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WAL Western Alliance Bancorporation PE ratio, current and historical analysis

As of Jul 25, 2024, the Western Alliance Bancorporation stock's P/E ratio is 11.62. This takes into account the latest EPS of $6.87 and stock price of $79.86. The PE ratio has increased by 57% from its last 4 quarters average of 7.4.

WAL PE ratio history

How has WAL's PE ratio performed in the past

The PE ratio of Western Alliance Bancorporation has averaged 12.45 over the last ten years. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 11.62 is 7% less than the historical average. Analyzing the last ten years, WAL's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Dec 2016 quarter at 19.33, when the price was $48.71 and the EPS was $2.52. The lowest point was recorded in the Mar 2023 quarter, when it reached 4.04 with a price of $35.54 and an EPS of $8.8.

Average
12.45
Median
12.56
Minimum
4.04
Maximum
19.33

Western Alliance Bancorporation PE ratio by year

Maximum annual increase: 64.32% in 2023

Maximum annual decrease: -50.53% in 2022

Year PE ratio Change
2023 10.04 64.32%
2022 6.11 -50.53%
2021 12.35 4.22%
2020 11.85 1.02%
2019 11.73 23.6%
2018 9.49 -47.71%
2017 18.15 -6.1%
2016 19.33 10.52%
2015 17.49 6.32%
2014 16.45 -8.31%

WAL average PE ratio chart

What is the average PE ratio of WAL for the past years

The current PE ratio of WAL is above its 3 and 5-year averages, but it is under its 10-year average.

3-year avg
8.09
5-year avg
9.11
10-year avg
12.45
15-year avg
13.98

WAL PE vs peers

What is WAL's PE ratio compared to its peers

WAL's PE ratio is below its peer stocks WFC and ZION. Western Alliance Bancorporation is currently trading at a lower PE ratio (11.62) than its peers average of 14.89.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
WAL Western Alliance Bancorporation 11.85 $8.96B
NBHC National Bank Holdings Corp 12.38 $1.64B
WFC Wells Fargo & Company 12.45 $210.54B
FIBK First Interstate Bancsystem Inc 12.89 $3.38B
ZION Zions Bancorporation National Association 13.14 $7.72B
CVBF Cvb Financial Corp 13.18 $2.8B
GBCI Glacier Bancorp Inc 26.42 $5.24B

Frequently asked questions

What is Western Alliance Bancorporation's PE ratio?

WAL stock has a price to earnings ratio of 11.62 as of Jul 25, 2024.

What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Western Alliance Bancorporation (WAL)?

As an average over the last 3 years, WAL stock has a PE ratio of 8.09.

What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Western Alliance Bancorporation (WAL)?

As an average over the last 5 years, WAL stock has a PE ratio of 9.11.

What is the highest PE ratio for WAL?

Over the last ten years, the Dec 2016 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 19.33.

How does the current PE ratio for WAL compare to its historical average?

WAL's price to earnings ratio is currently 7% below its 10-year historical average.

How is WAL's PE ratio calculated (Western Alliance 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 (Jul 25, 2024), Western Alliance Bancorporation's share price is $79.86. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2024 is $6.87. Therefore, Western Alliance Bancorporation's price to earnings ratio for today is 11.62. PE RATIO(11.62) = STOCK PRICE($79.86) / TTM EPS($6.87)

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.