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Washington Trust BancorpWASH -0.64%57 Shiller PE Ratio is 10.53 as of Aug. 10, 2026, which is 27% below its 10-year median of 14.48. GuruFocus rates WASH with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $35.83 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,241 Banks companies, Washington Trust Bancorp ranks better than 72.44% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Washington Trust Bancorp's Shiller PE Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
WASH'
s Shiller PE Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.49 Med: 14.48 Max: 27.96
Current: 10.53
During the past years, Washington Trust Bancorp's highest Shiller PE Ratio was 27.96. The lowest was 5.49. And the median was 14.48.
WASH's Shiller PE Ratio is ranked better than 72.44% of 1241
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 13.95
vs WASH: 10.53
E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years.
Washington Trust Bancorp's adjusted earnings per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.830. Add all the adjusted EPS for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our E10, which is $3.69 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.
Shiller PE for Stocks: The True Measure of Stock Valuation
Washington Trust Bancorp (NAS:WASH) Shiller PE Ratio Explanation
Compared with the regular PE Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Shiller PE Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of profit margins during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.
If a company has consistent business performance, the Shiller PE Ratio should give similar results to regular PE Ratio.
Compared with the PS Ratio, the Shiller PE Ratio makes the comparison between different industries more meaningful.
Be Aware
Shiller PE Ratio assumes that over the long term, businesses and profitability revert to their means. If a company's business model does not work in the future compared with the past, Shiller PE Ratio and PS Ratio will give false valuations.
Washington Trust Bancorp Shiller PE Ratio Related Terms
Washington Trust Bancorp Shiller PE 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.
WASH vs TCBX, CARE, PFIS: Shiller PE Ratio Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Washington Trust Bancorp's Shiller PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Shiller PE 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.
Washington Trust Bancorp Shiller PE Ratio vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Washington Trust Bancorp's Shiller PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Washington Trust Bancorp's Shiller PE Ratio falls into.
Washington Trust Bancorp Shiller PE Ratio Calculation
For Shiller PE Ratio, the earnings of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/E calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Shiller PE Ratio is also called PE10.
The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The same calculation is applied here to individual 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.
Add all the adjusted EPS together and divide 10 will get our E10.
Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.
Washington Trust Bancorp (WASH) has a Shiller PE Ratio of 10.53 as of Aug. 10, 2026. Shiller price-earnings ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted earnings over a 10-year period. View historical data on Washington Trust Bancorp and its competitors. This is 27% below median its historical median of 14.48. Over the past decade, Washington Trust Bancorp's Shiller PE Ratio has ranged from 5.49 to 27.96. According to the industry distribution chart, Washington Trust Bancorp ranks #342 out of 1241 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 27.6%.
Is Washington Trust Bancorp's Shiller PE Ratio too high?
Washington Trust Bancorp's current Shiller PE Ratio of 10.53 is 27% below median its 10-year median of 14.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.49 to a high of 27.96. The Banks industry median Shiller PE Ratio is 13.95. Washington Trust Bancorp's value of 10.53 is 24.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Washington Trust Bancorp ranks #342 out of 1241 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Washington Trust Bancorp has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Washington Trust Bancorp's Shiller PE Ratio compare to TCBX and CARE?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Washington Trust Bancorp ranks #342 out of 1241 companies for Shiller PE Ratio. This puts Washington Trust Bancorp in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Shiller PE Ratio is 13.95. Washington Trust Bancorp's value of 10.53 is 24.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Washington Trust Bancorp's own Shiller PE Ratio has ranged from 5.49 to 27.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.48 vs. the industry median of 13.95, Washington Trust 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 Shiller PE Ratio for a Banks company?
The median Shiller PE Ratio among Banks companies is 13.95, based on 1,241 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Shiller PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Shiller PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Washington Trust Bancorp's current Shiller PE Ratio of 10.53 is 24.5% 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 Shiller PE Ratio mean?
A high Shiller PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Shiller price-earnings ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted earnings over a 10-year period. View historical data on Washington Trust Bancorp and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Shiller PE Ratio is 13.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Washington Trust Bancorp's current Shiller PE Ratio is 10.53, which is 27% below median its own 10-year median of 14.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Washington Trust Bancorp stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Washington Trust Bancorp (WASH) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $35.83, compared to a current price of $38.86 — trading 8.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Shiller PE Ratio is 10.53, which is 27% below median its 10-year median of 14.48 and 24.5% below the Banks industry median of 13.95. Washington Trust Bancorp's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Shiller PE Ratio calculated?
Shiller PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Washington Trust Bancorp (WASH), the current Shiller PE Ratio is 10.53 as of Aug. 10, 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 Washington Trust Bancorp (WASH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Washington Trust Bancorp stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $38.86 is trading 8.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $35.83.
GuruFocus considers Washington Trust Bancorp to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for WASH:
Shiller PE Ratio: 10.53 (27% below median its 10-year median of 14.48)
GF Value™: $35.83 vs. price of $38.86 (8.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 24.5% below the Banks median (#342 of 1241)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WASH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Washington Trust Bancorp Inc through its subsidiaries, offers banking and financial services to individuals and businesses. It offers a full range of financial services, including commercial banking, mortgage banking, personal banking, wealth management, and trust services, through its offices located in Rhode Island, Connecticut, and Massachusetts. It operates in two segments. The Commercial Banking segment includes lending activities, commercial loans, residential real estate loan deposit activities, and others. The Wealth Management Services segment consists of investment management, financial planning, personal trust, and estate services, including services as trustee, personal representative, custodian, and guardian, and settlement of decedents' estates.
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