MYFW
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First Western Financial, Inc. (MYFW) closed at $26.10 as of 2026-02-02, trading 20.6% above its 200-week moving average of $21.64. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 16.1% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 68, indicating neutral momentum.
Over the past 346 weeks of data, MYFW has crossed below its 200-week moving average 6 times. On average, these episodes lasted 28 weeks. Historically, investors who bought MYFW at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +6.9%.
With a market cap of $254 million, MYFW is a small-cap stock. Return on equity stands at 4.9%. The stock trades at 1.0x book value.
Share count has increased 2.6% over three years, indicating dilution.
Over the past 6.8 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in MYFW would have grown to $197, compared to $261 for the S&P 500. MYFW has returned 10.6% annualized vs 15.3% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -100% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Growth of $100: MYFW vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After MYFW Crosses Below the Line?
Across 6 historical episodes, buying MYFW when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +19.2% after 12 months (median +7.0%), compared to +29.0% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 50% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +79.5% vs +58.0% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment MYFW crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
MYFW has crossed below its 200-week MA 6 times with an average 1-year return of +6.9% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2019 | Aug 2019 | 7 | 8.3% | +7.0% | +96.8% |
| Aug 2019 | Sep 2019 | 2 | 0.9% | -0.1% | +84.8% |
| Mar 2020 | Nov 2020 | 34 | 16.2% | +54.9% | +74.1% |
| Mar 2023 | Jun 2025 | 121 | 41.9% | -34.0% | +21.0% |
| Jul 2025 | Aug 2025 | 3 | 8.8% | N/A | +23.8% |
| Oct 2025 | Oct 2025 | 1 | 0.9% | N/A | +18.3% |
| Average | 28 | — | +6.9% | — |
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of Friday close, 2026-02-02