Hope Bancorp Inc (HOPE) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Hope Bancorp Inc stock (HOPE) is currently trading at $11.11. Hope Bancorp Inc PE ratio is 22.12. Hope Bancorp Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 3.04. Analyst consensus price target for HOPE is $13.12. WallStSmart rates HOPE as Buy.
- HOPE PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
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- HOPE intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
- HOPE stock price prediction 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
- HOPE fair value vs current price
- HOPE insider transactions and insider buying
- Is HOPE undervalued or overvalued?
- Hope Bancorp Inc financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- HOPE Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- HOPE analyst price target and Smart Rating
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HOPE Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Hope Bancorp Inc (HOPE)
HOPE trades at a significant discount to its Graham intrinsic value of $22.93, offering a 47% 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
Hope Bancorp Inc (HOPE) · 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 peg ratio, operating margin, price/book. Concerns around return on equity. Overall metrics suggest strong investment potential with favorable risk/reward.
Hope Bancorp Inc (HOPE) Key Strengths (6)
Keeps $33 of every $100 in revenue after operating costs
Trading below book value, meaning the market prices it less than net assets
Revenue surging 32.00% year-over-year
Earnings per share surging 45.80% year-over-year
91.59% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Good growth relative to its price
Supporting Valuation Data
Hope Bancorp Inc (HOPE) Areas to Watch (4)
Very low returns on shareholder equity
Small-cap company with higher risk but more growth potential
Revenue is fairly priced at 3.04x sales
Decent profitability, keeps $14 per $100 revenue
Hope Bancorp Inc (HOPE) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 76/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a B+ grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 6 register as strengths (avg 9.7/10) while 4 fall into concern territory (avg 4.5/10). 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, Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (1.24), Price/Book (0.61) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Profitability is solid with Operating Margin at 33.00%. Growth metrics are encouraging with Revenue Growth at 32.00%, EPS Growth at 45.80%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Return on Equity, Market Cap, Price/Sales. Some valuation metrics including Price/Sales (3.04) suggest expensive pricing. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 2.79%, Profit Margin at 13.50%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Return on Equity improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 2.79% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 32.00% 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 Price/Book makes a compelling case at current levels. The key risk is Return on Equity, 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.
HOPE Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
HOPE's Price-to-Sales ratio of 3.04x trades at a deep discount to its historical average of 7.03x (5th percentile). The current valuation is 84% below its historical high of 19.52x set in Dec 2006, and 63% above its historical low of 1.87x in Feb 2009.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Hope Bancorp Inc (HOPE) · FINANCIAL SERVICES › BANKS - REGIONAL
The Big Picture
Hope Bancorp Inc is a strong growth company balancing expansion with improving profitability. Revenue reached 456M with 32% growth year-over-year. Profit margins of 13.5% are healthy, with room for further expansion as the business scales.
Key Findings
Revenue growing at 32% YoY, reaching 456M. This pace significantly outperforms most BANKS - REGIONAL peers.
ROE of 279.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.
What to Watch Next
Margin expansion: can Hope Bancorp Inc push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?
Growth sustainability: can Hope Bancorp Inc maintain 32%+ revenue growth, or will competition slow it down?
Dividend sustainability with a current yield of 5.2%. Watch payout ratio and free cash flow coverage.
Sector dynamics: monitor BANKS - REGIONAL industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Hope Bancorp Inc.
Bottom Line
Hope Bancorp Inc offers an attractive blend of growth (32% 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.
Insider Transactions(2 last 3 months)
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
HA, DAISY Y Director | Sell | -31,020 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
HA, DAISY Y Director | Sell | -25,533.35 |
Data sourced from SEC Form 4 filings
Last updated: 8:28:29 AM
About Hope Bancorp Inc(HOPE)
NASDAQ
FINANCIAL SERVICES
BANKS - REGIONAL
USA
Hope Bancorp, Inc. is the bank holding company for Bank of Hope providing banking services for small and medium-sized businesses and individuals in the United States. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.