Western Alliance Bancorp (MEX:WAL) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.60 (As of Jul. 17, 2026) — 50% Below Median

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MEX:WAL Western Alliance Bancorp MEX:WAL
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What is Western Alliance Bancorp Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Western Alliance Bancorp MEX:WAL 86 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.60 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 50% below its 10-year median of 3.19. GuruFocus rates MEX:WAL with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN885.43. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,298 Banks companies, Western Alliance Bancorp ranks worse than 75.89% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-17), Western Alliance Bancorp's current share price is MXN780.30. Western Alliance Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN489.00. Western Alliance Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.60.

The historical rank and industry rank for Western Alliance Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

MEX:WAL' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.96   Med: 3.19   Max: 5.92
Current: 1.84

During the past years, Western Alliance Bancorp's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 5.92. The lowest was 0.96. And the median was 3.19.

MEX:WAL's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
75.89% of 1298 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.25 vs MEX:WAL: 1.84

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Western Alliance Bancorp's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN1,208.365. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is MXN489.00 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Western Alliance Bancorp  (MEX:WAL) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Western Alliance Bancorp Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Western Alliance Bancorp Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Western Alliance Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Western Alliance Bancorp Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 4.93 2.22 2.07 2.26 1.98

Western Alliance Bancorp Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.99 1.95 2.09 1.98 1.60

MEX:WAL vs COLB, BOKF, CBSH: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Western Alliance Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Western Alliance Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Western Alliance Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Western Alliance Bancorp Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Western Alliance Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=780.30/489.00
=1.60

* 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's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Western Alliance Bancorp's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=1208.365/330.2130*330.2130
=1,208.365

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Western Alliance Bancorp Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 316.111 241.018 433.096
201609 341.796 241.428 467.491
201612 371.155 241.432 507.639
201703 351.654 243.801 476.293
201706 352.964 244.955 475.815
201709 369.113 246.819 493.827
201712 415.124 246.524 556.049
201803 393.650 249.554 520.883
201806 443.872 251.989 581.662
201809 439.684 252.439 575.146
201812 489.006 251.233 642.735
201903 505.102 254.202 656.137
201906 528.389 256.143 681.186
201909 562.234 256.759 723.079
201912 554.943 256.974 713.105
202003 695.337 258.115 889.562
202006 710.074 257.797 909.536
202009 706.396 260.280 896.193
202012 659.153 260.474 835.634
202103 733.618 264.877 914.576
202106 770.426 271.696 936.358
202109 890.646 274.310 1,072.155
202112 898.044 278.802 1,063.643
202203 867.329 287.504 996.172
202206 866.537 296.311 965.681
202209 872.799 296.808 971.030
202212 905.929 296.797 1,007.926
202303 860.144 301.836 941.010
202306 843.810 305.109 913.238
202309 867.341 307.789 930.531
202312 896.736 306.746 965.339
202403 885.244 312.332 935.924
202406 1,003.967 314.175 1,055.217
202409 1,141.648 315.301 1,195.642
202412 1,215.112 315.605 1,271.354
202503 1,227.648 319.799 1,267.625
202506 1,163.210 322.561 1,190.804
202509 1,181.886 324.800 1,201.583
202512 1,209.818 324.054 1,232.812
202603 1,208.365 330.213 1,208.365

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.60 mean?
Western Alliance Bancorp (MEX:WAL) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.60 as of Jul. 17, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Western Alliance Bancorp and its competitors. This is 50% below median its historical median of 3.19. Over the past decade, Western Alliance Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.96 to 5.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Western Alliance Bancorp ranks #985 out of 1298 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 75.9%.
Is Western Alliance Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Western Alliance Bancorp's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.60 is 50% below median its 10-year median of 3.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.96 to a high of 5.92. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.25. Western Alliance Bancorp's value of 1.60 is 28% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Western Alliance Bancorp ranks #985 out of 1298 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Western Alliance Bancorp has a GF Score™ of 86/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Western Alliance Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to COLB and BOKF?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Western Alliance Bancorp ranks #985 out of 1298 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Western Alliance Bancorp in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.25. Western Alliance Bancorp's value of 1.60 is 28% above this benchmark. Historically, Western Alliance Bancorp's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.96 to 5.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.19 vs. the industry median of 1.25, Western Alliance Bancorp has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Banks company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Banks companies is 1.25, based on 1,298 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Western Alliance Bancorp's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.60 is 28% 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Western Alliance Bancorp and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Western Alliance Bancorp's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.60, which is 50% below median its own 10-year median of 3.19. 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?
Western Alliance Bancorp (MEX:WAL) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.60. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN885.43, compared to a current price of MXN780.30 — trading 11.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.60, which is 50% below median its 10-year median of 3.19 and 28% above the Banks industry median of 1.25. 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Western Alliance Bancorp (MEX:WAL), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.60 as of Jul. 17, 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 (MEX:WAL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Alliance Bancorp stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN780.30 is trading 11.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN885.43.

Key valuation signals for MEX:WAL:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.60 (50% below median its 10-year median of 3.19)
  • GF Value™: MXN885.43 vs. price of MXN780.30 (11.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 28% above the Banks median (#985 of 1298)

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:WAL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Western Alliance Bancorp Business Description

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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