Hope BancorpHOPE +1.08%58 Pretax Margin % is 26.89% as of Mar. 2026, which is 41% below its 10-year median of 45.33. 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 1,527 Banks companies, Hope Bancorp ranks worse than 85.07% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Hope Bancorp's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $37.9 Mil. Hope Bancorp's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $141.0 Mil. Therefore, Hope Bancorp's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 26.89%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hope Bancorp's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HOPE'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 15.5 Med: 45.33 Max: 49.48
Current: 16.7
HOPE's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 85.07% of 1527
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 34.88
vs HOPE: 16.70
The pretax margin, as know as pretax profit margin, is widely used to measure the operating efficiency of a company before deducting taxes.
The pretax margin is sometimes preferred over the net margin as tax expenditures can make profitability comparisons between companies misleading.
It is a useful tool to compare companies operating in the same sector and less effective when comparing companies from other sectors as each industry generally has different operating expenses and sales patterns.
The long term trend of the pretax margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Hope Bancorp Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Hope Bancorp Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hope Bancorp's Pretax 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: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Hope Bancorp's Pretax Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Pretax 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 Pretax Margin % vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Hope Bancorp's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hope Bancorp's Pretax 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 Pretax Margin % of 26.89% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Hope Bancorp and its competitors. This is 41% below median its historical median of 45.33. Over the past decade, Hope Bancorp's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 15.50 to 49.48. According to the industry distribution chart, Hope Bancorp ranks #1299 out of 1527 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 85.1%.
Is Hope Bancorp's Pretax Margin % too high?
Hope Bancorp's current Pretax Margin % of 26.89% is 41% below median its 10-year median of 45.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.50 to a high of 49.48. The Banks industry median Pretax Margin % is 34.88. Hope Bancorp's value of 26.89% is 22.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hope Bancorp ranks #1299 out of 1527 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 Pretax Margin % compare to RBCAA and TCBK?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Hope Bancorp ranks #1299 out of 1527 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Hope Bancorp in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 34.88. Hope Bancorp's value of 26.89% is 22.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Hope Bancorp's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 15.50 to 49.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 45.33 vs. the industry median of 34.88, 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 Pretax Margin % for a Banks company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Banks companies is 34.88, based on 1,527 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Pretax Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Pretax Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hope Bancorp's current Pretax Margin % of 26.89% is 22.9% 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 Pretax Margin % mean?
A high Pretax Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Hope Bancorp and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 34.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hope Bancorp's current Pretax Margin % is 26.89%, which is 41% below median its own 10-year median of 45.33. 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 $13.55 — trading 17.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 26.89%, which is 41% below median its 10-year median of 45.33 and 22.9% below the Banks industry median of 34.88. 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 Pretax Margin % calculated?
Pretax Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hope Bancorp (HOPE), the current Pretax Margin % is 26.89% 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 $13.55 is trading 17.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $11.55.
GuruFocus considers Hope Bancorp to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HOPE:
Pretax Margin %: 26.89% (41% below median its 10-year median of 45.33)
GF Value™: $11.55 vs. price of $13.55 (17.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 22.9% below the Banks median (#1299 of 1527)
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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