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Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.
1-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past year, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from the previous year to the current year. A positive ratio may indicates share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio suggests no buybacks or potential share issuance. Western Alliance Bancorp's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 1.10%.
WAL's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 69.89% of 890
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: -0.1
vs WAL: 1.10
Western Alliance Bancorp (NYSE:WAL) 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Explanation
A positive ratio may indicates share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio suggests no buybacks or potential share issuance.
Be Aware
Investors usually like share buybacks. But as pointed by Warren Buffett, only if a company buys back shares at the prices below the stock's intrinsic value, it rewards remaining shareholders. If a company buys its overvalued stocks back, it destroys shareholder value.
Western Alliance Bancorp 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
WAL vs COLB, PB, BOKF: 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Western Alliance Bancorp's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 1-Year Share Buyback 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 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Western Alliance Bancorp's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Western Alliance Bancorp's 1-Year Share Buyback 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.
What does a 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 1.10 mean?
Western Alliance Bancorp (WAL) has a 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 1.10 as of Jun. 2026. The 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past year, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from the previous year to the current year. View historical data for Western Alliance Bancorp and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Western Alliance Bancorp ranks #268 out of 890 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 30.1%.
Is Western Alliance Bancorp's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Western Alliance Bancorp's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.10. Based on the distribution chart, Western Alliance Bancorp ranks #268 out of 890 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Western Alliance Bancorp has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Western Alliance Bancorp's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to COLB and PB?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Western Alliance Bancorp ranks #268 out of 890 companies for 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This puts Western Alliance Bancorp in the upper half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio for a Banks company?
A good 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Banks industry context. However, 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio 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 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past year, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from the previous year to the current year. View historical data for Western Alliance Bancorp and its competitors. Western Alliance Bancorp's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.10. 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 $94.70, compared to a current price of $78.53 — trading 17.1% below its estimated fair value. The current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.10. Western Alliance Bancorp's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Western Alliance Bancorp (WAL), the current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.10 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 Western Alliance Bancorp (WAL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Alliance Bancorp stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $78.53 is trading 17.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $94.70.
GuruFocus considers Western Alliance Bancorp to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for WAL:
1-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 1.10
GF Value™: $94.70 vs. price of $78.53 (17.1% below fair value)
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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