Nama's AI scorecard currently rates Cathay General Bancorp Buy (5.9 out of 10), a call computed from its profitability, cash generation, growth, valuation and balance sheet. It is a research reading, not investment advice.

What is CATY's P/E ratio?

Cathay General Bancorp trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 12.1.

When does CATY report earnings?

Cathay General Bancorp's next scheduled report is on Jan 21, 2027. Analysts expect EPS of $1.52.

What is the CATY price target?

The median analyst price target from 5 analysts is $69.00, with a range of $56.00 – $75.00.

Is CATY Shariah compliant?

Nama's AAOIFI-style screen reads Cathay General Bancorp as Not Shariah Compliant. At least one of the three ratios or the industry test failed.

Does CATY pay a dividend?

Yes — Cathay General Bancorp's dividend yield is 2.4%.

Nama Insights

Cathay General Bancorp (CATY)

Financial Services · Banks Regional · NASDAQ

Cathay General Bancorp (CATY) is a Financial Services company in the Banks Regional industry. It has a market capitalization of $4.28B and a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 12.1. Over the most recent reported fiscal year, revenue grew 12.1%. Nama's AI scorecard rates it Buy, 5.9 out of 10. On 12-month momentum it ranks in the leading band of its market.

AI scorecard

Buy · 5.9/10

Positive, at the low end of Buy. As of Nov 7, 2026.

Momentum

Leading · +27.0% over 12 months ex. last

Top 20% of its market on the past year's steady rise.

Shariah screen

Not Shariah Compliant

At least one of the three ratios or the industry test failed.

Off its high

-5.0%

How far the last close sits under the highest price of the past five years.

Market cap	$4.28B
Trailing P/E	12.1
Price / book	1.4
Price / sales	5.1
FCF yield	—
Dividend yield	2.4%
Gross margin	0.0%
Operating margin	—
Net margin	43.5%
Revenue growth (YoY)	+12.1%
Revenue growth (3-yr annual)	+1.1%
EPS growth (YoY)	+10.5%
FCF/share growth (YoY)	—
Beta	0.9
Exchange	NASDAQ
Sector	Financial Services
Industry	Banks Regional

CATY earnings

Next report: Jan 21, 2027 (Q4 2026, EPS estimate $1.52). Beat the EPS estimate in 3 of 4 recent quarters.

Quarter	Reported	EPS	Estimate	Surprise	Revenue
Q3 2026	Oct 21, 2026	$1.30	$1.45	-10.3%	—
Q2 2026	Jul 22, 2026	$1.37	$1.35	+1.5%	$222.30M
Q1 2026	Apr 22, 2026	$1.29	$1.21	+6.6%	$214.83M
Q4 2025	Jan 22, 2026	$1.33	$1.23	+8.1%	$222.83M

CATY analyst price target

Median target $69.00 from 5 analysts, ranging $56.00 – $75.00.

Banks Regional peers

Ticker	Company	Market cap	P/E
HDB	HDFC Bank	$129.32B	15.9
IBN	ICICI Bank	$121.68B	21.2
MFG	Mizuho Financial Group	$113.48B	13.1
USB	U.S. Bancorp	$92.63B	11.6
PNC	PNC Financial Services Group	$89.43B	12.0
ITUB	Itaú Unibanco	$81.45B	8.6
LYG	Lloyds Banking Group	$72.69B	9.8
DB	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft	$64.60B	10.5

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Recent Congressional trades

Cathay General Bancorp trades disclosed by members of the US House and Senate under the STOCK Act. See the full Congress trades board →

Member	Chamber	Trade	Amount	Disclosed
Gilbert Cisneros	House	Buy	$1,001 - $15,000	Apr 7, 2026
Gilbert Cisneros	House	Buy	$1,001 - $15,000	Feb 13, 2026
Josh Gottheimer	House	Sell	$1,001 - $15,000	May 14, 2025

CATY FAQ

Is CATY a buy?: Nama's AI scorecard currently rates Cathay General Bancorp Buy (5.9 out of 10), a call computed from its profitability, cash generation, growth, valuation and balance sheet. It is a research reading, not investment advice.
What is CATY's P/E ratio?: Cathay General Bancorp trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 12.1.
When does CATY report earnings?: Cathay General Bancorp's next scheduled report is on Jan 21, 2027. Analysts expect EPS of $1.52.
What is the CATY price target?: The median analyst price target from 5 analysts is $69.00, with a range of $56.00 – $75.00.
Is CATY Shariah compliant?: Nama's AAOIFI-style screen reads Cathay General Bancorp as Not Shariah Compliant. At least one of the three ratios or the industry test failed.
Does CATY pay a dividend?: Yes — Cathay General Bancorp's dividend yield is 2.4%.