WTBA Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
WTBA - West Bancorporation
$25.63
0.52 (2.07%)
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5d:
+4.06%
30d:
+7.73%
90d:
+8.42%
HOLD
MODERATE Confidence
Analysis Updated: Jun 23, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Jul 23, 2026
28d
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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: WTBA is fairly valued with market pricing in 0.8% annual growth. Fine to hold or accumulate slowly on dips.
📊 HOLD: WTBA is fairly valued with market pricing in 0.8% annual growth. Fine to hold or accumulate slowly on dips.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$35.14
Based on 7.0% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$21.82
Trading above historical range
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 8.8x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: WTBA is currently trading at $25.63, which is considered extended relative to its 30-day fair value range of $23.58 to $24.87. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 9.0) is in line with its historical norms (8.8). At these levels, the market is pricing in 0.8% annual earnings growth. This growth rate appears achievable given the company's track record, suggesting the valuation is rational.
Technical Outlook: Technically, WTBA is showing sideways momentum. The price is approaching resistance at $24.64. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation.
Market Sentiment: WTBA has a strong technical setup (75/100), with favorable trendlines, momentum, and price action for short-term traders. The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Technical Outlook: Technically, WTBA is showing sideways momentum. The price is approaching resistance at $24.64. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation.
Market Sentiment: WTBA has a strong technical setup (75/100), with favorable trendlines, momentum, and price action for short-term traders. The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
EXTENDED
Historical Trading Range
$23.58 -
$24.87
Company Quality Score
67/100
(BUY)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
58.1%
All Signals
- BEARISH: Price extended above range
- BULLISH: Strong technical setup (75/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- NEUTRAL: Near Wall St target ($25.75)
- NEUTRAL: Market pricing in 0.8% annual earnings growth - fairly valued
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$23.58 -
$24.87
Current vs Trading Range
EXTENDED
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$23.19
Resistance Level
$24.65
Current Trend
Sideways
Technical data as of
Jun 9, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
8.99
Wall Street Target
$25.75
(+0.5%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
16.6%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
32.6%
Profit Margin
35.6%
Valuation Premium vs History
+0.8% premium
PE vs Historical
9.0 vs 8.8
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+0.8%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$25.84
(+1%)
2-Year Target
$26.04
(+2%)
3-Year Target
$26.25
(+2%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 9→9)
PE COMPRESSION
$25.69
(+0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 21.8, Growth: 10.0%)
$82.71
(+223%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 9.0, Growth: 10.0%)
$34.15
(+33%)
Bear:
(PE: 7.6, Growth: 10.0%)
$29.03
(+13%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (12x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (9x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 12.13 | Current EPS (TTM): $2.07
Bull Case
$38.03
(+48%)
Analyst growth 37.7%, PE expands to 13.3
Base Case
$34.57
(+35%)
Market implied 37.7%, PE stable at 12.1
Bear Case
$17.07
(-33%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 10.3
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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