Waterstone Financial, Inc. WSBF R2KR3KFINANCIAL
Company Overview
Waterstone Financial, Inc. operates as a bank holding company for WaterStone Bank SSB that provides various financial services to customers in southeastern Wisconsin, the United States. It operates in two segments, Community Banking and Mortgage Banking. The Community Banking segment offers consumer and business banking products and services, such as deposit and transactional solutions, such as checking, credit, debit and pre-paid cards, online banking and bill pay, and money transfer services; investable funds solutions, such as savings, money market deposits, individual retirement accounts, and certificates of deposit; residential mortgages, home equity loans and lines of credit, personal and installment loans, real estate financing, business loans, and business lines of credit; and fixed and variable annuities, insurance products, and trust and investment management accounts. It also provides transaction deposits, interest bearing transaction accounts, demand deposits, non-interest-bearing demand accounts, and time deposits; secured and unsecured lines; commercial real estate construction loans; term loans for working capital, inventory, and general corporate use; and personal term loans and investment services. The Mortgage Banking segment offers residential mortgage loans for the purpose of sale in the secondary market. It also invests in a portfolio of securities comprising mortgage-backed securities, government-sponsored and private-label enterprise bonds, collateralized mortgage obligations, municipal obligations, and other debt securities. The company was formerly known as Wauwatosa Holdings, Inc. and changed its name to Waterstone Financial, Inc. in August 2008. Waterstone Financial, Inc. was founded in 1921 and is based in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.
Why Investors Should Care
Trades at a P/E of 12.4, below the sector median of 14.5.
Maintains a net profit margin of 20.0%.
Offers a dividend yield of 3.07%.
Generates positive free cash flow, funding growth and shareholder returns internally.
Recent Developments
- Dec 2025 Revenue of $138.93M (+4.9% YoY); net profit $26.40M.
- Trailing 12 Months Year-on-year growth — revenue +5.2%, earnings +14.1%.
- 5-Year Trend Long-term compounding — revenue CAGR -4.2%, profit CAGR -6.0%.
Growth & Price Performance
Compounded Sales Growth
| 5 Years: | -4.15% |
| 1 Year: | 5.20% |
Compounded Profit Growth
| 5 Years: | -5.96% |
| 1 Year: | 14.10% |
Stock Price Performance
| 1 Year: | +56.89% |
| 6 Months: | +25.47% |
| 3 Months: | +15.57% |
| 1 Month: | +3.07% |
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- RSI (14)65.48 · Neutral
P/E of 12.44 is below the sector median of 14.52 — relatively cheaper than peers.
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PROS
- Excellent profit margin of 20.0%.
- Attractive dividend yield of 3.07%.
- Generates positive free cash flow.
- In a confirmed uptrend (50-DMA above 200-DMA).
CONS
- Revenue declined at -4.2% CAGR over 5 years.
- Earnings shrank at -6.0% CAGR over 5 years.
* The pros and cons are auto-generated from financial metrics.
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Financial Snapshot
Peer comparison
Peer companies in the same sector (Financial Services).
