Cathay General Bancorp

As of June 30, 2026, Cathay General Bancorp carries a market capitalization of 3.64B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 1.75B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Cathay General Bancorp's next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for January 27, 2027.

As of June 30, 2026, Cathay General Bancorp has 66.83M shares outstanding.

As of June 30, 2026, Cathay General Bancorp trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 12.12. The price-to-sales ratio is 4.84, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 1.37.

These figures are as of June 30, 2026. The EV/Sales ratio of 2.29 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. Cathay General Bancorp trades at an EV/FCF ratio of 3.74, comparing the total takeover cost of the business to the cash it actually generates for all capital providers. These enterprise value multiples are built on an enterprise value of 1.75B versus a market cap of 3.64B, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

These figures are as of June 30, 2026.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Cathay General Bancorp posted a return on equity (ROE) of 11.71, showing how much profit the company earns on every dollar of shareholder capital. Return on assets (ROA) stands at 1.44, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 10.41, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. The company generates approximately 601,188.50 in revenue per employee across its workforce of 1,267.50, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Cathay General Bancorp recorded 77.61M in income tax expense. That works out to an effective tax rate of 20.34, which can sit above or below the statutory corporate tax rate depending on foreign earnings mix, tax credits, and one-off items. Taxes are levied on pretax income of 381.57M, leaving 303.96M in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.

As of the close on August 27, 2026, Cathay General Bancorp's stock has gained approximately 23.27% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 54.69, while the 200-day moving average is 47.10.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Cathay General Bancorp generated 762.01M in revenue and converted that into 303.96M in net income, yielding earnings per share of 4.48.

As of June 30, 2026, Cathay General Bancorp holds 2.03B in cash and equivalents against 135.02M in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of -39.25M.

Cathay General Bancorp produced 473.70M in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026. After subtracting -6.08M in capital expenditures, free cash flow totaled 467.62M - equivalent to 6.92 per share.

These figures cover the twelve months ended June 30, 2026.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Cathay General Bancorp paid dividends of 1.26 per share. The dividend payout ratio of 27.93 indicates the proportion of earnings distributed to shareholders, a key gauge of how sustainable the dividend is and how much room remains for future dividend growth. Free cash flow yield stands at 12.63, showing how much cash the business generates relative to its market value - dividends covered by free cash flow are generally more durable than those funded by debt. Total shareholder yield is negative at -10.02, meaning Cathay General Bancorp raised more capital through share issuance and new debt than it returned via dividends and buybacks.

Cathay General Bancorp's most recent stock split took place on September 29, 2004 with a 1:2 split ratio.