NASDAQ:WTBA · NASDAQ Global Select
+$0.09 today
Vol 0.08M · Avg 0.04M
Management
Put operating results in leadership context
Review returns on capital, executive background, insider transactions, and growth quality to judge whether management is compounding value well.
Management quality matters because capital allocation choices determine how much of West Bancorporation, Inc. earnings power becomes long-term shareholder value. Use this page to compare WTBA returns on capital, executive context, insider transactions, ownership signals, and growth trends against peers, then decide whether leadership appears disciplined, aligned, and capable of compounding through changing market conditions.
Return Metrics
ROE, ROIC & ROA over time
ROE
12.2%
avg 14.4%
ROIC
4.8%
avg 6.6%
ROA
0.8%
avg 1.1%
Analysis
ROE is currently the strongest return metric at 12.2% versus its period average of 14.4%. 0 of 3 return metrics are above their quality threshold, which helps indicate how efficiently the company turns capital and assets into profit.
Management
Key executives, compensation & ownership
| Name | Title | Compensation | Tenure | Age | Shares Owned | Ownership % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
David D. Nelson | Chief Executive Officer, President & Director | $1.13M | — | 65 | $117,340.00 | 0.69% |
Bradley Peters | Executive Vice President | $656,113.00 | — | 62 | $86,524.00 | 0.51% |
Harlee N. Olafson | Executive Vice President & Chief Risk Officer | $656,113.00 | — | 68 | $135,948.00 | 0.80% |
Brad Lee Winterbottom | Executive Vice President | $656,113.00 | — | 69 | $148,589.00 | 0.87% |
Jane Funk | Executive Vice President, Treasurer & Chief Financial Officer | $571,156.00 | — | 57 | $71,517.00 | 0.42% |
Douglas Ray Gulling | Director | $40,009.00 | — | 72 | $73,768.00 | 0.43% |
Melissa L. Gillespie | VP, Corporate Counsel & Corporate Secretary | — | — | — | — | — |
John F. McKinney | VP & General Counsel | — | — | — | $3,168.00 | 0.02% |
Insider Trading
SEC Form 4 transactions — last 12 months
Buys
0
$0.00
Sells
3
$517,097.00
Net Sentiment
$517,097.00
Net selling
Most Active
MILLIGAN GEORGE D
2 transactions
Analysis
Insiders reported 0 buys worth $0.00 and 3 sells worth $517,097.00 over the last 12 months. That adds up to net selling of $517,097.00. MILLIGAN GEORGE D was the most active insider with 2 transactions.
Growth Analysis
Historical CAGR & forward analyst estimates
| Metric | 10yr | 5yr | 3yr | Fwd Est. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | N/A | N/A | +13.6% | +6.4% (12yr)1 analysts |
| Revenue | N/A | N/A | +3.3% | +5.3% (12yr)1 analysts |
| Net Income | N/A | N/A | +10.7% | +6.9% (12yr)1 analysts |
| EBIT | N/A | N/A | +11.3% | +1.5% (12yr)1 analysts |
Analysis
Recent growth has been strongest in EPS at +13.6% over three years. Forward estimates point to Net Income at +6.9% (12yr), giving you a quick check on whether expectations are accelerating or cooling.
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Who manages WTBA?
West Bancorporation, Inc. (WTBA) lists 8 active executives. The top listed executive is Bradley Peters, Executive Vice President.
Are WTBA insiders buying or selling?
Recent insider activity shows net selling of $3.96M.
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