East West Bancorp (STU:EW2) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 06, 2026)


STU:EW2 East West Bancorp Inc STU:EW2
85 GF Score
Price €112.00
GF Value €89.19
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is East West Bancorp Moat Score?

East West Bancorp STU:EW2 -0.88% 85 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 06, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:EW2 with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of €89.19 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,612 Banks companies, East West Bancorp ranks better than 94.04% on this metric.

East West Bancorp has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

East West Bancorp has Narrow Moat: East West Bancorp Inc has a solid narrow moat with a strong regional presence and customer loyalty. However, it lacks the scale and network effects of larger financial institutions, limiting its moat to a narrow category.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes East West Bancorp might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

East West Bancorp  (STU:EW2) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

East West Bancorp Moat Score Related Terms

STU:EW2 vs PNFP, WBS, FHN: Moat Score Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, East West Bancorp's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, East West Bancorp's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where East West Bancorp's Moat Score falls into.


STU:EW2
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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
East West Bancorp (STU:EW2) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jul. 06, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, East West Bancorp ranks #96 out of 1612 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 6%.
Is East West Bancorp's Moat Score too high?
East West Bancorp's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, East West Bancorp ranks #96 out of 1612 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 Moat Score compare to PNFP and WBS?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, East West Bancorp ranks #96 out of 1612 companies for Moat Score. This places East West Bancorp in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Banks company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Banks industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. East West Bancorp's current Moat Score is 5. 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 €89.19, compared to a current price of €112.00 — trading 25.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. East West Bancorp's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For East West Bancorp (STU:EW2), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 06, 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 €112.00 is trading 25.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €89.19. GuruFocus considers East West Bancorp to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:EW2:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: €89.19 vs. price of €112.00 (25.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 6 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges EWBC:USA
Address 135 North Los Robles Avenue, 7th Floor, Pasadena, CA, USA, 91101
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.
85GF Score

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€112.00
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€89.19
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