The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Western Alliance Bancorp's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.19.
The historical rank and industry rank for Western Alliance Bancorp's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:WAL'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.1 Med: 0.18 Max: 0.24
Current: 0.17
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Western Alliance Bancorp was 0.24. The lowest was 0.10. And the median was 0.18.
MEX:WAL's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 84.64% of 1172
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 0.32
vs MEX:WAL: 0.17
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Western Alliance Bancorp was 5.27%. The lowest was 0.44%. And the median was 1.90%.
During the past 12 months, Western Alliance Bancorp's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 3.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 8.60% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Western Alliance Bancorp was 41.60% per year. The lowest was 3.20% per year. And the median was 10.35% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Western Alliance Bancorp (MEX:WAL) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation
In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
Western Alliance Bancorp Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Western Alliance Bancorp Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Western Alliance Bancorp's Dividend Payout 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.
Western Alliance Bancorp Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
MEX:WAL vs COLB, BOKF, CBSH: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Western Alliance Bancorp's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout 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.
Western Alliance Bancorp Dividend Payout Ratio vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Western Alliance Bancorp's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Western Alliance Bancorp's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Western Alliance Bancorp Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.
Western Alliance Bancorp's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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.
Western Alliance Bancorp (MEX:WAL) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.19 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Western Alliance Bancorp and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.18. Over the past decade, Western Alliance Bancorp's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.10 to 0.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Western Alliance Bancorp ranks #180 out of 1172 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 15.4%.
Is Western Alliance Bancorp's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Western Alliance Bancorp's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.19 is near median its 10-year median of 0.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.10 to a high of 0.24. The Banks industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32. Western Alliance Bancorp's value of 0.19 is 40.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Western Alliance Bancorp ranks #180 out of 1172 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 Dividend Payout Ratio compare to COLB and BOKF?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Western Alliance Bancorp ranks #180 out of 1172 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Western Alliance Bancorp in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32. Western Alliance Bancorp's value of 0.19 is 40.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Western Alliance Bancorp's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.10 to 0.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.18 vs. the industry median of 0.32, Western Alliance Bancorp has consistently been below 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for a Banks company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Banks companies is 0.32, based on 1,172 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Western Alliance Bancorp's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.19 is 40.6% below 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Western Alliance Bancorp and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Western Alliance Bancorp's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.19, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.18. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.19. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN876.73, compared to a current price of MXN780.30 — trading 11% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.19, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.18 and 40.6% below the Banks industry median of 0.32. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Western Alliance Bancorp (MEX:WAL), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.19 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 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 11% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN876.73.
Key valuation signals for MEX:WAL:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.19 (near median its 10-year median of 0.18)
GF Value™: MXN876.73 vs. price of MXN780.30 (11% below fair value)
Industry Position: 40.6% below the Banks median (#180 of 1172)
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 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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