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(EWBC) East West Bancorp - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NASDAQ • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US27579R1041

EWBC: Banking, Loans, Deposits, Treasury, Management

East West Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:EWBC) is a bank holding company for East West Bank, a financial institution specializing in personalized and commercial banking services tailored to businesses and individuals in the United States. Established in 1973 and headquartered in Pasadena, California, the bank operates through three core segments: Consumer and Business Banking, Commercial Banking, and Other. Its product offerings include a wide range of deposit products such as personal and business checking and savings accounts, money market accounts, and time deposits. The bank also provides diverse loan products, including mortgage and home equity loans, commercial and residential real estate loans, construction loans, trade financing, letters of credit, and equipment loans. Additionally, it offers specialized services such as foreign exchange, treasury management, wealth management, and interest rate and commodity risk hedging. The bank is particularly recognized for its expertise in facilitating U.S.-Asia trade and business transactions, catering to the financial needs of the Asian-American community and businesses engaged in cross-border activities. East West Bank also provides digital banking solutions, including mobile and online banking services, to enhance customer convenience. For more information, visit https://www.eastwestbank.com.

East West Bancorp, Inc. operates as a regional bank with a strong focus on serving the financial needs of the Asian-American market and businesses operating in the U.S.-Asia corridor. The banks strategic positioning allows it to leverage its cultural and financial expertise to provide tailored financial solutions to its diverse customer base. Its comprehensive suite of banking services includes deposit accounts, loan products, and treasury management solutions, designed to meet the needs of both individual and commercial clients. The banks commitment to innovation and customer service has enabled it to maintain a strong presence in the competitive U.S. banking sector, particularly in regions with high Asian-American populations. East West Bancorps financial performance reflects its disciplined approach to risk management and its focus on sustainable growth.

Ticker Symbol: EWBC Exchange: NASDAQ Type: common stock Country Origin: United States GICS Sub Industry: Regional Banks Based on and , here is the 3-month forecast for East West Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:EWBC): - Price Outlook: The stock is expected to trade within a range of $78 to $92 over the next 3 months, influenced by its current price of $84.44 and moving averages (SMA 20: $80.03, SMA 50: $87.27, SMA 200: $89.78). The average true range (ATR) of 4.20 suggests moderate volatility. - Momentum: The stock may experience short-term weakness due to the SMA 20 crossing below the SMA 50, indicating potential consolidation. However, the SMA 200 remains above the SMA 50, signaling long-term bullish sentiment. - Valuation: With a P/E of 9.30 and forward P/E of 8.80, the stock appears undervalued relative to its earnings growth potential. The P/B ratio of 1.38 indicates the stock is fairly valued relative to its book value. - Earnings Performance: The return on equity (RoE) of 15.09% reflects strong profitability, supporting the banks ability to maintain dividend payments and invest in growth initiatives. - Market Sentiment: The stocks average volume of 1,251,480 shares suggests moderate liquidity, with potential for increased trading activity driven by earnings announcements or macroeconomic developments.

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EWBC Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 11,847m
Sector Financial Services
Industry Banks - Regional
GiC Sub-Industry Regional Banks
IPO / Inception 1999-02-08

EWBC Stock Ratings

Growth Rating 66.7
Fundamental 72.4
Dividend Rating 69.4
Rel. Strength -3.86
Analysts 4.17/5
Fair Price Momentum 80.55 USD
Fair Price DCF 98.34 USD

EWBC Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 1.98%
Yield on Cost 5y 5.68%
Annual Growth 5y 14.87%
Payout Consistency 94.4%

EWBC Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m -84%
Growth Correlation 12m 58.3%
Growth Correlation 5y 60.5%
CAGR 5y 23.74%
CAGR/Max DD 5y 0.44
Sharpe Ratio 12m 0.86
Alpha 3.99
Beta 1.102
Volatility 34.72%
Current Volume 654.5k
Average Volume 20d 1337k
What is the price of EWBC stocks?
As of May 02, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 86.87 with a total of 654,532 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +1.05%, over one month by -2.09%, over three months by -13.24% and over the past year by +17.93%.
Is East West Bancorp a good stock to buy?
Yes, based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, East West Bancorp (NASDAQ:EWBC) is currently (May 2025) a good stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 72.37 and therefor a positive outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of EWBC as of May 2025 is 80.55. This means that EWBC is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -7.28%.
Is EWBC a buy, sell or hold?
East West Bancorp has received a consensus analysts rating of 4.17. Therefor, it is recommend to buy EWBC.
  • Strong Buy: 6
  • Buy: 2
  • Hold: 4
  • Sell: 0
  • Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecast for EWBC stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, EWBC East West Bancorp will be worth about 94.1 in May 2026. The stock is currently trading at 86.87. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +8.33%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price 100.5 15.6%
Analysts Target Price 101.3 16.6%
ValueRay Target Price 94.1 8.3%