Cathay General Bancorp
Cathay General Bancorp Fundamental Analysis
Cathay General Bancorp (CATY) shows moderate financial fundamentals with a PE ratio of 11.55, profit margin of 24.09%, and ROE of 11.37%. The company generates $1.4B in annual revenue with weak year-over-year growth of -0.43%.
Key Strengths
Areas of Concern
The stock receives a Fundamental Health Score of 53.5/100 based on profitability, valuation, growth, and balance sheet metrics. The C grade reflects average fundamentals, with notable risks in certain areas.
Fundamental Health Score
We analyze CATY's fundamental strength across five key dimensions:
Efficiency Score
WeakCATY struggles to generate sufficient returns from assets.
Valuation Score
ExcellentCATY trades at attractive valuation levels.
Growth Score
ModerateCATY shows steady but slowing expansion.
Financial Health Score
ModerateCATY shows balanced financial health with some risks.
Profitability Score
ModerateCATY maintains healthy but balanced margins.
Key Financial Metrics
Is CATY Expensive or Cheap?
P/E Ratio
CATY trades at 11.55 times earnings. This suggests potential undervaluation.
PEG Ratio
When adjusting for growth, CATY's PEG of 0.51 indicates potential undervaluation.
Price to Book
The market values Cathay General Bancorp at 1.29 times its book value. This may indicate undervaluation.
EV/EBITDA
Enterprise value stands at 8.48 times EBITDA. This is generally considered low.
How Well Does CATY Make Money?
Net Profit Margin
For every $100 in sales, Cathay General Bancorp keeps $24.09 as profit after all expenses.
Operating Margin
Core operations generate 31.20 in profit for every $100 in revenue, before interest and taxes.
ROE
Management delivers $11.37 in profit for every $100 of shareholder equity.
ROA
Cathay General Bancorp generates $1.38 in profit for every $100 in assets, demonstrating efficient asset deployment.
Following the Money - Real Cash Generation
Operating Cash Flow
Cathay General Bancorp generates strong operating cash flow of $367.93M, reflecting robust business health.
Free Cash Flow
Cathay General Bancorp generates strong free cash flow of $357.19M, providing ample flexibility for dividends, buybacks, or growth.
FCF Per Share
Each share generates $5.33 in free cash annually.
FCF Yield
CATY converts 9.30% of its market value into free cash.
Financial Ratios Analysis
Valuation Ratios
P/E Ratio
Price to earnings ratio
11.55
vs 25 benchmark
PEG Ratio
Price/earnings to growth ratio
0.51
vs 25 benchmark
P/B Ratio
Price to book value ratio
1.29
vs 25 benchmark
P/S Ratio
Price to sales ratio
2.78
vs 25 benchmark
Financial Health
Debt/Equity
Total debt to shareholders' equity
0.05
vs 25 benchmark
Current Ratio
Current assets to current liabilities
0.01
vs 25 benchmark
Efficiency Ratios
ROE
Return on equity percentage
0.11
vs 25 benchmark
ROA
Return on assets percentage
0.01
vs 25 benchmark
ROCE
Return on capital employed
0.13
vs 25 benchmark
How CATY Stacks Against Its Sector Peers
| Metric | CATY Value | Sector Average | Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 11.55 | 18.96 | Better (Cheaper) |
| ROE | 11.37% | 797.00% | Weak |
| Net Margin | 24.09% | -7699.00% (disorted) | Strong |
| Debt/Equity | 0.05 | 2.38 | Strong (Low Leverage) |
| Current Ratio | 0.01 | 560.28 | Weak Liquidity |
| ROA | 1.38% | -23967.00% (disorted) | Weak |
CATY outperforms its industry in 3 out of 6 key metrics, particularly excelling in Net Margin, but lagging in ROE.
Historical Growth Performance
5-Year Growth Trajectory
This section reviews Cathay General Bancorp's 5-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) and compares its performance against the typical investment style of its industry.
Revenue CAGR
119.03%
Industry Style: Value, Dividend, Cyclical
High GrowthEPS CAGR
61.91%
Industry Style: Value, Dividend, Cyclical
High GrowthFCF CAGR
35.45%
Industry Style: Value, Dividend, Cyclical
High Growth