HOPE (Hope Bancorp) Beginning Cash Position: $560.1 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)


HOPE Hope Bancorp Inc HOPE
58 GF Score
Price $13.45
GF Value $11.71
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Hope Bancorp Beginning Cash Position?

Hope Bancorp HOPE +0.52% 58 Beginning Cash Position is $560.1 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates HOPE with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.71 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Hope Bancorp's Beginning Cash Position for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $560.1 Mil.

Hope Bancorp's quarterly Beginning Cash Position declined from Sep. 2025 ($689.7 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($454.9 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2025 ($454.9 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($560.1 Mil).

Hope Bancorp's annual Beginning Cash Position increased from Dec. 2023 ($506.8 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($1,929.0 Mil) but then declined from Dec. 2024 ($1,929.0 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($458.2 Mil).

Hope Bancorp Beginning Cash Position Related Terms

Hope Bancorp Beginning Cash Position Historical Data

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Hope Bancorp Beginning Cash Position Chart

Hope Bancorp Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beginning Cash Position
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Hope Bancorp Quarterly Data
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Hope Bancorp Beginning Cash Position Calculation

Beginning Cash Position is the cash and equivalents balance at the beginning of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement.

What does a Beginning Cash Position of $560.1 Mil mean?
Hope Bancorp (HOPE) has a Beginning Cash Position of $560.1 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Beginning Cash Position is the cash and equivalents balance at the beginning of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. View historical data on Hope Bancorp and its competitors.
Is Hope Bancorp's Beginning Cash Position too high?
Hope Bancorp's current Beginning Cash Position is $560.1 Mil. Overall, Hope Bancorp has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hope Bancorp's Beginning Cash Position compare to TCBK and RBCAA?
Hope Bancorp's Beginning Cash Position of $560.1 Mil can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Beginning Cash Position for a Banks company?
A good Beginning Cash Position depends on the Banks industry context. However, Beginning Cash Position should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Beginning Cash Position mean?
A high Beginning Cash Position can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Beginning Cash Position is the cash and equivalents balance at the beginning of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. View historical data on Hope Bancorp and its competitors. Hope Bancorp's current Beginning Cash Position is $560.1 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hope Bancorp stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hope Bancorp (HOPE) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.71, compared to a current price of $13.45 — trading 14.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Beginning Cash Position is $560.1 Mil. Hope Bancorp's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Beginning Cash Position calculated?
Beginning Cash Position is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hope Bancorp (HOPE), the current Beginning Cash Position is $560.1 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Hope Bancorp (HOPE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hope Bancorp stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $13.45 is trading 14.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $11.71. GuruFocus considers Hope Bancorp to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HOPE:

  • Beginning Cash Position: $560.1 Mil
  • GF Value™: $11.71 vs. price of $13.45 (14.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HOPE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Hope Bancorp Business Description

Other Exchanges NRB:Germany
Address 3200 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1400, Los Angeles, CA, USA, 90010
Hope Bancorp Inc is a bank holding company engaged in providing financial services. It offers core business banking products for small and medium-sized businesses and individuals. Services offered by the bank include online banking, mobile banking, mortgage loans, credit cards, investment and wealth management services, and other banking services.
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