Cathay General Bancorp (CATY)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Cathay General Bancorp, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

Cathay General Bancorp (CATY) has returned 3.79% so far this year and 19.28% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, CATY has returned 9.07% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 17, 1990, CATY's average daily return is +0.08%, while the average monthly return is +1.25%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.6 years.

Historically, 56% of months were positive and 44% were negative. The best month was Jul 2008 with a return of +48.0%, while the worst month was Jan 2009 at -46.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 10 months.

On a daily basis, CATY closed higher 46% of trading days. The best single day was Jan 21, 1994 with a return of +40.0%, while the worst single day was Jan 20, 1994 at -27.3%.

Cathay General Bancorp has an annualized alpha of 8.92%, beta of 1.11, and R² of 0.20 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 18, 1990.

• This stock participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (87.45%) than losses (79.46%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
• R² of 0.20 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

CATY ranks 64 for risk / return — better than 64% of stocks on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Cathay General Bancorp (CATY) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

Cathay General Bancorp provided a 2.81% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.40 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 15 consecutive years.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Cathay General Bancorp. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Cathay General Bancorp. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Cathay General Bancorp was 80.65%, occurring on Dec 18, 2009. Recovery took 1742 trading sessions.

The current Cathay General Bancorp drawdown is 7.37%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Cathay General Bancorp over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Cathay General Bancorp is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Banks - Regional industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.