| # | Name | CMP $ | P/E | Mkt Cap | Div Yld % | ROCE % | ROE % | Rev CAGR 5Y % | Profit CAGR 5Y % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WSBF Waterstone Financial, Inc. R2KR3KFINANCIAL | 21.52 | 12.44 | $386.87M | 3.07% | - | 8.69% | -4.15% | -5.96% |
| 2 | JPM JPMorgan Chase & Co. SPXR3KFINANCIAL | 358.64 | 15.37 | $953.34B | 1.68% | - | 17.79% | 12.50% | 14.83% |
| 3 | BRK-B Berkshire Hathaway Inc. SPXFINANCIAL | 506.03 | 15.07 | $707.59B | 0.00% | - | 10.50% | 4.18% | 9.44% |
| 4 | V Visa Inc. SPXR3KFINANCIAL | 374.00 | 31.86 | $637.34B | 0.72% | 37.15% | 61.19% | 14.33% | 13.04% |
| 5 | MA Mastercard Incorporated SPXR3KFINANCIAL | 579.21 | 31.82 | $503.60B | 0.60% | 60.19% | - | 12.29% | 19.21% |
| 6 | BAC Bank of America Corporation SPXR3KFINANCIAL | 62.68 | 14.48 | $438.31B | 2.03% | - | 11.20% | 3.14% | 4.27% |
| 7 | BRK-A Berkshire Hathaway Inc. FINANCIAL | 759,350.00 | 15.07 | $384.00B | 0.00% | - | 10.50% | 7.60% | 10.02% |
| 8 | HSBC HSBC Holdings plc FINANCIAL | 107.11 | 15.30 | $367.34B | 3.62% | - | 13.10% | 9.75% | 12.72% |
| 9 | MS Morgan Stanley SPXR3KFINANCIAL | 217.72 | 17.59 | $342.26B | 2.15% | - | 17.97% | 3.76% | 9.66% |
Financial Statements Quarterly Results · Profit & Loss · Balance Sheet · Cash Flows · Ratios
Quarterly Results
Figures in USD.
| Metric | Sep 2013 | Mar 2014 | Jun 2014 | Sep 2014 | Mar 2015 | Jun 2015 | Sep 2015 | Mar 2016 | Jun 2016 | Sep 2016 | Mar 2017 | Jun 2017 | Sep 2017 | Mar 2018 | Jun 2018 | Sep 2018 | Mar 2019 | Jun 2019 | Sep 2019 | Mar 2020 | Jun 2020 | Sep 2020 | Mar 2021 | Jun 2021 | Sep 2021 | Mar 2022 | Jun 2022 | Sep 2022 | Mar 2023 | Jun 2023 | Sep 2023 | Mar 2024 | Jun 2024 | Sep 2024 | Mar 2025 | Jun 2025 | Sep 2025 | Dec 2025 | Mar 2026 | Jun 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 28.75M | 37.22M | 36.35M | 36.60M | 34.66M | - |
| Cost of Revenue | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Gross Profit | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Operating Expenses | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Operating Income | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| EBITDA | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Interest Expense | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 15.18M | 14.98M | 14.82M | 14.40M | 13.55M | - |
| Pretax Income | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3.88M | 9.67M | 9.84M | 10.05M | 7.55M | - |
| Tax Provision | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 845.00K | 1.94M | 1.92M | 2.34M | 1.55M | - |
| Net Income | 3.22M | 1.88M | 3.77M | 4.76M | 3.02M | 5.28M | 5.20M | 3.86M | 7.77M | 7.50M | 6.57M | 8.89M | 7.39M | 6.95M | 9.42M | 8.70M | 6.54M | 9.64M | 10.92M | 6.07M | 20.95M | 26.29M | 21.34M | 17.89M | 19.00M | 5.29M | 7.99M | 5.27M | 2.15M | 4.01M | 3.25M | 3.04M | 5.71M | 4.73M | 3.04M | 7.73M | 7.93M | 7.71M | 6.00M | 8.46M |
| Diluted EPS | 0.09 | 0.05 | 0.11 | 0.14 | 0.09 | 0.17 | 0.19 | 0.14 | 0.29 | 0.27 | 0.24 | 0.32 | 0.26 | 0.25 | 0.34 | 0.31 | 0.24 | 0.37 | 0.42 | 0.24 | 0.85 | 1.08 | 0.89 | 0.74 | 0.79 | 0.23 | 0.36 | 0.25 | 0.10 | 0.20 | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0.31 | 0.26 | 0.17 | 0.43 | 0.45 | 0.44 | 0.34 | 0.49 |
Profit & Loss (Annual)
Figures in USD.
