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Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. A positive ratio may indicate share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio may reflect no repurchases or potential share issuance. East West Bancorp's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.80%.
The historical rank and industry rank for East West Bancorp's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
EWBC'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -33 Med: -0.9 Max: 2.5
Current: 0.8
During the past 13 years, East West Bancorp's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 2.50%. The lowest was -33.00%. And the median was -0.90%.
EWBC's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 74.95% of 1042
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: -0.2
vs EWBC: 0.80
East West Bancorp (NAS:EWBC) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Explanation
A negative number means the company might be issuing new shares. A positive number indicates that the company is buying back shares.
Be Aware
Investors usually like share buybacks. But as pointed by Warren Buffett, only if a company buys back shares at the prices below the stock's intrinsic value, it rewards remaining shareholders. If a company buys its overvalued stocks back, it destroys shareholder value.
East West Bancorp 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
EWBC vs PNFP, WBS, FHN: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, East West Bancorp's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Share Buyback 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, East West Bancorp's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where East West Bancorp's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
East West Bancorp 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Calculation
This is the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. The annualized percentage change is calculated with expontential compound based on the latest four years of annual data on Shares Outstanding (EOP).
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What does a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.80 mean?
East West Bancorp (EWBC) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.80 as of Jun. 2026. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for East West Bancorp and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, East West Bancorp ranks #261 out of 1042 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 25%.
Is East West Bancorp's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
East West Bancorp's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.80. Based on the distribution chart, East West Bancorp ranks #261 out of 1042 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, East West Bancorp has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does East West Bancorp's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to PNFP and WBS?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, East West Bancorp ranks #261 out of 1042 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places East West Bancorp in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio for a Banks company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Banks industry context. However, 3-Year Share Buyback 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for East West Bancorp and its competitors. East West Bancorp's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.80. 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 $109.38, compared to a current price of $129.92 — trading 18.8% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.80. East West Bancorp's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For East West Bancorp (EWBC), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.80 as of Jun. 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 $129.92 is trading 18.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $109.38.
GuruFocus considers East West Bancorp to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for EWBC:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.80
GF Value™: $109.38 vs. price of $129.92 (18.8% above fair value)
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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