East West BancorpSTU:EW2 +0.88%85 Buyback Yield % is 0.86 as of Jul. 12, 2026, which is 244% above its 10-year median of 0.25. GuruFocus rates STU:EW2 with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of €89.18 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 626 Banks companies, East West Bancorp ranks better than 61.5% 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 East West 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.
STU:EW2 vs PNFP, WBS, FHN: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, East West 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.
East West Bancorp Buyback Yield % vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, East West Bancorp's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where East West 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.
East West Bancorp (STU:EW2) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.86 as of Jul. 12, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on East West Bancorp and its competitors. This is 244% above median its historical median of 0.25. Over the past decade, East West Bancorp's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.04 to 4.23. According to the industry distribution chart, East West Bancorp ranks #241 out of 626 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 38.5%.
Is East West Bancorp's Buyback Yield % too high?
East West Bancorp's current Buyback Yield % of 0.86 is 244% above median its 10-year median of 0.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.04 to a high of 4.23. The Banks industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.42. East West Bancorp's value of 0.86 is 104.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, East West Bancorp ranks #241 out of 626 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, East West Bancorp has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does East West Bancorp's Buyback Yield % compare to PNFP and WBS?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, East West Bancorp ranks #241 out of 626 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts East West Bancorp in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.42. East West Bancorp's value of 0.86 is 104.8% above this benchmark. Historically, East West Bancorp's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.04 to 4.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.25 vs. the industry median of 0.42, East West Bancorp has consistently been above 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 0.42, 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. East West Bancorp's current Buyback Yield % of 0.86 is 104.8% above 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 East West Bancorp and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. East West Bancorp's current Buyback Yield % is 0.86, which is 244% above median its own 10-year median of 0.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is East West Bancorp stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, East West Bancorp (STU:EW2) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €89.18, compared to a current price of €115.00 — trading 29% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.86, which is 244% above median its 10-year median of 0.25 and 104.8% above the Banks industry median of 0.42. East West Bancorp's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 East West Bancorp (STU:EW2), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.86 as of Jul. 12, 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 Bancorp (STU:EW2) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, East West Bancorp stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €115.00 is trading 29% above its estimated GF Value™ of €89.18.
GuruFocus considers East West Bancorp to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:EW2:
Buyback Yield %: 0.86 (244% above median its 10-year median of 0.25)
GF Value™: €89.18 vs. price of €115.00 (29% above fair value)
Industry Position: 104.8% above the Banks median (#241 of 626)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:EW2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
East West Bancorp Inc operates in U.S. and Asia. The Bank provides range of personal and commercial banking services to individuals and businesses. In addition to offering traditional deposit products that include personal and business checking and savings accounts, money market, and time deposits, the Bank also offers foreign exchange, treasury management and wealth management services. The Bank has three operating segments, (1) Consumer and Business Banking, (2) Commercial Banking and (3) Treasury and Other. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Commercial banking segment.
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