East West BankingPHS:EW -0.16%77 FCF Margin % is 59.05% as of Mar. 2026, which is 5268% above its 10-year median of 1.10. GuruFocus rates PHS:EW with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱13.63 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,505 Banks companies, East West Banking ranks worse than 66.38% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for East West Banking's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
PHS:EW'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -149.35 Med: 1.1 Max: 173.13
Current: 10.82
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of East West Banking was 173.13%. The lowest was -149.35%. And the median was 1.10%.
PHS:EW's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than 66.38% of 1505
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 26.42
vs PHS:EW: 10.82
East West Banking FCF Margin % Related Terms
East West Banking FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for East West Banking'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.
East West Banking FCF Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, East West Banking'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.
East West Banking FCF Margin % vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, East West Banking's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where East West Banking'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.
East West Banking (PHS:EW) has a FCF Margin % of 59.05% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on East West Banking and its competitors. This is 5268% above median its historical median of 1.10. According to the industry distribution chart, East West Banking ranks #999 out of 1505 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 66.4%.
Is East West Banking's FCF Margin % too high?
East West Banking's current FCF Margin % of 59.05% is 5268% above median its 10-year median of 1.10. The Banks industry median FCF Margin % is 26.42. East West Banking's value of 59.05% is 123.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, East West Banking ranks #999 out of 1505 companies in the Banks industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, East West Banking has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does East West Banking's FCF Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, East West Banking ranks #999 out of 1505 companies for FCF Margin %. This places East West Banking in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 26.42. East West Banking's value of 59.05% is 123.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.10 vs. the industry median of 26.42, East West Banking 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 FCF Margin % for a Banks company?
The median FCF Margin % among Banks companies is 26.42, based on 1,505 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. East West Banking's current FCF Margin % of 59.05% is 123.5% 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 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 East West Banking and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median FCF Margin % is 26.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. East West Banking's current FCF Margin % is 59.05%, which is 5268% above median its own 10-year median of 1.10. 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 ₱13.63, compared to a current price of ₱12.26 — trading 10.1% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 59.05%, which is 5268% above median its 10-year median of 1.10 and 123.5% above the Banks industry median of 26.42. East West Banking's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 2 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 East West Banking (PHS:EW), the current FCF Margin % is 59.05% 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 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 ₱12.26 is trading 10.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱13.63.
GuruFocus considers East West Banking to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for PHS:EW:
FCF Margin %: 59.05% (5268% above median its 10-year median of 1.10)
GF Value™: ₱13.63 vs. price of ₱12.26 (10.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 123.5% above the Banks median (#999 of 1505)
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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