(WAL) Western Alliance - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NYSE • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US9576381092

WAL: Loans, Deposits, Mortgages, Accounts, Credits, Banking

Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE: WAL) stands as a prominent bank holding company, overseeing Western Alliance Bank. With a market capitalization of approximately $9.7 billion, it primarily serves Arizona, California, and Nevada. The company operates through two main segments: Commercial and Consumer Related.

In the deposit arena, WAL offers an array of products including checking, savings, and money market accounts, complemented by fixed-rate and fixed maturity CDs. Their treasury management services and residential mortgage solutions further enhance their consumer offerings.

Their loan portfolio is diverse, featuring commercial and industrial loans such as working capital lines and equipment leases, alongside a robust commercial real estate division securing loans against properties like multifamily units and retail centers. Construction loans for residential and industrial projects also form a key part of their offerings.

Beyond traditional banking, WAL provides a suite of digital services including internet banking, wire transfers, and cash management. Additionally, they invest in low-income housing tax credits and small business investment corporations, diversifying their financial strategy.

Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, Western Alliance Bancorporation is valued for its financial health, reflected in metrics such as a P/E ratio of 12.39 and a P/B ratio of 1.51. These figures underscore its stability and growth potential in the regional banking sector.

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WAL Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 7,325m
Sector Financial Services
Industry Banks - Regional
GiC Sub-Industry Regional Banks
IPO / Inception 2005-06-30

WAL Stock Ratings

Growth Rating 42.9
Fundamental 43.3
Dividend Rating 69.3
Rel. Strength -3.13
Analysts 4.5/5
Fair Price Momentum 59.67 USD
Fair Price DCF 24.30 USD

WAL Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 2.07%
Yield on Cost 5y 5.51%
Annual Growth 5y 8.30%
Payout Consistency 100.0%

WAL Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m -90.4%
Growth Correlation 12m 54.3%
Growth Correlation 5y 9.3%
CAGR 5y 19.15%
CAGR/Max DD 5y 0.23
Sharpe Ratio 12m -0.44
Alpha 5.37
Beta 1.488
Volatility 54.64%
Current Volume 2221.9k
Average Volume 20d 1211.9k
What is the price of WAL stocks?
As of April 23, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 65.34 with a total of 2,221,853 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -1.10%, over one month by -18.84%, over three months by -28.97% and over the past year by +13.52%.
Is Western Alliance a good stock to buy?
Partly, yes. Based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, Western Alliance (NYSE:WAL) is currently (April 2025) ok to buy, but has to be watched. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 43.29 and therefor a somewhat positive outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of WAL as of April 2025 is 59.67. This means that WAL is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -8.68%.
Is WAL a buy, sell or hold?
Western Alliance has received a consensus analysts rating of 4.50. Therefor, it is recommend to buy WAL.
  • Strong Buy: 8
  • Buy: 5
  • Hold: 1
  • Sell: 0
  • Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecast for WAL stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, WAL Western Alliance will be worth about 68.9 in April 2026. The stock is currently trading at 65.34. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +5.37%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price 101.1 54.7%
Analysts Target Price 106.3 62.7%
ValueRay Target Price 68.9 5.4%