East-West Bancorp Inc (EWBC) Stock Analysis
Market Closed
Sector: Financial Services · Industry: State Commercial Banks
AnalystsStrong Buy23 analystsWhat's happening with EWBC
Price History
5-Year Weekly Candlestick Chart
Profile
Strong profitability, growth and valuation.
How is each axis scored?
- Valuation75/100 · Strong
- P/E vs own history (72th pct)5/25
- FCF yield (8.9%)25/25
- P/S (3.7x)20/25
- EV/EBIT (7.1x)25/25
- Growth77/100 · Strong
- Revenue CAGR (25.2%)25/25
- Net income CAGR (11.0%)20/25
- EPS CAGR 5Y (11.8%)20/25
- Fwd implied growth (5.2%)12/25
- Profitability95/100 · Strong
- ROIC (30.8%)25/25
- ROE (15.5%)20/25
- Net margin (29.6%)25/25
- Operating margin (38.1%)25/25
- Financial Health53/100 · Moderate
- Altman Z (0.32)3/25
- Current ratio (n/a)0/25
- Interest coverage (no interest expense)25/25
- Net cash / debt (Net cash)25/25
- Quality62/100 · Moderate
- Piotroski F (7/9)22/25
- Beneish M (-2.46)20/25
- FCF conversion (n/a)0/25
- Margin stability (σ 7.9%)20/25
About East-West Bancorp Inc
East West Bancorp Inc operates in U. Show more
S. and Asia. The Bank provides range of personal and commercial banking services to individuals and businesses. In addition to offering traditional deposit products that include personal and business checking and savings accounts, money market, and time deposits, the Bank also offers foreign exchange, treasury management and wealth management services. The Bank has three operating segments, (1) Consumer and Business Banking, (2) Commercial Banking and (3) Treasury and Other. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Commercial banking segment.
Headquarters: PASADENA, CA · Employees: 3,500 · Website ↗
Insider Transactions
Recent SEC Form 4 filings
- SellOpen market sale · filed 2026-08-12-1000 sh2026-08-12
- SellOpen market sale · filed 2026-08-06-10000 sh2026-08-06
- SellOpen market sale · filed 2026-06-16-800 sh2026-06-15
- SellOpen market sale · filed 2026-06-12-500 sh2026-06-12
- SellOpen market sale · filed 2026-06-11-11211 sh2026-06-11
+3 more recent filings
Key Metrics
Financial snapshot — pillar inputs plus per-share and market context
Valuation
75B+P/E (TTM)12.5xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / TTM EPS (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 5.7x–16.3x · 72nd pct
P/FCF9.4xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / Free Cash Flow per share (Finnhub). Inverse of FCF yield — negative when FCF is negative
FCF Yield8.9%A
Grade A: ValueTTM FCF / Market Cap — vs own 5Y history: 7.3%–22.6% · 40th pct
P/S (TTM)3.65xB
Grade B: FairPrice / TTM Revenue (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 1.9x–7.1x · 64th pct
EV/EBIT7.1xA
Grade A: CheapEnterprise value / TTM EBIT (D&A not in our data) — capital-structure neutral — vs own 5Y history: 0.7x–9.6x · 80th pct
EV/Sales—
Enterprise Value / TTM Revenue (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral sales multiple
Forward P/E11.9xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / next-year EPS estimate — shows whether the TTM multiple is rich or just front-loading growth
P/B Ratio1.91xA
Grade A: FairPrice to Book Value. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
PEG Ratio1.63B
Grade B: FairFinnhub PEG — their P/E basis ÷ expected EPS growth. Suppressed when their P/E diverges >2× from our TTM P/E (different basis)
Dividend Yield2.22%A
Grade A: PaysTTM dividend yield (Finnhub) — annual dividends / price. None = no dividend; very high yield can signal distress
Payout Ratio25.2%A
