Westamerica Bancorporation
WABC
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#7304
Westamerica Bancorporation (WABC) functions as a bank holding company,... Westamerica Bancorporation (WABC) functions as a bank holding company, overseeing Westamerica Bank. Through its subsidiary, it delivers a comprehensive suite of financial products and services to both individual consumers and commercial enterprises. Its deposit offerings cater to retail customers, encompassing savings accounts, checking accounts, and certificates of deposit. The institution's lending activities are diverse, featuring commercial loans, financing for both commercial and residential real estate, construction loans, consumer installment loans, and indirect automobile lending. Geographically, WABC maintains a presence across 21 counties in Northern and Central California, operating 78 branch locations. Incorporated in 1972, the company was initially known as Independent Bankshares Corporation. It adopted its current name, Westamerica Bancorporation, in 1983. Its corporate headquarters are situated in San Rafael, California.
Share Price
$60.05
Last synced: 2026-11-09
Market Cap
$1.39B
Change (1 day)
0.35%
Change (1 year)
24.12%
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Operating Margin for Westamerica Bancorporation (WABC)
Operating Margin as of November 2026 TTM: 55.99%
According to Westamerica Bancorporation's latest financial reports, its current operating margin (TTM) is 55.99%. At the end of 2025 the company had an operating margin of 57.64%.
Operating Margin history for Westamerica Bancorporation from 2000 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 55.99% | -2.86% |
| 2025 | 57.64% | -5.13% |
| 2024 | 60.76% | -10.18% |
| 2023 | 67.65% | 9.02% |
| 2022 | 62.05% | 14.95% |
| 2021 | 53.98% | 5.10% |
| 2020 | 51.36% | 0.61% |
| 2019 | 51.05% | 12.12% |
| 2018 | 45.53% | 1.49% |
| 2017 | 44.86% | 2.40% |
| 2016 | 43.81% | 5.36% |
| 2015 | 41.58% | 1.12% |
| 2014 | 41.12% | 0.93% |
| 2013 | 40.74% | -8.10% |
| 2012 | 44.33% | -1.64% |
| 2011 | 45.07% | -3.14% |
| 2010 | 46.53% | -22.55% |
| 2009 | 60.08% | 77.91% |
| 2008 | 33.77% | -17.27% |
| 2007 | 40.82% | -8.33% |
| 2006 | 44.53% | -9.03% |
| 2005 | 48.95% | 0.29% |
| 2004 | 48.81% | -3.12% |
| 2003 | 50.38% | 7.86% |
| 2002 | 46.71% | 12.39% |
| 2001 | 41.56% | 9.25% |
| 2000 | 38.04% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Operating Margin | Operating Margin Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54.30% | -99.03% |
CN
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| 57.52% | -98.97% |
IT
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| 21.82% | -99.61% |
IN
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| 26.74% | -99.52% |
IN
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| 20.55% | -99.63% |
JP
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What is a company's Operating Margin?
The operating margin is a key indicator to assess the profitability of a company. Higher operating margins are generaly better as they show that a company is able to sell its products or services for much more than their production costs. The operating margin is calculated by dividing a company's earnings by its revenue.
Questions about Westamerica Bancorporation's operating margin
What is Westamerica Bancorporation's operating margin?
Westamerica Bancorporation's operating margin is 55.99%, as of Nov 2026.
What was Westamerica Bancorporation's operating margin in 2025?
In 2025, Westamerica Bancorporation's operating margin was 57.64%, compared with 60.76% in 2024.
How has Westamerica Bancorporation's operating margin changed since 2020?
From 2020 to 2025, Westamerica Bancorporation's operating margin was highest in 2023 (67.65%) and lowest in 2020 (51.36%).
How does Westamerica Bancorporation's operating margin compare with similar companies?
Westamerica Bancorporation's operating margin (55.99%) is higher than that of 4 of the 5 similar companies listed above. The highest among them is UniCredit S.p.A., with 57.52%.