* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
WAL vs COLB, BOKF, CBSH: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Western Alliance Bancorp's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Western Alliance Bancorp Buyback Yield % vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Western Alliance Bancorp's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Western Alliance Bancorp's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Western Alliance Bancorp (WAL) has a Buyback Yield % of 1.30 as of Jul. 02, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Western Alliance Bancorp and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Western Alliance Bancorp ranks #192 out of 626 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 30.7%.
Is Western Alliance Bancorp's Buyback Yield % too high?
Western Alliance Bancorp's current Buyback Yield % is 1.30. The Banks industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.43. Western Alliance Bancorp's value of 1.30 is 205.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Western Alliance Bancorp ranks #192 out of 626 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Western Alliance Bancorp has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Western Alliance Bancorp's Buyback Yield % compare to COLB and BOKF?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Western Alliance Bancorp ranks #192 out of 626 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts Western Alliance Bancorp in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.43. Western Alliance Bancorp's value of 1.30 is 205.9% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Banks company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Banks companies is 0.43, based on 626 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Buyback Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Western Alliance Bancorp's current Buyback Yield % of 1.30 is 205.9% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Western Alliance Bancorp and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Western Alliance Bancorp's current Buyback Yield % is 1.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Western Alliance Bancorp stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Alliance Bancorp (WAL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $92.37, compared to a current price of $83.49 — trading 9.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 1.30 and 205.9% above the Banks industry median of 0.43. Western Alliance Bancorp's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Western Alliance Bancorp (WAL), the current Buyback Yield % is 1.30 as of Jul. 02, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Western Alliance Bancorp (WAL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Alliance Bancorp stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $83.49 is trading 9.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $92.37.
GuruFocus considers Western Alliance Bancorp to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for WAL:
Buyback Yield %: 1.30
GF Value™: $92.37 vs. price of $83.49 (9.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 205.9% above the Banks median (#192 of 626)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WAL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Western Alliance Bancorp provides a full spectrum of customized loan, deposit, and treasury management capabilities, including funds transfer and other digital payment offerings. The company's reportable segments are Commercial segment includes provides commercial banking and treasury management products and services to small and middle-market businesses, specialized banking services to sophisticated commercial institutions and investors within niche industries, as well as financial services to the real estate industry. Consumer Related segment offers both commercial banking services to enterprises in consumer-related sectors and consumer banking services, such as residential mortgage banking and Corporate & Other.
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