Webster Financial Corp WBS
Composite 60/100; the shares have moved about 16% annualised. Names that move more contribute more risk for the same amount invested, and our composite reflects how strong the evidence for this one is right now.
Its least supportive area is Balance-sheet strength at 51 — still above average.
Momentum ranks 67/100 — a moderate point in its favour. Valuation ranks 64/100 — a moderate point in its favour. Quality ranks 62/100 — a slight point in its favour.
Its least supportive area is Balance-sheet strength at 51 — still above average.
What the company does Webster Financial Corporation (WBS) is a regional bank holding company offering commercial banking, healthcare financial services, and consumer banking. Its products include deposit accounts, loans (mortgages, SBA, personal), treasury management, wealth management, and digital banking services. Founded in 1870, it serves businesses, individuals, and families primarily in the northeastern U.S.
Key financials WBS reports ROE of 10.7% and ROA of 1.2%, with net margins at 36.8%. Revenue grew 5.8% and EPS 2.8% year-over-year. The bank scores a 7/9 Piotroski F-Score and has a dividend yield of 2.1% with a payout ratio of 26.1%. Forward P/E is 11.89 and P/B is 1.30.
Stock health The stock shows strong momentum: +34.60% over 12 months, +21.11% over 6 months, and +8.12% over 3 months. RSI(14) is 58.20, indicating neutral-to-positive momentum. Sideravia’s overall score is 60.4, with valuation at the 73.8th percentile and momentum at 76.0.
Price vs fair value The stock trades at a **PREMIUM of 6.80%** to our fair-value estimate of 72.03 and a **PREMIUM of 2.44%** to the analyst 12-month target of 75.42. - Recent headlines highlight WBS as “1 Unpopular Stock That Deserves Some Love” (StockStory). - Analysts cite stable core operations but flag valuation headwinds in a higher-rate environment. - The bank’s strong 12-month momentum (+34.60%) may be supporting the premium despite near-term valuation concerns.
Looking forward Forward P/E of 11.89 and PEG of 1.95 suggest moderate valuation relative to growth. With a dividend yield of 2.1% and improving profitability metrics, the stock balances income and momentum. Execution in commercial lending and wealth management will be key to sustaining performance.
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