What one share of West Bancorporation holds
West Bancorporation, Inc. (the Company or West Bancorporation) is an Iowa corporation and a financial holding company registered under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended (BHCA). The Company was formed in 1984 to own West Bank, an Iowa-chartered bank headquartered in West Des Moines, Iowa.
West Bancorporation’s numbers from its SEC filings, divided by its shares. Results cover the last 12 months to 2026-06-30; the balance sheet is as of 2026-06-30.
| Sales | $6.04 |
|---|---|
| Profit | $2.24 |
| Capex (buildings and equipment) | $0.11 |
| Free cash flow | $2.84 |
| Dividends | $1.00 |
| Cash and investments | $25.45 |
| Book value | $16.49 |
Per share by fiscal year
| Year | Sales | Profit | Capex | Free cash | Dividends | Book value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | $2.91 | −$0.97 | $0.08 | $0.93 | $0.09 | $7.64 |
| 2010 | $3.02 | $0.64 | $0.02 | $1.42 | $0.05 | $6.37 |
| 2011 | $2.92 | $0.74 | $0.06 | $1.44 | $0.17 | $7.09 |
| 2012 | $2.98 | $0.92 | $0.06 | $1.33 | $0.36 | $7.73 |
| 2013 | $3.26 | $1.02 | $0.13 | $1.27 | $0.42 | $7.74 |
| 2014 | $3.71 | $1.25 | $0.33 | $1.31 | $0.49 | $8.75 |
| 2015 | $3.87 | $1.35 | $0.16 | $1.78 | $0.62 | $9.49 |
| 2016 | $4.03 | $1.42 | $0.79 | $1.08 | $0.67 | $10.25 |
| 2017 | $4.21 | $1.41 | $0.06 | $1.73 | $0.71 | $10.98 |
| 2018 | $4.26 | $1.74 | $0.01 | $2.11 | $0.78 | $11.72 |
| 2019 | $4.54 | $1.74 | $0.06 | $2.18 | $0.83 | $12.93 |
| 2020 | $5.60 | $1.98 | $0.14 | $2.42 | $0.84 | $13.58 |
| 2021 | $6.24 | $2.95 | $0.52 | $2.93 | $0.94 | $15.73 |
| 2022 | $6.07 | $2.76 | $1.27 | $2.27 | $1.00 | $12.69 |
| 2023 | $4.72 | $1.44 | $2.17 | −$0.67 | $1.00 | $13.46 |
| 2024 | $4.72 | $1.42 | $1.55 | $0.81 | $1.00 | $13.54 |
| 2025 | $5.60 | $1.92 | $0.20 | $2.54 | $1.00 | $15.70 |
Common questions about West Bancorporation
How much does one share of West Bancorporation earn?
Over the last 12 months, each share of West Bancorporation earned $2.24 of profit on $6.04 of sales, keeping about 37¢ of every $1 (profit margin).
Does West Bancorporation pay a dividend?
Yes. West Bancorporation paid $1.00 per share in dividends over the last 12 months, and it paid a dividend in every year from 2009 to 2025 in StockSlicer’s data. That’s about 45¢ of each $1 of profit (payout ratio).
What is West Bancorporation’s book value per share?
West Bancorporation’s book value is $16.49 per share: what would be left for each share if it sold everything at the values on its books and paid every debt, as of June 30, 2026.
How much cash and debt does each share of West Bancorporation have?
Each share of West Bancorporation has $25.45 of cash and investments, as of June 30, 2026.
What is West Bancorporation’s free cash flow per share?
$2.84 per share over the last 12 months. Free cash flow is the cash left over after spending on buildings and equipment.
From its SEC filings. For education only, not investment advice. New to these words? See the StockSlicer glossary.