CATY Cathay General Bancorp PE ratio, current and historical analysis

As of Mar 21, 2025, the Cathay General Bancorp stock's P/E ratio is 10.9. This takes into account the latest EPS of $3.97 and stock price of $43.28. The PE ratio has increased by 9% from its last 4 quarters average of 10.0.

CATY PE ratio history

How has CATY's PE ratio performed in the past

The PE ratio of Cathay General Bancorp has averaged 11.93 over the last ten years. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 10.9 is 9% 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
10.9
Average
11.93
Median
11.2
Minimum
6.1
Maximum
19.26

Cathay General Bancorp PE ratio by year

Maximum annual increase: 31.33% in 2024

Maximum annual decrease: -48.03% in 2018

Year PE ratio PE change Price EPS
2024 11.99 31.33% $47.61 $3.97
2023 9.13 8.56% $44.57 $4.88
2022 8.41 -25.44% $40.79 $4.85
2021 11.28 0.89% $42.99 $3.81
2020 11.18 2.57% $32.19 $2.88
2019 10.9 8.89% $38.05 $3.49
2018 10.01 -48.03% $33.53 $3.35
2017 19.26 11.91% $42.17 $2.19
2016 17.21 9.83% $38.03 $2.21
2015 15.67 5.95% $31.33 $2
2014 14.79 -20.31% $25.59 $1.73
2013 18.56 21.63% $26.73 $1.44
2012 15.26 8.38% $19.53 $1.28
2011 14.08 N/A $14.93 $1.06
2010 N/A N/A $16.7 -$0.06

Cathay General Bancorp PE ratio by quarter (TTM)

Year PE ratio PE change Price EPS
Dec 2024 11.99 11.12% $47.61 $3.97
Sep 2024 10.79 19.62% $42.95 $3.98
Jun 2024 9.02 8.54% $37.72 $4.18
Mar 2024 8.31 -8.98% $37.83 $4.55
Dec 2023 9.13 33.48% $44.57 $4.88
Sep 2023 6.84 12.13% $34.76 $5.08
Jun 2023 6.1 -8.41% $32.19 $5.28
Mar 2023 6.66 -20.81% $34.52 $5.18
Dec 2022 8.41 -1.41% $40.79 $4.85
Sep 2022 8.53 -10.68% $38.46 $4.51
Jun 2022 9.55 -16.96% $39.15 $4.1
Mar 2022 11.5 1.95% $44.75 $3.89
Dec 2021 11.28 1.62% $42.99 $3.81
Sep 2021 11.1 -0.98% $41.39 $3.73
Jun 2021 11.21 -11.73% $39.36 $3.51

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
8.9
5-year avg
9.39
10-year avg
11.93
15-year avg
13.21

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 12.26.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
BSRR Sierra Bancorp 10.05 $398.4M
EWBC East West Bancorp Inc 10.73 $12.46B
CATY Cathay General Bancorp 10.9 $3.04B
CVBF Cvb Financial Corp 12.99 $2.61B
PPBI Pacific Premier Bancorp Inc 13.1 $2.08B
HTBK Heritage Commerce Corp 14.44 $585.55M
BMRC Bank of Marin Bancorp N/A $356.02M

Frequently asked questions

What is Cathay General Bancorp's PE ratio?

CATY stock has a price to earnings ratio of 10.9 as of Mar 21, 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 8.9.

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 9.39.

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 9% 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 (Mar 21, 2025), Cathay General Bancorp's share price is $43.28. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2024 is $3.97. Therefore, Cathay General Bancorp's price to earnings ratio for today is 10.9. PE RATIO(10.9) = STOCK PRICE($43.28) / TTM EPS($3.97)

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from and Sharadar.