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BPOP

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Popular, Inc. · Financial Services · United States · $11.0B · Avg Vol: $100M/d

87
StockRank
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Q
64
V
40
M
80
P/E (TTM)
12.7x
ROE
14.9%
D/E
0.2x
Dividend %
1.7%
AI CONVICTION THESIS

Popular has strong momentum at M80 with a buyback on file, but value at V40 is below the calibrated floor, so stage one fails. Insider selling is separately adverse.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Popular, Inc. is a diversified financial services company operating as the largest financial institution in Puerto Rico, offering comprehensive retail, commercial, and mortgage banking services through Popular Bank. Its competitive moat stems from its dominant market share and deep-rooted customer relationships within Puerto Rico, providing a stable foundation. Strategic expansion into key U.S. mainland markets like New York and Florida further diversifies its revenue streams and growth potential.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue2.9B2.6B2.8B3.0B1.2%3.0B3.3B3.4B5.6%
EPS14.657.538.5612.31-5.6%13.5215.9317.3218.6%
Shares71.9M72.2M70.1M65.7M-8.5%64.5M
Debt1.4B1.1B1.2B1.5B2.9%1.3B
Equity4.1B5.1B5.6B6.2B15.1%
Op CF1.0B686.6M674.7M878.4M-4.7%898.0M
Inv CF5.4B-2.6B-1.6B-1.8B
Fin CF-6.3B1.9B959.6M864.6M
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PRICE (1Y)+6.5%
159163166170174Jun 12Jul 7Jul 27
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$171.41
RSI (14)
58.1
52W High
$175.12
From 52W High
1.0%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
64
ROIC (ROA)
1.2%*42.8
ROE
14.9%74.4
GP/Assets
4.0%N/A
Op. Margin
39.3%58.3
FCF/Assets
0.9%N/A
Piotroski
797.0
Int. Cover
50.0
D/E Ratio
0.25xN/A
Current Ratio
bankN/A
Value
40
P/E (TTM)
12.7x53.3
EV/EBITDA
bankN/A
P/FCF
15.3xN/A
P/B
1.8x28.8
P/S
3.7x51.4
Div Yield
1.7%16.7
Momentum
80
52W High %
98%81.8
RS 6M
34%95.7
SMA 50/200
1.17x91.1
EPS Rev 4W
+0.9%87.5
EPS Rev 12W
+0.9%67.2
EPS Improve
+23%51.4
Q Growth
38%69.4

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$11.0B
P/E (Forward)
10.4x
Gross Margin

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Financial Services, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of BPOP are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
BPOPPopular, Inc.(you)$11.0B87STRONG BUY
WBSWebster Financial Corporation$12.3B82STRONG BUY
ZIONZions Bancorporation, National Association$10.1B81STRONG BUY
UMBFUMB Financial Corporation$10.7B78BUY
ASBAssociated Banc-Corp$5.8B86STRONG BUY
UBSIUnited Bankshares, Inc.$6.5B82STRONG BUY
CFRCullen/Frost Bankers, Inc.$10.3B72BUY
VLYValley National Bancorp$7.9B77BUY
FBPFirst BanCorp.$4.4B89STRONG BUY
SSBSouthState Bank Corporation$10.3B67BUY

Peer medians: ROE 9.4% · P/E 13.9x · Gross margin 100.0%

Popular, Inc. (BPOP) — Stock Score Summary

Popular, Inc. (BPOP) has a MoatMap StockRank of 87/100 based on Quality (64/100), Value (40/100), and Momentum (80/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Popular has strong momentum at M80 with a buyback on file, but value at V40 is below the calibrated floor, so stage one fails. Insider selling is separately adverse.

Popular, Inc. is a diversified financial services company operating as the largest financial institution in Puerto Rico, offering comprehensive retail, commercial, and mortgage banking services through Popular Bank. Its competitive moat stems from its dominant market share and deep-rooted customer relationships within Puerto Rico, providing a stable foundation. Strategic expansion into key U.S. mainland markets like New York and Florida further diversifies its revenue streams and growth potential.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$171.41
Market Cap$11.0B
P/E (TTM)12.73
P/E (Forward)10.35
Price/Book1.77
Return on Equity14.9%
Debt/Equity0.25x
Operating Margin39.3%
Revenue Growth9.6%
Dividend Yield1.7%
Free Cash Flow$715M

Popular, Inc. operates in the Banks - Regional industry, part of the Financial Services sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Popular, Inc.’s (BPOP) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Popular, Inc. (BPOP) is 87/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (64), Value (40), and Momentum (80) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Popular, Inc. have an economic moat?
Popular, Inc. (BPOP) has a Quality factor score of 64/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Popular, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Popular, Inc. (BPOP) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 87/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Popular, Inc. in?
Popular, Inc. (BPOP) operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically the Banks - Regional industry (United States).