WABC (Westamerica Bancorp) Institutional Ownership: 92.72% (As of Jul. 09, 2026)


WABC Westamerica Bancorp WABC
65 GF Score
Price $57.65
GF Value $45.40
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
View Full Analysis

What is Westamerica Bancorp Institutional Ownership?

Westamerica Bancorp WABC -1.91% 65 Institutional Ownership is 92.72% as of Jul. 09, 2026. GuruFocus rates WABC with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $45.40 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

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 92.72%.

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 0.37%.

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 66.47%.

Westamerica Bancorp Institutional Ownership Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for Westamerica Bancorp's Institutional Ownership 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 Institutional Ownership Chart

Westamerica Bancorp Historical Data

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

2025-09-30 2025-10-31 2025-11-30 2025-12-31 2026-01-31 2026-02-28 2026-03-31 2026-04-30 2026-05-31 2026-06-30
Institutional Ownership 60.50 60.59 60.66 61.21 61.34 62.42 62.37 62.19 62.44 62.32
WABC
65GF Score
Westamerica Bancorp WABC
Institutional Ownership is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis

Westamerica Bancorp Institutional Ownership Calculation

The percentage of shares that are owned by institutions out of the total shares outstanding.

What does a Institutional Ownership of 92.72% mean?
Westamerica Bancorp (WABC) has a Institutional Ownership of 92.72% as of Jul. 09, 2026. Institutional ownership equals the percent of shares owned by financial institutions relative to total shares. View historical data on Westamerica Bancorp and its competitors.
Is Westamerica Bancorp's Institutional Ownership too high?
Westamerica Bancorp's current Institutional Ownership is 92.72%. 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 Institutional Ownership compare to PEBO and AMAL?
Westamerica Bancorp's Institutional Ownership of 92.72% 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 Institutional Ownership for a Banks company?
A good Institutional Ownership depends on the Banks industry context. However, Institutional 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 Institutional Ownership mean?
A high Institutional Ownership can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Institutional ownership equals the percent of shares owned by financial institutions relative to total shares. View historical data on Westamerica Bancorp and its competitors. Westamerica Bancorp's current Institutional Ownership is 92.72%. 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 $45.40, compared to a current price of $57.65 — trading 27% above its estimated fair value. The current Institutional Ownership is 92.72%. Westamerica Bancorp's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Institutional Ownership calculated?
Institutional Ownership is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Westamerica Bancorp (WABC), the current Institutional Ownership is 92.72% as of Jul. 09, 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 $57.65 is trading 27% above its estimated GF Value™ of $45.40. GuruFocus considers Westamerica Bancorp to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for WABC:

  • Institutional Ownership: 92.72%
  • GF Value™: $45.40 vs. price of $57.65 (27% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 8 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

Get the complete analysis for WABC

Institutional Ownership is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

$57.65
Price
$45.40
GF Value