Western Alliance BancorpWAL +0.70%86 PEG Ratio is 0.65 as of Jun. 28, 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 0.61. GuruFocus rates WAL with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $92.19 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,231 Banks companies, Western Alliance Bancorp ranks better than 81.72% on this metric.
PE Ratio without NRI / 5-Year Book Value Growth Rate*
* 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 Western Alliance Bancorp's PEG Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
WAL'
s PEG Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.16 Med: 0.61 Max: 1.18
Current: 0.65
During the past 13 years, Western Alliance Bancorp's highest PEG Ratio was 1.18. The lowest was 0.16. And the median was 0.61.
WAL's PEG Ratio is ranked better than 81.72% of 1231
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.52
vs WAL: 0.65
Peter Lynch thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued.
Western Alliance Bancorp (NYSE:WAL) 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.
Western Alliance Bancorp PEG Ratio Related Terms
Western Alliance Bancorp PEG Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Western Alliance 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.
Western Alliance Bancorp PEG Ratio vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Western Alliance Bancorp's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Western Alliance Bancorp's PEG Ratio falls into.
* 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.
Western Alliance Bancorp (WAL) has a PEG Ratio of 0.65 as of Jun. 28, 2026. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Western Alliance Bancorp and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.61. Over the past decade, Western Alliance Bancorp's PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.16 to 1.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Western Alliance Bancorp ranks #225 out of 1231 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 18.3%.
Is Western Alliance Bancorp's PEG Ratio too high?
Western Alliance Bancorp's current PEG Ratio of 0.65 is near median its 10-year median of 0.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.16 to a high of 1.18. The Banks industry median PEG Ratio is 1.52. Western Alliance Bancorp's value of 0.65 is 57.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Western Alliance Bancorp ranks #225 out of 1231 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 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Western Alliance Bancorp's PEG Ratio compare to COLB and CFR?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Western Alliance Bancorp ranks #225 out of 1231 companies for PEG Ratio. This places Western Alliance Bancorp in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PEG Ratio is 1.52. Western Alliance Bancorp's value of 0.65 is 57.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Western Alliance Bancorp's own PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.16 to 1.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.61 vs. the industry median of 1.52, 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 PEG Ratio for a Banks company?
The median PEG Ratio among Banks companies is 1.52, based on 1,231 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. Western Alliance Bancorp's current PEG Ratio of 0.65 is 57.2% 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 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 Western Alliance Bancorp and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median PEG Ratio is 1.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Western Alliance Bancorp's current PEG Ratio is 0.65, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.61. 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 $92.19, compared to a current price of $82.05 — trading 11% below its estimated fair value. The current PEG Ratio is 0.65, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.61 and 57.2% below the Banks industry median of 1.52. 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 PEG Ratio calculated?
PEG Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Western Alliance Bancorp (WAL), the current PEG Ratio is 0.65 as of Jun. 28, 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 $82.05 is trading 11% below its estimated GF Value™ of $92.19.
GuruFocus considers Western Alliance Bancorp to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for WAL:
PEG Ratio: 0.65 (near median its 10-year median of 0.61)
GF Value™: $92.19 vs. price of $82.05 (11% below fair value)
Industry Position: 57.2% below the Banks median (#225 of 1231)
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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