The historical data trend for East West Banking'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.
East West Banking Buyback Yield % Competitor Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, East West Banking'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.
East West Banking Buyback Yield % vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, East West Banking's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where East West Banking'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.
East West Banking (PHS:EW) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.00 as of Jun. 27, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on East West Banking and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, East West Banking ranks #999999 out of 622 companies in the Banks industry.
Is East West Banking's Buyback Yield % too high?
East West Banking's current Buyback Yield % is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, East West Banking ranks #999999 out of 622 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, East West Banking has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does East West Banking's Buyback Yield % compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, East West Banking ranks #999999 out of 622 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places East West Banking in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.43. 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 622 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. 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 East West Banking 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. East West Banking's current Buyback Yield % is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is East West Banking stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, East West Banking (PHS:EW) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱13.64, compared to a current price of ₱12.16 — trading 10.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.00. East West Banking's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 2 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 East West Banking (PHS:EW), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.00 as of Jun. 27, 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 East West Banking (PHS:EW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, East West Banking stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₱12.16 is trading 10.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱13.64.
GuruFocus considers East West Banking to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for PHS:EW:
Buyback Yield %: 0.00
GF Value™: ₱13.64 vs. price of ₱12.16 (10.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PHS:EW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
East West Banking Corporation is a commercial bank providing financial services in the Philippines. The bank generates all revenue domestically. The bank operates through four segments: the Retail banking segment offers traditional branch banking products and services such as deposits, back-to-back/emerging market loans, and other over-the-counter (OTC) transactions, the Corporate banking segment handles lending and trade financing for both large corporations and middle-market clients, the Consumer banking segment caters to loans for individuals, and Treasury and Trust segment consists of treasury and trust operations of the Group. The company derives a majority of its revenue from the Consumer banking segment.
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