Popular, Inc. (BPOP) — Stock Score Summary

Popular, Inc. (BPOP) has a MoatMap StockRank of 81/100 based on Quality (46/100), Value (34/100), and Momentum (82/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Popular, Inc. is the dominant bank in Puerto Rico. While it possesses a strong local deposit moat, it lacks any structural connection to our high-conviction global macro themes and is highly sensitive to local macroeconomic conditions.

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$152.77
Market Cap$9.7B
P/E (TTM)11.30
P/E (Forward)9.27
Price/Book1.57
Return on Equity14.9%
Gross Margin0.0%
Operating Margin39.3%
Revenue Growth9.6%
Dividend Yield2.0%

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 81/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (46), Value (34), and Momentum (82) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Popular, Inc. have an economic moat?
Popular, Inc. (BPOP) has a Quality factor score of 46/100. 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 81/100. 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).