CATY:NGS-Cathay General Bancorp (USD)

EQUITY | Banks - Regional | Nasdaq Global Select

Last Closing

USD 37.72

Change

0.00 (0.00)%

Market Cap

USD 2.82B

Volume

0.73M

Analyst Target

USD 27.17
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About

Cathay General Bancorp is a holding company for Cathay Bank, which offers various financial services for individuals, professionals, and small to medium-sized businesses in California.

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Banks - Regional) Market Performance vs. Exchange (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain -15.37% 22% F 33% F
Dividend Return 1.53% 35% F 48% F
Total Return -13.84% 23% F 34% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 17.18% 65% D 77% C+
Dividend Return 4.22% 51% F 63% D
Total Return 21.40% 65% D 78% C+
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 5.72% 70% C- 59% D-
Dividend Return 18.58% 77% C+ 77% C+
Total Return 24.30% 75% C 63% D
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 8.14% 77% C+ 66% D+
Dividend Return 11.87% 79% B- 69% C-
Total Return 3.74% 68% D+ 75% C
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 33.98% 34% F 55% F
Risk Adjusted Return 34.95% 77% C+ 68% D+
Market Capitalization 2.82B 89% A- 84% B

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Banks - Regional) Ratio vs. Market (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 17.10 74% 76%
Price/Book Ratio 0.94 40% 72%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 7.14 61% 33%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio N/A N/A N/A
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 12.39% 80% 81%
Return on Invested Capital -0.83% 26% 58%
Return on Assets 1.45% 88% 71%
Debt to Equity Ratio 24.66% 66% 56%

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Analyst Rating

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This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Superior risk adjusted returns

This stock has performed well, on a risk adjusted basis, compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Superior return on assets

The company management has delivered better return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior return on equity

The company management has delivered better return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

High dividend returns

The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual dividend returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. This can be a good buy, especially if it is outperforming on total return basis , for investors seeking high income yields.

High market capitalization

This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

High Gross Profit to Asset Ratio

This stock is in the top quartile compared to its peers on Gross Profit to Asset Ratio. This is a popular measure among value investors for showing superior returns in the long run.

What to not like:
Overpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading high compared to its peers median on a price to book value basis.

High volatility

The total returns for this company are volatile and above median for its sector over the past 5 years. Make sure you have the risk tolerance for investing in such stock.

Low Earnings Growth

This stock has shown below median earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector