EWBC East West Bancorp PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The price-to-earnings ratio for East West Bancorp stock stands at 13.0 as of Jan 21, 2025. This is based on the current EPS of $7.98 and the stock price of $103.71 per share. An increase of 36% has been recorded in the P/E ratio compared to the average of 9.6 of the last 4 quarters.
EWBC PE ratio history
Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of East West Bancorp has been 11.96. The current 13.0 PE ratio is 9% above the historical average. In the past ten years, EWBC's PE ratio was at its highest in the Dec 2017 quarter at 17.38, with a price of $60.83 and an EPS of $3.5. The Mar 2020 quarter recorded the bottom point at 5.72, with a price of $25.74 and an EPS of $4.5.
East West Bancorp PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 20.82% in 2020
Maximum annual decrease: -48.45% in 2018
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 8.74 | 5.81% |
| 2022 | 8.26 | -35.32% |
| 2021 | 12.77 | 0.47% |
| 2020 | 12.71 | 20.82% |
| 2019 | 10.52 | 17.41% |
| 2018 | 8.96 | -48.45% |
| 2017 | 17.38 | 2.6% |
| 2016 | 16.94 | 8.8% |
| 2015 | 15.57 | -2.69% |
| 2014 | 16 | -3.9% |
EWBC average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of EWBC is greater than its 3, 5 and 10-year historical averages.
EWBC PE vs peers
EWBC's PE ratio is lower than its peer stock CWBC, but it is greater than CATY's and TCBK's.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| CATY Cathay General Bancorp | 12.25 | $3.47B |
| TCBK Trico Bancshares | 12.86 | $1.43B |
| EWBC East West Bancorp Inc | 13 | $14.38B |
| CWBC Community West Bancshares. | 28.89 | $361.29M |
| BMRC Bank of Marin Bancorp | N/A | $381.16M |
| PPBI Pacific Premier Bancorp Inc | N/A | $2.38B |
Frequently asked questions
What is East West Bancorp's PE ratio?
As of Jan 21, 2025, EWBC stock has a price to earnings ratio of 13.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for East West Bancorp (EWBC)?
The average PE ratio for EWBC stock over the past 3 years is 8.76.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for East West Bancorp (EWBC)?
The average PE ratio for EWBC stock over the past 5 years is 9.88.
What is the highest PE ratio for EWBC?
Over the last ten years, the quarterly PE ratio reached a historic high of 17.38 in the Dec 2017 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for EWBC compare to its historical average?
EWBC's current price to earnings ratio is 9% above its 10-year historical average.
How is EWBC's PE ratio calculated (East West Bancorp PE ratio formula)?
The PE ratio is calculated by dividing the most recent price of a stock by its trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Jan 21, 2025), East West Bancorp's stock price is $103.71. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $7.98. Therefore, East West Bancorp's P/E ratio for today is 13. PE RATIO(13) = STOCK PRICE($103.71) / TTM EPS($7.98)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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