West Bancorp (FRA:WB3) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 4.44 (As of Jul. 26, 2026) — 11% Below Median

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FRA:WB3 West Bancorp Inc FRA:WB3
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Price €23.40
GF Value €21.37
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What is West Bancorp Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

West Bancorp FRA:WB3 +4.46% 61 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 4.44 as of Jul. 26, 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 5.00. GuruFocus rates FRA:WB3 with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of €21.37. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,302 Banks companies, West Bancorp ranks worse than 71.74% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-26), West Bancorp's current share price is €23.40. West Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €5.27. West Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 4.44.

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

FRA:WB3' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.79   Med: 5   Max: 7.55
Current: 4.49

During the past years, West Bancorp's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 7.55. The lowest was 2.79. And the median was 5.00.

FRA:WB3's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
71.74% of 1302 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 3.41 vs FRA:WB3: 4.49

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 PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

West Bancorp's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €1.408. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is €5.27 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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West Bancorp  (FRA:WB3) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue 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 PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


West Bancorp Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


West Bancorp Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for West Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted PS 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.

West Bancorp Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

West Bancorp Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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West Bancorp Quarterly Data
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FRA:WB3 vs RBB, CBK, BMRC: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, West Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS 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.


West Bancorp Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Banks Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where West Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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West Bancorp Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

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

West Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=23.40/5.27
=4.44

* 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.

West Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, West Bancorp's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=1.408/333.9520*333.9520
=1.408

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

West Bancorp Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 0.903 241.428 1.249
201612 0.948 241.432 1.311
201703 0.941 243.801 1.289
201706 0.944 244.955 1.287
201709 0.882 246.819 1.193
201712 0.917 246.524 1.242
201803 0.852 249.554 1.140
201806 0.900 251.989 1.193
201809 0.925 252.439 1.224
201812 0.946 251.233 1.257
201903 0.951 254.202 1.249
201906 0.965 256.143 1.258
201909 1.056 256.759 1.373
201912 1.086 256.974 1.411
202003 1.143 258.115 1.479
202006 1.206 257.797 1.562
202009 1.244 260.280 1.596
202012 1.214 260.474 1.556
202103 1.280 264.877 1.614
202106 1.249 271.696 1.535
202109 1.351 274.310 1.645
202112 1.409 278.802 1.688
202203 1.406 287.504 1.633
202206 1.487 296.311 1.676
202209 1.572 296.808 1.769
202212 1.316 296.797 1.481
202303 1.194 301.836 1.321
202306 1.079 305.109 1.181
202309 1.078 307.789 1.170
202312 1.023 306.746 1.114
202403 1.035 312.332 1.107
202406 1.071 314.175 1.138
202409 1.073 315.301 1.136
202412 1.165 315.605 1.233
202503 1.241 319.799 1.296
202506 1.206 322.561 1.249
202509 1.243 324.800 1.278
202512 1.160 324.054 1.195
202603 1.342 330.213 1.357
202606 1.408 333.952 1.408

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue 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 PS Ratio of 4.44 mean?
West Bancorp (FRA:WB3) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 4.44 as of Jul. 26, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on West Bancorp and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, West Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 2.79 to 7.55. According to the industry distribution chart, West Bancorp ranks #934 out of 1302 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 71.7%.
Is West Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
West Bancorp's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 4.44 is 11% below median its 10-year median of 5.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.79 to a high of 7.55. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.41. West Bancorp's value of 4.44 is 30.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, West Bancorp ranks #934 out of 1302 companies in the Banks industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, West Bancorp has a GF Score™ of 61/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does West Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to RBB and CBK?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, West Bancorp ranks #934 out of 1302 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places West Bancorp in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.41. West Bancorp's value of 4.44 is 30.2% above this benchmark. Historically, West Bancorp's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 2.79 to 7.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.00 vs. the industry median of 3.41, West 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 PS Ratio for a Banks company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Banks companies is 3.41, based on 1,302 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. West Bancorp's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 4.44 is 30.2% 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 PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on West Bancorp and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. West Bancorp's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 4.44, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 5.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is West Bancorp stock overvalued right now?
West Bancorp (FRA:WB3) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 4.44. The stock's GF Value™ is €21.37, compared to a current price of €23.40 — trading 9.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 4.44, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 5.00 and 30.2% above the Banks industry median of 3.41. West Bancorp's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For West Bancorp (FRA:WB3), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 4.44 as of Jul. 26, 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 West Bancorp (FRA:WB3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, West Bancorp stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €23.40 is trading 9.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €21.37.

Key valuation signals for FRA:WB3:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 4.44 (11% below median its 10-year median of 5.00)
  • GF Value™: €21.37 vs. price of €23.40 (9.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 30.2% above the Banks median (#934 of 1302)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:WB3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


West Bancorp Business Description

Other Exchanges WTBA:USA
Address 3330 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines, IA, USA, 50266
West Bancorp Inc is a United States-based company that offers a full range of deposit services, including checking, savings, and money market accounts and time certificates of deposit. West Bank also offers online banking, mobile banking, and treasury management services, which help to meet the banking needs of its customers. Treasury management services offered to business customers include cash management, client-generated automated clearing house transactions, remote deposit, and fraud protection services. Also offered are merchant credit card processing and corporate credit cards. The bank operates only in the United States of America.
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