WAL (Western Alliance Bancorp) Cash per Share: $78.31 (As of Mar. 2026)

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WAL Western Alliance Bancorp WAL
86 GF Score
Price $81.25
GF Value $92.63
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Western Alliance Bancorp Cash per Share?

Western Alliance Bancorp WAL +0.68% 86 Cash per Share is $78.31 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates WAL with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $92.63 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Cash per Share is calculated as Balance Sheet Cash And Cash Equivalents divided by Shares Outstanding (EOP). Western Alliance Bancorp's Cash per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $78.31.

Western Alliance Bancorp  (NYSE:WAL) Cash per Share Explanation

Cash per Share represents the liquidity of a compant's assets. A high level of Cash per Share suggests that there's enough money on hand for a company to cover any emergencies and that the company has adequate money to reinvest its business or pay dividends to investors. However, if the ratio is too high, it can also suggeust the inefficiency of management for not making a full usage of the cash.

Western Alliance Bancorp Cash per Share Related Terms

Western Alliance Bancorp Cash per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Western Alliance Bancorp's Cash per Share can be seen below:

* 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 Cash per Share Chart

Western Alliance Bancorp Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cash per Share
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Western Alliance Bancorp Quarterly Data
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Western Alliance Bancorp Cash per Share Calculation

This is the ratio of a company's available cash, including easy to liquidate short-term investment, to its total number of shares outstanding. The result indicates the percentage of a company's share price that is available to spend on company's activities, such as strengthening the business, paying down the debt and making dividend payment to shareholders. It's a reliable indicator of a company's financial health.

Western Alliance Bancorp's Cash per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Cash per Share= Balance Sheet Cash And Cash Equivalents /Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=3596/110
=32.84

Western Alliance Bancorp's Cash per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Cash per Share= Balance Sheet Cash And Cash Equivalents /Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=8554/109
=78.31

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Cash per Share →
What does a Cash per Share of $78.31 mean?
Western Alliance Bancorp (WAL) has a Cash per Share of $78.31 as of Mar. 2026. Cash per share is the per-share value of a company's available cash. View historical data for Western Alliance Bancorp and its competitors.
Is Western Alliance Bancorp's Cash per Share too high?
Western Alliance Bancorp's current Cash per Share is $78.31. 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 Cash per Share compare to COLB and PB?
Western Alliance Bancorp's Cash per Share of $78.31 can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash per Share for a Banks company?
A good Cash per Share depends on the Banks industry context. However, Cash per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash per Share mean?
A high Cash per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash per share is the per-share value of a company's available cash. View historical data for Western Alliance Bancorp and its competitors. Western Alliance Bancorp's current Cash per Share is $78.31. 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 $92.63, compared to a current price of $81.25 — trading 12.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash per Share is $78.31. 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 Cash per Share calculated?
Cash per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Western Alliance Bancorp (WAL), the current Cash per Share is $78.31 as of Mar. 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 $81.25 is trading 12.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $92.63. GuruFocus considers Western Alliance Bancorp to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for WAL:

  • Cash per Share: $78.31
  • GF Value™: $92.63 vs. price of $81.25 (12.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 2 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges WEA:GermanyWABC34:Brazil
Address One East Washington Street, Suite 1400, Phoenix, AZ, USA, 85004
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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$81.25
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