EWBC East West Bancorp PE ratio, current and historical analysis
- Stocks
- Financial Services
- NASDAQ: EWBC
- PE Ratio
The price-to-earnings ratio for East West Bancorp stock stands at 11.32 as of May 12, 2025. This is based on the current EPS of $8.44 and the stock price of $95.57 per share. An increase of 8% has been recorded in the P/E ratio compared to the average of 10.4 of the last 4 quarters.
EWBC PE ratio history
Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of East West Bancorp has been 11.83. The current 11.32 PE ratio is 4.3% below 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: 48.79% in 2013
Maximum annual decrease: -50.78% in 2010
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11.41 | 30.55% | $95.76 | $8.39 |
| 2023 | 8.74 | 5.81% | $71.95 | $8.23 |
| 2022 | 8.26 | -35.32% | $65.9 | $7.98 |
| 2021 | 12.77 | 0.47% | $78.68 | $6.16 |
| 2020 | 12.71 | 20.82% | $50.71 | $3.99 |
| 2019 | 10.52 | 17.41% | $48.7 | $4.63 |
| 2018 | 8.96 | -48.45% | $43.53 | $4.86 |
| 2017 | 17.38 | 2.6% | $60.83 | $3.5 |
| 2016 | 16.94 | 8.8% | $50.83 | $3 |
| 2015 | 15.57 | -2.69% | $41.56 | $2.67 |
| 2014 | 16 | -3.9% | $38.71 | $2.42 |
| 2013 | 16.65 | 48.79% | $34.97 | $2.1 |
| 2012 | 11.19 | -8.2% | $21.49 | $1.92 |
| 2011 | 12.19 | -45.14% | $19.75 | $1.62 |
| 2010 | 22.22 | -50.78% | $19.55 | $0.88 |
East West Bancorp PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | 10.64 | -6.75% | $89.76 | $8.44 |
| Dec 2024 | 11.41 | 10.03% | $95.76 | $8.39 |
| Sep 2024 | 10.37 | 11.15% | $82.74 | $7.98 |
| Jun 2024 | 9.33 | -5.76% | $73.23 | $7.85 |
| Mar 2024 | 9.9 | 13.27% | $79.11 | $7.99 |
| Dec 2023 | 8.74 | 47.64% | $71.95 | $8.23 |
| Sep 2023 | 5.92 | 0.68% | $52.71 | $8.91 |
| Jun 2023 | 5.88 | -8.84% | $52.79 | $8.98 |
| Mar 2023 | 6.45 | -21.91% | $55.5 | $8.6 |
| Dec 2022 | 8.26 | -12.13% | $65.9 | $7.98 |
| Sep 2022 | 9.4 | -3.79% | $67.14 | $7.14 |
| Jun 2022 | 9.77 | -21.15% | $64.8 | $6.63 |
| Mar 2022 | 12.39 | -2.98% | $79.02 | $6.38 |
| Dec 2021 | 12.77 | -4.84% | $78.68 | $6.16 |
| Sep 2021 | 13.42 | -0.45% | $77.54 | $5.78 |
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 CATY and PPBI. East West Bancorp's current PE ratio of 11.32 is below the average of its peers, which is 16.29.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| EWBC East West Bancorp Inc | 11.32 | $13.17B |
| CATY Cathay General Bancorp | 11.35 | $3.17B |
| TCBK Trico Bancshares | 12 | $1.36B |
| PPBI Pacific Premier Bancorp Inc | 15.04 | $2.22B |
| CWBC Community West Bancshares. | 26.86 | $353.21M |
| BMRC Bank of Marin Bancorp | N/A | $344.9M |
Frequently asked questions
What is East West Bancorp's PE ratio?
As of May 12, 2025, EWBC stock has a price to earnings ratio of 11.32.
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 8.84.
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 10.21.
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 4.3% 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 (May 12, 2025), East West Bancorp's stock price is $95.57. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2025 is $8.44. Therefore, East West Bancorp's P/E ratio for today is 11.32. PE RATIO(11.32) = STOCK PRICE($95.57) / TTM EPS($8.44)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.