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Popular, Inc. · Financial Services · United States · $10.8B · Avg Vol: $72M/d

79
StockRank
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Q
65
V
43
M
66
P/E (TTM)
11.6x
ROE
15.6%
D/E
0.2x
Dividend %
1.8%
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%3.1B3.3B3.4B6.0%
EPS14.657.538.5612.31-5.6%14.7916.0317.5319.3%
Shares71.9M72.2M70.1M65.7M-8.5%63.8M
Debt1.4B1.1B1.2B1.5B2.9%1.6B
Equity4.1B5.1B5.6B6.2B15.1%
Op CF1.0B686.6M674.7M878.4M-4.7%1.0B
Inv CF5.4B-2.6B-1.6B-1.8B
Fin CF-6.3B1.9B959.6M864.6M
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PRICE (1Y)-6.4%
164167171174178Jul 30Aug 20Sep 10
SMA 50SMA 200

Close
$163.96
RSI (14)
39.4
52W High
$178.26
From 52W High
0.9%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
65
ROIC (ROA)
1.3%*43.6
ROE
15.6%76.0
GP/Assets
4.1%N/A
Op. Margin
41.0%58.8
FCF/Assets
0.9%N/A
Piotroski
797.1
Int. Cover
50.0
D/E Ratio
0.25xN/A
Current Ratio
bankN/A
Value
43
P/E (TTM)
11.6x59.2
EV/EBITDA
bankN/A
P/FCF
15.1xN/A
P/B
1.7x31.7
P/S
3.6x51.1
Div Yield
1.8%20.9
Momentum
66
52W High %
92%54.5
RS 6M
17%81.2
SMA 50/200
1.17x90.4
EPS Rev 4W
+1.2%51.2
EPS Rev 12W
+5.2%84.7
EPS Improve
+17%46.1
Q Growth
32%63.2

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$10.8B
P/E (Forward)
9.9x
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)$10.8B79Buy
ZIONZions Bancorporation, National Association$9.9B84Strong Buy
UMBFUMB Financial Corporation$11.0B68Buy
PBProsperity Bancshares, Inc.$8.7B72Buy
ASBAssociated Banc-Corp$5.8B78Buy
VLYValley National Bancorp$7.7B71Buy
CFRCullen/Frost Bankers, Inc.$10.0B65Hold
CBSHCommerce Bancshares, Inc.$8.3B67Buy
EWBCEast West Bancorp, Inc.$17.7B71Buy
CATYCathay General Bancorp$4.1B78Buy

Peer medians: ROE 9.5% · P/E 13.1x · Gross margin 100.0%

Popular, Inc. (BPOP): Stock Score Summary

Popular, Inc. (BPOP) has a MoatMap StockRank of 79/100 based on Quality (65/100), Value (43/100), and Momentum (66/100) factor scores. The current signal is 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$163.96
Market Cap$10.8B
P/E (TTM)11.58
P/E (Forward)9.88
Price/Book1.71
Return on Equity15.6%
Debt/Equity0.25x
Operating Margin41.0%
Revenue Growth7.6%
Dividend Yield1.8%
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 79/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (65), Value (43), and Momentum (66) factor ranks across MoatMap’s universe of 25,000+ stocks.
Does Popular, Inc. have an economic moat?
Popular, Inc. (BPOP) has a Quality factor score of 65/100. 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 Buy, based on a StockRank of 79/100. 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).