Hope Bancorp, Inc. (HOPE) — Stock Score Summary

Hope Bancorp, Inc. (HOPE) has a MoatMap StockRank of 68/100 based on Quality (30/100), Value (39/100), and Momentum (81/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY. Regional bank lacking structural moats or alignment with our high-conviction macro themes; Terry Smith lens rejects low-ROIC leveraged financials.

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.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$12.59
Market Cap$1.6B
P/E (TTM)22.89
P/E (Forward)7.86
Price/Book0.70
Return on Equity3.2%
Gross Margin0.0%
Operating Margin31.5%
Revenue Growth18.4%
Dividend Yield4.5%

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hope Bancorp, Inc.’s (HOPE) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Hope Bancorp, Inc. (HOPE) is 68/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (30), Value (39), and Momentum (81) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Hope Bancorp, Inc. have an economic moat?
Hope Bancorp, Inc. (HOPE) has a Quality factor score of 30/100. 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 Hope Bancorp, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Hope Bancorp, Inc. (HOPE) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 68/100. 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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