Pacific Premier [PPBI] vs Western Alliance [WAL] Detailed Stock Comparison
Pacific Premier
NASDAQ
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Western Alliance
NYSE
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 18 vital metrics comparison: Pacific Premier wins in 7 metrics, Western Alliance wins in 11 metrics, with 0 ties. Western Alliance appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Pacific Premier | Western Alliance | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 15.94 | 11.45 | Western Alliance |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 0.74 | 1.39 | Pacific Premier |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 0.06 | 0.93 | Pacific Premier |
| PEG Ratio | -0.69 | 0.61 | Pacific Premier |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 23.61% | 27.12% | Western Alliance |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 36.33% | 40.78% | Western Alliance |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 36.33% | 40.78% | Western Alliance |
| Return on Equity | 4.68% | 12.42% | Western Alliance |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 0.76% | 1.02% | Western Alliance |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $222.80M | $-2.83B | Pacific Premier |
| Dividend Yield | 7.31% | 1.56% | Pacific Premier |
| 1-Year Return | -7.14% | 6.13% | Western Alliance |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 3.78 | 3.08 | Western Alliance |
| Enterprise Value | $1.59B | $13.79B | Western Alliance |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 2.72 | 4.42 | Pacific Premier |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $6 | $29 | Western Alliance |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $1.43 | $7.61 | Western Alliance |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 1.15 | 1.32 | Pacific Premier |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Pacific Premier vs Western Alliance Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Premier | -0.04% | 5.15% | 9.80% | 14.83% | 2.92% | -0.82% |
| Western Alliance | -0.33% | 5.55% | 6.19% | 20.63% | 1.31% | 5.10% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Premier | -7.14% | -28.25% | 7.71% | 29.79% | 480.19% | 104.29% |
| Western Alliance | 6.13% | 10.05% | 139.90% | 187.75% | 1,236.35% | 192.38% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Pacific Premier vs Western Alliance
| Metric | PPBI | WAL |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $2.21B | $9.62B |
| Market Cap Category | Mid cap | Mid cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 669,390 | 1,002,720 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 1,058,733 | 1,099,770 |
| Last Close | $24.30 | $86.84 |
| 52 Week Range | $18.06 - $30.28 | $57.05 - $98.10 |
| % from 52W High | -19.75% | -11.48% |
| All-Time High | $130.62 (Apr 13, 1998) | $124.93 (Jan 10, 2022) |
| % from All-Time High | -81.40% | -30.49% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | -0.05% | 0.10% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | -0.24% | 0.19% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.24% | 0.27% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.36% | 0.41% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.05% | 0.12% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 0.06 | 0.93 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $30.67 | $62.57 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $8.32 | $29.45 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $180.83M | $-3,701,400,064 |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $155.94M | $774.90M |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 7.31% | 1.56% |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $1.65 | $1.13 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Pacific Premier vs Western Alliance
| Metric | PPBI | WAL |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 15.94 | 11.45 |
| Forward P/E | 17.27 | 9.69 |
| PEG Ratio | -0.69 | 0.61 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 3.78 | 3.08 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 0.74 | 1.39 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $2.21B | $9.62B |
| Enterprise Value | $1.59B | $13.79B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 2.72 | 4.42 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | N/A | N/A |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 1.15 | 1.32 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $30.67 | $62.57 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Pacific Premier vs Western Alliance
Financial Metrics
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Revenue
EBITDA
Operating Margin
Free Cash Flow
Long Term Debt
Profit Margin
Current Ratio
Operating Cash Flow
Income Statement (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | PPBI | WAL |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $131.16M | $825.80M |
| Cost of Goods Sold | N/A | N/A |
| Gross Profit | N/A | N/A |
| Research & Development | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | N/A | N/A |
| EBITDA | N/A | N/A |
| Pre-Tax Income | $48.26M | $291.30M |
| Income Tax | $12.24M | $53.50M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $36.02M | $237.80M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | PPBI | WAL |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $769.45M | $3.28B |
| Total Current Assets | N/A | N/A |
| Total Current Liabilities | N/A | N/A |
| Long-Term Debt | $272.58M | $2.67B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $2.97B | $7.22B |
| Retained Earnings | $639.32M | $4.98B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | N/A | $486.00M |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | PPBI | WAL |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $58.71M | $-1.64B |
| Capital Expenditures | $-1.21M | $-16.60M |
| Free Cash Flow | $20.45M | $-1.67B |
| Debt Repayment | $0 | $-2.01B |
| Common Stock Repurchase | N/A | N/A |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | PPBI | WAL |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 1.96M | 4.93M |
| Short Ratio | 1.69 | 4.32 |
| Short % of Float | 0.03% | 0.05% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 669,390 | 1,002,720 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 1,058,733 | 1,099,770 |
| Shares Outstanding | 96.44M | 110.05M |
| Float Shares | 94.64M | 103.16M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.95% | 0.93% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Pacific Premier vs Western Alliance
| Metric | PPBI | WAL |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $1.65 | $1.13 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 7.31% | 1.56% |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $1.43 | $1.35 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | 1.32% | 0.61% |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $4.29 | $4.04 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Aug 05, 2025 | Feb 14, 2025 |