Walliser Kantonalbank (XSWX:WKBN) Financial Strength: 2 (As of Jun. 2026) — Near Median

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XSWX:WKBN Walliser Kantonalbank XSWX:WKBN
41 GF Score
Price CHF161.00
GF Value CHF111.70
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Walliser Kantonalbank Financial Strength?

Walliser Kantonalbank XSWX:WKBN +0.94% 41 Financial Strength is 2 as of Jun. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 2.00. GuruFocus rates XSWX:WKBN with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF111.70 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

Walliser Kantonalbank has the Financial Strength Rank of 2. It displays poor financial strength and is likely in financial distress. Usually this is caused by too much debt for the company.

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Walliser Kantonalbank displays poor financial strength. Usually, this is caused by too much debt for the company.

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.
3. Altman Z-Score.
4. Other debt related ratios.

A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

GuruFocus does not calculate Walliser Kantonalbank's interest coverage with the available data. Walliser Kantonalbank's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 23.27. Altman Z-Score does not apply to banks and insurance companies.


Walliser Kantonalbank  (XSWX:WKBN) Financial Strength Explanation

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

Walliser Kantonalbank has the Financial Strength Rank of 2. It displays poor financial strength and is likely in financial distress. Usually this is caused by too much debt for the company.


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Walliser Kantonalbank Financial Strength Calculation

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is based on these factors

A company ranks high with financial strength is likely to withstand any business slowdowns and recessions.

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:

Walliser Kantonalbank's Interest Expense for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF-29.3 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF0.0 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF6,474.1 Mil.

Walliser Kantonalbank's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.

Walliser Kantonalbank's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Jun. 2026 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(0 + 6474.143) / 278.196
=23.27

3. Altman Z-Score.

Z-Score model is an accurate forecaster of failure up to two years prior to distress. It can be considered the assessment of the distress of industrial corporations.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

When Z-Score is less than 1.81, it is in Distress Zones.
When Z-Score is greater than 2.99, it is in Safe Zones.
When Z-Score is between 1.81 and 2.99, it is in Grey Zones.

Altman Z-Score does not apply to banks and insurance companies.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Financial Strength →
What does a Financial Strength of 2 mean?
Walliser Kantonalbank (XSWX:WKBN) has a Financial Strength of 2 as of Jun. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Walliser Kantonalbank and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.00. Over the past decade, Walliser Kantonalbank's Financial Strength has ranged from 1.00 to 3.00.
Is Walliser Kantonalbank's Financial Strength too high?
Walliser Kantonalbank's current Financial Strength of 2 is near median its 10-year median of 2.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 3.00. Overall, Walliser Kantonalbank has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Walliser Kantonalbank's Financial Strength compare to competitors?
Walliser Kantonalbank's Financial Strength of 2 can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. Historically, Walliser Kantonalbank's own Financial Strength has ranged from 1.00 to 3.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Financial Strength for a Banks company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Banks industry context. However, Financial Strength 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 Financial Strength mean?
A high Financial Strength can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Walliser Kantonalbank and its competitors. Walliser Kantonalbank's current Financial Strength is 2, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Walliser Kantonalbank stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Walliser Kantonalbank (XSWX:WKBN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF111.70, compared to a current price of CHF161.00 — trading 44.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 2, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.00. Walliser Kantonalbank's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Financial Strength calculated?
Financial Strength is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Walliser Kantonalbank (XSWX:WKBN), the current Financial Strength is 2 as of Jun. 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 Walliser Kantonalbank (XSWX:WKBN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Walliser Kantonalbank stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF161.00 is trading 44.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF111.70. GuruFocus considers Walliser Kantonalbank to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:WKBN:

  • Financial Strength: 2 (near median its 10-year median of 2.00)
  • GF Value™: CHF111.70 vs. price of CHF161.00 (44.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 41/100 with 9 warning signs

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


Walliser Kantonalbank Business Description

Other Exchanges WKBNz:UK0RE6:UK1Z01:Germany
Address BCVs - Place des Cedres 8, Sion, CHE, 1951
Walliser Kantonalbank is a financial services provider that offers a range of services as a universal bank and contributes towards the smooth development of the Valais' economy within the limits of prudential rules and regulations in the banking industry. It accepts deposits, offers mortgage, construction and consumer loans, issues letters of credit and bank guarantees, administers investment assets, trades securities and precious metals and manages bond issuances. The company has its operations in Region Oberwallis (Upper Valais), Region Siders, Region Sitten, Region Martigny and Region Monthey.
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