East West Bancorp, Inc. EWBC
Composite 67/100; the shares have moved about 21% annualised. Names that move more contribute more risk for the same amount invested, and our composite reflects how strong the evidence for this one is right now.
Its least supportive area is Balance-sheet strength at 60 — still above average.
Quality ranks 75/100 — a moderate point in its favour. Growth ranks 68/100 — a moderate point in its favour. Income ranks 66/100 — a moderate point in its favour.
Its least supportive area is Balance-sheet strength at 60 — still above average.
What the company does East West Bancorp, Inc. (EWBC) is a Pasadena-based regional bank holding company operating East West Bank, offering personal and commercial banking, trade finance, wealth management, and digital banking services, with a focus on U.S.-Asia business connections.
Key financials EWBC reports ROE 16.6%, ROA 1.8%, and ROCE 7.0%. Net margins stand at 50.1% with revenue and EPS growth of 16.3% and 17.4%, respectively. The dividend yield is 2.1% with a payout ratio of 26.9%.
Stock health The stock shows strong momentum: +30.06% over 12 months, +16.31% over 6 months, and +5.65% over 3 months. The Sideravia score is 61.9, with Quality 67.3 and Income 74.2, indicating robust fundamentals and attractive valuation.
Price vs fair value EWBC trades at a PREMIUM of 12.30% versus our fair-value estimate of 114.83 and at a discount of 12.20% versus the 12-month analyst target of 146.88. - Trading at a premium to fair value despite strong fundamentals (Sideravia Overall 61.9). - Discount to analyst target reflects upside potential noted by 16 analysts (target 146.88). - Recent dividend-focused headlines may be supporting sentiment (24/7 Wall St., Jul 26-27).
Looking forward Forward P/E of 14.90 suggests moderate earnings expectations. Growth and momentum metrics remain positive, but valuation remains a key consideration given the premium to fair value.
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