Cullen/Frost Bankers [CFR] vs Popular [BPOP] Detailed Stock Comparison

Cullen/Frost Bankers Inc.

NYSE
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Popular Inc.

NASDAQ
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary

Based on 19 vital metrics comparison: Cullen/Frost Bankers Inc. wins in 5 metrics, Popular Inc. wins in 13 metrics, with 0 ties. Popular Inc. appears stronger overall.

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Vital Metrics Comparison

Metric Cullen/Frost Bankers Inc. Popular Inc. Better
P/E Ratio (TTM) 14.61 10.88 Popular Inc.
Price-to-Book Ratio 2.07 1.52 Popular Inc.
Debt-to-Equity Ratio 1.13 0.18 Popular Inc.
PEG Ratio 1.82 0.23 Popular Inc.
Profit Margin (TTM) 29.60% 29.99% Popular Inc.
Operating Margin (TTM) 34.52% 39.25% Popular Inc.
EBITDA Margin (TTM) 34.52% 39.25% Popular Inc.
Return on Equity 15.31% 14.89% Cullen/Frost Bankers Inc.
Return on Assets (TTM) 1.23% 1.20% Cullen/Frost Bankers Inc.
Free Cash Flow (TTM) $127.33M $680.99M Popular Inc.
Dividend Yield 2.89% 2.64% Cullen/Frost Bankers Inc.
1-Year Return 6.73% 43.47% Popular Inc.
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) 4.16 3.16 Popular Inc.
Enterprise Value $5.46B $10.28B Popular Inc.
EV/Revenue Ratio 2.49 3.42 Cullen/Frost Bankers Inc.
Revenue per Share (TTM) $34 $45 Popular Inc.
Earnings per Share (Diluted) $9.92 $13.52 Popular Inc.
Beta (Stock Volatility) 0.61 N/A N/A
Short % of Float 0.03% 2.26% Cullen/Frost Bankers Inc.

Cullen/Frost Bankers Inc. vs Popular Inc. Stock Performance Analysis

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CFR
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Performance Comparison

Short-term Returns

Stock1D1W1M3M6MYTD
Cullen/Frost Bankers Inc.-0.93%-2.87%-2.70%-3.33%10.13%5.75%
Popular Inc.-1.97%-0.67%2.07%9.43%32.29%19.96%

Long-term Returns

Stock1Y3Y5Y10Y15Y20Y
Cullen/Frost Bankers Inc.6.73%26.76%11.47%106.62%146.00%134.22%
Popular Inc.43.47%136.25%81.84%383.50%430.46%-24.37%

Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Cullen/Frost Bankers Inc. vs Popular Inc.

MetricCFRBPOP
Market Information
Market Cap i$9.16B$9.51B
Market Cap CategoryMid capMid cap
10 Day Avg. Volume i461,609560,226
90 Day Avg. Volume i490,136528,389
Last Close$134.28$148.13
52 Week Range$119.00 - $148.97$102.56 - $152.97
% from 52W High-9.86%-3.16%
All-Time High$160.60 (Nov 07, 2022)$290.00 (Dec 27, 2004)
% from All-Time High-16.39%-48.92%
Growth Metrics
Quarterly Revenue Growth0.10%0.10%
Quarterly Earnings Growth0.07%0.39%
Financial Health
Profit Margin (TTM) i0.30%0.30%
Operating Margin (TTM) i0.35%0.39%
Return on Equity (TTM) i0.15%0.15%
Debt to Equity (MRQ) i1.130.18
Cash & Liquidity
Book Value per Share (MRQ)$69.96$96.76
Cash per Share (MRQ)$142.58$6.39
Operating Cash Flow (TTM) i$273.98M$901.67M
Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) i$635.47M$831.75M
Dividends
Last 12-Month Dividend Yield i2.89%2.64%
Last 12-Month Dividend i$4.00$3.65

Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Cullen/Frost Bankers Inc. vs Popular Inc.

MetricCFR (Apr 24, 2026)BPOP (Apr 26, 2026)
Price Ratios
P/E Ratio (TTM) i14.6110.88
Forward P/E i13.628.92
PEG Ratio i1.820.23
Price to Sales (TTM) i4.163.16
Price to Book (MRQ) i2.071.52
Market Capitalization
Market Capitalization i$9.16B$9.51B
Enterprise Value i$5.46B$10.28B
Enterprise Value Metrics
Enterprise to Revenue i2.493.42
Enterprise to EBITDA iN/AN/A
Risk & Other Metrics
Beta i0.61N/A
Book Value per Share (MRQ) i$69.96$96.76

Financial Statements Comparison: Cullen/Frost Bankers Inc. vs Popular Inc.

Financial Metrics

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Revenue

Operating Margin

Profit Margin

Long Term Debt

Income Flow Analysis

Financial Statements Comparison

Income Statement

MetricCFR (2025)BPOP (2025)
Revenue/Sales i2.24B3.05B
Cost of Goods Sold iN/AN/A
COGS % of Revenue i0.0%0.0%
Gross Profit iN/AN/A
Gross Margin i0.0%0.0%
Research & Development iN/AN/A
Operating Income (EBIT) iN/AN/A
Operating Margin i0.0%0.0%
EBITDA iN/AN/A
EBITDA Margin i0.0%0.0%
Pre-Tax Income i771.70M1.01B
Pre-Tax Income % of Revenue i34.5%33.0%
Income Tax i123.15M173.63M
Income Tax % of Revenue i5.5%5.7%
Net Income (Profit) i648.56M833.16M
Profit Margin i29.0%27.3%

Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics

MetricCFR (2025)BPOP (2025)
Cash & Equivalents i8.86B5.03B
Total Current Assets iN/AN/A
Total Current Assets % of Revenue i0.0%0.0%
Total Current Liabilities iN/AN/A
Total Current Liabilities % of Revenue i0.0%0.0%
Long-Term Debt i223.05M891.92M
Long-Term Debt % of Revenue i10.0%29.3%
Total Shareholders Equity i4.57B6.25B
Retained Earnings i4.31B5.21B
Retained Earnings % of Revenue i192.8%170.9%
Property, Plant & Equipment i259.18M499.60M

Cash Flow Statement Comparison

MetricCFR (2025)BPOP (2025)
Operating Cash Flow i216.72M901.67M
Operating Cash Flow % of Revenue i9.7%29.6%
Capital Expenditures i-145.69M-196.80M
Free Cash Flow i127.33M680.99M
FCF Margin i5.7%22.4%
Debt Repayment iN/A-148.15M
Common Stock Repurchase i-157.83M-504.72M

Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis

MetricCFRBPOP
Shares Short i18,5791.24M
Short Ratio i0.032.49
Short % of Float i0.03%2.26%
Shares Outstanding i63.29M64.65M
Float Shares i62.33M63.16M
% Held by Insiders i6.11%1.87%
% Held by Institutions i90.66%94.18%
% Held by Public i3.23%3.95%

Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Cullen/Frost Bankers Inc. vs Popular Inc.

MetricCFRBPOP
Last 12-Month Dividend i$4.00$3.65
Last 12-Month Dividend Yield i2.89%2.64%
3-Year Avg Annual Dividend i$4.11$2.83
3-Year Avg Dividend Yield i0.83%0.73%
3-Year Total Dividends i$12.32$8.48
Ex-Dividend DateFeb 27, 2026Mar 18, 2026