Hope BancorpHOPE +0.26%58 OCF Margin % is 9.79% as of Mar. 2026, which is 73% below its 10-year median of 36.58. GuruFocus rates HOPE with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.55 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,500 Banks companies, Hope Bancorp ranks worse than 51.07% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hope Bancorp's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HOPE'
s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 24.63 Med: 36.58 Max: 82.91
Current: 28.99
During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Hope Bancorp was 82.91%. The lowest was 24.63%. And the median was 36.58%.
HOPE's OCF Margin % is ranked worse than 51.07% of 1500
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 29.44
vs HOPE: 28.99
Hope Bancorp OCF Margin % Related Terms
Hope Bancorp OCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hope Bancorp's OCF 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.
HOPE vs RBCAA, TCBK, STBA: OCF Margin % Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Hope Bancorp's OCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF 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.
Hope Bancorp OCF Margin % vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Hope Bancorp's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hope Bancorp's OCF 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.
Hope Bancorp (HOPE) has a OCF Margin % of 9.79% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Hope Bancorp and its competitors. This is 73% below median its historical median of 36.58. Over the past decade, Hope Bancorp's OCF Margin % has ranged from 24.63 to 82.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Hope Bancorp ranks #766 out of 1500 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 51.1%.
Is Hope Bancorp's OCF Margin % too high?
Hope Bancorp's current OCF Margin % of 9.79% is 73% below median its 10-year median of 36.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 24.63 to a high of 82.91. The Banks industry median OCF Margin % is 29.44. Hope Bancorp's value of 9.79% is 66.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hope Bancorp ranks #766 out of 1500 companies in the Banks industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hope Bancorp has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hope Bancorp's OCF Margin % compare to RBCAA and TCBK?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Hope Bancorp ranks #766 out of 1500 companies for OCF Margin %. This places Hope Bancorp in the lower half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 29.44. Hope Bancorp's value of 9.79% is 66.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Hope Bancorp's own OCF Margin % has ranged from 24.63 to 82.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 36.58 vs. the industry median of 29.44, Hope Bancorp has consistently been below 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 OCF Margin % for a Banks company?
The median OCF Margin % among Banks companies is 29.44, based on 1,500 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hope Bancorp's current OCF Margin % of 9.79% is 66.7% below 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 OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Hope Bancorp and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median OCF Margin % is 29.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hope Bancorp's current OCF Margin % is 9.79%, which is 73% below median its own 10-year median of 36.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hope Bancorp stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hope Bancorp (HOPE) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.55, compared to a current price of $13.44 — trading 16.4% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 9.79%, which is 73% below median its 10-year median of 36.58 and 66.7% below the Banks industry median of 29.44. Hope Bancorp's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hope Bancorp (HOPE), the current OCF Margin % is 9.79% 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 Hope Bancorp (HOPE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hope Bancorp stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $13.44 is trading 16.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $11.55.
GuruFocus considers Hope Bancorp to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HOPE:
OCF Margin %: 9.79% (73% below median its 10-year median of 36.58)
GF Value™: $11.55 vs. price of $13.44 (16.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 66.7% below the Banks median (#766 of 1500)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HOPE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hope Bancorp Inc is a bank holding company engaged in providing financial services. It offers core business banking products for small and medium-sized businesses and individuals. Services offered by the bank include online banking, mobile banking, mortgage loans, credit cards, investment and wealth management services, and other banking services.
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