Cathay General BancorpFRA:CN7 70 Net Margin % is 40.44% as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 41.46. GuruFocus rates FRA:CN7 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of €44.60 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,528 Banks companies, Cathay General Bancorp ranks better than 83.25% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cathay General Bancorp's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:CN7'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 33.44 Med: 41.46 Max: 45.73
Current: 39.36
FRA:CN7's Net Margin % is ranked better than 83.25% of 1528
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 26.845
vs FRA:CN7: 39.36
Cathay General Bancorp (FRA:CN7) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Cathay General Bancorp Net Margin % Related Terms
Cathay General Bancorp Net Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
FRA:CN7 vs INDB, FBP, UCB: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Cathay General Bancorp's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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.
Cathay General Bancorp Net Margin % vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Cathay General Bancorp's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cathay General Bancorp's Net 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.
Cathay General Bancorp (FRA:CN7) has a Net Margin % of 40.44% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Cathay General Bancorp and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 41.46. Over the past decade, Cathay General Bancorp's Net Margin % has ranged from 33.44 to 45.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Cathay General Bancorp ranks #256 out of 1528 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 16.8%.
Is Cathay General Bancorp's Net Margin % too high?
Cathay General Bancorp's current Net Margin % of 40.44% is near median its 10-year median of 41.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 33.44 to a high of 45.73. The Banks industry median Net Margin % is 26.85. Cathay General Bancorp's value of 40.44% is 50.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cathay General Bancorp ranks #256 out of 1528 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Cathay General Bancorp has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cathay General Bancorp's Net Margin % compare to INDB and FBP?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Cathay General Bancorp ranks #256 out of 1528 companies for Net Margin %. This places Cathay General Bancorp in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 26.85. Cathay General Bancorp's value of 40.44% is 50.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Cathay General Bancorp's own Net Margin % has ranged from 33.44 to 45.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 41.46 vs. the industry median of 26.85, Cathay General Bancorp 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 Net Margin % for a Banks company?
The median Net Margin % among Banks companies is 26.85, based on 1,528 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cathay General Bancorp's current Net Margin % of 40.44% is 50.6% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Cathay General Bancorp and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Net Margin % is 26.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cathay General Bancorp's current Net Margin % is 40.44%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 41.46. 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 (FRA:CN7) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €44.60, compared to a current price of €54.00 — trading 21.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 40.44%, which is near median its 10-year median of 41.46 and 50.6% above the Banks industry median of 26.85. Cathay General Bancorp's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cathay General Bancorp (FRA:CN7), the current Net Margin % is 40.44% 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 (FRA:CN7) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cathay General Bancorp stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €54.00 is trading 21.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €44.60.
GuruFocus considers Cathay General Bancorp to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:CN7:
Net Margin %: 40.44% (near median its 10-year median of 41.46)
GF Value™: €44.60 vs. price of €54.00 (21.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 50.6% above the Banks median (#256 of 1528)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:CN7 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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