EWBC East West Bancorp PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The price-to-earnings ratio for East West Bancorp stock stands at 12.02 as of Dec 20, 2024. This is based on the current EPS of $7.98 and the stock price of $95.91 per share. An increase of 25% 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 12.07. The current 12.02 PE ratio is comparable to 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 and 5-year historical averages, but it is lower than the 10-year average.
EWBC PE vs peers
EWBC's PE ratio is lower than its peer stocks TCBK and CWBC, but it is greater than CATY's.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| CATY Cathay General Bancorp | 11.93 | $3.38B |
| EWBC East West Bancorp Inc | 12.02 | $13.3B |
| TCBK Trico Bancshares | 13.19 | $1.47B |
| CWBC Community West Bancshares. | 29.61 | $370.2M |
| BMRC Bank of Marin Bancorp | N/A | $387.11M |
| PPBI Pacific Premier Bancorp Inc | N/A | $2.42B |
Frequently asked questions
What is East West Bancorp's PE ratio?
As of Dec 20, 2024, EWBC stock has a price to earnings ratio of 12.02.
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 9.1.
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 9.91.
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 0.4% below 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 (Dec 20, 2024), East West Bancorp's stock price is $95.91. 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 12.02. PE RATIO(12.02) = STOCK PRICE($95.91) / TTM EPS($7.98)
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