EWBC East West Bancorp PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The price-to-earnings ratio for East West Bancorp stock stands at 10.57 as of Apr 1, 2025. This is based on the current EPS of $8.39 and the stock price of $88.72 per share. An increase of 3.1% has been recorded in the P/E ratio compared to the average of 10.3 of the last 4 quarters.
EWBC PE ratio history
Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of East West Bancorp has been 11.86. The current 10.57 PE ratio is 11% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Jun 2021 | 13.48 | -18.89% | $71.69 | $5.32 |
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.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| EWBC East West Bancorp Inc | 10.57 | $12.28B |
| CATY Cathay General Bancorp | 10.79 | $3.01B |
| TCBK Trico Bancshares | 11.44 | $1.31B |
| PPBI Pacific Premier Bancorp Inc | 13.08 | $2.08B |
| CWBC Community West Bancshares. | 40.93 | $350.91M |
| BMRC Bank of Marin Bancorp | N/A | $352.95M |
Frequently asked questions
What is East West Bancorp's PE ratio?
As of Apr 1, 2025, EWBC stock has a price to earnings ratio of 10.57.
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 8.68.
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 10.18.
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 11% 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 (Apr 1, 2025), East West Bancorp's stock price is $88.72. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2024 is $8.39. Therefore, East West Bancorp's P/E ratio for today is 10.57. PE RATIO(10.57) = STOCK PRICE($88.72) / TTM EPS($8.39)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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