WABC (Westamerica Bancorp) Insider Ownership: 0.38 % (As of Aug. 10, 2026)

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WABC Westamerica Bancorp WABC
65 GF Score
Price $58.60
GF Value $46.83
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Westamerica Bancorp Insider Ownership?

Westamerica Bancorp WABC -0.86% 65 Insider Ownership is 0.38 % as of Aug. 10, 2026. GuruFocus rates WABC with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $46.83 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Insider ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by company insiders relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, Westamerica Bancorp's insider ownership is 0.38%.

Institutional Ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by institutions out of the total shares outstanding. As of today, Westamerica Bancorp's Institutional Ownership is 78.78%.

Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is the percentage of float shares relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, Westamerica Bancorp's Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is 65.94%.

Westamerica Bancorp Insider Ownership Historical Data

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Westamerica Bancorp Insider Ownership Chart

Westamerica Bancorp Historical Data

The historical data trend for Westamerica Bancorp can be seen below:

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Insider Ownership 0.34 0.34 0.34 0.35 0.35 0.37 0.37 0.37 0.37 0.38
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Westamerica Bancorp Insider Ownership Calculation

The percentage of shares that are owned by company insiders relative to the total shares outstanding.

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What does a Insider Ownership of 0.38 % mean?
Westamerica Bancorp (WABC) has a Insider Ownership of 0.38 % as of Aug. 10, 2026. Insider ownership equals the percent of shares owned by company insiders relative to total shares. View historical data on Westamerica Bancorp and its competitors.
Is Westamerica Bancorp's Insider Ownership too high?
Westamerica Bancorp's current Insider Ownership is 0.38 %. 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 Insider Ownership compare to CTBI and BHRB?
Westamerica Bancorp's Insider Ownership of 0.38 % 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 Insider Ownership for a Banks company?
A good Insider Ownership depends on the Banks industry context. However, Insider Ownership 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 Insider Ownership mean?
A high Insider Ownership can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Insider ownership equals the percent of shares owned by company insiders relative to total shares. View historical data on Westamerica Bancorp and its competitors. Westamerica Bancorp's current Insider Ownership is 0.38 %. 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 $46.83, compared to a current price of $58.60 — trading 25.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Insider Ownership is 0.38 %. 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 Insider Ownership calculated?
Insider Ownership is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Westamerica Bancorp (WABC), the current Insider Ownership is 0.38 % as of Aug. 10, 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 $58.60 is trading 25.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $46.83. GuruFocus considers Westamerica Bancorp to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for WABC:

  • Insider Ownership: 0.38 %
  • GF Value™: $46.83 vs. price of $58.60 (25.1% 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.
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