WABC
Westamerica Bancorporation (WABC) 10Y Growth Potential Analysis (2026)
Overall Score
Growth Runway
Revenue growth is supported by a strong deposit franchise and a high gross margin profile, but long-term expansion is likely to be steady rather than explosive.
The bank’s low leverage and solid liquidity provide room to support balance-sheet growth without stretching capital.
Profitability
Margins remain strong, with TTM net profit margin at 41.7% and operating margin at 56.1%.
Return on equity is 12.3%, indicating respectable shareholder returns for a regional bank.
Financial Strength
The balance sheet remains conservative with debt-to-equity at 0.18 and net debt-to-EBITDA negative.
Liquidity is healthy, with a current ratio of 2.29 and cash per share of 12.96.
Valuation
Valuation is reasonable but not cheap, with P/E at 13.2x and price-to-book at 1.64x.
Free cash flow yield of 7.7% supports the case for acceptable long-term returns, but not a clear deep-value setup.
Durability
Interest coverage of 10.8x suggests earnings are well protected from financing stress.
The franchise appears durable, but as a bank it still faces cyclical credit and rate sensitivity over a 10-year horizon.
Sources
- Company filings (10-K, 10-Q, investor presentations)
- Financial and market data providers
- Public news and industry information
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