Top line decelerating.
+5.2% YoY versus +17.8% prior. 3y CAGR +21.2%.
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Financial Services · Market Cap: $8.7B
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Fundamentals as of 2026-03-31
All analysis on this page is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Fair values are model-based estimates. Always do your own research.
The Question
Bottom line: WAL is rated BUY by the 1 legendary model, but earns a B sector grade (60/100) in Financial Services. Use the per-tab analysis to form your own view. Drill into the valuation breakdown and sector ranking for the full picture.
Concerns — Western Alliance Bancorporation's 12.6% ROE is below sector median.
Financial story
Concerns — Western Alliance Bancorporation's 12.6% ROE and 11.94 debt-to-equity warrant a closer look at the underlying business.
0 of 6 legendary investor models rate WAL a BUY. Fair value estimates and full investor breakdown are in the valuation tab.
Western Alliance Bancorporation's fair value depends on which model you trust. See the per-investor fair-value table in the valuation tab.
WAL trades at 8.6x earnings. Sector context and per-investor signals are in the valuation tab.
WAL and CFR differ on P/E, ROE, and revenue growth. See the full WAL vs CFR compare matrix.
Buffett evaluates WAL against his respective frameworks. Per-model fair value and reasoning are in the valuation tab.
WAL's P/E ratio is 8.6x. 5-year P/E history is in the financials tab.
How does WAL compare?
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Sign in to see the rankingWAL sits at #18 in Financial Services with a B grade (60/100).
+5.2% YoY versus +17.8% prior. 3y CAGR +21.2%.
+5.2%Net margin 18.4% versus 15.7% prior (+2.7pp). Operating 22.9%.
18.4%P/E 9.3x — 1% above the 5y median of 9.2x. Forward 8.4x hints at EPS expansion next year.
9.3x