Grade A: SafeDividends / Net Income (Finnhub) — share of earnings paid out; >90% or negative = unsustainable
Profitability
95A+ROIC30.8%A
Grade A: MoatNOPAT (EBIT less ~21% tax) / invested capital (equity + debt − cash). Flagship quality metric — durable >15% signals a moat
ROE15.5%C
Grade C: AverageReturn on Equity. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
ROA1.8%D
Grade D: WeakReturn on Assets (Finnhub) — Net Income / Total Assets; how efficiently assets produce profit
Net Margin29.6%A
Grade A: HighNet Income / Revenue
Operating Margin38.1%A
Grade A: HighTTM EBIT / TTM Revenue
Gross Margin—
Gross Profit / Revenue
FCF Margin—
FCF / Revenue
True FCF Margin—
TTM (OCF − CapEx − SBC) / TTM Revenue — SBC treated as a real cost
Financial Health
53CAltman Z-Score0.32D
Grade D: DistressBankruptcy risk. >3 Safe, <1.8 Distress
Current Ratio—
Current Assets/Liabilities
Quick Ratio—
(Current Assets − Inventory) / Current Liabilities (Finnhub) — stricter liquidity test, excludes inventory
Interest Coverage—
EBIT/Interest. >10 Strong
Debt Repayment—
Years to repay net debt via FCF
Net Debt/EBITNet CashA
Grade A: LowLeverage. <2x Low, >4x High
Debt/Equity0.00xA
Grade A: LowDebt / Equity: <1 Conservative, >2 Risky. Not meaningful with non-positive equity; shown as unavailable rather than low debt.
Cash / Debt124.88xA
Grade A: CoveredCash covers how much of total debt. >1 = could repay all debt from cash
Growth
77B+Revenue CAGR25.2%A
Grade A: HighCompound annual revenue growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
Net Income CAGR11.0%C
Grade C: OkCompound annual net income growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
EPS CAGR (5Y)11.8%C
Grade C: OkCompound annual EPS growth over up to 5Y of per-share earnings (own statements). Null when either endpoint EPS ≤ 0
Implied EPS Growth5.2%B
Grade B: LowImplied 1Y EPS growth from forward P/E vs our TTM EPS. Sparse — only where forward estimates exist
Dilution (5Y)-2.7%A
Grade A: BuybacksShare count change over 5Y
SBC / Net Income5.9%A
Grade A: LowStock-based comp/Net income. >30% = dilution risk
SBC / Revenue1.8%A
Grade A: LowTTM stock-based comp / TTM Revenue
Quality
62BPiotroski F-Score7/9A
Grade A: StrongFinancial strength 0–9. >7 Strong
Beneish M-Score-2.46A
Grade A: SafeEarnings manipulation risk. < -2.22 Safe
FCF Conversion—
FCF / Net Income
Margin Stability7.9%A
Grade A: StableEBIT margin std deviation. Lower = stable
Capex / Revenue—
TTM CapEx / TTM Revenue — high % = capital-hungry business
Asset Turnover—
Revenue / Total Assets (Finnhub) — how efficiently the asset base generates sales
More metrics — Per Share, Balance Sheet, MarketHide additional metrics
Per Share
EPS (TTM)$10.03
Own TTM net income / shares — same earnings basis as P/E
Cash / Share$24.70
Cash & short-term investments per share (Finnhub)
Book Value / Share$64.68
Shareholders' equity per share (Finnhub). Negative = accumulated losses / heavy buybacks
Balance Sheet
Total Debt$35.55M
Total debt obligations (short + long term)
Cash & Equiv.$4.44B
Cash and short-term investments
Net Debt$-4.40BA
Grade A: Net CashTotal Debt minus Cash. Negative = Net Cash position
Total Equity$9.00B
Shareholders' equity (book value)
Asset / Liability1.12xC
Grade C: AdequateTotal Assets / Total Liabilities
Market
Market Cap$17.20B
Current Market Capitalization
Beta1.01B
Grade B: MarketPrice sensitivity vs the market (Finnhub) — 1.0 moves with market, >1.2 amplifies swings
Takeaway
Neutral
Current P/E of 12.5x sits at the 72nd percentile of its historical range.