| Metric | Dec 2011 | Dec 2012 | Dec 2013 | Dec 2014 | Dec 2015 | Dec 2016 | Dec 2017 | Dec 2018 | Dec 2019 | Dec 2020 | Dec 2021 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 157.76M | 127.97M | 132.38M | 138.93M |
| Cost of Revenue | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Gross Profit | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Operating Expenses | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Operating Income | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| EBITDA | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Interest Expense | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 13.29M | 48.99M | 67.00M | 59.37M |
| Pretax Income | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 24.48M | 11.03M | 24.00M | 33.45M |
| Tax Provision | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4.99M | 1.66M | 5.31M | 7.04M |
| Net Income | -7.47M | 34.91M | 14.71M | 12.73M | 16.57M | 25.53M | 25.96M | 30.75M | 35.90M | 81.14M | - | 19.49M | 9.38M | 18.69M | 26.40M |
| Diluted EPS | -0.22 | 1.02 | 0.43 | 0.38 | 0.56 | 0.93 | 0.93 | 1.11 | 1.37 | 3.30 | - | 0.89 | 0.46 | 1.01 | 1.48 |
Balance Sheet (Annual)
Figures in USD.
| Metric | Dec 2010 | Dec 2011 | Dec 2012 | Dec 2013 | Dec 2014 | Dec 2015 | Dec 2016 | Dec 2017 | Dec 2018 | Dec 2019 | Dec 2020 | Dec 2021 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | - | 1.71B | 1.66B | 1.95B | 1.78B | 1.76B | 1.79B | 1.81B | 1.92B | 2.00B | 2.18B | - | 2.03B | 2.21B | 2.21B | 2.26B |
| Current Assets | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Cash & Equivalents | 75.33M | 80.38M | 71.47M | 429.17M | 172.82M | 100.47M | 47.22M | 48.61M | 86.10M | - | - | - | 35.96M | 30.93M | 35.46M | 63.85M |
| Inventory | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Receivables | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Total Liabilities | - | - | 1.46B | 1.73B | 1.33B | 1.37B | 1.38B | 1.39B | 1.52B | 1.60B | 1.77B | - | 1.66B | 1.87B | 1.87B | 1.91B |
| Current Liabilities | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Long Term Debt | - | - | 434.00M | 434.00M | 434.00M | 441.20M | 387.15M | 386.29M | 435.05M | 483.56M | 508.07M | - | 200.00M | 155.00M | 150.00M | 190.00M |
| Total Debt | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 385.70M | 464.00M | 443.55M | 406.08M |
| Total Equity | 172.22M | 166.37M | 202.63M | 214.47M | 450.24M | 391.93M | 410.69M | 412.10M | 399.68M | 393.69M | 413.12M | - | 370.49M | 344.06M | 339.13M | 349.39M |
| Shares Outstanding | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 22.17M | 20.31M | 19.34M | 18.36M |
Cash Flows (Annual)
Figures in USD.
| Metric | Dec 2011 | Dec 2012 | Dec 2013 | Dec 2014 | Dec 2015 | Dec 2016 | Dec 2017 | Dec 2018 | Dec 2019 | Dec 2020 | Dec 2021 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | 35.09M | -8.14M | 52.28M | -2.22M | -12.99M | -24.06M | 107.10M | 41.50M | -40.22M | -93.58M | 142.01M | 206.66M | -27.58M | 48.06M | 24.18M |
| Investing Cash Flow | 61.45M | 91.53M | 24.07M | -75.25M | -16.13M | -25.03M | -94.88M | -78.44M | -1.15M | 37.19M | 160.06M | -335.74M | -159.22M | -23.96M | -8.74M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -91.50M | -92.30M | 281.35M | -178.88M | -43.23M | -4.16M | -10.83M | 74.43M | 29.57M | 76.86M | -20.12M | -201.00M | 176.58M | -20.76M | 15.91M |
| Capital Expenditure | -1.02M | -1.67M | -5.36M | -1.95M | -2.97M | -1.08M | -1.58M | -3.96M | -3.11M | -1.23M | -778.00K | -701.00K | -700.00K | -1.10M | -1.17M |
| Free Cash Flow | 34.07M | -9.81M | 46.92M | -4.17M | -15.96M | -25.15M | 105.52M | 37.54M | -43.33M | -94.81M | 141.23M | 205.96M | -28.28M | 46.96M | 23.02M |
| Net Change in Cash | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | -330.08M | -10.22M | 3.34M | 31.35M |
| Share Buybacks | - | - | - | 0 | 72.75M | 3.86M | 2.19M | 19.20M | 22.77M | 36.24M | 10.18M | 47.83M | 26.03M | 14.91M | 16.21M |
Ratios (Annual)
Figures in %.
