Waterstone Financial, Inc.
WSBF
Rank in Stocks
#13723
Waterstone Financial, Inc. functions as a bank holding company, with its... Waterstone Financial, Inc. functions as a bank holding company, with its principal operations conducted through its subsidiary, WaterStone Bank SSB. It offers a broad spectrum of financial services to customers situated in southeastern Wisconsin, USA. The firm's activities are structured into two key segments: Community Banking and Mortgage Banking. The Community Banking division caters to both individual and commercial clients with a suite of banking solutions. This encompasses diverse deposit and transactional offerings, such as checking accounts, digital banking and bill payment facilities, funds transfer services, and various credit, debit, and prepaid card options. Furthermore, it provides savings and investment vehicles, including savings accounts, money market deposits, individual retirement accounts, and certificates of deposit. Its lending portfolio extends to residential mortgages, home equity loans and lines of credit, personal and installment credit, real estate financing, and commercial loans and lines of credit. Additionally, the segment offers fixed and variable annuities, insurance policies, and trust and investment management accounts. Its deposit types span interest-bearing and non-interest-bearing transaction accounts, demand accounts, and time deposits. Beyond this, loan products encompass secured and unsecured lines of credit, commercial real estate construction financing, term loans for operational capital and inventory, and personal term loans, complemented by various investment services. The Mortgage Banking division focuses on originating residential mortgage loans, predominantly for sale within the secondary market. The company also maintains an investment portfolio containing a mix of securities, such as mortgage-backed securities, bonds from government-sponsored and private enterprises, collateralized mortgage and municipal obligations, and other debt instruments. Its operational footprint includes 14 full-service banking offices, a single drive-through facility, and 14 automated teller machines, strategically placed across Milwaukee, Washington, and Waukesha Counties in Wisconsin. Founded in 1921 and headquartered in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, the firm was formerly known as Wauwatosa Holdings, Inc., adopting its current name, Waterstone Financial, Inc., in August 2008.
Share Price
$20.51
Last synced: 2026-11-09
Market Cap
$368.71M
Change (1 day)
3.27%
Change (1 year)
31.90%
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Operating Margin for Waterstone Financial, Inc. (WSBF)
Operating Margin as of November 2026 TTM: 12.28%
According to Waterstone Financial, Inc.'s latest financial reports, its current operating margin (TTM) is 12.28%. At the end of 2025 the company had an operating margin of 16.59%.
Operating Margin history for Waterstone Financial, Inc. from 2001 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 12.28% | -25.98% |
| 2025 | 16.59% | 37.79% |
| 2024 | 12.04% | 93.26% |
| 2023 | 6.23% | -56.46% |
| 2022 | 14.31% | -58.29% |
| 2021 | 34.31% | 0.88% |
| 2020 | 34.01% | 48.13% |
| 2019 | 22.96% | 7.44% |
| 2018 | 21.37% | -9.37% |
| 2017 | 23.58% | 5.13% |
| 2016 | 22.43% | 44.62% |
| 2015 | 15.51% | 15.49% |
| 2014 | 13.43% | -13.24% |
| 2013 | 15.48% | 9.79% |
| 2012 | 14.10% | -350.00% |
| 2011 | -5.64% | 302.86% |
| 2010 | -1.40% | -86.33% |
| 2009 | -10.24% | -52.35% |
| 2008 | -21.49% | -1,805.56% |
| 2007 | 1.26% | -90.37% |
| 2006 | 13.09% | 38.67% |
| 2005 | 9.44% | -77.80% |
| 2004 | 42.52% | -4.02% |
| 2003 | 44.30% | 27.04% |
| 2002 | 34.87% | 123.38% |
| 2001 | 15.61% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
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|---|---|---|---|
| 54.30% | -95.58% |
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| 57.52% | -95.32% |
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| 21.82% | -98.22% |
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| 26.74% | -97.82% |
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| 20.55% | -98.33% |
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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 Waterstone Financial, Inc.'s operating margin
What is Waterstone Financial, Inc.'s operating margin?
Waterstone Financial, Inc.'s operating margin is 12.28%, as of Nov 2026.
What was Waterstone Financial, Inc.'s operating margin in 2025?
In 2025, Waterstone Financial, Inc.'s operating margin was 16.59%, compared with 12.04% in 2024.
How has Waterstone Financial, Inc.'s operating margin changed since 2020?
From 2020 to 2025, Waterstone Financial, Inc.'s operating margin was highest in 2021 (34.31%) and lowest in 2023 (6.23%).
How does Waterstone Financial, Inc.'s operating margin compare with similar companies?
Waterstone Financial, Inc.'s operating margin (12.28%) is lower than that of all 5 similar companies listed above. The highest among them is UniCredit S.p.A., with 57.52%.