East West BancorpSTU:EW2 -0.87%83 Net Margin % is 46.70% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 45.20. GuruFocus rates STU:EW2 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of €90.38 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,527 Banks companies, East West Bancorp ranks better than 91.49% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for East West Bancorp's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:EW2'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 35.5 Med: 45.2 Max: 48.64
Current: 46.74
STU:EW2's Net Margin % is ranked better than 91.49% of 1527
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 26.95
vs STU:EW2: 46.74
East West Bancorp (STU:EW2) 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.
East West Bancorp Net Margin % Related Terms
East West Bancorp Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for East West Bancorp's Net 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.
STU:EW2 vs PNFP, WBS, FHN: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, East West 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.
East West Bancorp Net Margin % vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, East West Bancorp's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where East West 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.
East West Bancorp (STU:EW2) has a Net Margin % of 46.70% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on East West Bancorp and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 45.20. Over the past decade, East West Bancorp's Net Margin % has ranged from 35.50 to 48.64. According to the industry distribution chart, East West Bancorp ranks #130 out of 1527 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 8.5%.
Is East West Bancorp's Net Margin % too high?
East West Bancorp's current Net Margin % of 46.70% is near median its 10-year median of 45.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 35.50 to a high of 48.64. The Banks industry median Net Margin % is 26.95. East West Bancorp's value of 46.70% is 73.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, East West Bancorp ranks #130 out of 1527 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 83/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does East West Bancorp's Net Margin % compare to PNFP and WBS?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, East West Bancorp ranks #130 out of 1527 companies for Net Margin %. This places East West Bancorp in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 26.95. East West Bancorp's value of 46.70% is 73.3% above this benchmark. Historically, East West Bancorp's own Net Margin % has ranged from 35.50 to 48.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 45.20 vs. the industry median of 26.95, East West 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 26.95, based on 1,527 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. East West Bancorp's current Net Margin % of 46.70% is 73.3% 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 East West Bancorp and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Net Margin % is 26.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. East West Bancorp's current Net Margin % is 46.70%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 45.20. 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 €90.38, compared to a current price of €114.00 — trading 26.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 46.70%, which is near median its 10-year median of 45.20 and 73.3% above the Banks industry median of 26.95. East West Bancorp's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 7 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 East West Bancorp (STU:EW2), the current Net Margin % is 46.70% 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 Bancorp (STU:EW2) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, East West Bancorp stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €114.00 is trading 26.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €90.38.
GuruFocus considers East West Bancorp to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:EW2:
Net Margin %: 46.70% (near median its 10-year median of 45.20)
GF Value™: €90.38 vs. price of €114.00 (26.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 73.3% above the Banks median (#130 of 1527)
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 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.
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