Westpac is the cheapest of the Big Four on book multiples but for good reason — technology transformation has been chronically over-budget and behind schedule, business banking franchise smaller than peers. Solid dividend yield around 5.5% but limited upside catalysts. New CEO Anthony Miller will need time to prove the strategy.
Thesis reviewed May 29, 2026
Westpac Banking Corporation is headquartered in Australia, which is currently showing elevated risk signals.
🇦🇺Australia78NEUTRALView Australia risk detail →🏦Financials100NEUTRAL| Ticker | Company | Score | Gap | Signal Δ | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MELI | MercadoLibre | 90 | -14% | ↓99% | AVOID |
| GGAL | Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. | 90 | +13% | ↓99% | ENTRY |
| VIV | Telefonica Brasil (Vivo) | 90 | +8% | ↓99% | ENTRY |
| UBS | UBS Group AG | 90 | +17% | ↓99% | ENTRY |
| CIB | Bancolombia S.A. | 90 | +9% | ↓99% | NEUTRAL |
| DB | Deutsche Bank AG | 90 | -13% | ↓99% | AVOID |
| SAN | Banco Santander SA | 90 | +16% | ↓99% | ENTRY |
Investors who hold WEBJY may also have indirect exposure through these country funds.
Westpac UNITE technology program timeline extended another 18 months
H1 cash earnings flat; cost growth running ahead of revenue
CEO Miller signals capital return focus over growth initiatives