW is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.73, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
FFNW is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 62.05.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FFNW indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: FFNW is more expensive than 79.61% of the companies listed in the same industry.
FFNW's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 20.41.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 30.25
Fwd PE 62.05

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, FFNW is valued more expensive than 85.92% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 51.48
EV/EBITDA N/A

4.3 Compensation for Growth

A cheap valuation may be justified as FFNW's earnings are expected to decrease with -9.17% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-9.17%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.56%, FFNW has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.76, FFNW is paying slightly less dividend.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.41, FFNW has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.56%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of FFNW grows each year by 11.74%, which is quite nice.
FFNW has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
FFNW has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.74%
Div Incr Years7
Div Non Decr Years10

5.3 Sustainability

FFNW pays out 75.56% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The Dividend Rate of FFNW has been growing, while earnings will be declining. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP75.56%
EPS Next 2Y-9.17%
EPS Next 3YN/A

FIRST FINANCIAL NORTHWEST

NASDAQ:FFNW (5/6/2024, 11:43:43 AM)

20.57

+0.17 (+0.83%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupBanks
GICS IndustryBanks
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Market Cap188.63M
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PE 30.25
Fwd PE 62.05
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ROA 0.42%
ROE 3.9%
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OM N/A
PM (TTM) 14.55%
GM N/A
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Asset Turnover0.03
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Debt/Equity 0
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Quick Ratio N/A
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EPS 3Y-8.24%
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