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Cathay General Bancorp (CATY)

Cathay General Bancorp is a financial holding company and the parent of Cathay Bank, a U.S. commercial bank serving individuals, professionals, and small to medium-sized businesses. Through its banking platform, the company provides deposit products including checking and savings accounts, money market accounts, certificates of deposit, individual retirement accounts, and public funds deposits. Its lending activities cover consumer, residential mortgage, commercial real estate, construction, small business administration, and other commercial loans, along with home equity lines of credit and installment credit. The bank also offers trade finance, letters of credit, wire transfers, foreign exchange contracts, safe deposit boxes, ATM access, online banking, and related banking services. In addition, it provides access to investment products and advisory services. Cathay General Bancorp was founded in 1962 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.


Stock Summary Fair Value Profitability & Growth Quality & Risk Events & Dividends Technical Outlook FAQ

Jump between the core stock analysis sections, valuation data, fair value models, technical outlook, and FAQ.

Data update note: Fair value and stock analysis metrics are updated after regular market sessions when new data becomes available.
Ticker Fair Value Fair Value Upside/Downside Fair Value Rating Analyst Price Target Analyst Target Upside/Downside Analyst Target Rating Overall Financial Health Upcoming Dividend Ex-Date Dividend Payment Date Upcoming Dividend Dividend Yield Next Earnings Date P/E Ratio Price-to-Book Ratio Price-to-Sales Ratio Market Cap Enterprise Value Total Debt / Total Capital Free Float / Shares Outstanding Altman Z-Score Payout Ratio Free Cash Flow / Net Income
NASDAQ-CATY
$58.43
-5.1% Downside
Fair
$60.10
-2.4% Downside
Fair
Good
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1.52
2.5%
July 22, 2026
12.4x
1.4x
5.4x
4.156 B
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4.4%
95.0%
-1.4
28.7%
109.3%
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Valuation • Fair Value

Cathay General Bancorp (NASDAQ-CATY) Fair Value by Valuation Model

Compare the primary fair value estimate for Cathay General Bancorp (NASDAQ-CATY) with model-based valuation references such as DCF, Ben Graham, DDM, EPV and comparable-company valuation.

Primary Valuation Read

Fair Value

$58.43

Estimated downside of 5.1% versus the current market price.

Fair Value Confidence

Med

Confidence level for the primary fair value estimate.

DCF Fair Value

NM

Discounted cash flow valuation reference.

Ben Graham Formula Value

$55.04

Classic Ben Graham valuation formula reference.

DDM Fair Value

NM

Dividend discount model valuation reference.

EPV Fair Value

NM

Earnings power value estimate.

Comps Fair Value

$58.43

Comparable-company valuation reference.

Analyst Price Target

$60.10

Analysts imply downside of 2.4%.

How to read these valuation models

Use this section to compare the primary fair value estimate for Cathay General Bancorp (NASDAQ-CATY) with several model-based valuation references. Different models can produce different outputs because each method relies on a different set of assumptions, so the primary fair value estimate should be read alongside the model spread rather than in isolation.

Profitability • Growth

Profitability & Growth for Cathay General Bancorp (NASDAQ-CATY)

A compact read on revenue, forward revenue expectations, EBITDA and operating profitability trends.

Revenue

769.6 M

Current operating scale indicator.

Revenue Forecast

881.6 M

Forward revenue estimate.

EBITDA

0 K

Current operating profitability reference.

EBITDA Forecast

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

How to read profitability and growth

This section helps investors review Cathay General Bancorp (NASDAQ-CATY) from an operating perspective by combining current scale, forward revenue expectations and EBITDA-related profitability measures.

Quality • Risk

Quality & Financial Risk for Cathay General Bancorp (NASDAQ-CATY)

Review financial health, earnings quality and balance-sheet risk through Piotroski, Beneish, Altman and cash conversion metrics.

Financial Health

Good

Positive financial-health read.

Piotroski Score

7

Relatively strong quality score.

Beneish M-Score

NM

Forensic accounting screen.

Altman Z-Score

-1.4

Lower score that deserves closer risk review.

FCF / Net Income

109.3%

Cash conversion quality indicator.

How to read quality and risk

This section combines quality, balance-sheet and accounting-risk indicators for Cathay General Bancorp (NASDAQ-CATY). Read the metrics together: no single score is a complete investment conclusion, but the combined view can highlight financial strength, earnings quality and areas that may deserve closer review.

