CATY
Cathay General Bancorp
PE ratio, current and historical analysis
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- NASDAQ: CATY
- PE Ratio
As of Jun 22, 2026, the Cathay General Bancorp stock's P/E ratio is 12.31. This takes into account the latest EPS of $4.87 and stock price of $59.95. The PE ratio has increased by 15% from its last 4 quarters average of 10.7.
CATY PE ratio history
The PE ratio of Cathay General Bancorp has averaged 11.34 over the last ten years. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 12.31 is 9% more 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10.64 | -11.26% | $48.39 | $4.55 |
| 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 |
Cathay General Bancorp PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 10.24 | -3.76% | $49.86 | $4.87 |
| Dec 2025 | 10.64 | -3.36% | $48.39 | $4.55 |
| Sep 2025 | 11.01 | 0.82% | $48.01 | $4.36 |
| Jun 2025 | 10.92 | 1.02% | $45.53 | $4.17 |
| Mar 2025 | 10.81 | -9.84% | $43.03 | $3.98 |
| 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 |
CATY Price vs fair value
CATY average PE ratio chart
What this chart measures
The Historical Valuation Regime chart shows where the stock's current valuation sits relative to its own historical valuation range over the selected lookback period.
This is a history-relative tool, not a market-relative percentile. It does not compare the stock to other companies. Instead, it compares each historical valuation reading to the stock's own past readings.
Percentile logic
The threshold lines are calculated them from the stock's real historical values using percentile interpolation. That is why some colored bands are narrow while others are wide: the band widths reflect how the stock actually traded through time.
Regime map
| Historical percentile | Regime | Chart meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 0-10 | Historically Low | Deep cheap zone |
| >10-25 | Below Average | Cheap relative to history |
| >25-75 | Average | Within the normal historical range |
| >75-90 | Above Average | Expensive relative to history |
| >90-100 | Historically High | Extreme or stretched valuation |
How to read each part
| Chart element | What it tells you |
|---|---|
| Main line | The actual historical valuation values over time for the selected metric. |
| Dashed horizontal lines | The stock's computed P10, P25, Median, P75, and P90 thresholds for the selected period. |
| Colored bands | The historical valuation zones between those thresholds. |
| Metric boxes | Current ratio, historical median, current percentile, and current regime. |
| Timeline strip | A condensed regime history showing how the stock moved between cheap, fair, and expensive states across each observation. |
Important metric definitions
Current Percentile is the percentile rank of the latest valid historical observation within the selected lookback range.
Current Regime is assigned directly from the latest observation's percentile bucket using the fixed 10 / 25 / 75 / 90 cutoffs shown above.
How to use it well
This chart is most useful for answering a narrow question: Is this stock trading high, low, or normal relative to its own history? It works best alongside growth, profitability, and forward-looking business analysis, because a stock can deserve a higher or lower regime if its business quality has changed.
The current PE ratio of CATY is above its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
PE comparison
Cathay General Bancorp's price to earnings (P/E) of 12.31 is lower than the Financial Services sector and the industry average. But when looking at the Financial Services sector average of 12.78, Cathay General Bancorp's price to earnings (P/E) is only 3.7% lower.
CATY PE vs peers
When compared to its peers EWBC and CVBF, CATY's PE ratio is lower, but it is higher than BSRR's.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| BSRR Sierra Bancorp | 11.74 | $528.27M |
| CATY Cathay General Bancorp | 12.5 | $4.08B |
| EWBC East West Bancorp Inc | 12.99 | $17.92B |
| CVBF Cvb Financial Corp | 14.08 | $3.8B |
| BMRC Bank of Marin Bancorp | N/A | $427.73M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Cathay General Bancorp's PE ratio?
CATY stock has a price to earnings ratio of 12.31 as of Jun 22, 2026.
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 9.65.
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 9.7.
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% above 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 22, 2026), Cathay General Bancorp's share price is $59.95. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2026 is $4.87. Therefore, Cathay General Bancorp's price to earnings ratio for today is 12.31. PE RATIO(12.31) = STOCK PRICE($59.95) / TTM EPS($4.87)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.