West Bancorporation, Inc. (WTBA)

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West Bancorporation, Inc. (WTBA) is up 10.2% since the beginning of the year. At $24 per share, WTBA is trading 9.9% below its 52-week high of $27. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of WTBA shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,039.

West Bancorporation, Inc. (WTBA) has returned 10.22% so far this year and 31.04% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, WTBA has returned 6.70% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.75% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 3, 1999, WTBA's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +0.81%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.2 years.

Historically, 54% of months were positive and 46% were negative. The best month was Jul 2008 with a return of +37.3%, while the worst month was Jan 2009 at -33.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, WTBA closed higher 44% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 10, 2008 with a return of +31.0%, while the worst single day was Dec 1, 2008 at -23.6%.

West Bancorporation, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 6.63%, beta of 1.05, and R2 of 0.21 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 04, 1999.

• This stock participated in 63.97% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 61.90% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
• R2 of 0.21 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

WTBA ranks 71 for risk / return — better than 71% of stocks on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for West Bancorporation, Inc. (WTBA) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.

West Bancorporation, Inc. provided a 4.17% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.00 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 15 consecutive years.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for West Bancorporation, Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the West Bancorporation, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the West Bancorporation, Inc. was 75.16%, occurring on Oct 28, 2009. Recovery took 1028 trading sessions.

The current West Bancorporation, Inc. drawdown is 11.76%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of West Bancorporation, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how West Bancorporation, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Banks - Regional industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.