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West Bancorporation, Inc. (WTBA)
Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN

US95123P1066

CUSIP

95123P106

IPO Date

May 3, 1999

Highlights

Market Cap

$336.44M

EPS (TTM)

$1.53

PE Ratio

12.99

Total Revenue (TTM)

$136.89M

Gross Profit (TTM)

$163.00M

EBITDA (TTM)

$15.85M

Year Range

$15.47 - $24.26

Target Price

$20.00

Short %

1.89%

Short Ratio

10.58

Share Price Chart


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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in West Bancorporation, Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


260.00%280.00%300.00%320.00%340.00%360.00%380.00%December2025FebruaryMarchAprilMay
283.80%
315.71%
WTBA (West Bancorporation, Inc.)
Benchmark (^GSPC)

Returns By Period

West Bancorporation, Inc. (WTBA) returned -8.88% year-to-date (YTD) and 17.74% over the past 12 months. Over the past 10 years, WTBA returned 4.66% annually, underperforming the S&P 500 benchmark at 10.31%.


WTBA

YTD

-8.88%

1M

3.32%

6M

-18.98%

1Y

17.74%

5Y*

6.54%

10Y*

4.66%

^GSPC (Benchmark)

YTD

-4.26%

1M

11.24%

6M

-5.02%

1Y

8.55%

5Y*

14.02%

10Y*

10.31%

*Annualized

Monthly Returns

The table below presents the monthly returns of WTBA, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20251.29%4.32%-11.85%-2.68%0.52%-8.88%
2024-11.27%-6.19%2.47%-8.81%8.07%3.35%15.87%-2.49%-4.71%13.47%11.94%-9.30%7.73%
2023-14.29%-2.75%-13.25%-5.69%-0.93%9.58%8.96%-6.48%-11.93%0.74%9.35%19.71%-12.38%
2022-4.99%-1.27%-5.85%-8.12%2.81%-4.36%6.86%-4.41%-15.44%7.98%8.20%6.28%-14.43%
20216.74%11.91%5.52%9.01%7.25%-0.61%6.23%4.58%-1.83%5.56%-1.41%0.13%66.46%
2020-10.69%-9.86%-20.05%13.76%-4.05%-0.85%-6.18%8.62%-10.00%4.74%17.66%0.10%-21.18%
201912.83%8.32%-10.55%1.40%0.16%2.02%-0.19%-0.57%4.32%8.00%4.31%5.56%39.47%
20181.79%-4.37%5.35%-4.88%3.31%0.80%-1.39%-1.82%-2.69%-6.43%-5.91%-6.88%-21.54%
2017-7.69%-2.13%3.61%1.53%-5.08%7.74%-2.75%-3.80%11.16%0.21%10.20%-5.98%4.94%
2016-8.86%-1.48%3.82%2.30%1.87%-1.22%2.21%4.25%-0.15%-1.53%16.33%11.01%29.81%
2015-3.88%7.91%13.53%-4.68%-2.79%8.56%-1.56%-6.92%3.99%5.39%5.74%-4.73%19.84%
2014-6.51%1.16%2.29%-4.48%0.15%5.69%-4.40%4.22%-6.11%17.34%-4.99%8.96%11.15%

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank

The current rank of WTBA is 68, indicating average performance compared to other stocks on our website. Here’s a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.


The Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank of WTBA is 6868
Overall Rank
The Sharpe Ratio Rank of WTBA is 7171
Sharpe Ratio Rank
The Sortino Ratio Rank of WTBA is 6666
Sortino Ratio Rank
The Omega Ratio Rank of WTBA is 6262
Omega Ratio Rank
The Calmar Ratio Rank of WTBA is 7171
Calmar Ratio Rank
The Martin Ratio Rank of WTBA is 7171
Martin Ratio Rank
The risk-adjusted ranks indicate the investment's position relative to the market. A rank closer to 100 signifies top-performing investments, while a rank closer to 0 might suggest underperformance, based on the selected ratio. The values are calculated based on the past 12 months of returns.

Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators

The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for West Bancorporation, Inc. (WTBA) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.


The current West Bancorporation, Inc. Sharpe ratio is 0.51. This value is calculated based on the past 1 year of trading data and takes into account price changes and dividends.

Use the chart below to compare the Sharpe ratio of West Bancorporation, Inc. with the selected benchmark, providing insights into the investment's historical performance in terms of risk-adjusted returns. Go to the Sharpe ratio tool for more fine-grained control over the calculation options.


Rolling 12-month Sharpe Ratio0.001.002.003.00December2025FebruaryMarchAprilMay
0.49
0.44
WTBA (West Bancorporation, Inc.)
Benchmark (^GSPC)

Dividends

Dividend History

West Bancorporation, Inc. provided a 5.19% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.00 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 14 consecutive years.


