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3-1 Month Momentum % is the total return of the stock from 3-month ago to 1-month ago. As of today (2026-08-02), Western Alliance Bancorp's 3-1 Month Momentum % is 0.81%.
The industry rank for Western Alliance Bancorp's 3-1 Month Momentum % or its related term are showing as below:
WAL's 3-1 Month Momentum % is ranked worse than 58.14% of 1579
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 2.74
vs WAL: 0.81
Western Alliance Bancorp (NYSE:WAL) 3-1 Month Momentum % Explanation
Momentum investing is a trading strategy in which investors buy securities that are rising and sell before the prices start to go back down. The 3-1 Month Momentum % measures the total return to a stock over the past three months, but ignores the previous month.
The reason why the most recent month’s return dropped related to the short-term reversal effect associated with momentum. There is an academic finding that short-term momentum actually has a reversal effect, whereby the previous winners (measured over the past months) do poorly the next month, while the previous losers do well the next month. In order to eliminate the short-term reversal effect, the previous month return was not included in this calculation.
Western Alliance Bancorp 3-1 Month Momentum % Related Terms
WAL vs COLB, PB, BOKF: 3-1 Month Momentum % Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Western Alliance Bancorp's 3-1 Month Momentum %, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-1 Month Momentum % 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 3-1 Month Momentum % vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Western Alliance Bancorp's 3-1 Month Momentum % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Western Alliance Bancorp's 3-1 Month Momentum % falls into.
Western Alliance Bancorp (NYSE:WAL) 3-1 Month Momentum % Calculation
3-1 Month Momentum % is calculated as following:
3-1 Month Momentum %
=
( Price 1-month ago
/
Price 3-month ago
- 1 )
*
100 %
* 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 (WAL) has a 3-1 Month Momentum % of 0.81% as of Aug. 02, 2026. 3-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 3-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on Western Alliance Bancorp and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Western Alliance Bancorp ranks #918 out of 1579 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 58.1%.
Is Western Alliance Bancorp's 3-1 Month Momentum % too high?
Western Alliance Bancorp's current 3-1 Month Momentum % is 0.81%. The Banks industry median 3-1 Month Momentum % is 2.74. Western Alliance Bancorp's value of 0.81% is 70.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Western Alliance Bancorp ranks #918 out of 1579 companies in the Banks industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Western Alliance Bancorp has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Western Alliance Bancorp's 3-1 Month Momentum % compare to COLB and PB?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Western Alliance Bancorp ranks #918 out of 1579 companies for 3-1 Month Momentum %. This places Western Alliance Bancorp in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-1 Month Momentum % is 2.74. Western Alliance Bancorp's value of 0.81% is 70.4% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-1 Month Momentum % for a Banks company?
The median 3-1 Month Momentum % among Banks companies is 2.74, based on 1,579 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-1 Month Momentum % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-1 Month Momentum % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Western Alliance Bancorp's current 3-1 Month Momentum % of 0.81% is 70.4% 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 3-1 Month Momentum % mean?
A high 3-1 Month Momentum % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 3-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on Western Alliance Bancorp and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median 3-1 Month Momentum % is 2.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Western Alliance Bancorp's current 3-1 Month Momentum % is 0.81%. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Alliance Bancorp (WAL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $92.66, compared to a current price of $80.49 — trading 13.1% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-1 Month Momentum % is 0.81% and 70.4% below the Banks industry median of 2.74. 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 3-1 Month Momentum % calculated?
3-1 Month Momentum % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Western Alliance Bancorp (WAL), the current 3-1 Month Momentum % is 0.81% as of Aug. 02, 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 (WAL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Alliance Bancorp stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $80.49 is trading 13.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $92.66.
GuruFocus considers Western Alliance Bancorp to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for WAL:
3-1 Month Momentum %: 0.81%
GF Value™: $92.66 vs. price of $80.49 (13.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 70.4% below the Banks median (#918 of 1579)
No single metric tells the full story. See the 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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