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First Foundation Balance Sheet Health
Financial Health criteria checks 6/6
First Foundation has total assets of $11.9B and total equity of $912.6M. Total deposits are $9.3B, and total loans are $6.6B. It earns a Net Interest Margin of 1.6%. It has sufficient allowance for bad loans, which are currently at 0.6% of total loans. Cash and short-term investments are $133.7M.
Key information
13x
Asset to equity ratio
1.6%
Net interest margin
| Total deposits | US$9.28b |
| Loan to deposit ratio | Appropriate |
| Bad loans | 0.6% |
| Allowance for bad loans | Sufficient |
| Current ratio | Low |
| Cash & equivalents | US$133.66m |
Recent financial health updates
Recent updates
FFWM: Merger Synergies With FirstSun Will Support Higher Future Earnings Multiple
Analysts have lifted their price target on First Foundation by $1.00 per share, citing updated assumptions that include revised fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E inputs. What's in the News FirstSun Capital Bancorp executed a letter of intent on September 18, 2025, and later signed a definitive merger agreement on October 27, 2025, to acquire First Foundation Inc.First Foundation: Limited Progress And Deterioration Justify A Downgrade
Summary First Foundation (FFWM) faces ongoing profitability declines, shrinking deposits, and increased debt, prompting a downgrade to ‘sell’. Despite modest recent improvements, FFWM’s asset quality and credit metrics remain among the worst in its peer group. Heavy exposure to variable-rate loans may pressure net interest margins further if rates decline, limiting upside. FFWM trades below peers on price-to-book, but persistent losses and asset quality concerns outweigh valuation appeal. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaCritical Growth And Diversification Poised To Skyrocket Future Revenues And Margins
Despite a substantial increase in projected revenue growth and a sharply reduced future P/E multiple, the consensus analyst price target for First Foundation has been materially lowered from $7.75 to $6.50. What's in the News The company executed no share repurchases in Q2 2025; total buyback completed under the 2022 program stands at 191,998 shares for $3.48 million (0.34%).
Critical Growth And Diversification Poised To Skyrocket Future Revenues And Margins
First Foundation's capital raise aims to support growth, enabling geographic expansion and improving earning asset mix for future revenue and net interest margin enhancement.First Foundation: Taking A More Cautious Approach Due To Deterioration
Summary First Foundation has faced challenges including a decline in profitability, rising debt, and declining deposits. The institution's net interest income and net income have both significantly decreased as well. Shares of First Foundation are trading at a cheap valuation relative to net asset value, but the company's overall health and profitability metrics are concerning. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaRevenue Downgrade: Here's What Analysts Forecast For First Foundation Inc. (NYSE:FFWM)
Market forces rained on the parade of First Foundation Inc. ( NYSE:FFWM ) shareholders today, when the analysts...First Foundation: This Bank Is Suffering From The Choices Of 2022
Summary First Foundation, a small bank based in Dallas, Texas, is facing trouble due to mismanagement of capital allocation in 2022. The bank's loan portfolio has declined, with the loan-to-deposit ratio at 95% and deposits struggling to increase. The bank's growth prospects are limited, but C&I loans and the repricing of multifamily loans could provide some opportunities. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaFirst Foundation: A Steep Discount For A Risky Prospect
Summary First Foundation is a cheap financial services company trading at low multiples and a significant discount to book value. The company operates a bank catering to small and medium-sized businesses, with a focus on loans secured by multifamily properties. Despite a decline in net interest income and profits, the company has seen growth in deposits and has low uninsured deposit exposure. It does appear to be a risky prospect, but the cheap share price indicates great upside potential as well. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaFinancial Position Analysis
Debt to Equity History and Analysis
Balance Sheet
Financial Institutions Analysis
Asset Level: FFWM's Assets to Equity ratio (13x) is moderate.
Allowance for Bad Loans: FFWM has a sufficient allowance for bad loans (249%).
Low Risk Liabilities: 84% of FFWM's liabilities are made up of primarily low risk sources of funding.
Loan Level: FFWM has an appropriate level of Loans to Assets ratio (56%).
Low Risk Deposits: FFWM's Loans to Deposits ratio (71%) is appropriate.
Level of Bad Loans: FFWM has an appropriate level of bad loans (0.6%).
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/03/31 06:32 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/03/31 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
First Foundation Inc. is covered by 6 analysts. 2 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Stephen Moss | B. Riley Securities, Inc. |
| Gary Tenner | D.A. Davidson & Co. |
| David Chiaverini | Jefferies LLC |