Western Alliance Bancorp (MEX:WAL) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jun. 30, 2026)


MEX:WAL Western Alliance Bancorp MEX:WAL
86 GF Score
Price MXN780.30
GF Value MXN867.95
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Western Alliance Bancorp Moat Score?

Western Alliance Bancorp MEX:WAL 86 Moat Score is 6 as of Jun. 30, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:WAL with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN867.95. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,613 Banks companies, Western Alliance Bancorp ranks better than 97.83% on this metric.

Western Alliance Bancorp has the Moat Score of 6, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Western Alliance Bancorp has Narrow Moat: Western Alliance Bancorp has a strong narrow moat due to its significant market share, customer loyalty, and economies of scale. It has a robust distribution network but lacks the regulatory barriers or unique IP to be considered a wide moat.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Western Alliance Bancorp might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Western Alliance Bancorp  (MEX:WAL) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Western Alliance Bancorp Moat Score Related Terms

MEX:WAL vs COLB, BOKF, CBSH: Moat Score Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Western Alliance Bancorp's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Western Alliance Bancorp's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Western Alliance Bancorp's Moat Score falls into.


MEX:WAL
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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Western Alliance Bancorp (MEX:WAL) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jun. 30, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Western Alliance Bancorp ranks #35 out of 1613 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 2.2%.
Is Western Alliance Bancorp's Moat Score too high?
Western Alliance Bancorp's current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, Western Alliance Bancorp ranks #35 out of 1613 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position 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 Moat Score compare to COLB and BOKF?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Western Alliance Bancorp ranks #35 out of 1613 companies for Moat Score. This places Western Alliance Bancorp in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Banks company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Banks industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Western Alliance Bancorp's current Moat Score is 6. 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 Moat Score of 6. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN867.95, compared to a current price of MXN780.30 — trading 10.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. 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 Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Western Alliance Bancorp (MEX:WAL), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jun. 30, 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 10.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN867.95.

Key valuation signals for MEX:WAL:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: MXN867.95 vs. price of MXN780.30 (10.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 2 warning signs

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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