Total Assets
$92.7B
Total balance-sheet footings
FDIC Cert #57512 · Phoenix, Arizona · Est. 2003
Western Alliance Bank - FDIC Bank Health Profile
One of the largest FDIC-insured institutions in the country, drawn straight from its quarterly Call Report to BankFind Suite.
- $92.7B
- Total assets
- B
- Health grade · Good
- 1.10%
- Return on assets
- 11.8%
- Tier 1 capital
The verdict
Western Alliance Bank earns a PlainBankData health grade of B (66/100), with well-capitalized at 11.76% Tier 1, profitable at 1.10% ROA, 60% efficiency ratio.
- #33
- largest of 4,313 FDIC banks by assets
- 99th
- percentile by asset size, nationally
- 11.76%
- Tier 1 ratio - above the 10% well-capitalized line
- 50th
- percentile for profitability (ROA), nationally
This grade is PlainBankData's own interpretation of the bank's Call Report, not an FDIC rating, deposits here stay federally insured to $250,000 per depositor, per category, regardless of grade.
Balance sheet at a glance
Total Deposits
$77.6B
Customer-funded liabilities
Net Loans
$61.8B
Outstanding loan book
Net Income
$957M
Bottom-line earnings
Capital adequacy vs federal thresholds
Safety metrics
Tier 1 capital ratio
Well-capitalized 10%
11.76% of risk-weighted assets - above the federal "well-capitalized" threshold of 10%.
Tier 1 Capital Ratio
Core capital ÷ risk-weighted assets. Well-capitalized: ≥10%
11.76%
Texas Ratio
Non-performing loans ÷ equity. Danger zone: >100%
18.14%
Equity Capital
Tangible book value as a capital buffer
$7.8B
Profitability metrics
Return on Assets (ROA)
Net income ÷ assets. Healthy: ≥1% · 50th pct nationally
1.10%
Return on Equity (ROE)
Net income ÷ equity. Industry avg: ~10%
12.98%
Efficiency Ratio
Operating costs ÷ revenue. Efficient: <60%
60.19%
What the numbers say about Western Alliance Bank
Western Alliance Bank is an FDIC-insured institution (Certificate #57512) headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, established in 2003. It holds $92.7B in total assets - 33rd of 4,313 FDIC-insured banks, $77.6B in customer deposits, and $61.8B in net loans. On safety, its Tier 1 capital ratio of 11.76% is above the 10% well-capitalized threshold, and its Texas Ratio of 18.14% sits in the healthy range below 50%. It earns a PlainBankData health grade of B (66/100), a composite of Tier 1 capital, ROA, the Texas Ratio, and efficiency. These figures come directly from the bank's quarterly FDIC Call Report.
Income & expense breakdown
$4.7B
Interest Income
$633M
Non-Interest Income
$2.1B
Non-Interest Expense
Asset quality, Texas Ratio detail
The Texas Ratio compares troubled assets to the capital available to absorb losses. Western Alliance Bank reports a Texas Ratio of 18.14% - within the generally healthy range below the 50% level analysts watch.
Texas Ratio
Caution 50%
18.14% - lower is safer; 100% is the level at which troubled assets equal loss-absorbing capital.
Top banks in Arizona by total assets
Source: FDIC BankFind Suite, Call Report (FFIEC 031/041) Western Alliance Bank (FDIC Cert #57512) - Tier 1 capital ratio, total assets, deposits, ROA/ROE · 2025 FDIC Call Reports filed quarterly; latest publicly-available vintage shown. Health grades are PlainBankData's interpretation of regulatory filings and are not official FDIC ratings.
Other banks in Arizona
All Arizona banks →| Bank | Assets | Grade | ROA |
|---|---|---|---|
| USAA Federal Savings BankPhoenix | $108.0B | B | 0.40% |
| BNC National BankGlendale | $1.1B | B | 1.00% |
| Southwest Heritage BankScottsdale | $894M | B | 0.98% |
| 1st Bank YumaYuma | $553M | F | 1.81% |
| Goldwater Bank, N.A.Phoenix | $515M | F | 0.85% |
| Gateway Commercial BankMesa | $228M | D | 1.16% |
| Mission BankKingman | $186M | B | 0.37% |
| Integro BankPhoenix | $178M | D | 1.90% |
Frequently asked questions
What is Western Alliance Bank's health grade?▼
Western Alliance Bank receives a health grade of B (66/100) based on four FDIC financial metrics: Tier 1 Capital Ratio (40%), Return on Assets (25%), Texas Ratio (20%), and Efficiency Ratio (15%). This bank shows good financial health with solid capital levels above regulatory minimums.
How large is Western Alliance Bank?▼
Western Alliance Bank holds $92.7B in total assets and $77.6B in deposits, ranking 33rd of 4,313 FDIC-insured banks by asset size. It is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona.
Is my money safe at Western Alliance Bank?▼
Yes. Western Alliance Bank is FDIC-insured (Certificate #57512). Your deposits are protected up to $250,000 per depositor, per account category, regardless of the bank's health grade. If a bank fails, the FDIC typically makes insured deposits available within one business day.
What is Western Alliance Bank's Tier 1 Capital Ratio?▼
Western Alliance Bank has a Tier 1 Capital Ratio of 11.76%. This exceeds the 10% threshold for "well-capitalized" status under federal banking regulations.
What is the Texas Ratio for Western Alliance Bank?▼
Western Alliance Bank has a Texas Ratio of 18.14%. A ratio below 50% is generally considered healthy. The Texas Ratio measures non-performing loans against equity and reserves, a higher ratio signals greater exposure to loan losses.
How efficient is Western Alliance Bank?▼
Western Alliance Bank has an Efficiency Ratio of 60.19%. Above 60% means a larger share of revenue goes to operating costs. This metric compares non-interest expenses to total revenue.
What to do with this
How to read Western Alliance Bank's profile as a depositor or analyst.
- Western Alliance Bank's grade reflects capital, profitability, and asset quality, read the four pillars before drawing conclusions. How grades work
- Deposits are FDIC-insured to $250,000 per depositor, per category, confirm your coverage if balances are large. FDIC insurance explained
- Compare Western Alliance Bank against other Arizona banks before moving funds. Arizona banks
Not financial advice. Health grades are PlainBankData's interpretation of public FDIC Call Report data, not official FDIC ratings or predictions. Verify the latest figures at the FDIC BankFind Suite.
Data compiled from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) (FDIC BankFind Suite, Call Report FFIEC 031/041). See our methodology for the full ETL pipeline, source vintage, and column lineage.
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