Perella Weinberg Partners (PWP) Stock Analysis
Verdict: AVOID
Termination of PIPR merger talks and negative equity offset consensus M&A recovery expectations — near-term execution risk remains elevated.
Investment score: 38/100
Analysis as of
Is Perella Weinberg Partners stock worth reviewing? The TradeMates thesis
The TradeMates model recommends AVOIDING PWP. Broken merger negotiations with Piper Sandler, a negative equity balance sheet (-$127.4M), insider selling, and an elevated TTM P/E of 41.88x present significant near-term downside risks.
7-factor investment score
- Valuation: 42/100 (weight 20%)
- Financial Health: 30/100 (weight 15%)
- Technical Momentum: 32/100 (weight 15%)
- Earnings Quality: 45/100 (weight 15%)
- Insider Sentiment: 22/100 (weight 10%)
- Analyst Consensus: 58/100 (weight 10%)
- Risk-Adjusted Return: 35/100 (weight 15%)
Perella Weinberg Partners opportunities and risks
What speaks for PWP
- Consensus 2027 revenue and EPS acceleration
What speaks against PWP
- Persistent insider selling and lack of management share accumulation
Peers and competitors
| Ticker | P/E | P/S | EV/EBITDA | Gross margin | Net margin | FCF yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PWP | 41.9x | 2.2x | 34.6x | 124.8% | 3.2% | 5.9% |
| BULL | 73.4x | 5.0x | 40.2x | 77.5% | 6.3% | 0.0% |
| SECZ | n/a | 54.3x | n/a | 17.1% | -91.3% | -0.5% |
| LCLN | 2424.0x | 2.2x | 43.9x | 36.9% | -5.5% | 11.9% |
| BGC | 27.8x | 1.6x | 12.5x | 80.0% | 5.9% | 7.1% |
| OPY | 10.5x | 0.6x | 7.2x | 80.2% | 5.7% | -2.1% |
| Peer median | 27.8x | 2.2x | 12.5x | 77.5% | 5.7% | 0.0% |
Frequently asked questions about Perella Weinberg Partners (PWP)
Is PWP stock a good investment?
The TradeMates model rates Perella Weinberg Partners as AVOID with an investment score of 38/100. The TradeMates model recommends AVOIDING PWP. Broken merger negotiations with Piper Sandler, a negative equity balance sheet (-$127.4M), insider selling, and an elevated TTM P/E of 41.88x present significant near-term downside risks. This is algorithmic model output, not personal investment advice.
Is PWP stock a buy?
The TradeMates model verdict for PWP is AVOID with an investment score of 38/100. Treat this as a model signal to review, not a personal buy recommendation.