Based on the latest data from Jun 22, 2026, EWBC's PEG ratio sits at 0.66. This metric combines a PE of 12.82 with an earnings growth rate of 19.3%. Relative to the 0.84 average from the past 4 quarters, the PEG ratio fell by 22%.
Looking at the past ten years, EWBC's PEG ratio has settled around 1.23 on average. At 0.66, today's PEG ratio sits 46% lower than its historical average. Within the past ten years, the Jun 2016 quarter saw the highest PEG reading at 6.54. At 0.17, the Jun 2023 quarter represented the lowest PEG ratio in this timeframe.
| Year | PEG ratio | PE ratio | Growth YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.83 | 11.73 | 14.2% |
| 2024 | 6.01 | 11.41 | 1.9% |
| 2023 | 2.82 | 8.74 | 3.1% |
| 2022 | 0.28 | 8.26 | 29.5% |
| 2021 | 0.23 | 12.77 | 54.4% |
| 2020 | N/A | 12.71 | -13.8% |
| 2019 | N/A | 10.52 | -4.7% |
| 2018 | 0.23 | 8.96 | 38.9% |
| 2017 | 1.04 | 17.38 | 16.7% |
| 2016 | 1.37 | 16.94 | 12.4% |
| 2015 | 1.51 | 15.57 | 10.3% |
| 2014 | 1.05 | 16 | 15.2% |
| 2013 | 1.77 | 16.65 | 9.4% |
| 2012 | 0.6 | 11.19 | 18.5% |
| 2011 | 0.14 | 12.19 | 84.1% |
| Year | PEG ratio | PE ratio | Growth YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 0.55 | 10.6 | 19.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 0.83 | 11.73 | 14.2% |
| Sep 2025 | 0.8 | 11.65 | 14.5% |
| Jun 2025 | 1.19 | 11.71 | 9.8% |
| Mar 2025 | 1.9 | 10.64 | 5.6% |
| Dec 2024 | 6.01 | 11.41 | 1.9% |
| Sep 2024 | N/A | 10.37 | -10.4% |
| Jun 2024 | N/A | 9.33 | -12.6% |
| Mar 2024 | N/A | 9.9 | -7.1% |
| Dec 2023 | 2.82 | 8.74 | 3.1% |
| Sep 2023 | 0.24 | 5.92 | 24.8% |
| Jun 2023 | 0.17 | 5.88 | 35.4% |
| Mar 2023 | 0.19 | 6.45 | 34.8% |
| Dec 2022 | 0.28 | 8.26 | 29.5% |
| Sep 2022 | 0.4 | 9.4 | 23.5% |
Measured against past performance, EWBC's PEG ratio comes in under the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
With a PEG of 0.66, EWBC ranks higher than the Financial Services sector average but lower than the industry average. In comparison with the Financial Services sector average of 0.46, East West Bancorp's PEG is 43% higher.
Among its peers, EWBC has a PEG ratio below stock TCBK, while higher than CATY's and CWBC's.
| Stock name | PEG ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| CWBC Community West Bancshares. | 0.06 | $698.84M |
| CATY Cathay General Bancorp | 0.56 | $4.08B |
| EWBC East West Bancorp Inc | 0.67 | $17.92B |
| TCBK Trico Bancshares | 0.86 | $1.68B |
| BMRC Bank of Marin Bancorp | N/A | $427.73M |
Based on Jun 22, 2026 data, EWBC shows a PEG ratio of 0.66.
EWBC's 3-year PEG ratio average comes in at 1.61.
EWBC's 5-year PEG ratio average comes in at 1.01.
EWBC's PEG ratio topped out at 6.54 during the Jun 2016 quarter - the highest in ten years.
EWBC currently has a PEG ratio 46% below its 10-year average.
The PEG ratio derives from taking PE and dividing by the rate at which earnings are growing (YoY TTM). As of Jun 22, 2026, East West Bancorp carries a PE ratio of 12.82. Earnings grew at 19.3% over the TTM period ending Mar 2026. Applying the formula, this yields a PEG ratio of 0.66. PEG RATIO(0.66) = PE RATIO(12.82) / EPS GROWTH(19.3%)
All PEG ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.