Events • Dividends

Upcoming Events & Dividends for Cathay General Bancorp (NASDAQ-CATY)

Track the next earnings date, ex-dividend date, dividend payment date, dividend yield and upcoming distribution details where available.

Next Earnings Date

July 22, 2026

Days to Earnings

1

Dividend Payment Date

Not available

Ex-Dividend Date

Not available

Dividend Yield

2.5%

Income yield reference.

Upcoming Dividend

1.52

Upcoming distribution amount.

Payment Type

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

Dividend Currency

USD

Currency used for the distribution.

Payout Ratio

28.7%

Dividend payout reference.

How to read events and dividends

This section helps investors track time-sensitive items for Cathay General Bancorp (NASDAQ-CATY), including the next earnings date and dividend-related milestones. These items can matter for short-term volatility, income planning and event-driven positioning.

Stock Forecast • Technical Outlook

Cathay General Bancorp (NASDAQ-CATY) Stock Forecast & Technical Outlook

Review Cathay General Bancorp (NASDAQ-CATY) across multiple technical time frames, alongside analyst recommendation data, to form a faster read on market positioning and near-term sentiment.

Technical Signals by Time Frame

Switch between time frames to review the current technical signal for the stock.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 15-minute • intraday
Strong Sell

The 15-minute technical read for Cathay General Bancorp (NASDAQ-CATY) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 1-hour • short-term
Strong Sell

The 1-hour technical read for Cathay General Bancorp (NASDAQ-CATY) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: daily • daily
Buy

The daily technical read for Cathay General Bancorp (NASDAQ-CATY) is currently Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: weekly • weekly
Strong Buy

The weekly technical read for Cathay General Bancorp (NASDAQ-CATY) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: monthly • monthly
Strong Buy

The monthly technical read for Cathay General Bancorp (NASDAQ-CATY) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Analyst Consensus for Cathay General Bancorp (NASDAQ-CATY)

A consolidated view of buy, hold and sell recommendations based on the currently available analyst data.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Consolidated analyst recommendation mix
Hold

Based on the available recommendation mix, Cathay General Bancorp (NASDAQ-CATY) has a Hold consensus, with 1 buy, 3 hold and 0 sell recommendations in the current data set.

Buy 1
Hold 3
Sell 0
FAQ • Fast Investor Answers

Cathay General Bancorp (NASDAQ-CATY) Stock FAQ

Quick answers about Cathay General Bancorp (NASDAQ-CATY) stock, including fair value, valuation rating, analyst price target, dividends, earnings dates, market capitalization, financial health and other key stock analysis metrics.

Fair Value
$58.43
Estimated downside 5.1%
Valuation Rating
Overvalued
Estimated downside of 5.1%
Analyst Target
$60.10
Implied downside 2.4%
Financial Health
Good
Current financial-health read

The current fair value estimate for Cathay General Bancorp (NASDAQ-CATY) is $58.43. This implies an estimated downside of 5.1% versus the current market price.

Based on the current fair value estimate, the stock appears overvalued, with estimated downside of 5.1% versus the current market price.

The available analyst price target for Cathay General Bancorp (NASDAQ-CATY) is $60.10. The analyst target implies estimated downside of 2.4%.

The current financial health read for Cathay General Bancorp (NASDAQ-CATY) is Good. This should be reviewed alongside valuation, profitability, debt and cash-flow quality metrics.

The next earnings date currently listed for Cathay General Bancorp (NASDAQ-CATY) is July 22, 2026.

Based on the current data, dividend yield is 2.5%, upcoming dividend amount is 1.52.

The current P/E ratio listed for Cathay General Bancorp (NASDAQ-CATY) is 12.4x. Use it together with growth, margins and sector comparisons rather than as a standalone valuation signal.

The current market capitalization listed for Cathay General Bancorp is 4.156 B.

The ticker symbol for Cathay General Bancorp is NASDAQ-CATY, and the stock is listed on NASDAQ.

Cathay General Bancorp (NASDAQ-CATY) is listed on NASDAQ.

The current debt-to-total-capital ratio listed for Cathay General Bancorp is 4.4%, which helps investors evaluate the company’s financing structure and leverage profile.

The free float listed for Cathay General Bancorp is 95.0%. Free float helps investors understand how much of the share base is available for public trading.

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