How grades work: each metric is graded A–D against fixed thresholds (tap a row for the meaning). Card grades map the pillar score to A+–E — a card grade is that pillar's own score, not an average of the rows shown.
Financials as of Mar 2026 · Ratio snapshot Sep 23, 2026
Key Insights: East-West Bancorp Inc (EWBC)
Composite verdict for East-West Bancorp Inc: Neutral. East-West Bancorp Inc meets 7 of 9 Piotroski F-Score criteria, placing its fundamental strength in the top tier of US-listed stocks. Altman Z-Score of 0.32 is below the 1.81 distress threshold — an elevated financial-risk flag. Beneish M-Score of -2.46 suggests a low likelihood of earnings manipulation.
- Revenue has compounded at roughly 25% annually, with net income growing about 11% per year — a strong growth profile.
- At a valuation score of 75/100, EWBC trades near the cheapest end of its own historical range (P/E 12.5).
- The stock currently yields 2.2% in dividends.
See how EWBC ranks on the Capex Tracker — top 50 capital spenders compared.
No significant market moves for EWBC in the last 30 days.
See EWBC move history →Frequently Asked Questions about EWBC
Is EWBC stock a buy right now?
PreMarketPrice's quantitative model rates East-West Bancorp Inc's financial health at 53/100 — Neutral. This is a data-driven snapshot of fundamentals, not investment advice.
Is EWBC stock overvalued?
East-West Bancorp Inc trades at a trailing P/E of 12.5 and our valuation score rates it 75/100 (higher = cheaper vs. its own history). See the Valuation History and Key Metrics sections for forward P/E, EV/EBITDA and PEG context.
When does East-West Bancorp Inc report earnings?
No confirmed earnings date is currently scheduled for EWBC. The Earnings section lists recent reports and updates as dates are announced.
What sector does East-West Bancorp Inc operate in?
East-West Bancorp Inc operates in the Financial Services sector, within the State Commercial Banks industry. The Related Stocks section lists sector peers for comparison.
What does East-West Bancorp Inc do?
East West Bancorp Inc operates in U.
About East-West Bancorp Inc (EWBC) Stock
East-West Bancorp Inc (EWBC) is a US-listed stock operating in the Financial Services sector, specifically the State Commercial Banks industry. Real-time pricing data for East-West Bancorp Inc is available on this page with a market capitalization of $17.2 billion. The financial health score for EWBC is 53/100, which indicates moderate financial strength based on profitability, leverage, liquidity, and growth metrics. This page provides real-time pre-market pricing, earnings calendar, financial health analysis, and valuation metrics for EWBC stock.
EWBC Stock Analysis & Key Metrics
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- Pre-market price & movement: Real-time EWBC stock price with percentage change, updated continuously during pre-market and regular trading hours.
- Valuation & P/E history: Historical P/E, P/S, and P/B ratios for EWBC with trend analysis and normalized valuation multiples.
- Financial statements: Revenue, net income, assets, liabilities, and equity for East-West Bancorp Inc across multiple reporting periods.
- Financial health score: A composite score of 53/100 based on Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, profitability, and leverage metrics for EWBC.
- Sector peers: Compare EWBC against 10 other financial services stocks on key financial metrics.
Is EWBC a Good Stock to Buy?
This page provides data-driven analysis to help you evaluate East-West Bancorp Inc (EWBC) as an investment. The financial health score of 53/100 suggests moderate financial fundamentals. Valuation metrics show whether the stock is trading above or below its historical average.However, this is not financial advice — always do your own research before investing.
Data on this page is sourced from real-time market feeds, Polygon.io, and Finnhub.East-West Bancorp Inc (EWBC) trades on NYSE. Pre-market trading occurs 4:00 AM – 9:30 AM ET. Regular market hours are 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM ET.