WAL Western Alliance Bancorporation PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As of Feb 21, 2025, the Western Alliance Bancorporation stock's P/E ratio is 13.39. This takes into account the latest EPS of $6.5 and stock price of $87.04. The PE ratio has increased by 27% from its last 4 quarters average of 10.5.
WAL PE ratio history
The PE ratio of Western Alliance Bancorporation has averaged 12.23 over the last ten years. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 13.39 is 9% more 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.
Western Alliance Bancorporation PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 64.32% in 2023
Maximum annual decrease: -61.76% in 2012
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 10.04 | 64.32% | $65.79 | $6.55 |
| 2022 | 6.11 | -50.53% | $59.56 | $9.74 |
| 2021 | 12.35 | 4.22% | $107.65 | $8.72 |
| 2020 | 11.85 | 1.02% | $59.95 | $5.06 |
| 2019 | 11.73 | 23.6% | $57 | $4.86 |
| 2018 | 9.49 | -47.71% | $39.49 | $4.16 |
| 2017 | 18.15 | -6.1% | $56.62 | $3.12 |
| 2016 | 19.33 | 10.52% | $48.71 | $2.52 |
| 2015 | 17.49 | 6.32% | $35.86 | $2.05 |
| 2014 | 16.45 | -8.31% | $27.8 | $1.69 |
| 2013 | 17.94 | 43.06% | $23.86 | $1.33 |
| 2012 | 12.54 | -61.76% | $10.53 | $0.84 |
| 2011 | 32.79 | N/A | $6.23 | $0.19 |
| 2010 | N/A | N/A | $7.36 | -$0.23 |
| 2009 | N/A | N/A | $3.78 | -$2.74 |
Western Alliance Bancorporation PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | 13.31 | 41.15% | $86.49 | $6.5 |
| Jun 2024 | 9.43 | 0.96% | $62.82 | $6.66 |
| Mar 2024 | 9.34 | -6.97% | $64.19 | $6.87 |
| Dec 2023 | 10.04 | 72.51% | $65.79 | $6.55 |
| Sep 2023 | 5.82 | 33.49% | $45.97 | $7.9 |
| Jun 2023 | 4.36 | 7.92% | $36.47 | $8.36 |
| Mar 2023 | 4.04 | -33.88% | $35.54 | $8.8 |
| Dec 2022 | 6.11 | -12.71% | $59.56 | $9.74 |
| Sep 2022 | 7 | -8.26% | $65.74 | $9.39 |
| Jun 2022 | 7.63 | -16.79% | $70.6 | $9.25 |
| Mar 2022 | 9.17 | -25.75% | $82.82 | $9.03 |
| Dec 2021 | 12.35 | -5.58% | $107.65 | $8.72 |
| Sep 2021 | 13.08 | 4.14% | $108.82 | $8.32 |
| Jun 2021 | 12.56 | -18.34% | $92.85 | $7.39 |
| Mar 2021 | 15.38 | 29.79% | $94.44 | $6.14 |
WAL average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of WAL is above its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
WAL PE vs peers
WAL's PE ratio is less than its peer stocks WFC and GBCI, but it is above ZION's and NBHC's. Western Alliance Bancorporation is currently trading at a lower PE ratio (13.39) than its peers average of 16.31.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| ZION Zions Bancorporation National Association | 12.17 | $7.89B |
| NBHC National Bank Holdings Corp | 12.99 | $1.59B |
| WAL Western Alliance Bancorporation | 13.39 | $9.58B |
| FIBK First Interstate Bancsystem Inc | 13.64 | $3.25B |
| CVBF Cvb Financial Corp | 13.86 | $2.77B |
| WFC Wells Fargo & Company | 15.88 | $258.04B |
| GBCI Glacier Bancorp Inc | 29.33 | $5.39B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Western Alliance Bancorporation's PE ratio?
WAL stock has a price to earnings ratio of 13.39 as of Feb 21, 2025.
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 7.84.
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 9.17.
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 9% above 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 (Feb 21, 2025), Western Alliance Bancorporation's share price is $87.04. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $6.5. Therefore, Western Alliance Bancorporation's price to earnings ratio for today is 13.39. PE RATIO(13.39) = STOCK PRICE($87.04) / TTM EPS($6.5)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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