EWBC
BULLISH
$114.6
Live
East West Bancorp, Inc. · NASDAQ
Target $129.62
(+13.1%)
$68.5
52W Range
$123.82
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Apr 09, 2026
Market cap
$15.77B
P/E
12.04
ROE
15.9%
Profit margin
49.1%
Debt/Equity
N/A
Dividend yield
2.79%
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
45%
EWBC shows bullish fundamentals based on deterministic rules. Financial strength is stable (F-Score 4/9). Key strengths include strong valuation and growth metrics.
Key Strengths
Attractive valuation with P/E of 12.0
Strong profitability (49.1% margin)
Strong revenue growth of 21.3%
Key Risks
Limited historical data available for full assessment
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$280.84
+145.1% above current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
61
Strong
75
75
70
50
35
AI Verdict
EWBC shows bullish fundamentals based on deterministic rules. Financial strength is stable (F-Score 4/9). Key strengths include strong valuation and growth metrics.
Key drivers: Attractive valuation with P/E of 12.0, Strong profitability (49.1% margin), Limited historical data available for full assessment
Confidence
95%
Value
75/100
Rule-based valuation (P/E + Graham).
Positives
- Trades at attractive 12.0x trailing earnings.
- Trades below Graham Number.
Watchpoints
No urgent risks highlighted.
Future
75/100
Rule-based growth outlook.
Positives
- Revenue growth running at 21.3%.
- Growth-implied value exceeds price.
Watchpoints
No urgent risks highlighted.
Past
70/100
Historical performance + price trend: Shares moved +74.7% over 5Y and +65.6% over 1Y.
Positives
- ROE sits at 15.9%.
- Healthy profit margin of 49.1%.
Watchpoints
No urgent risks highlighted.
Health
50/100
Balance sheet & liquidity (Z-Score: N/A).
Positives
- Insufficient data for clear positives.
Watchpoints
No urgent risks highlighted.
Dividend
35/100
Dividend policy fallback.
Positives
- Yield: 2.8%.
Watchpoints
- Weak dividend profile (Score: 35/100).
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$114.6
Analyst Target
$129.62
Upside/Downside
+13.1%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for EWBC and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-04-08
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EWBC
East West Bancorp, Inc.
Primary
|
+74.7% | +133.8% | +65.6% | +9.4% | +7.1% | +4.8% |
|
AFRM
Affirm Holdings, Inc.
Peer
|
-42.4% | +368.3% | -0.0% | -43.6% | -17.1% | -9.3% |
|
BSAC
Banco Santander-Chile
Peer
|
+126.8% | +172.0% | +92.5% | +54.5% | +15.5% | +8.6% |
|
IREN
IREN Limited
Peer
|
+89.7% | +1824.1% | +348.9% | +451.4% | -31.8% | -25.7% |
|
ERIE
Erie Indemnity Company
Peer
|
+25.4% | +14.0% | -32.1% | -21.8% | -0.3% | +3.2% |
EWB
East West Bancorp, Inc.
Primary
5Y
+74.7%
3Y
+133.8%
1Y
+65.6%
6M
+9.4%
1M
+7.1%
1W
+4.8%
AFR
Affirm Holdings, Inc.
Peer
5Y
-42.4%
3Y
+368.3%
1Y
-0.0%
6M
-43.6%
1M
-17.1%
1W
-9.3%
BSA
Banco Santander-Chile
Peer
5Y
+126.8%
3Y
+172.0%
1Y
+92.5%
6M
+54.5%
1M
+15.5%
1W
+8.6%
IRE
IREN Limited
Peer
5Y
+89.7%
3Y
+1824.1%
1Y
+348.9%
6M
+451.4%
1M
-31.8%
1W
-25.7%
ERI
Erie Indemnity Company
Peer
5Y
+25.4%
3Y
+14.0%
1Y
-32.1%
6M
-21.8%
1M
-0.3%
1W
+3.2%
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
12.04
Forward P/E
10.41
PEG Ratio
N/A
P/B Ratio
1.77
P/S Ratio
5.85
EV/Revenue
5.36
EV/EBITDA
N/A
Market Cap
$15.77B
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
49.13%
Operating Margin
66.16%
Gross Margin
N/A
ROE
15.95%
ROA
1.69%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
+21.3%
Earnings Growth
+21.4%
Q/Q Revenue Growth
+13.08%
Q/Q Earnings Growth
+21.5%
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
N/A
Current Ratio
N/A
Quick Ratio
N/A
Cash/Share
$34.74
Financial Statement Flow
Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025
Revenue
$0.8B
Net Margin
47.5%
Total Assets
$80.4B
Liabilities
$71.5B
Equity
$8.9B
Debt/Equity
8.04x
Operating CF
$0.7B
Free Cash Flow
$0.7B
FCF Yield
100%
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-04-21
$N/A
2026-01-22
$2.52
+0.8% surprise
2025-10-21
$2.62
+10.4% surprise
2025-07-22
$2.28
+1.4% surprise
Financial Services Sector Comparison
Comparing EWBC against 265 companies in the Financial Services sector
(41 bullish, 115 neutral, 109 bearish)
P/E Ratio
12.04
This Stock
vs
26.81
Sector Avg
-55.1%
(Discount)
Return on Equity (ROE)
15.95%
This Stock
vs
-2.75%
Sector Avg
-678.8%
(Below Avg)
Profit Margin
49.13%
This Stock
vs
75.42%
Sector Avg
-34.9%
(Weaker)
Revenue Growth
21.3%
This Stock
vs
30.71%
Sector Avg
-30.6%
(Slower)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EWBC
East West Bancorp, Inc.
