CATY (Cathay General Bancorp) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: $37.29 (As of Mar. 2026)


CATY Cathay General Bancorp CATY
71 GF Score
Price $61.99
GF Value $52.47
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Cathay General Bancorp Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Cathay General Bancorp CATY +0.26% 71 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $37.29 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CATY with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $52.47 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

Cathay General Bancorp's adjusted book value per share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $44.595. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is $37.29 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

During the past 12 months, Cathay General Bancorp's average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 7.30% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 7.10% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 8.80% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 7.00% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate of Cathay General Bancorp was 20.30% per year. The lowest was 2.60% per year. And the median was 9.30% per year.

As of today (2026-06-30), Cathay General Bancorp's current stock price is $61.99. Cathay General Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $37.29. Cathay General Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is 1.66.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of Cathay General Bancorp was 2.17. The lowest was 0.87. And the median was 1.53.


Cathay General Bancorp  (NAS:CATY) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share may underestimate the company's equity. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can seem to be too high even the actual PB Ratio is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, the book value of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/B calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is also called CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Cathay General Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=61.99/37.29
=1.66

* 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.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of Cathay General Bancorp was 2.17. The lowest was 0.87. And the median was 1.53.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real book value.


Cathay General Bancorp Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Related Terms


Cathay General Bancorp Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cathay General Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share 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.

Cathay General Bancorp Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Chart

Cathay General Bancorp Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
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Cathay General Bancorp Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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CATY vs INDB, FBP, UCB: Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Cathay General Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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.


Cathay General Bancorp Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Cathay General Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cathay General Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Cathay General Bancorp Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the book value per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 book value per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent book value in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's book value is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent book value in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's book value is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 book value in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent book value per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, Cathay General Bancorp's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book= Book Value per Share /CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=44.595/330.2130*330.2130
=44.595

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Cathay General Bancorp Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 22.305 241.018 30.560
201609 22.736 241.428 31.097
201612 22.969 241.432 31.415
201703 23.278 243.801 31.529
201706 23.763 244.955 32.034
201709 24.360 246.819 32.591
201712 24.394 246.524 32.675
201803 24.749 249.554 32.748
201806 25.411 251.989 33.299
201809 26.006 252.439 34.018
201812 26.358 251.233 34.644
201903 26.919 254.202 34.968
201906 27.554 256.143 35.522
201909 28.177 256.759 36.238
201912 28.776 256.974 36.977
202003 29.124 258.115 37.259
202006 29.420 257.797 37.684
202009 29.811 260.280 37.821
202012 30.414 260.474 38.557
202103 30.948 264.877 38.582
202106 31.377 271.696 38.135
202109 31.891 274.310 38.390
202112 32.293 278.802 38.248
202203 32.263 287.504 37.056
202206 32.672 296.311 36.410
202209 32.959 296.808 36.668
202212 34.011 296.797 37.840
202303 35.120 301.836 38.422
202306 35.868 305.109 38.819
202309 36.353 307.789 39.002
202312 37.658 306.746 40.539
202403 38.219 312.332 40.407
202406 38.704 314.175 40.680
202409 39.665 315.301 41.541
202412 40.158 315.605 42.017
202503 40.910 319.799 42.242
202506 41.623 322.561 42.610
202509 42.501 324.800 43.209
202512 43.533 324.054 44.360
202603 44.595 330.213 44.595

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $37.29 mean?
Cathay General Bancorp (CATY) has a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $37.29 as of Mar. 2026. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Cathay General Bancorp and its competitors.
Is Cathay General Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share too high?
Cathay General Bancorp's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $37.29. Overall, Cathay General Bancorp has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cathay General Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share compare to INDB and FBP?
Cathay General Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $37.29 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 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for a Banks company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share depends on the Banks industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share 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 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Cathay General Bancorp and its competitors. Cathay General Bancorp's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $37.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cathay General Bancorp stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cathay General Bancorp (CATY) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $52.47, compared to a current price of $61.99 — trading 18.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $37.29. Cathay General Bancorp's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cathay General Bancorp (CATY), the current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $37.29 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 Cathay General Bancorp (CATY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cathay General Bancorp stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $61.99 is trading 18.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $52.47. GuruFocus considers Cathay General Bancorp to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CATY:

  • Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: $37.29
  • GF Value™: $52.47 vs. price of $61.99 (18.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Cathay General Bancorp Business Description

Other Exchanges CN7:Germany
Address 777 North Broadway, Los Angeles, CA, USA, 90012
Cathay General Bancorp is a regional bank predominantly serving the Chinese-American community. The company's policy is to reach out and actively offer services to low-to-moderate income groups in the delineated branch service areas. It predominantly provides services such as checking and deposit, lines of credit, commercial and commercial real estate loans, merchant services and payment processing, treasury management services, international banking and financing services, and other customary banking services to individuals, professionals, and small to medium-sized businesses. Through its Wealth Management unit, the company also offers investment products and services, such as stocks, bonds, mutual funds, insurance, annuities, and advisory services.
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