CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP (CATY) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:CATY - US1491501045 - Common Stock
46.6 USD
+0.44 (+0.95%)
CATY gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 388 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 is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
CATY had positive earnings in the past year.
CATY had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years CATY has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years CATY always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 1.24%, CATY is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.90% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 10.21%, CATY is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.46% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.24% | ||
| ROE | 10.21% | ||
| 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
1.3 Margins
CATY has a better Profit Margin (38.75%) than 94.59% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CATY has declined.
The Operating Margin and Gross Margin are not available for CATY so they could not be analyzed.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | 38.75% | ||
| 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
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
CATY does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
CATY has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
CATY has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for CATY is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
The Debt to FCF ratio of CATY is 0.42, which is an excellent value as it means it would take CATY, only 0.42 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 0.42, CATY belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.73% of the companies in the same industry.
CATY has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.05. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
The Debt to Equity ratio of CATY (0.05) is better than 80.93% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.05 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.42 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC24.01%
2.3 Liquidity
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | N/A | ||
| Quick Ratio | N/A |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
CATY shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 9.07%, which is quite good.
CATY shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 2.62% yearly.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.42% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, CATY shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 3.30% on average per year.
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
CATY is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 12.76% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, CATY will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 7.96% on average per year.
EPS Next Y13.66%
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 10.76, the valuation of CATY can be described as very reasonable.
CATY's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CATY is cheaper than 61.60% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.47. CATY is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.94, the valuation of CATY can be described as very reasonable.
64.69% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CATY, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
CATY's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 35.42.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.76 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.94 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CATY is valued a bit cheaper than 63.66% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.91 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
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.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as CATY's earnings are expected to grow with 12.76% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.79
PEG (5Y)4.11
EPS Next 2Y14.76%
EPS Next 3Y12.76%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CATY has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.89%.
CATY's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.39.
CATY's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.44.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.89% |
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
5.3 Sustainability
32.64% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CATY. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of CATY is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP32.64%
EPS Next 2Y14.76%
EPS Next 3Y12.76%
NASDAQ:CATY (11/20/2025, 9:44:07 AM)
46.6
+0.44 (+0.95%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupBanks
GICS IndustryBanks
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners76.77%
Inst Owner Change-2.19%
Ins Owners1.49%
Ins Owner Change-1.03%
Market Cap3.22B
Revenue(TTM)781.55M
Net Income(TTM)294.67M
Analysts52
Price Target52.22 (12.06%)
Short Float %2.62%
Short Ratio4.43
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.89% |
Yearly Dividend1.37
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.09%
DP32.64%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years14
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.41%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.69%
Max EPS beat(2)0.87%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-1%
Min EPS beat(4)-2.99%
Max EPS beat(4)0.87%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-0.55%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)0.63%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)1.44%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.52%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.96%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.08%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.53%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.96%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.07%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.85%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.54%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.75%
PT rev (1m)1.19%
PT rev (3m)-0.78%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.26%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.34%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.19%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.22%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.27%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.76 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.94 | ||
| P/S | 4.23 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.91 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.73 | ||
| P/B | 1.12 | ||
| P/tB | 1.28 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)4.33
EY9.29%
EPS(NY)5.22
Fwd EY11.19%
FCF(TTM)4.7
FCFY10.09%
OCF(TTM)4.79
OCFY10.28%
SpS11.01
BVpS41.78
TBVpS36.3
PEG (NY)0.79
PEG (5Y)4.11
Graham Number63.8
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.24% | ||
| ROE | 10.21% | ||
| ROCE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | N/A | ||
| ROICexc | N/A | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | 38.75% | ||
| GM | N/A | ||
| FCFM | 42.72% |
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-Score6
Asset Turnover0.03
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.05 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.42 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | N/A | ||
| Cap/Depr | 294.26% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.81% | ||
| Interest Coverage | N/A | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | 110.24% | ||
| Current Ratio | N/A | ||
| Quick Ratio | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score6
WACC24.01%
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 Y13.66%
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-34.98%
FCF growth 3Y-0.51%
FCF growth 5Y-5.32%
OCF growth 1Y-34.04%
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.
Can you provide the valuation status for CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP?
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.
How financially healthy is CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP?
The financial health rating of CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP (CATY) is 4 / 10.
How sustainable is the dividend of CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP (CATY) stock?
The dividend rating of CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP (CATY) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 32.64%.