Latest profit margin for Westamerica Bancorporation: 42.29% — see history and peer comparisons.
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Trailing 12 months ending Jun 2026
Westamerica Bancorporation's profit margin stands at 42.29% as of June 2026. That compares with 45.82% in the prior-year period — down 7.7% year over year. That is above the Finance sector average of 17.14%. Stockcircle updates this page with the newest filings so you can track how the metric evolves quarter by quarter.
Westamerica Bancorporation reported 42.29% in profit margin versus 45.82% a year earlier — a 7.7% year-over-year decrease. The historical chart on this page makes it easier to see whether that move is part of a longer pattern.
Westamerica Bancorporation sits higher the Finance benchmark (17.14%) with a profit margin of 42.29%. That is roughly 146.8% above the sector mean. Peer context matters because what looks expensive or cheap in absolute terms can be normal for the sector.
A profit margin of 42.29% for Westamerica Bancorporation means each unit of related capital or sales is generating that return rate. Higher is usually better for profitability metrics, but extremely high figures can reflect one-time items or thin equity bases. Review several years of data on this page before extrapolating.
The history chart shows how Westamerica Bancorporation's profit margin evolved across reporting periods, while the comparison chart places WABC next to similar companies. Use both: a rising metric that still lags peers tells a different story than a rising metric that already leads the group. Growth charts, when available, highlight acceleration or slowdown.