East West Bancorp Inc (EWBC) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
East West Bancorp Inc stock (EWBC) is currently trading at $106.77. East West Bancorp Inc PE ratio is 11.11. East West Bancorp Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 5.40. Analyst consensus price target for EWBC is $132.06. WallStSmart rates EWBC as Moderate Buy.
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- East West Bancorp Inc financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- EWBC Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- EWBC analyst price target and Smart Rating
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EWBC Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · East West Bancorp Inc (EWBC)
EWBC trades at a significant discount to its Graham intrinsic value of $390.70, offering a 70% margin of safety — a level value investors typically seek before buying.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
East West Bancorp Inc (EWBC) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in market cap, operating margin, price/book. Concerns around peg ratio. Overall metrics suggest strong investment potential with favorable risk/reward.
East West Bancorp Inc (EWBC) Key Strengths (8)
Keeps $66 of every $100 in revenue after operating costs
Keeps $49 of every $100 in revenue as net profit
94.84% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Large-cap company with substantial market presence
Trading at 1.60x book value, attractively priced
Strong revenue growth at 21.30% annually
Strong earnings growth at 21.40% per year
Solid profitability: $16 profit per $100 equity
Supporting Valuation Data
East West Bancorp Inc (EWBC) Areas to Watch (2)
Very expensive relative to growth, significant premium
Premium valuation at 5.4x annual revenue
Supporting Valuation Data
East West Bancorp Inc (EWBC) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 74/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a B grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 8 register as strengths (avg 8.8/10) while 2 fall into concern territory (avg 3.0/10). All four categories (Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality) show healthy scores, indicating broadly sound fundamentals.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Operating Margin, Profit Margin, Institutional Own.. Valuation metrics including Price/Book (1.60) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Profitability is solid with Return on Equity at 16.00%, Operating Margin at 66.20%, Profit Margin at 49.10%. Growth metrics are encouraging with Revenue Growth at 21.30%, EPS Growth at 21.40%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are PEG Ratio, Price/Sales. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (5.58), Price/Sales (5.40) suggest expensive pricing.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether PEG Ratio improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 16.00% currently healthy but needing to be sustained. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 21.30% strong but requiring continuation.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate risk investment. The weight of evidence leans positive, with more strengths than concerns. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
The combination of Operating Margin and Profit Margin makes a compelling case at current levels. The key risk is PEG Ratio, but the overall fundamental picture is positive with a clear path to maintaining or improving the current B grade.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
EWBC Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
EWBC's Price-to-Sales ratio of 5.40x sits near its historical average of 4.74x (68th percentile), suggesting the market is pricing in steady-state growth. The current valuation is 57% below its historical high of 12.67x set in Jul 2006, and 493% above its historical low of 0.91x in Mar 2009.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for East West Bancorp Inc (EWBC) · FINANCIAL SERVICES › BANKS - REGIONAL
The Big Picture
East West Bancorp Inc is a strong growth company balancing expansion with improving profitability. Revenue reached 2.7B with 21% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are strong at 49.1%, reflecting pricing power and operational efficiency.
Key Findings
Profit margin of 49.1% and operating margin of 66.2% demonstrate strong pricing power and operational efficiency.
Generating 713M in free cash flow and 713M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
What to Watch Next
Growth sustainability: can East West Bancorp Inc maintain 21%+ revenue growth, or will competition slow it down?
Sector dynamics: monitor BANKS - REGIONAL industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact East West Bancorp Inc.
Bottom Line
East West Bancorp Inc offers an attractive blend of growth (21% revenue expansion) and improving fundamentals. The company is transitioning from pure growth to profitable growth, a critical inflection point. Watch for sustained margin expansion as the key signal.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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About East West Bancorp Inc(EWBC)
NASDAQ
FINANCIAL SERVICES
BANKS - REGIONAL
USA
East West Bancorp, Inc. is the banking holding company for East West Bank providing a range of personal and commercial banking services to businesses and individuals in the United States and Greater China. The company is headquartered in Pasadena, California.