Walliser Kantonalbank WKBN.SW
SwitzerlandFinancial Services · Banks - RegionalSIX Swiss Exchange · CHF
0.00 CHF (−100.0%)
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Walliser Kantonalbank is a Swiss cantonal bank offering traditional banking services, including retail banking, wealth management, and corporate financing, with a conservative business model rooted in the Valais region.
Listed on SIX Swiss Exchange · Symbol WKBN.SW · SWX: WKBN · Currency CHF
Key points
from its scores- ✓High-quality business9.5
- ✓Favourable backdrop8.7
- ✕Demanding valuation2.2
- ✕Fragile balance sheet2.8
- !Moderate growth5.3
AI analysis
bottom line, main risk, context and newsHold, as the excellent business quality does not compensate for the low profitability and demanding valuation.
Walliser Kantonalbank shows outstanding operational quality (operating margin of 51.56%) but low return on equity (ROE of 6.71%) and a demanding valuation (P/E of 20.81), which limits its investment appeal.
The main risk is the low return on equity (ROE of 6.71%) in an interest rate environment that may not significantly improve the margins of a Swiss regional bank.
Context and risks
Walliser Kantonalbank operates under the Swiss regulatory framework, which is solid but imposes strict capital requirements and supervision. The country's governance risk is reflected in a moderate penalty, with no specific known litigation or investigations against the entity.
Is Walliser Kantonalbank stock cheap or expensive?
at the analysis dateOn P/E and Price / book, it trades 19% above the Financial Services median on average.
| Multiple | Company | Sector | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E | 20.8 | 13.7 | +52% |
| Price / book | 1.6 | 1.9 | −14% |
| Price / sales | 9.5 | 3.5 | +176% |
Sector: median of the 351 Financial Services companies analysed. In bold, the multiples used for the comparison.
Valuation score: 2.2 out of 10 (median for Financial Services: 5.2).
Average analyst target: 0.00 CHF, −100.0% versus the price.
A premium can be justified if the company is of higher quality or grows faster than its sector: Quality / Moat 9.5 (sector 8.8), Growth 5.3 (sector 6.9).
Classic formulas with standard assumptions (5.0% growth, 8-9% discount rate). Indicative only: they change a lot with the assumptions and are not a recommendation.
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Comparing it with its sector does not say whether it is a good buy: this is not investment advice.
Score by category
0 to 10 · hover overtap each one to see what it measuresKey metrics
at the analysis date · compared with the Financial Services medianValuation
- P/E
- 20.8
- Price / book
- 1.6
- Price / sales
- 9.5
- Market cap
- 2.6B CHF
Profitability
- ROE
- 6.7%
- ROA
- 0.4%
- ROIC (approx.)
- 1.5%
- Gross margin
- 0.0%
- Operating margin
- 51.6%
- Net margin
- 32.0%
Solvency
- Total debt
- 8.1B CHF
- Net debt
- 4.5B CHF
- Cash
- 3.7B CHF
Growth
- Revenue growth
- +3.6%
- EPS (TTM)
- 8.05 CHF
Dividend
- Dividend yield
- 2.4%
- Payout
- 49.7%
Risk and market
- Beta
- 0.05
- Analyst consensus
- none (0)
- Target price
- 0.00 CHF
- 52-week range
- 127.00 – 169.00
Recent news
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All 351 in Financial Services →Frequently asked questions about Walliser Kantonalbank
Is Walliser Kantonalbank stock cheap or expensive?
On P/E and Price / book, it trades 19% above the Financial Services median on average. Valuation score: 2.2 out of 10 (median for Financial Services: 5.2). Average analyst target: 0.00 CHF, −100.0% versus the price. This is not investment advice.
What score does Walliser Kantonalbank get on MeridIAn Screener?
It scores 5.8 out of 10, rank 1,210 of 2,130 (better than 43% of the companies analysed). Its strongest category is Quality / Moat (9.5) and its weakest, Valuation (2.2). Analysis of 08/10/2026.
What is Walliser Kantonalbank's P/E ratio?
Its P/E is 20.8: the share price equals 20.8 times earnings per share over the last 12 months. The Financial Services median is 13.7.
How much is Walliser Kantonalbank worth on the stock market?
Its market capitalisation is 2.6B CHF.
Does Walliser Kantonalbank pay a dividend?
Yes: its dividend yield is 2.39% and it pays out 50% of its earnings.
How has Walliser Kantonalbank stock performed over the last year?
It has risen 32.7% over the last year, excluding dividends. Over the last 52 weeks it has traded between 127.00 and 169.00 CHF. Past performance does not guarantee future results.