|
BULLISH | $15.77B | 12.04 | 15.9% | 49.1% | $114.6 | |
|
AFRM
Affirm Holdings, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $15.62B | 57.88 | 8.9% | 7.6% | $46.88 | Compare |
|
BSAC
Banco Santander-Chile
|
NEUTRAL | $17.04B | 14.19 | 23.2% | 45.7% | $36.18 | Compare |
|
IREN
IREN Limited
|
BEARISH | $13.79B | 26.65 | 26.1% | 76.0% | $46.37 | Compare |
|
ERIE
Erie Indemnity Company
|
NEUTRAL | $13.25B | 23.25 | 26.2% | 13.8% | $253.38 | Compare |
EWBC
East West Bancorp, Inc.
BULLISH
Mkt Cap
$15.8B
P/E
12.0
ROE
15.9%
Price
$114.6
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-18 | NG DOMINIC | Chief Executive Officer | Gift | 95,365 | - |
| 2026-02-27 | NG DOMINIC | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award | 106,305 | - |
| 2026-02-27 | OH IRENE H | Officer | Stock Award | 20,081 | - |
| 2026-02-27 | TEO GARY | Officer | Stock Award | 9,450 | - |
| 2026-02-27 | SHI PARKER | Chief Operating Officer | Stock Award | 16,538 | - |
| 2026-02-27 | KRAUSE DOUGLAS PAUL | Officer | Stock Award | 20,081 | - |
| 2026-02-06 | CAMPBELL MOLLY | Director | Sale | 1,800 | $221,058 |
| 2026-02-06 | TEO GARY | Officer | Sale | 7,000 | $858,130 |
| 2026-02-05 | LIU JACK C | Director | Sale | 1,421 | $169,099 |
| 2026-02-04 | NG DOMINIC | Chief Executive Officer | Sale | 50,000 | $5,890,752 |
| 2026-01-23 | NG DOMINIC | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award | 29 | - |
| 2026-01-23 | OH IRENE H | Officer | Stock Award | 29 | - |
| 2026-01-23 | TEO GARY | Officer | Stock Award | 29 | - |
| 2026-01-23 | KIM LISA L | Officer | Stock Award | 29 | - |
| 2026-01-23 | SHI PARKER | Chief Operating Officer | Stock Award | 29 | - |
NG DOMINIC
Chief Executive Officer
2026-03-18
95,365 shares
NG DOMINIC
Chief Executive Officer
2026-02-27
106,305 shares
OH IRENE H
Officer
2026-02-27
20,081 shares
TEO GARY
Officer
2026-02-27
9,450 shares
SHI PARKER
Chief Operating Officer
2026-02-27
16,538 shares
KRAUSE DOUGLAS PAUL
Officer
2026-02-27
20,081 shares
CAMPBELL MOLLY
Director
2026-02-06
1,800 shares
·
$221,058
TEO GARY
Officer
2026-02-06
7,000 shares
·
$858,130
LIU JACK C
Director
2026-02-05
1,421 shares
·
$169,099
NG DOMINIC
Chief Executive Officer
2026-02-04
50,000 shares
·
$5,890,752
NG DOMINIC
Chief Executive Officer
2026-01-23
29 shares
OH IRENE H
Officer
2026-01-23
29 shares
TEO GARY
Officer
2026-01-23
29 shares
KIM LISA L
Officer
2026-01-23
29 shares
SHI PARKER
Chief Operating Officer
2026-01-23
29 shares
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
BUY
16 analysts
Barclays
2026-04-07
Overweight
Overweight
UBS
2026-04-07
Neutral
Buy
Piper Sandler
2026-04-02
Neutral
Neutral
Morgan Stanley
2026-03-31
Equal-Weight
Equal-Weight
Morgan Stanley
2026-03-02
Equal-Weight
Equal-Weight
Piper Sandler
2026-01-26
Neutral
Neutral
TD Cowen
2026-01-26
Buy
Buy
Stephens & Co.
2026-01-26
Equal-Weight
Equal-Weight
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
2026-01-23
Outperform
Outperform
TD Cowen
2026-01-07
Buy
Buy
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