What is Hope Bancorp, Inc.'s (HOPE) StockRank?

MoatMap's StockRank for Hope Bancorp, Inc. (HOPE) is 59/100, with a Hold signal. This is a composite score combining Quality (33), Value (58), and Momentum (63) factor ranks across MoatMap's universe of 25,000+ stocks.

Does Hope Bancorp, Inc. have an economic moat?

Hope Bancorp, Inc. (HOPE) has a Quality factor score of 33/100. 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 financial characteristics of a moated business.

Is Hope Bancorp, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?

MoatMap's current signal for Hope Bancorp, Inc. (HOPE) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 59/100. 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 Hope Bancorp, Inc. in?

Hope Bancorp, Inc. (HOPE) operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically the Banks - Regional industry (United States).

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Hope Bancorp, Inc. · Financial Services · United States · $1.8B · Avg Vol: $12M/d

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P/E (TTM)

14.0x

ROE

5.7%

D/E

0.2x

Dividend %

4.0%

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Hope Bancorp, Inc., through its subsidiary Bank of Hope, is the largest Korean-American bank in the United States, providing a full range of commercial banking services. The company primarily serves the Korean-American community across major U.S. metropolitan areas, leveraging specialized expertise and deep community ties. This niche focus and established market leadership provide a distinct competitive advantage.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year	2021	2022	2023	2024	2025	CAGR	TTM	2026E	2027E	Fwd CAGR
Revenue	—	629.8M	571.4M	473.9M	498.7M	-7.5%	534.0M	620.8M	761.0M	23.5%
EPS	1.67	1.82	1.11	0.83	0.48	-26.8%	1.01	0.61	0.85	33.1%
Shares	—	119.5M	120.1M	120.8M	128.2M	+7.3%	127.7M	—	—	—
Debt	—	1.2B	2.0B	392.6M	455.1M	-28.6%	674.7M	—	—	—
Equity	—	2.0B	2.1B	2.1B	2.3B	4.2%	—	—	—	—
Op CF	—	485.5M	473.8M	116.7M	164.5M	-30.3%	202.8M	—	—	—
Inv CF	—	-1.5B	1.3B	466.5M	525.3M	—	—	—	—	—
Fin CF	—	1.2B	-341.5M	-2.1B	-588.0M	—	—	—	—	—

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PRICE (1Y)-0.6%

SMA 50SMA 200

$13.95

RSI (14)

49.3

52W High

$14.59

From 52W High

1.0%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality

ROIC (ROA)

0.7%*27.8

ROE

5.7%28.8

GP/Assets

2.9%N/A

Op. Margin

34.2%50.8

FCF/Assets

0.8%N/A

Piotroski

321.0

Int. Cover

—50.0

D/E Ratio

0.20xN/A

Current Ratio

bankN/A

Value

P/E (TTM)

14.0x43.8

EV/EBITDA

bankN/A

P/FCF

12.8xN/A

P/B

0.8x80.6

P/S

3.4x54.3

Div Yield

4.0%54.3

Momentum

52W High %

96%76.5

RS 6M

20%84.2

SMA 50/200

1.14x82.0

EPS Rev 4W

0.0%27.7

EPS Rev 12W

-1.6%24.7

EPS Improve

+56%75.7

Q Growth

—N/A

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap

$1.8B

P/E (Forward)

9.0x

Gross Margin

—

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Financial Services, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of HOPE are excluded.

Ticker	Company	Mkt Cap	StockRank	Signal
HOPE	Hope Bancorp, Inc.(you)	$1.8B	59	Hold
TCBK	TriCo Bancshares	$1.7B	58	Hold
RBCAA	Republic Bancorp, Inc.	$1.9B	62	Hold
CHCO	City Holding Company	$2.0B	61	Hold
LOB	Live Oak Bancshares, Inc.	$1.9B	55	Hold
HAPN	Happen, Inc.	$2.1B	61	Hold
WABC	Westamerica Bancorporation	$1.3B	58	Hold
BHRB	Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp.	$1.4B	56	Hold
CNOB	ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc.	$1.6B	64	Hold
STBA	S&T Bancorp, Inc.	$1.8B	66	Buy

Peer medians: ROE 9.5% · P/E 13.1x · Gross margin 100.0%

Price	$13.95
Market Cap	$1.8B
P/E (TTM)	13.99
P/E (Forward)	8.96
Price/Book	0.79
Return on Equity	5.7%
Debt/Equity	0.20x
Operating Margin	34.2%
Revenue Growth	71.0%
Dividend Yield	4.0%
Free Cash Flow	$139M