Webster Financial Corp. (WBS) intrinsic value & 10-year financials

Webster Financial Corp. (WBS) has a Graham intrinsic value of $195.97 per share. Over the last 10 fiscal years revenue grew 3.6% a year to $238.0M, with an average return on invested capital of 11.9%.

Graham intrinsic value
$195.97
Revenue (FY2025)
$238.0M
Revenue growth (10-yr CAGR)
3.6%
ROIC (10-yr avg)
11.9%
Free cash flow (FY2025)
$1.0B

WBS 10-year financial history

Fiscal year Revenue Net income EPS (diluted) Free cash flow Operating margin ROIC
FY2025 $238.0M $1.0B $5.90 $1.0B 617.8% 14.9%
FY2024 $245.7M $768.7M $4.37 $1.4B 504.3% 11.7%
FY2023 $233.4M $867.8M $4.91 $938.3M 529.2% 12.1%
FY2022 $268.7M $644.3M $3.72 $1.3B 401.5% 14.7%
FY2021 $212.4M $408.9M $4.42 $672.0M 225.7% 10.4%
FY2020 $198.7M $220.6M $2.35 $359.3M 210.2% 9.4%
FY2019 $208.3M $382.7M $4.06 $278.1M 251.8% 13.0%
FY2018 $200.7M $360.4M $3.81 $436.4M 241.0% 14.2%
FY2017 $185.9M $255.4M $2.67 $416.4M 212.3% 10.8%
FY2016 $173.4M $207.1M $2.16 $357.4M — 8.1%

Source: annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR. Figures in USD.

Executive summary

WEBSTER FINANCIAL CORP has demonstrated mature, steady growth, with revenue compounding at 3.6% annually over the past decade.

WEBSTER FINANCIAL CORP returns on capital have been average, hovering around 11.9% ROIC over the decade.

WEBSTER FINANCIAL CORP has not shown aggressive share repurchases (>10% retirement) or a major balance-sheet leverage increase (>50% net debt growth) over the 10-year window.

Benjamin Graham lens

Under Benjamin Graham's formula using SEC EDGAR fundamentals, WEBSTER FINANCIAL CORP is modeled at 15.0% normalized earnings growth with a 5.1% bond-yield adjustment. The resulting Graham intrinsic value estimate is $195.97 per share.

WBS stock: frequently asked questions

What is the intrinsic value of Webster Financial Corp. (WBS) stock?

Using Benjamin Graham's revised formula, V = EPS × (8.5 + 2g) × 4.4 / Y, with reported diluted earnings per share, a 15.0% normalized growth rate (capped at 15%) and a 5.1% AAA corporate bond yield, WBS's intrinsic value is about $195.97 per share.

How fast has Webster Financial Corp. grown?

Revenue went from $173.4M in fiscal 2016 to $238.0M in fiscal 2025, a compound annual growth rate of 3.6%. Net income was $1.0B in fiscal 2025.

Does Webster Financial Corp. generate free cash flow?

Webster Financial Corp. generated $1.0B of free cash flow (operating cash flow minus capital expenditures) in fiscal 2025. Free cash flow was positive in 10 of the last 10 reported years.

What is WBS's return on invested capital?

Average ROIC over the last 10 fiscal years was 11.9%, and average return on equity was 10.3%. Sustained ROIC above about 15% usually points to a durable competitive advantage.

Where does this WBS data come from?

From Webster Financial Corp.'s annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR, most recently filed Jul 27, 2026. Prices are end-of-day snapshots; valuations are formula outputs, not investment advice.

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