East West BancorpEWBC +0.01%84 PEG Ratio is 1.11 as of Jun. 30, 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 1.06. GuruFocus rates EWBC with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $103.25 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,231 Banks companies, East West Bancorp ranks better than 62.71% on this metric.
PE Ratio without NRI / 5-Year Book Value Growth Rate*
* The 5-Year Book Value Growth Rate is the 5-year average Book Value per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
The historical rank and industry rank for East West Bancorp's PEG Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
EWBC'
s PEG Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.41 Med: 1.06 Max: 1.83
Current: 1.11
During the past 13 years, East West Bancorp's highest PEG Ratio was 1.83. The lowest was 0.41. And the median was 1.06.
EWBC's PEG Ratio is ranked better than 62.71% of 1231
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.52
vs EWBC: 1.11
Peter Lynch thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued.
East West Bancorp (NAS:EWBC) PEG Ratio Explanation
To compare stocks with different growth rates, Peter Lynch invented a ratio called PEG Ratio. PEG Ratio is defined as the P/E ratio divided by the growth ratio. He thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued. Still he said he would rather buy a company growing 20% a year with a P/E of 20, instead of a company growing 10% a year with a P/E of 10.
East West Bancorp PEG Ratio Related Terms
East West Bancorp PEG Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for East West Bancorp's PEG 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.
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, East West Bancorp's PEG Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PEG 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 Bancorp PEG Ratio vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, East West Bancorp's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where East West Bancorp's PEG Ratio 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.
* Note: The 5-Year Book Value Growth Rate is the 5-year average Book Value per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
East West Bancorp (EWBC) has a PEG Ratio of 1.11 as of Jun. 30, 2026. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on East West Bancorp and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.06. Over the past decade, East West Bancorp's PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.41 to 1.83. According to the industry distribution chart, East West Bancorp ranks #459 out of 1231 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 37.3%.
Is East West Bancorp's PEG Ratio too high?
East West Bancorp's current PEG Ratio of 1.11 is near median its 10-year median of 1.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.41 to a high of 1.83. The Banks industry median PEG Ratio is 1.52. East West Bancorp's value of 1.11 is 27% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, East West Bancorp ranks #459 out of 1231 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, East West Bancorp has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does East West Bancorp's PEG Ratio compare to PNFP and WBS?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, East West Bancorp ranks #459 out of 1231 companies for PEG Ratio. This puts East West Bancorp in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PEG Ratio is 1.52. East West Bancorp's value of 1.11 is 27% below this benchmark. Historically, East West Bancorp's own PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.41 to 1.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.06 vs. the industry median of 1.52, East West 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 PEG Ratio for a Banks company?
The median PEG Ratio among Banks companies is 1.52, based on 1,231 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PEG Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PEG Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. East West Bancorp's current PEG Ratio of 1.11 is 27% 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 PEG Ratio mean?
A high PEG Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on East West Bancorp and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median PEG Ratio is 1.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. East West Bancorp's current PEG Ratio is 1.11, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.06. 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 (EWBC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $103.25, compared to a current price of $129.00 — trading 24.9% above its estimated fair value. The current PEG Ratio is 1.11, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.06 and 27% below the Banks industry median of 1.52. East West Bancorp's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PEG Ratio calculated?
PEG Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For East West Bancorp (EWBC), the current PEG Ratio is 1.11 as of Jun. 30, 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 (EWBC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, East West Bancorp stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $129.00 is trading 24.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $103.25.
GuruFocus considers East West Bancorp to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for EWBC:
PEG Ratio: 1.11 (near median its 10-year median of 1.06)
GF Value™: $103.25 vs. price of $129.00 (24.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 27% below the Banks median (#459 of 1231)
No single metric tells the full story. See the EWBC 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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