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First Financial Northwest Inc (FFNW) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

First Financial Northwest Inc stock (FFNW) is currently trading at $22.56. First Financial Northwest Inc PE ratio is 188.00. First Financial Northwest Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 5.54. Analyst consensus price target for FFNW is $23.00. WallStSmart rates FFNW as Sell.

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FFNW

First Financial Northwest Inc

NASDAQFINANCIAL SERVICES
$22.56
$0.00 (0.00%)
52W$22.27
$23.05
Target$23.00+2.0%

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FFNW Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors

Benjamin Graham Formula · First Financial Northwest Inc (FFNW)

Margin of Safety
-2651.2%
Significantly Overvalued
FFNW Fair Value
$0.82
Graham Formula
Current Price
$22.56
$21.74 above fair value
Undervalued
Fair: $0.82
Overvalued
Price $22.56
Graham IV $0.82
Analyst $23.00

FFNW trades 2651% above its Graham fair value of $0.82, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.

Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

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Smart Analysis

First Financial Northwest Inc (FFNW) · 10 metrics scored

Smart Score

40
out of 100
Grade: D
Hold
Investment Rating

Category Performance

WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.

Investment Thesis

Strong fundamentals in price/book, institutional own.. Concerns around market cap and return on equity. Mixed signals suggest waiting for clearer direction before acting.

First Financial Northwest Inc (FFNW) Key Strengths (2)

Avg Score: 8.0/10
Price/BookValuation
1.298/10

Trading at 1.29x book value, attractively priced

Institutional Own.Quality
50.69%8/10

50.69% held by institutions, strong professional interest

Supporting Valuation Data

Forward P/E
11.39
Attractive

First Financial Northwest Inc (FFNW) Areas to Watch (8)

Avg Score: 3.0/10
EPS GrowthGrowth
-0.10%0/10

Earnings declining -0.10%, profits shrinking

Return on EquityProfitability
0.66%1/10

Very low returns on shareholder equity

Revenue GrowthGrowth
4.50%2/10

Revenue growing slowly at 4.50% annually

Profit MarginProfitability
2.85%2/10

Very thin margins, barely profitable

Market CapQuality
$208M3/10

Micro-cap company with very limited liquidity and high volatility

Price/SalesValuation
5.544/10

Premium valuation at 5.5x annual revenue

PEG RatioValuation
1.966/10

Growth is fairly priced, not cheap, not expensive

Operating MarginProfitability
15.20%6/10

Decent operational efficiency, solid but not exceptional

Supporting Valuation Data

P/E Ratio
188
Overvalued
Trailing P/E
188
Overvalued
Price/Sales (TTM)
5.54
Premium
EV/Revenue
8.54
Premium

First Financial Northwest Inc (FFNW) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 40/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a D grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 2 register as strengths (avg 8.0/10) while 8 fall into concern territory (avg 3.0/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.

The Bull Case

The strongest argument centers on Price/Book, Institutional Own.. Valuation metrics including Price/Book (1.29) suggest the stock is attractively priced.

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are EPS Growth, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (1.96), Price/Sales (5.54) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 4.50%, EPS Growth at -0.10%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 0.66%, Operating Margin at 15.20%, Profit Margin at 2.85%.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether EPS Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 0.66% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 4.50% needing to reaccelerate.

Risk Considerations

Based on the metric profile, this is a higher risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.

Bottom Line

Fundamental challenges outweigh strengths at current levels. EPS Growth and Return on Equity are the primary drags. Consider waiting for meaningful improvement before committing capital.

Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.

FFNW Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart

Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue

FFNW's Price-to-Sales ratio of 5.54x trades 37% below its historical average of 8.75x (93th percentile). The current valuation is 99% below its historical high of 461.8x set in Oct 2007, and 489% above its historical low of 0.94x in Nov 2010.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for First Financial Northwest Inc (FFNW) · FINANCIAL SERVICESBANKS - REGIONAL

The Big Picture

First Financial Northwest Inc operates as a stable business with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. Revenue reached 38M with 5% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are thin at 2.9%, typical for companies in this phase that are reinvesting heavily in growth.

Key Findings

Low Return on Equity

ROE of 0.7% suggests the company isn't efficiently converting equity into profits.

Negative Free Cash Flow

Free cash flow is -248,000, meaning the company is burning cash. This may be acceptable for high-growth companies investing heavily.

What to Watch Next

Margin expansion: can First Financial Northwest Inc push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?

Valuation compression risk at a P/E of 188.0x. Any growth miss could trigger a sharp correction.

Sector dynamics: monitor BANKS - REGIONAL industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact First Financial Northwest Inc.

Bottom Line

First Financial Northwest Inc offers stability with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. The valuation may present an opportunity for patient investors, though limited growth means returns will likely come from dividends and modest capital appreciation rather than explosive gains.

This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

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About First Financial Northwest Inc(FFNW)

Exchange

NASDAQ

Sector

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Industry

BANKS - REGIONAL

Country

USA

First Financial Northwest, Inc. is the banking holding company for First Financial Northwest Bank providing commercial banking services in Washington. The company is headquartered in Renton, Washington.