WABC (Westamerica Bancorp) EPS (Basic): $4.49 (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


WABC Westamerica Bancorp WABC
65 GF Score
Price $58.86
GF Value $45.38
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Westamerica Bancorp EPS (Basic)?

Westamerica Bancorp WABC -0.20% 65 EPS (Basic) is $4.49 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates WABC with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $45.38 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Westamerica Bancorp's basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.13. Its basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $4.49.

Westamerica Bancorp's EPS (Diluted) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.13. Its EPS (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $4.49.

Westamerica Bancorp's EPS without NRI for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.13. Its EPS without NRIearnings per share without non-recurring items for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.49.

During the past 12 months, Westamerica Bancorp's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -10.00% per year. During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was -0.10% per year. During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 12.00% per year. During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 10.70% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the EPS without NRI Growth Rate using EPS without NRI data.

During the past 13 years, Westamerica Bancorp's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 56.50% per year. The lowest was -14.40% per year. And the median was 8.70% per year.

Westamerica Bancorp  (NAS:WABC) EPS (Basic) Explanation

EPS is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.

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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.

If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.

Westamerica Bancorp EPS (Basic) Related Terms

Westamerica Bancorp EPS (Basic) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Westamerica Bancorp's EPS (Basic) 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.

Westamerica Bancorp EPS (Basic) Chart

Westamerica Bancorp Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EPS (Basic)
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Westamerica Bancorp Quarterly Data
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Westamerica Bancorp EPS (Basic) Calculation

EPS (Basic) is a rough measurement of the amount of a company's profit that can be allocated to one share of its stock. Basic earnings per share (EPS) do not factor in the dilutive effects on convertible securities.

Westamerica Bancorp's Basic EPS for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Basic EPS (A: Dec. 2025 )=(Net Income-Preferred Dividends)/Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
=(116.173-0)/25.674
=4.52

Westamerica Bancorp's Basic EPS for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Basic EPS (Q: Mar. 2026 )=(Net Income-Preferred Dividends)/Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
=(27.355-0)/24.306
=1.13

EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $4.49

* 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 EPS (Basic) →
What does a EPS (Basic) of $4.49 mean?
Westamerica Bancorp (WABC) has a EPS (Basic) of $4.49 as of Mar. 2026. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Westamerica Bancorp and its competitors.
Is Westamerica Bancorp's EPS (Basic) too high?
Westamerica Bancorp's current EPS (Basic) is $4.49. Overall, Westamerica Bancorp has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Westamerica Bancorp's EPS (Basic) compare to BHRB and PEBO?
Westamerica Bancorp's EPS (Basic) of $4.49 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 EPS (Basic) for a Banks company?
A good EPS (Basic) depends on the Banks industry context. However, EPS (Basic) 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 EPS (Basic) mean?
A high EPS (Basic) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Westamerica Bancorp and its competitors. Westamerica Bancorp's current EPS (Basic) is $4.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Westamerica Bancorp stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Westamerica Bancorp (WABC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $45.38, compared to a current price of $58.86 — trading 29.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EPS (Basic) is $4.49. Westamerica Bancorp's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EPS (Basic) calculated?
EPS (Basic) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Westamerica Bancorp (WABC), the current EPS (Basic) is $4.49 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 Westamerica Bancorp (WABC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Westamerica Bancorp stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $58.86 is trading 29.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $45.38. GuruFocus considers Westamerica Bancorp to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for WABC:

  • EPS (Basic): $4.49
  • GF Value™: $45.38 vs. price of $58.86 (29.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 7 warning signs

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

Westamerica Bancorp Business Description

Other Exchanges WB1:Germany
Address 1108 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA, USA, 94901
Westamerica Bancorp provides a full range of banking services to individual and commercial customers in Northern and Central California through its subsidiary bank. The Bank is a California-chartered commercial bank whose deposits are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (the FDIC) up to applicable limits. The principal communities served are located in Northern and Central California, from Mendocino, Lake and Nevada Counties in the north to Kern County in the south. The Company's strategic focus is on the banking needs of small businesses.
65GF Score

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