CATY (Cathay General Bancorp) Stock Based Compensation: $7.7 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


CATY Cathay General Bancorp CATY
71 GF Score
Price $61.43
GF Value $52.61
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Cathay General Bancorp Stock Based Compensation?

Cathay General Bancorp CATY +1.89% 71 Stock Based Compensation is $7.7 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CATY with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $52.61 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Cathay General Bancorp's Stock Based Compensation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.6 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $7.7 Mil.

Cathay General Bancorp Stock Based Compensation Related Terms

Cathay General Bancorp Stock Based Compensation Historical Data

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Cathay General Bancorp Stock Based Compensation Chart

Cathay General Bancorp Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Stock Based Compensation
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Cathay General Bancorp Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Cathay General Bancorp Stock Based Compensation Calculation

Stock Based Compensation is a way corporations use stock options to reward employees. It provides executives and employees the opportunity to share in the growth of the company and, if structured properly, can align their interests with the interests of the company's shareholders and investors, without burning the company's cash on hand.

Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $7.7 Mil.

What does a Stock Based Compensation of $7.7 Mil mean?
Cathay General Bancorp (CATY) has a Stock Based Compensation of $7.7 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for Cathay General Bancorp and its competitors.
Is Cathay General Bancorp's Stock Based Compensation too high?
Cathay General Bancorp's current Stock Based Compensation is $7.7 Mil. Overall, Cathay General Bancorp has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cathay General Bancorp's Stock Based Compensation compare to INDB and FBP?
Cathay General Bancorp's Stock Based Compensation of $7.7 Mil can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Stock Based Compensation for a Banks company?
A good Stock Based Compensation depends on the Banks industry context. However, Stock Based Compensation 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 Stock Based Compensation mean?
A high Stock Based Compensation can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for Cathay General Bancorp and its competitors. Cathay General Bancorp's current Stock Based Compensation is $7.7 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cathay General Bancorp stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cathay General Bancorp (CATY) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $52.61, compared to a current price of $61.43 — trading 16.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Stock Based Compensation is $7.7 Mil. Cathay General Bancorp's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Stock Based Compensation calculated?
Stock Based Compensation is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cathay General Bancorp (CATY), the current Stock Based Compensation is $7.7 Mil 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 Cathay General Bancorp (CATY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cathay General Bancorp stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $61.43 is trading 16.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $52.61. GuruFocus considers Cathay General Bancorp to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CATY:

  • Stock Based Compensation: $7.7 Mil
  • GF Value™: $52.61 vs. price of $61.43 (16.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the CATY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Cathay General Bancorp Business Description

Other Exchanges CN7:Germany
Address 777 North Broadway, Los Angeles, CA, USA, 90012
Cathay General Bancorp is a regional bank predominantly serving the Chinese-American community. The company's policy is to reach out and actively offer services to low-to-moderate income groups in the delineated branch service areas. It predominantly provides services such as checking and deposit, lines of credit, commercial and commercial real estate loans, merchant services and payment processing, treasury management services, international banking and financing services, and other customary banking services to individuals, professionals, and small to medium-sized businesses. Through its Wealth Management unit, the company also offers investment products and services, such as stocks, bonds, mutual funds, insurance, annuities, and advisory services.
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