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First Foundation Inc. (FFWM)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US32026V1044
CUSIP
32026V104
IPO Date
Nov 3, 2014

Highlights

EPS (TTM)
-$2.82
Total Revenue (TTM)
$540.99M
Gross Profit (TTM)
$78.49M
EBITDA (TTM)
-$55.54M
Year Range
$4.42 - $6.72
Target Price
$6.38
ROA (TTM)
-1.30%
ROE (TTM)
-17.00%

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First Foundation Inc.

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in First Foundation Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

First Foundation Inc. (FFWM) has returned -4.22% so far this year and 13.68% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, FFWM has returned -5.40% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.


First Foundation Inc.

1D
2.43%
1M
0.51%
YTD
-4.22%
6M
5.92%
1Y
13.68%
3Y*
-7.10%
5Y*
-23.47%
10Y*
-5.40%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 3, 2014, FFWM's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.71%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 8.2 years.

Historically, 55% of months were positive and 45% were negative. The best month was Jul 2023 with a return of +84.1%, while the worst month was Mar 2023 at -50.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.

On a daily basis, FFWM closed higher 48% of trading days. The best single day was Jul 27, 2023 with a return of +22.4%, while the worst single day was Mar 13, 2023 at -33.1%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20261.95%-6.53%0.51%-4.22%
2025-17.07%-1.17%1.96%-3.28%2.79%-1.16%-4.51%22.18%-6.39%-2.33%-2.21%15.79%-0.81%
2024-1.65%-16.61%-4.79%-27.42%8.23%10.64%6.87%0.57%-11.36%7.85%18.13%-21.89%-35.66%
20238.37%-2.31%-50.56%-15.57%-38.02%2.32%84.13%7.82%-22.65%-25.33%29.76%64.63%-31.35%
20225.19%2.40%-8.92%-8.52%1.98%-9.18%1.66%-8.43%-4.32%-12.02%-11.55%2.28%-41.07%
20211.30%13.28%2.67%1.45%5.86%-10.32%4.71%2.32%9.45%1.18%-4.16%-2.20%26.19%

Benchmark Metrics

First Foundation Inc. has an annualized alpha of -5.37%, beta of 1.05, and R² of 0.17 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 04, 2014.

  • This stock participated in 108.32% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 48.74% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • R² of 0.17 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
-5.37%
Beta
1.05
0.17
Upside Capture
48.74%
Downside Capture
108.32%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

FFWM ranks 54 for risk / return — on par with similar stocks. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.


FFWM Risk / Return Rank: 5454
Overall Rank
FFWM Sharpe Ratio Rank: 5454
Sharpe Ratio Rank
FFWM Sortino Ratio Rank: 4848
Sortino Ratio Rank
FFWM Omega Ratio Rank: 4747
Omega Ratio Rank
FFWM Calmar Ratio Rank: 6060
Calmar Ratio Rank
FFWM Martin Ratio Rank: 6363
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for First Foundation Inc. (FFWM) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


FFWMBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

0.36

0.90

-0.54

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

0.74

1.39

-0.64

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.09

1.21

-0.12

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

0.89

1.40

-0.51

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

2.45

6.61

-4.16

Explore FFWM risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History

First Foundation Inc. provided a 0.00% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.00 per share.


0.00%0.50%1.00%1.50%2.00%2.50%3.00%3.50%$0.00$0.10$0.20$0.30$0.402019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM2025202420232022202120202019
Dividend$0.00$0.00$0.02$0.16$0.44$0.36$0.28$0.20

Dividend yield

0.00%0.00%0.32%1.65%3.07%1.45%1.40%1.15%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for First Foundation Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2025$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2024$0.00$0.01$0.00$0.00$0.01$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.02
2023$0.00$0.11$0.00$0.00$0.02$0.00$0.00$0.02$0.00$0.00$0.01$0.00$0.16
2022$0.00$0.11$0.00$0.00$0.11$0.00$0.00$0.11$0.00$0.00$0.11$0.00$0.44
2021$0.00$0.09$0.00$0.00$0.09$0.00$0.00$0.09$0.00$0.00$0.09$0.00$0.36

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the First Foundation Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the First Foundation Inc. was 86.54%, occurring on May 16, 2023. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current First Foundation Inc. drawdown is 78.89%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-86.54%Nov 11, 2021379May 16, 2023
-58.11%Jun 22, 2018440Mar 23, 2020172Nov 24, 2020612
-17.91%Dec 18, 2015131Jun 27, 201628Aug 5, 2016159
-16.82%May 17, 202144Jul 19, 202148Sep 24, 202192
-13.4%Feb 22, 201721Mar 22, 201787Jul 26, 2017108

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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Financials

Financial Performance

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of First Foundation Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.


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Quarterly

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Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how First Foundation Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Banks - Regional industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.


PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for FFWM relative to other companies in the Banks - Regional industry. Currently, FFWM has a P/S ratio of 0.6. This P/S ratio is low compared to the industry average. It may indicate that the stock is undervalued relative to its revenue, or that the market expects slower growth or lower margins.

Income Statement



TTM
Revenue

Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items