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CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP (CATY) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:CATY - US1491501045 - Common Stock

49.82 USD
+0.06 (+0.12%)
Last: 1/7/2026, 4:20:00 PM
49.82 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 1/7/2026, 4:20:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to CATY. CATY was compared to 387 industry peers in the Banks industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of CATY get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. CATY has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. CATY also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year CATY was profitable.
CATY had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
CATY had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years CATY always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
CATY Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCATY Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M

1.2 Ratios

CATY's Return On Assets of 1.27% is amongst the best of the industry. CATY outperforms 80.62% of its industry peers.
CATY has a better Return On Equity (10.50%) than 68.73% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.27%
ROE 10.5%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)1.47%
ROA(5y)1.41%
ROE(3y)12.52%
ROE(5y)11.85%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
CATY Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCATY Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of CATY (39.00%) is better than 94.57% of its industry peers.
CATY's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin and Gross Margin are not available for CATY so they could not be analyzed.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 39%
GM N/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-5.01%
PM growth 5Y-2.72%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
CATY Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCATY Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

CATY does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
Compared to 1 year ago, CATY has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, CATY has less shares outstanding
CATY has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
CATY Yearly Shares OutstandingCATY Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M
CATY Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCATY Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B 20B

2.2 Solvency

The Debt to FCF ratio of CATY is 0.35, which is an excellent value as it means it would take CATY, only 0.35 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
CATY's Debt to FCF ratio of 0.35 is amongst the best of the industry. CATY outperforms 83.46% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.05 indicates that CATY is not too dependend on debt financing.
CATY's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.05 is amongst the best of the industry. CATY outperforms 81.14% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.05
Debt/FCF 0.35
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC23.15%
CATY Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCATY Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.3 Liquidity

Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
CATY Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCATY Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 9.07% over the past year.
Measured over the past 5 years, CATY shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 2.62% on average per year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.42% in the past year.
CATY shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 3.30% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)9.07%
EPS 3Y1.3%
EPS 5Y2.62%
EPS Q2Q%20.21%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.42%
Revenue growth 3Y3.8%
Revenue growth 5Y3.3%
Sales Q2Q%11.13%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 12.76% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
CATY is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 7.96% yearly.
EPS Next Y13.96%
EPS Next 2Y14.76%
EPS Next 3Y12.76%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year10.08%
Revenue Next 2Y9.22%
Revenue Next 3Y7.96%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
CATY Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCATY Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 200M 400M 600M 800M
CATY Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCATY Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1 2 3 4 5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 11.51, which indicates a very decent valuation of CATY.
63.57% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CATY, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
CATY's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.92.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 9.55, which indicates a very decent valuation of CATY.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CATY is valued a bit cheaper than 65.12% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CATY to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.57), we can say CATY is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.51
Fwd PE 9.55
CATY Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCATY Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

CATY's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CATY is cheaper than 77.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 8.58
EV/EBITDA N/A
CATY Per share dataCATY EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

CATY's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
CATY's earnings are expected to grow with 12.76% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.82
PEG (5Y)4.4
EPS Next 2Y14.76%
EPS Next 3Y12.76%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.81%, CATY has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
CATY's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 2.78.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.94, CATY pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.81%

5.2 History

The dividend of CATY has a limited annual growth rate of 2.09%.
CATY has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
CATY has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.09%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years14
CATY Yearly Dividends per shareCATY Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

31.20% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CATY. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
CATY's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP31.2%
EPS Next 2Y14.76%
EPS Next 3Y12.76%
CATY Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCATY Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M
CATY Dividend Payout.CATY Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.CATY Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP

NASDAQ:CATY (1/7/2026, 4:20:00 PM)

After market: 49.82 0 (0%)

49.82

+0.06 (+0.12%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupBanks
GICS IndustryBanks
Earnings (Last)10-21 2025-10-21/amc
Earnings (Next)01-28 2026-01-28/amc
Inst Owners76.66%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners1.5%
Ins Owner Change-4.73%
Market Cap3.39B
Revenue(TTM)781.55M
Net Income(TTM)304.81M
Analysts52
Price Target52.84 (6.06%)
Short Float %2.79%
Short Ratio4.27
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.81%
Yearly Dividend1.37
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.09%
DP31.2%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years14
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-2.88%
Min EPS beat(2)-4.07%
Max EPS beat(2)-1.69%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-1.27%
Min EPS beat(4)-4.07%
Max EPS beat(4)0.87%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-1.2%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)0.07%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)1.14%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.05%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.96%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.86%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.58%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.96%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.86%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.16%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.31%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.53%
PT rev (1m)1.17%
PT rev (3m)2.37%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.05%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.99%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.26%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.08%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.92%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.22%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.51
Fwd PE 9.55
P/S 4.34
P/FCF 8.58
P/OCF 8.47
P/B 1.17
P/tB 1.34
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)4.33
EY8.69%
EPS(NY)5.22
Fwd EY10.47%
FCF(TTM)5.8
FCFY11.65%
OCF(TTM)5.88
OCFY11.81%
SpS11.49
BVpS42.66
TBVpS37.09
PEG (NY)0.82
PEG (5Y)4.4
Graham Number64.46
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.27%
ROE 10.5%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 39%
GM N/A
FCFM 50.53%
ROA(3y)1.47%
ROA(5y)1.41%
ROE(3y)12.52%
ROE(5y)11.85%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-5.01%
PM growth 5Y-2.72%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.03
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.05
Debt/FCF 0.35
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr -1335.87%
Cap/Sales 0.7%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality 129.55%
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score8
WACC23.15%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)41.75%
Cap/Depr(5y)49.36%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.45%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.58%
Profit Quality(3y)116.73%
Profit Quality(5y)119.66%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)9.07%
EPS 3Y1.3%
EPS 5Y2.62%
EPS Q2Q%20.21%
EPS Next Y13.96%
EPS Next 2Y14.76%
EPS Next 3Y12.76%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.42%
Revenue growth 3Y3.8%
Revenue growth 5Y3.3%
Sales Q2Q%11.13%
Revenue Next Year10.08%
Revenue Next 2Y9.22%
Revenue Next 3Y7.96%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1YN/A
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-4.71%
FCF growth 3Y-0.51%
FCF growth 5Y-5.32%
OCF growth 1Y-3.84%
OCF growth 3Y-0.52%
OCF growth 5Y-5.42%

CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP / CATY FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for CATY stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to CATY.


What is the valuation status of CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP (CATY) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP (CATY). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP?

CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP (CATY) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for CATY stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP (CATY) is expected to grow by 13.96% in the next year.


Is the dividend of CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP sustainable?

The dividend rating of CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP (CATY) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 31.2%.