3.00%3.50%4.00%4.50%$0.00$0.20$0.40$0.60$0.80$1.0020142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20242023202220212020201920182017201620152014
Dividend$1.00$1.00$1.00$1.00$0.94$0.84$0.83$0.78$0.71$0.67$0.62$0.49

Dividend yield

5.19%4.62%4.72%3.91%3.03%4.35%3.24%4.09%2.82%2.71%3.14%2.88%

Monthly Dividends

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.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2025$0.00$0.25$0.00$0.00$0.25$0.50
2024$0.00$0.25$0.00$0.00$0.25$0.00$0.00$0.25$0.00$0.00$0.25$0.00$1.00
2023$0.00$0.25$0.00$0.00$0.25$0.00$0.00$0.25$0.00$0.00$0.25$0.00$1.00
2022$0.00$0.25$0.00$0.00$0.25$0.00$0.00$0.25$0.00$0.00$0.25$0.00$1.00
2021$0.00$0.22$0.00$0.00$0.24$0.00$0.00$0.24$0.00$0.00$0.24$0.00$0.94
2020$0.00$0.21$0.00$0.00$0.21$0.00$0.00$0.21$0.00$0.00$0.21$0.00$0.84
2019$0.00$0.20$0.00$0.00$0.21$0.00$0.00$0.21$0.00$0.00$0.21$0.00$0.83
2018$0.00$0.18$0.00$0.00$0.20$0.00$0.00$0.20$0.00$0.00$0.20$0.00$0.78
2017$0.00$0.17$0.00$0.00$0.18$0.00$0.00$0.18$0.00$0.00$0.18$0.00$0.71
2016$0.00$0.16$0.00$0.00$0.17$0.00$0.00$0.17$0.00$0.00$0.17$0.00$0.67
2015$0.00$0.14$0.00$0.00$0.16$0.00$0.00$0.16$0.00$0.00$0.16$0.00$0.62
2014$0.11$0.00$0.00$0.12$0.00$0.00$0.12$0.00$0.00$0.14$0.00$0.49

Dividend Yield & Payout


Dividend Yield

West Bancorporation, Inc. has a dividend yield of 5.19%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market.

Payout Ratio

West Bancorporation, Inc. has a payout ratio of 62.11%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market. This suggests that West Bancorporation, Inc. strikes a balance between reinvesting profits for growth and paying dividends to shareholders.

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

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.


-40.00%-30.00%-20.00%-10.00%0.00%December2025FebruaryMarchAprilMay
-32.24%
-8.35%
WTBA (West Bancorporation, Inc.)
Benchmark (^GSPC)

Worst Drawdowns

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 32.24%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-75.16%Apr 20, 2006888Oct 28, 20091028Nov 27, 20131916
-51.4%Nov 16, 2021374May 12, 2023
-40.83%Nov 30, 2017577Mar 18, 2020243Mar 5, 2021820
-29.04%Nov 9, 1999117May 15, 200163Mar 27, 2002180
-21.42%Dec 2, 201545Feb 5, 2016160Sep 23, 2016205

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The current West Bancorporation, Inc. volatility is 11.94%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


0.00%5.00%10.00%15.00%December2025FebruaryMarchAprilMay
11.94%
11.43%
WTBA (West Bancorporation, Inc.)
Benchmark (^GSPC)

Financials

Financial Performance

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.


Annual
Quarterly

0.0

Earnings Per Share

The chart presents the Earnings Per Share (EPS) performance of West Bancorporation, Inc., comparing actual results with analytics estimates. The company has exceeded analyst expectations for EPS in the past quarter, achieving a 21.1% positive surprise.


0.300.400.500.600.700.8020212022202320242025
0.46
0.38
Actual
Estimate

Valuation

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.


PE Ratio

The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for WTBA, comparing it with other companies in the Banks - Regional industry. Currently, WTBA has a P/E ratio of 13.0. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.

PEG Ratio

The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for WTBA compared to other companies in the Banks - Regional industry. WTBA currently has a PEG ratio of 0.0. This PEG ratio is low compared to industry peers, which could indicate the stock is undervalued relative to its expected growth.

PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for WTBA relative to other companies in the Banks - Regional industry. Currently, WTBA has a P/S ratio of 4.1. This P/S ratio is high relative to other companies in the industry. It could mean the stock is overvalued, or that investors expect strong future growth and profitability.

PB Ratio

The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for WTBA in comparison with other companies in the Banks - Regional industry. Currently, WTBA has a P/B value of 1.4. This P/B ratio is higher than most companies in the industry. It may suggest the stock is overvalued or that investors expect the company to generate high returns on its assets.

Income Statement



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Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items