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CATY Cathay General Bancorp PE ratio, current and historical analysis

As of Jun 13, 2025, the Cathay General Bancorp stock's P/E ratio is 10.87. This takes into account the latest EPS of $3.98 and stock price of $43.28. The PE ratio has increased by 2% from its last 4 quarters average of 10.7.

CATY PE ratio history

How has CATY's PE ratio performed in the past

The PE ratio of Cathay General Bancorp has averaged 11.8 over the last ten years. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 10.87 is 8% less than the historical average. Analyzing the last ten years, CATY's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Dec 2017 quarter at 19.26, when the price was $42.17 and the EPS was $2.19. The lowest point was recorded in the Jun 2023 quarter, when it reached 6.1 with a price of $32.19 and an EPS of $5.28.

Today
10.87
Average
11.8
Median
11.14
Minimum
6.1
Maximum
19.26

Cathay General Bancorp PE ratio history chart

Cathay General Bancorp PE ratio by year

Maximum annual increase: 31.33% in 2024

Maximum annual decrease: -48.03% in 2018

YearPE ratioPE changePriceEPS
202411.9931.33%$47.61$3.97
20239.138.56%$44.57$4.88
20228.41-25.44%$40.79$4.85
202111.280.89%$42.99$3.81
202011.182.57%$32.19$2.88
201910.98.89%$38.05$3.49
201810.01-48.03%$33.53$3.35
201719.2611.91%$42.17$2.19
201617.219.83%$38.03$2.21
201515.675.95%$31.33$2
201414.79-20.31%$25.59$1.73
201318.5621.63%$26.73$1.44
201215.268.38%$19.53$1.28
201114.08N/A$14.93$1.06
2010N/AN/A$16.7-$0.06

CATY Price vs fair value

How does CATY's price compare to its estimated fair value based on its growth

CATY average PE ratio chart

What is the average PE ratio of CATY for the past years

The current PE ratio of CATY is above its 3 and 5-year averages, but it is under its 10-year average.

3-year avg
8.85
5-year avg
9.57
10-year avg
11.8
15-year avg
13.17

PE vs average

CATY PE vs peers

What is CATY's PE ratio compared to its peers

When compared to its peers CVBF and PPBI, CATY's PE ratio is lower, but it is higher than EWBC's and BSRR's. Cathay General Bancorp's PE ratio is trading below the peer average of 12.05.

Stock namePE ratioMarket cap
BSRR Sierra Bancorp9.58$378.5M
EWBC East West Bancorp Inc10.84$12.61B
CATY Cathay General Bancorp 10.87$3.03B
CVBF Cvb Financial Corp12.61$2.55B
PPBI Pacific Premier Bancorp Inc13.55$2B
HTBK Heritage Commerce Corp13.66$572.22M
BMRC Bank of Marin BancorpN/A$354.48M
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Frequently asked questions

What is Cathay General Bancorp's PE ratio?

CATY stock has a price to earnings ratio of 10.87 as of Jun 13, 2025.

What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Cathay General Bancorp (CATY)?

As an average over the last 3 years, CATY stock has a PE ratio of 8.85.

What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Cathay General Bancorp (CATY)?

As an average over the last 5 years, CATY stock has a PE ratio of 9.57.

What is the highest PE ratio for CATY?

The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last ten years has been 19.26 and it was in the Dec 2017 quarter.

How does the current PE ratio for CATY compare to its historical average?

CATY's price to earnings ratio is currently 8% below its 10-year historical average.

How is CATY's PE ratio calculated (Cathay General Bancorp PE ratio formula)?

To determine the P/E ratio, divide the latest stock price by the TTM earnings per share (EPS). As of today (Jun 13, 2025), Cathay General Bancorp's share price is $43.28. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2025 is $3.98. Therefore, Cathay General Bancorp's price to earnings ratio for today is 10.87. PE RATIO(10.87) = STOCK PRICE($43.28) / TTM EPS($3.98)

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.