WTBA West Bancorporation PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As of Oct 24, 2024, the West Bancorporation stock's P/E ratio is 16.16. This takes into account the latest EPS of $1.28 and stock price of $20.68. The PE ratio has increased by 25% from its last 4 quarters average of 12.9.
WTBA PE ratio history
The PE ratio of West Bancorporation has averaged 12.46 over the last ten years. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 16.16 is 30% more than the historical average. Analyzing the last ten years, WTBA's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Dec 2017 quarter at 17.71, when the price was $25.15 and the EPS was $1.42. The lowest point was recorded in the Sep 2022 quarter, when it reached 6.98 with a price of $20.81 and an EPS of $2.98.
West Bancorporation PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 60.7% in 2023
Maximum annual decrease: -38.4% in 2018
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 14.72 | 60.7% |
| 2022 | 9.16 | -11.58% |
| 2021 | 10.36 | 6.8% |
| 2020 | 9.7 | -33.79% |
| 2019 | 14.65 | 34.28% |
| 2018 | 10.91 | -38.4% |
| 2017 | 17.71 | 2.55% |
| 2016 | 17.27 | 18.05% |
| 2015 | 14.63 | 7.42% |
| 2014 | 13.62 | -12.19% |
WTBA average PE ratio chart
Currently, WTBA's PE ratio is above its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
WTBA PE vs peers
When compared to its peers CBSH and HWBK, WTBA's PE ratio is lower, but it is higher than UMBF's and EFSC's. West Bancorporation's current PE ratio of 16.16 is more than the average of its peers, which is 13.37.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| LARK Landmark Bancorp Inc | 9.93 | $112.52M |
| GSBC Great Southern Bancorp Inc | 11.27 | $664.7M |
| EFSC Enterprise Financial Services Corp | 11.37 | $1.94B |
| QCRH Qcr Holdings Inc | 11.44 | $1.31B |
| UMBF Umb Financial Corp | 13.46 | $5.12B |
| MOFG MidWestOne Financial Group Inc | 14.61 | $451.75M |
| ATLO Ames National Corp | 15.86 | $151.16M |
| WTBA West Bancorporation Inc | 16.69 | $359.63M |
| CBSH Commerce Bancshares Inc | 17.04 | $7.91B |
| HWBK Hawthorn Bancshares Inc | 42.42 | $177.81M |
Frequently asked questions
What is West Bancorporation's PE ratio?
WTBA stock has a price to earnings ratio of 16.16 as of Oct 24, 2024.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for West Bancorporation (WTBA)?
The average PE ratio for WTBA stock over the past 3 years is 10.13.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for West Bancorporation (WTBA)?
The average PE ratio for WTBA stock over the past 5 years is 10.26.
What is the highest PE ratio for WTBA?
Over the last ten years, the Dec 2017 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 17.71.
How does the current PE ratio for WTBA compare to its historical average?
WTBA's price to earnings ratio is currently 30% above its 10-year historical average.
How is WTBA's PE ratio calculated (West Bancorporation PE ratio formula)?
To determine the P/E ratio, divide the latest stock price by the TTM earnings per share (EPS). As of today (Oct 24, 2024), West Bancorporation's share price is $20.68. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Jun 2024 is $1.28. Therefore, West Bancorporation's price to earnings ratio for today is 16.16. PE RATIO(16.16) = STOCK PRICE($20.68) / TTM EPS($1.28)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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