Hope BancorpHOPE +1.86%58 Buyback Yield % is 0.38 as of Jul. 01, 2026, which is 87% below its 10-year median of 2.83. GuruFocus rates HOPE with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.55 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 626 Banks companies, Hope Bancorp ranks worse than 51.6% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
The historical data trend for Hope Bancorp's Buyback Yield % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
HOPE vs TCBK, RBCAA, BY: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Hope Bancorp's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Hope Bancorp Buyback Yield % vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Hope Bancorp's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hope Bancorp's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Hope Bancorp (HOPE) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.38 as of Jul. 01, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Hope Bancorp and its competitors. This is 87% below median its historical median of 2.83. Over the past decade, Hope Bancorp's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.38 to 9.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Hope Bancorp ranks #323 out of 626 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 51.6%.
Is Hope Bancorp's Buyback Yield % too high?
Hope Bancorp's current Buyback Yield % of 0.38 is 87% below median its 10-year median of 2.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.38 to a high of 9.99. The Banks industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.43. Hope Bancorp's value of 0.38 is 11.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hope Bancorp ranks #323 out of 626 companies in the Banks industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 Buyback Yield % compare to TCBK and RBCAA?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Hope Bancorp ranks #323 out of 626 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Hope Bancorp in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.43. Hope Bancorp's value of 0.38 is 11.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Hope Bancorp's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.38 to 9.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.83 vs. the industry median of 0.43, Hope Bancorp has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Banks company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Banks companies is 0.43, based on 626 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Buyback Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hope Bancorp's current Buyback Yield % of 0.38 is 11.6% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Hope Bancorp and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hope Bancorp's current Buyback Yield % is 0.38, which is 87% below median its own 10-year median of 2.83. 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 $11.55, compared to a current price of $13.95 — trading 20.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.38, which is 87% below median its 10-year median of 2.83 and 11.6% below the Banks industry median of 0.43. 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 Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hope Bancorp (HOPE), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.38 as of Jul. 01, 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 $13.95 is trading 20.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $11.55.
GuruFocus considers Hope Bancorp to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HOPE:
Buyback Yield %: 0.38 (87% below median its 10-year median of 2.83)
GF Value™: $11.55 vs. price of $13.95 (20.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 11.6% below the Banks median (#323 of 626)
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 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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