CATY (Cathay General Bancorp) Tax Rate %: 20.98% (As of Mar. 2026)

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CATY Cathay General Bancorp CATY
71 GF Score
Price $62.71
GF Value $52.74
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Cathay General Bancorp Tax Rate %?

Cathay General Bancorp CATY -1.59% 71 Tax Rate % is 20.98% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CATY with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $52.74 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Tax Rate % is calculated as Tax Expense divided by its Pre-Tax Income. Cathay General Bancorp's Tax Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $23.1 Mil. Cathay General Bancorp's Pre-Tax Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $110.0 Mil. Therefore, Cathay General Bancorp's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 20.98%.

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Cathay General Bancorp Tax Rate % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cathay General Bancorp's Tax Rate % can be seen below:

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Cathay General Bancorp Tax Rate % Chart

Cathay General Bancorp Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Tax Rate %
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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 Tax Rate % Calculation

Tax Rate % is the ratio of tax expense divided by pretax income, usually presented in percent.

Cathay General Bancorp's Tax Rate % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )/Pre-Tax Income (A: Dec. 2025 )
=75.074/390.198
=19.24 %

Cathay General Bancorp's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Pre-Tax Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=23.068/109.954
=20.98 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Tax Rate % →
What does a Tax Rate % of 20.98% mean?
Cathay General Bancorp (CATY) has a Tax Rate % of 20.98% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Cathay General Bancorp's Tax Rate % too high?
Cathay General Bancorp's current Tax Rate % is 20.98%. 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 Tax Rate % compare to INDB and FBP?
Cathay General Bancorp's Tax Rate % of 20.98% 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 Tax Rate % for a Banks company?
A good Tax Rate % depends on the Banks industry context. However, Tax Rate % 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 Tax Rate % mean?
A high Tax Rate % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cathay General Bancorp's current Tax Rate % is 20.98%. 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 $52.74, compared to a current price of $62.71 — trading 18.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Tax Rate % is 20.98%. 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 Tax Rate % calculated?
Tax Rate % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cathay General Bancorp (CATY), the current Tax Rate % is 20.98% 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 $62.71 is trading 18.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $52.74. GuruFocus considers Cathay General Bancorp to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CATY:

  • Tax Rate %: 20.98%
  • GF Value™: $52.74 vs. price of $62.71 (18.9% 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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