Based on the most recent data from Jun 22, 2026, CATY's PEG ratio comes in at 0.55. This metric factors in a PE of 12.31 with an earnings growth rate of 22.4%.
Looking at the last ten years, CATY's PEG ratio has settled around 1.53 on average. At 0.55, today's PEG ratio sits 64% lower than its historical average. Within the last ten years, the Dec 2023 quarter recorded the highest PEG value at 15.22. At 0.19, the Dec 2018 quarter showed the minimum PEG ratio in this period.
| Year | PEG ratio | PE ratio | Growth YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.73 | 10.64 | 14.6% |
| 2024 | N/A | 11.99 | -18.6% |
| 2023 | 15.22 | 9.13 | 0.6% |
| 2022 | 0.31 | 8.41 | 27.3% |
| 2021 | 0.35 | 11.28 | 32.3% |
| 2020 | N/A | 11.18 | -17.5% |
| 2019 | 2.6 | 10.9 | 4.2% |
| 2018 | 0.19 | 10.01 | 53% |
| 2017 | N/A | 19.26 | -0.9% |
| 2016 | 1.64 | 17.21 | 10.5% |
| 2015 | 1 | 15.67 | 15.6% |
| 2014 | 0.74 | 14.79 | 20.1% |
| 2013 | 1.48 | 18.56 | 12.5% |
| 2012 | 0.73 | 15.26 | 20.8% |
| 2011 | 0.01 | 14.08 | 1,866.7% |
| Year | PEG ratio | PE ratio | Growth YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 0.46 | 10.24 | 22.4% |
| Dec 2025 | 0.73 | 10.64 | 14.6% |
| Sep 2025 | 1.16 | 11.01 | 9.5% |
| Jun 2025 | N/A | 10.92 | -0.2% |
| Mar 2025 | N/A | 10.81 | -12.5% |
| Dec 2024 | N/A | 11.99 | -18.6% |
| Sep 2024 | N/A | 10.79 | -21.7% |
| Jun 2024 | N/A | 9.02 | -20.8% |
| Mar 2024 | N/A | 8.31 | -12.2% |
| Dec 2023 | 15.22 | 9.13 | 0.6% |
| Sep 2023 | 0.54 | 6.84 | 12.6% |
| Jun 2023 | 0.21 | 6.1 | 28.8% |
| Mar 2023 | 0.2 | 6.66 | 33.2% |
| Dec 2022 | 0.31 | 8.41 | 27.3% |
| Sep 2022 | 0.41 | 8.53 | 20.9% |
Measured against past performance, CATY's PEG ratio comes in under the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
Cathay General Bancorp's PEG of 0.55 is above the Financial Services sector and the industry average. In comparison with its Financial Services sector average of 0.46, Cathay General Bancorp's PEG is 20% higher.
CATY has a PEG ratio below that of peer stocks EWBC and CVBF.
| Stock name | PEG ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| CATY Cathay General Bancorp | 0.56 | $4.08B |
| BSRR Sierra Bancorp | 0.58 | $529.12M |
| EWBC East West Bancorp Inc | 0.67 | $17.92B |
| CVBF Cvb Financial Corp | 3.44 | $3.81B |
| BMRC Bank of Marin Bancorp | N/A | $427.73M |
CATY's Jun 22, 2026 PEG ratio comes in at 0.55.
CATY shows a 3-year average PEG ratio of 3.05.
CATY shows a 5-year average PEG ratio of 1.55.
In the last ten years, CATY's peak PEG ratio of 15.22 was recorded in the Dec 2023 quarter.
CATY currently has a PEG ratio 64% below its 10-year average.
PEG equals PE divided by EPS growth rate (YoY TTM). As of Jun 22, 2026, Cathay General Bancorp carries a P/E ratio of 12.31. Earnings grew at 22.4% over the TTM period ending Mar 2026. Applying the formula, this yields a price to earnings growth ratio of 0.55. PEG RATIO(0.55) = PE RATIO(12.31) / EPS GROWTH(22.4%)
All PEG ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.