Cathay General Bancorp (CATY) — Stock Score Summary

Cathay General Bancorp (CATY) has a MoatMap StockRank of 74/100 based on Quality (46/100), Value (33/100), and Momentum (77/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY. Cathay General Bancorp is a regional bank that lacks the structural growth drivers and thematic alignment required for our concentrated global portfolio.

Cathay General Bancorp is a commercial bank holding company focused on serving the Chinese-American communities in the United States, offering a full suite of consumer and commercial banking products and services. The bank's competitive moat lies in its deep cultural understanding, specialized lending expertise, and strong relationship-based approach within its niche market. This targeted strategy enables it to build lasting customer loyalty and capture growth opportunities within a specific demographic.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$58.18
Market Cap$3.8B
P/E (TTM)12.00
P/E (Forward)9.87
Price/Book1.30
Return on Equity11.4%
Gross Margin0.0%
Operating Margin61.5%
Revenue Growth14.1%
Dividend Yield2.5%

Cathay General Bancorp operates in the Banks - Regional industry, part of the Financial Services sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cathay General Bancorp’s (CATY) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Cathay General Bancorp (CATY) is 74/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (46), Value (33), and Momentum (77) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Cathay General Bancorp have an economic moat?
Cathay General Bancorp (CATY) has a Quality factor score of 46/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Cathay General Bancorp a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Cathay General Bancorp (CATY) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 74/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Cathay General Bancorp in?
Cathay General Bancorp (CATY) operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically the Banks - Regional industry (United States).
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