WABC Westamerica Bancorporation PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As of Nov 21, 2024, the Westamerica Bancorporation stock's PE ratio is 10.29. This results from the current EPS of $5.49 and stock price of $56.51. The PE ratio has grown by 18% from the past four quarters average of 8.8.
WABC PE ratio history
The PE ratio of Westamerica Bancorporation has averaged 19.06 over the last ten years. The current P/E ratio of 10.29 is 46% lower than the historical average. In the past ten years, WABC's PE ratio peaked in the Dec 2017 quarter at 31.34, when the stock price was $59.55 and the EPS was $1.9. The lowest point was in the Jun 2023 quarter, when it reached 6.64 with a price of $38.3 and an EPS of $5.77.
Westamerica Bancorporation PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 34.58% in 2016
Maximum annual decrease: -33.95% in 2018
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 9.31 | -28.38% |
| 2022 | 13 | -27.5% |
| 2021 | 17.93 | -3.34% |
| 2020 | 18.55 | -18.43% |
| 2019 | 22.74 | 9.86% |
| 2018 | 20.7 | -33.95% |
| 2017 | 31.34 | 14.55% |
| 2016 | 27.36 | 34.58% |
| 2015 | 20.33 | -3.79% |
| 2014 | 21.13 | -6.42% |
WABC average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of WABC is lower than the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
WABC PE vs peers
WABC's PE ratio stands lower than its peer stocks CATY and HAFC.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| WABC Westamerica Bancorporation | 10.29 | $1.51B |
| HAFC Hanmi Financial Corp | 12.32 | $777.56M |
| BSRR Sierra Bancorp | 12.44 | $456.56M |
| CATY Cathay General Bancorp | 12.94 | $3.67B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Westamerica Bancorporation's PE ratio?
WABC stock has a price to earnings ratio of 10.29 as of Nov 21, 2024.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Westamerica Bancorporation (WABC)?
The 3-year average price to earnings ratio for WABC stock is 11.36.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Westamerica Bancorporation (WABC)?
The 5-year average price to earnings ratio for WABC stock is 14.63.
What is the highest PE ratio for WABC?
The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last ten years has been 31.34 and it was in the Dec 2017 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for WABC compare to its historical average?
WABC's price to earnings ratio is currently 46% below its 10-year historical average.
How is WABC's PE ratio calculated (Westamerica Bancorporation PE ratio formula)?
The P/E ratio is calculated by taking the latest stock price and dividing it by the EPS for the last 12 months. As of today (Nov 21, 2024), Westamerica Bancorporation's stock price is $56.51. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $5.49. Therefore, Westamerica Bancorporation's PE ratio for today is 10.29. PE RATIO(10.29) = STOCK PRICE($56.51) / TTM EPS($5.49)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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