| Metric | Dec 2011 | Dec 2012 | Dec 2013 | Dec 2014 | Dec 2015 | Dec 2016 | Dec 2017 | Dec 2018 | Dec 2019 | Dec 2020 | Dec 2021 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Operating Margin % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Net Margin % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 12.4% | 7.3% | 14.1% | 19.0% |
| ROE % | -4.5% | 17.2% | 6.9% | 2.8% | 4.2% | 6.2% | 6.3% | 7.7% | 9.1% | 19.6% | - | 5.3% | 2.7% | 5.5% | 7.6% |
| ROCE % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Shareholding Pattern
Top Institutional Holders
| # | Holder | % Held | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blackrock Inc. | 9.13% | 1.64M | $34.59M |
| 2 | Dimensional Fund Advisors LP | 7.89% | 1.42M | $29.88M |
| 3 | Renaissance Technologies, LLC | 5.85% | 1.05M | $22.16M |
| 4 | Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 3.57% | 641.00K | $13.51M |
| 5 | State Street Corporation | 2.22% | 398.37K | $8.39M |
| 6 | Geode Capital Management, LLC | 2.16% | 388.48K | $8.19M |
| 7 | American Century Companies Inc | 1.90% | 341.97K | $7.21M |
| 8 | AQR Capital Management, LLC | 1.44% | 259.09K | $5.46M |
| 9 | CSM Advisors, LLC | 1.23% | 221.07K | $4.66M |
| 10 | Bridgeway Capital Management, LLC | 1.18% | 211.38K | $4.45M |
Analyst View
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Latest News
Recent headlines for WSBF
WSBF Surges 43% in a Year: Reason to Buy the Stock Now?
Improving margins, stronger mortgage volumes, loan growth and solid credit quality are strengthening Waterstone Financial's earnings outlook and financial flexibility.
Waterstone Financial's Q2 Earnings Up Y/Y on Loan Yield Gains
WSBF's Q2 earnings per share rise year over year on higher net interest income, improved margins and community banking strength, while mortgage banking faces pressure from softer sales margins.
Waterstone Financial Declares Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend
WAUWATOSA, Wis., June 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On June 23, 2026, the Board of Directors of Waterstone Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: WSBF) declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.17 per common share. The dividend is payable on August…
Waterstone Financial's Q1 Earnings Jump Y/Y on Mortgage Growth
WSBF doubles its Q1 earnings per share on a year-over-year basis on margin expansion and stronger mortgage activity, though higher compensation costs act as a partial offset.
Waterstone Financial, Inc. Announces Expansion of Share Repurchase Program
WAUWATOSA, Wis., April 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Waterstone Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: WSBF) (the “Company”) announced that on April 27, 2026, its Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to an additional 2,000,000 shares of the …
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WSBF — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current share price of Waterstone Financial, Inc. (WSBF)?
As of 2026-09-07 16:24 PDT, Waterstone Financial, Inc. (WSBF) trades at $21.52 on NasdaqGS. Its 52-week range is $13.57 to $21.52.
What is the market capitalisation of WSBF?
Waterstone Financial, Inc. (WSBF) has a market capitalisation of $386.87M on NasdaqGS.
What is the P/E ratio of WSBF?
WSBF trades at a trailing price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 12.44. The industry average P/E is 14.52. Its price-to-book (P/B) ratio is 1.04.
Does WSBF pay a dividend?
Waterstone Financial, Inc. (WSBF) currently offers a dividend yield of 3.07%.
What is the return on equity (ROE) of WSBF?
WSBF has a return on equity (ROE) of 8.69%.
Is WSBF a good stock to buy?
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