CATY (Cathay General Bancorp) Beneish M-Score: -2.34 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


CATY Cathay General Bancorp CATY
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Price $62.05
GF Value $52.47
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Cathay General Bancorp Beneish M-Score?

Cathay General Bancorp CATY +0.13% 71 Beneish M-Score is -2.34 as of Jun. 27, 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. Among 1,397 Banks companies, Cathay General Bancorp ranks worse than 60.49% on this metric.

Note: Financial institutions were excluded from the sample in Beneish paper when calculating Beneish M-Score. Thus, the prediction might not fit banks and insurance companies.

The zones of discrimination for M-Score is as such:

An M-Score of equal or less than -1.78 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
An M-Score of greater than -1.78 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Good Sign:

Beneish M-Score -2.34 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Cathay General Bancorp's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

CATY' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.98   Med: -2.34   Max: -2.07
Current: -2.34

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Cathay General Bancorp was -2.07. The lowest was -3.98. And the median was -2.34.

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Cathay General Bancorp Beneish M-Score Calculation

The M-score was created by Professor Messod Beneish. Instead of measuring the bankruptcy risk (Altman Z-Score) or business trend (Piotroski F-Score), M-score can be used to detect the risk of earnings manipulation. This is the original research paper on M-score.

The M-Score Variables:

The M-score of Cathay General Bancorp for today is based on a combination of the following eight different indices:

M=-4.84+0.92 * DSRI+0.528 * GMI+0.404 * AQI+0.892 * SGI+0.115 * DEPI
=-4.84+0.92 * 0.8678+0.528 * 1+0.404 * 1+0.892 * 1.1381+0.115 * 1.0626
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9388+4.679 * -0.001474-0.327 * 0.6187
=-2.34

* 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.

This Year (Mar26) TTM:Last Year (Mar25) TTM:
Total Receivables was $94.6 Mil.
Revenue was 214.827 + 222.829 + 210.608 + 196.612 = $844.9 Mil.
Gross Profit was 214.827 + 222.829 + 210.608 + 196.612 = $844.9 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $0.0 Mil.
Total Assets was $24,048.6 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $123.2 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $15.9 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $196.9 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $0.0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $169.2 Mil.
Net Income was 86.886 + 90.517 + 77.651 + 77.45 = $332.5 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = $0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 98.345 + 55.062 + 150.596 + 63.952 = $368.0 Mil.
 Total Receivables was $95.8 Mil.
Revenue was 187.843 + 186.485 + 189.52 + 178.531 = $742.4 Mil.
Gross Profit was 187.843 + 186.485 + 189.52 + 178.531 = $742.4 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $0.0 Mil.
Total Assets was $23,205.0 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $119.8 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $16.6 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $184.3 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $0.0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $264.0 Mil.

1. DSRI = Days Sales in Receivables Index

Measured as the ratio of Revenue in Total Receivables in year t to year t-1.

A large increase in DSR could be indicative of revenue inflation.

DSRI=(Receivables_t / Revenue_t) / (Receivables_t-1 / Revenue_t-1)
=(94.57 / 844.876) / (95.755 / 742.379)
=0.111934 / 0.128984
=0.8678

2. GMI = Gross Margin Index

Measured as the ratio of gross margin in year t-1 to gross margin in year t.

Gross margin has deteriorated when this index is above 1. A firm with poorer prospects is more likely to manipulate earnings.

GMI=GrossMargin_t-1 / GrossMargin_t
=(GrossProfit_t-1 / Revenue_t-1) / (GrossProfit_t / Revenue_t)
=(742.379 / 742.379) / (844.876 / 844.876)
=1 / 1
=1

3. AQI = Asset Quality Index

AQI is the ratio of asset quality in year t to year t-1.

Asset quality is measured as the ratio of non-current assets other than Property, Plant and Equipment to Total Assets.

