Hope BancorpHOPE +0.26%58 FCF Margin % is 8.37% as of Mar. 2026, which is 76% below its 10-year median of 34.58. 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 1,504 Banks companies, Hope Bancorp ranks better than 50.2% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Hope Bancorp's Free Cash Flow for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $11.8 Mil. Hope Bancorp's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $141.0 Mil. Therefore, Hope Bancorp's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.37%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hope Bancorp's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HOPE'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 22.56 Med: 34.58 Max: 80.61
Current: 26.61
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Hope Bancorp was 80.61%. The lowest was 22.56%. And the median was 34.58%.
HOPE's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 50.2% of 1504
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 26.5
vs HOPE: 26.61
Hope Bancorp FCF Margin % Related Terms
Hope Bancorp FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hope Bancorp's FCF Margin % 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 RBCAA, TCBK, STBA: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Hope Bancorp's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Hope Bancorp's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hope Bancorp's FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % of 8.37% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Hope Bancorp and its competitors. This is 76% below median its historical median of 34.58. Over the past decade, Hope Bancorp's FCF Margin % has ranged from 22.56 to 80.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Hope Bancorp ranks #749 out of 1504 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 49.8%.
Is Hope Bancorp's FCF Margin % too high?
Hope Bancorp's current FCF Margin % of 8.37% is 76% below median its 10-year median of 34.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 22.56 to a high of 80.61. The Banks industry median FCF Margin % is 26.50. Hope Bancorp's value of 8.37% is 68.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hope Bancorp ranks #749 out of 1504 companies in the Banks industry, which is above 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 FCF Margin % compare to RBCAA and TCBK?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Hope Bancorp ranks #749 out of 1504 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Hope Bancorp in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 26.50. Hope Bancorp's value of 8.37% is 68.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Hope Bancorp's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 22.56 to 80.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 34.58 vs. the industry median of 26.50, 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 FCF Margin % for a Banks company?
The median FCF Margin % among Banks companies is 26.50, based on 1,504 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hope Bancorp's current FCF Margin % of 8.37% is 68.4% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Hope Bancorp and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median FCF Margin % is 26.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hope Bancorp's current FCF Margin % is 8.37%, which is 76% below median its own 10-year median of 34.58. 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 $13.44 — trading 16.4% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 8.37%, which is 76% below median its 10-year median of 34.58 and 68.4% below the Banks industry median of 26.50. 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 FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hope Bancorp (HOPE), the current FCF Margin % is 8.37% 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 $13.44 is trading 16.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $11.55.
GuruFocus considers Hope Bancorp to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HOPE:
FCF Margin %: 8.37% (76% below median its 10-year median of 34.58)
GF Value™: $11.55 vs. price of $13.44 (16.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 68.4% below the Banks median (#749 of 1504)
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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