Cathay General Bancorp (CATY)
Company Info
Highlights
$2.99B
$3.95
10.82
2.08
$1.06B
$720.60M
$241.66M
$34.01 - $54.53
$47.00
3.97%
3.06
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Performance
Performance Chart
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.
Returns By Period
Cathay General Bancorp (CATY) returned -8.10% year-to-date (YTD) and 20.53% over the past 12 months. Over the past 10 years, CATY returned 7.25% annually, underperforming the S&P 500 benchmark at 10.43%.
CATY
-8.10%
15.32%
-13.52%
20.53%
14.58%
7.25%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
-3.70%
13.67%
-5.18%
9.18%
14.14%
10.43%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of CATY, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -0.25% | -0.41% | -8.35% | -3.11% | 4.17% | -8.10% | |||||||
| 2024 | -7.63% | -4.32% | -3.12% | -8.96% | 7.99% | 2.39% | 17.50% | 0.03% | -2.36% | 7.05% | 13.85% | -8.46% | 10.34% |
| 2023 | 7.77% | -1.61% | -19.57% | -7.68% | -7.23% | 10.09% | 18.17% | -5.42% | -2.44% | -2.45% | 9.18% | 21.51% | 13.49% |
| 2022 | 5.05% | 4.90% | -4.85% | -10.41% | 3.44% | -4.77% | 6.51% | 1.37% | -8.30% | 18.56% | 2.67% | -12.22% | -2.11% |
| 2021 | 5.06% | 12.18% | 8.34% | -0.74% | 3.75% | -5.57% | -3.79% | 5.88% | 4.05% | 1.93% | 0.08% | 2.58% | 37.74% |
| 2020 | -5.23% | -13.82% | -25.44% | 21.66% | -2.61% | -2.16% | -8.06% | 3.36% | -12.19% | 8.53% | 21.30% | 13.95% | -11.64% |
| 2019 | 10.71% | 4.63% | -11.99% | 8.49% | -7.74% | 6.75% | 3.65% | -9.99% | 4.65% | 2.40% | 4.38% | 3.34% | 17.48% |
| 2018 | 3.72% | -5.59% | -2.63% | 0.08% | 6.04% | -4.03% | 2.72% | 2.29% | -2.03% | -9.10% | 5.89% | -15.26% | -18.47% |
| 2017 | -4.18% | 8.37% | -4.07% | 0.98% | -6.15% | 6.90% | -1.32% | -5.26% | 13.98% | 3.98% | 4.36% | -2.81% | 13.42% |
| 2016 | -10.63% | -4.04% | 6.14% | 7.73% | 1.58% | -8.50% | 6.31% | 5.41% | -2.04% | -2.70% | 17.89% | 8.35% | 24.37% |
| 2015 | -6.64% | 8.54% | 10.14% | 0.46% | 6.22% | 7.38% | -1.05% | -7.28% | 1.11% | 4.47% | 10.22% | -8.71% | 24.71% |
| 2014 | -12.08% | 8.35% | -0.87% | -6.31% | 2.12% | 6.37% | 0.12% | 2.03% | -4.65% | 6.36% | -3.53% | 0.83% | -3.16% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of CATY is 73, indicating average performance compared to other stocks on our website. Here’s a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Cathay General Bancorp (CATY) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Cathay General Bancorp provided a 3.13% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.36 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 14 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.36 | $1.36 | $1.36 | $1.36 | $1.27 | $1.24 | $1.24 | $1.03 | $0.87 | $0.75 | $0.56 | $0.29 |
Dividend yield | 3.13% | 2.86% | 3.05% | 3.33% | 2.95% | 3.85% | 3.26% | 3.07% | 2.06% | 1.97% | 1.79% | 1.13% |
Monthly Dividends
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.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.34 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.34 | |||||||
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.34 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.34 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.34 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.34 | $0.00 | $1.36 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.34 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.34 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.34 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.34 | $0.00 | $1.36 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.34 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.34 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.34 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.34 | $0.00 | $1.36 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.31 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.31 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.31 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.34 | $0.00 | $1.27 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.31 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.31 | $0.00 | $0.31 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.31 | $0.00 | $1.24 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.31 | $0.00 | $0.31 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.31 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.31 | $0.00 | $1.24 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.31 | $0.00 | $1.03 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.87 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.75 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.56 |
| 2014 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.29 |
Dividend Yield & Payout
Dividend Yield
Cathay General Bancorp has a dividend yield of 3.13%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market.
Payout Ratio
Cathay General Bancorp has a payout ratio of 34.34%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market. This suggests that Cathay General Bancorp strikes a balance between reinvesting profits for growth and paying dividends to shareholders.
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
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.
Worst Drawdowns
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 18.23%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -80.65% | May 8, 2006 | 913 | Dec 18, 2009 | 1742 | Nov 18, 2016 | 2655 |
| -57.73% | Jul 27, 1992 | 248 | Jan 20, 1994 | 538 | Jan 28, 1997 | 786 |
| -55.71% | Jan 24, 2018 | 544 | Mar 23, 2020 | 233 | Feb 24, 2021 | 777 |
| -40.11% | Feb 17, 2022 | 309 | May 11, 2023 | 158 | Dec 27, 2023 | 467 |
| -39.81% | Jun 30, 1998 | 44 | Aug 31, 1998 | 367 | Feb 23, 2000 | 411 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Cathay General Bancorp volatility is 12.86%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
Financials
Financial Performance
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.
Earnings Per Share
The chart presents the Earnings Per Share (EPS) performance of Cathay General Bancorp, comparing actual results with analytics estimates. The company has exceeded analyst expectations for EPS in the past quarter, achieving a 2.9% positive surprise.
Valuation
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.
PE Ratio
The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for CATY, comparing it with other companies in the Banks - Regional industry. Currently, CATY has a P/E ratio of 10.8. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.
PEG Ratio
The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for CATY compared to other companies in the Banks - Regional industry. CATY currently has a PEG ratio of 2.1. This PEG ratio is close to the industry average, suggesting the stock’s valuation is balanced against its growth outlook.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for CATY relative to other companies in the Banks - Regional industry. Currently, CATY has a P/S ratio of 4.3. This P/S ratio is high relative to other companies in the industry. It could mean the stock is overvalued, or that investors expect strong future growth and profitability.
PB Ratio
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for CATY in comparison with other companies in the Banks - Regional industry. Currently, CATY has a P/B value of 1.0. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.
Income Statement
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