Cathay Bank/$CATY
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About Cathay Bank
Cathay General Bancorp is a regional bank predominantly serving the Chinese-American community. The company's policy is to reach out and actively offer services to low-to-moderate income groups in the delineated branch service areas. It predominantly provides services such as checking and deposit, lines of credits, commercial and commercial real estate loans, merchant services and payment processing, treasury management services, international banking and financing services, and other customary banking services to individuals, professionals, and small to medium-sized businesses. Through its Wealth Management unit, the company also offers investment products and services, such as stocks, bonds, mutual funds, insurance, annuities and advisory services.
Ticker
$CATY
Sector
Primary listing
Employees
1,266
Headquarters
Website
Cathay Bank Metrics
BasicAdvanced
$3.4B
11.90
$4.14
0.95
$1.36
2.76%
Price and volume
Market cap
$3.4B
Beta
0.95
52-week high
$53.25
52-week low
$36.06
Average daily volume
355K
Dividend rate
$1.36
Financial strength
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
32.64%
Profitability
Net profit margin (TTM)
41.81%
Operating margin (TTM)
59.00%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
15.30%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
$560,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
1.25%
Return on equity (TTM)
10.38%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
11.899
Price to revenue (TTM)
4.952
Price to book
1.18
Price to tangible book (TTM)
1.36
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
10.743
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
9.31%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
4.586
Dividend yield (TTM)
2.76%
Forward dividend yield
2.76%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
-4.14%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
-0.46%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
0.64%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
0.52%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
8.10%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
21.13%
What the Analysts think about Cathay Bank
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Cathay Bank stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
Fitch affirmed Cathay General Bancorp’s credit rating at ‘BB+’ with a stable outlook, citing its strong asset quality and above-peer capital levels that support loss absorption. (MarketScreener)
Gross loans increased 2.23% to $19.78 billion and total deposits rose by $188.8 million to $20.006 billion in Q2 2025, underscoring continued balance sheet expansion. (StockTitan)
Net interest margin expanded to 3.27% in Q2 2025 from 3.25% in Q1 2025, reflecting improved core profitability in a rising rate environment. (StreetInsider)
Net charge-offs surged to $12.7 million in Q2 2025, up from $2 million in Q1, signaling heightened credit losses and pressure on profitability. (Nasdaq)
Total non-performing assets climbed 14.9% quarter-over-quarter to $199.5 million as of June 30, 2025, reflecting deteriorating asset quality in the loan portfolio. (Nasdaq)
The allowance for loan losses covered only 96.1% of non-performing loans in Q2 2025, down from 112.1% in Q1 2025, reducing the bank’s buffer against future defaults. (Nasdaq)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 6 Sept 2025.
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Cathay Bank stock?
Cathay Bank (CATY) has a market cap of $3.4B as of September 18, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Cathay Bank stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Cathay Bank (CATY) stock is 11.9 as of September 18, 2025.
Does Cathay Bank stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Cathay Bank (CATY) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of September 18, 2025, the dividend rate is $1.36 and the yield is 2.76%. Cathay Bank has a payout ratio of 32.64% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next Cathay Bank dividend payment date?
The next Cathay Bank (CATY) dividend payment date is unconfirmed.
What is the beta indicator for Cathay Bank?
Cathay Bank (CATY) has a beta rating of 0.95. This means that it is less volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 0.5 would mean it moves half as much as the market.