The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. East West Banking's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for East West Banking's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
PHS:EW'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.11 Med: 0.15 Max: 0.19
Current: 0.17
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of East West Banking was 0.19. The lowest was 0.11. And the median was 0.15.
PHS:EW's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 84.77% of 1169
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 0.32
vs PHS:EW: 0.17
During the past 12 months, East West Banking's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 25.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 19.30% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of East West Banking was 19.30% per year. The lowest was 19.30% per year. And the median was 19.30% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
East West Banking (PHS:EW) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation
In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
East West Banking Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
East West Banking Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for East West Banking's Dividend Payout Ratio 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.
East West Banking Dividend Payout Ratio Competitor Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, East West Banking's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Banking Dividend Payout Ratio vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, East West Banking's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where East West Banking's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
East West Banking Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.
East West Banking's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 Banking (PHS:EW) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on East West Banking and its competitors. Over the past decade, East West Banking's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.11 to 0.19. According to the industry distribution chart, East West Banking ranks #178 out of 1169 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 15.2%.
Is East West Banking's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
East West Banking's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.11 to a high of 0.19. Based on the distribution chart, East West Banking ranks #178 out of 1169 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, East West Banking has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does East West Banking's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, East West Banking ranks #178 out of 1169 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places East West Banking in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32. Historically, East West Banking's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.11 to 0.19 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Dividend Payout Ratio for a Banks company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Banks companies is 0.32, based on 1,169 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on East West Banking and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. East West Banking's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is East West Banking stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, East West Banking (PHS:EW) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱13.63, compared to a current price of ₱12.26 — trading 10.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. East West Banking's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For East West Banking (PHS:EW), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 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 Banking (PHS:EW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, East West Banking stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₱12.26 is trading 10.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱13.63.
GuruFocus considers East West Banking to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for PHS:EW:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: ₱13.63 vs. price of ₱12.26 (10.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PHS:EW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
East West Banking Corporation is a commercial bank providing financial services in the Philippines. The bank generates all revenue domestically. The bank operates through four segments: the Retail banking segment offers traditional branch banking products and services such as deposits, back-to-back/emerging market loans, and other over-the-counter (OTC) transactions, the Corporate banking segment handles lending and trade financing for both large corporations and middle-market clients, the Consumer banking segment caters to loans for individuals, and Treasury and Trust segment consists of treasury and trust operations of the Group. The company derives a majority of its revenue from the Consumer banking segment.
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