AQI=(1 - (CurrentAssets_t + PPE_t) / TotalAssets_t) / (1 - (CurrentAssets_t-1 + PPE_t-1) / TotalAssets_t-1)
=(1 - (0 + 123.201) / 24048.63) / (1 - (0 + 119.781) / 23205.022)
=0.994877 / 0.994838
=1

4. SGI = Sales Growth Index

Ratio of Revenue in year t to sales in year t-1.

Sales growth is not itself a measure of manipulation. However, growth companies are likely to find themselves under pressure to manipulate in order to keep up appearances.

SGI=Sales_t / Sales_t-1
=Revenue_t / Revenue_t-1
=844.876 / 742.379
=1.1381

5. DEPI = Depreciation Index

Measured as the ratio of the rate of Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization in year t-1 to the corresponding rate in year t.

DEPI greater than 1 indicates that assets are being depreciated at a slower rate. This suggests that the firm might be revising useful asset life assumptions upwards, or adopting a new method that is income friendly.

DEPI=(Depreciation_t-1 / (Depreciaton_t-1 + PPE_t-1)) / (Depreciation_t / (Depreciaton_t + PPE_t))
=(16.603 / (16.603 + 119.781)) / (15.94 / (15.94 + 123.201))
=0.121737 / 0.11456
=1.0626

Note: If the Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization data is not available, we assume that the depreciation rate is constant and set the Depreciation Index to 1.

6. SGAI = Sales, General and Administrative expenses Index

The ratio of Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) to Sales in year t relative to year t-1.

SGA expenses index > 1 means that the company is becoming less efficient in generate sales.

SGAI=(SGA_t / Sales_t) / (SGA_t-1 /Sales_t-1)
=(196.929 / 844.876) / (184.324 / 742.379)
=0.233086 / 0.248288
=0.9388

7. LVGI = Leverage Index

The ratio of total debt to Total Assets in year t relative to yeat t-1.

An LVGI > 1 indicates an increase in leverage

LVGI=((LTD_t + CurrentLiabilities_t) / TotalAssets_t) / ((LTD_t-1 + CurrentLiabilities_t-1) / TotalAssets_t-1)
=((169.243 + 0) / 24048.63) / ((263.952 + 0) / 23205.022)
=0.007038 / 0.011375
=0.6187

8. TATA = Total Accruals to Total Assets

Total accruals calculated as the change in working capital accounts other than cash less depreciation.

TATA=(IncomefromContinuingOperations_t - CashFlowsfromOperations_t) / TotalAssets_t
=(NetIncome_t - NonOperatingIncome_t - CashFlowsfromOperations_t) / TotalAssets_t
=(332.504 - 0 - 367.955) / 24048.63
=-0.001474

An M-Score of equal or less than -1.78 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator. An M-Score of greater than -1.78 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Cathay General Bancorp has a M-score of -2.34 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.34 mean?
Cathay General Bancorp (CATY) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.34 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Cathay General Bancorp and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Cathay General Bancorp ranks #845 out of 1397 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 60.5%.
Is Cathay General Bancorp's Beneish M-Score too high?
Cathay General Bancorp's current Beneish M-Score is -2.34. Based on the distribution chart, Cathay General Bancorp ranks #845 out of 1397 companies in the Banks industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 Beneish M-Score compare to INDB and UCB?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Cathay General Bancorp ranks #845 out of 1397 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Cathay General Bancorp in the lower half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Beneish M-Score for a Banks company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Banks industry context. However, Beneish M-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 Beneish M-Score mean?
A high Beneish M-Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Cathay General Bancorp and its competitors. Cathay General Bancorp's current Beneish M-Score is -2.34. 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 $62.05 — trading 18.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.34. 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 Beneish M-Score calculated?
Beneish M-Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cathay General Bancorp (CATY), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.34 as of Jun. 27, 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 $62.05 is trading 18.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $52.47. GuruFocus considers Cathay General Bancorp to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CATY:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.34
  • GF Value™: $52.47 vs. price of $62.05 (18.3% 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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