West Bancorp (FRA:WB3) PEG Ratio: 13.21 (As of Jul. 04, 2026) — 634% Above Median


FRA:WB3 West Bancorp Inc FRA:WB3
58 GF Score
Price €23.40
GF Value €21.58
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What is West Bancorp PEG Ratio?

West Bancorp FRA:WB3 +12.26% 58 PEG Ratio is 13.21 as of Jul. 04, 2026, which is 634% above its 10-year median of 1.80. GuruFocus rates FRA:WB3 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of €21.58. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,228 Banks companies, West Bancorp ranks worse than 95.44% on this metric.

PE Ratio without NRI / 5-Year Book Value Growth Rate*

PEG Ratio is defined as the PE Ratio without NRI divided by the growth ratio. The growth rate we use for banks is the 5-Year Book Value growth rate. As of today, West Bancorp's PE Ratio without NRI is 13.21. West Bancorp's 5-Year Book Value growth rate is 1.00%. Therefore, West Bancorp's PEG Ratio for today is 13.21.

* The 5-Year Book Value Growth Rate is the 5-year average Book Value per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.


The historical rank and industry rank for West Bancorp's PEG Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:WB3' s PEG Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.97   Med: 1.8   Max: 99.84
Current: 13.14


During the past 13 years, West Bancorp's highest PEG Ratio was 99.84. The lowest was 0.97. And the median was 1.80.


FRA:WB3's PEG Ratio is ranked worse than
95.44% of 1228 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.53 vs FRA:WB3: 13.14

Peter Lynch thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued.


West Bancorp  (FRA:WB3) PEG Ratio Explanation

To compare stocks with different growth rates, Peter Lynch invented a ratio called PEG Ratio. PEG Ratio is defined as the P/E ratio divided by the growth ratio. He thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued. Still he said he would rather buy a company growing 20% a year with a P/E of 20, instead of a company growing 10% a year with a P/E of 10.


West Bancorp PEG Ratio Related Terms


West Bancorp PEG Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for West Bancorp's PEG 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.

West Bancorp PEG Ratio Chart

West Bancorp Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
PEG Ratio
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West Bancorp Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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FRA:WB3 vs RBB, CBK, BMRC: PEG Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, West Bancorp's PEG Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PEG 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.


West Bancorp PEG Ratio vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, West Bancorp's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where West Bancorp's PEG Ratio falls into.


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West Bancorp PEG Ratio Calculation

PEG Ratio is defined as the PE Ratio without NRI divided by the growth ratio. The ratio we use is the 5-Year Book Value growth rate.

West Bancorp's PEG Ratio for today is calculated as

PEG Ratio=PE Ratio without NRI/5-Year Book Value Growth Rate*
=13.212874082439/1.00
=13.21

* 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.

* Note: The 5-Year Book Value Growth Rate is the 5-year average Book Value per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about PEG Ratio →
What does a PEG Ratio of 13.21 mean?
West Bancorp (FRA:WB3) has a PEG Ratio of 13.21 as of Jul. 04, 2026. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on West Bancorp and its competitors. This is 634% above median its historical median of 1.80. Over the past decade, West Bancorp's PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.97 to 99.84. According to the industry distribution chart, West Bancorp ranks #1172 out of 1228 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 95.4%.
Is West Bancorp's PEG Ratio too high?
West Bancorp's current PEG Ratio of 13.21 is 634% above median its 10-year median of 1.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.97 to a high of 99.84. The Banks industry median PEG Ratio is 1.53. West Bancorp's value of 13.21 is 763.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, West Bancorp ranks #1172 out of 1228 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, West Bancorp has a GF Score™ of 58/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does West Bancorp's PEG Ratio compare to RBB and CBK?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, West Bancorp ranks #1172 out of 1228 companies for PEG Ratio. This places West Bancorp in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PEG Ratio is 1.53. West Bancorp's value of 13.21 is 763.4% above this benchmark. Historically, West Bancorp's own PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.97 to 99.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.80 vs. the industry median of 1.53, West Bancorp has consistently been above 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 PEG Ratio for a Banks company?
The median PEG Ratio among Banks companies is 1.53, based on 1,228 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PEG Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PEG Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. West Bancorp's current PEG Ratio of 13.21 is 763.4% above 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 PEG Ratio mean?
A high PEG Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on West Bancorp and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median PEG Ratio is 1.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. West Bancorp's current PEG Ratio is 13.21, which is 634% above median its own 10-year median of 1.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is West Bancorp stock overvalued right now?
West Bancorp (FRA:WB3) has a current PEG Ratio of 13.21. The stock's GF Value™ is €21.58, compared to a current price of €23.40 — trading 8.4% above its estimated fair value. The current PEG Ratio is 13.21, which is 634% above median its 10-year median of 1.80 and 763.4% above the Banks industry median of 1.53. West Bancorp's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PEG Ratio calculated?
PEG Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For West Bancorp (FRA:WB3), the current PEG Ratio is 13.21 as of Jul. 04, 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 West Bancorp (FRA:WB3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, West Bancorp stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €23.40 is trading 8.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €21.58.

Key valuation signals for FRA:WB3:

  • PEG Ratio: 13.21 (634% above median its 10-year median of 1.80)
  • GF Value™: €21.58 vs. price of €23.40 (8.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 763.4% above the Banks median (#1172 of 1228)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:WB3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


West Bancorp Business Description

Other Exchanges WTBA:USA
Address 3330 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines, IA, USA, 50266
West Bancorp Inc is a United States-based company that offers a full range of deposit services, including checking, savings, and money market accounts and time certificates of deposit. West Bank also offers online banking, mobile banking, and treasury management services, which help to meet the banking needs of its customers. Treasury management services offered to business customers include cash management, client-generated automated clearing house transactions, remote deposit, and fraud protection services. Also offered are merchant credit card processing and corporate credit cards. The bank operates only in the United States of America.
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