Western Alliance Bancorporation (WAL) — Stock Score Summary

Western Alliance Bancorporation (WAL) has a MoatMap StockRank of 26/100 based on Quality (38/100), Value (40/100), and Momentum (34/100) factor scores. The current signal is SELL. A US regional bank with high sensitivity to deposit beta and commercial real estate exposure, failing our strict quality and moat criteria.

Western Alliance Bancorporation is a regional bank holding company providing a full array of deposit, lending, and treasury management products and services. The bank specializes in niche banking sectors like HOA services and mortgage warehouse lending, attracting specific client segments with tailored solutions. Western Alliance is a high-growth regional bank known for its innovative commercial banking strategies and efficient operating model.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$81.90
Market Cap$8.6B
P/E (TTM)9.40
P/E (Forward)7.02
Price/Book1.19
Return on Equity13.0%
Gross Margin0.0%
Operating Margin31.8%
Revenue Growth7.9%
Dividend Yield2.1%

Western Alliance Bancorporation operates in the Banks - Regional industry, part of the Financial Services sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Western Alliance Bancorporation’s (WAL) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Western Alliance Bancorporation (WAL) is 26/100, with a Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (38), Value (40), and Momentum (34) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Western Alliance Bancorporation have an economic moat?
Western Alliance Bancorporation (WAL) has a Quality factor score of 38/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Western Alliance Bancorporation a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Western Alliance Bancorporation (WAL) is Sell, based on a StockRank of 26/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Western Alliance Bancorporation in?
Western Alliance Bancorporation (WAL) operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically the Banks - Regional industry (United States).
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