AlphaStocks
7.7
Strong Buy

CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP (CATY)

Financials / Regional Banks

S&P SmallCap 600

$50.73

Above average across most dimensions. A solid candidate.

Strong Buy

Score based on 4 of 5 models — moderate confidence

#8out of 97 in Financials

Is CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP a Good Investment in 2026?

CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP (CATY) scores 7.7 out of 10 on AlphaStocks' composite model, earning a Strong Buy rating. The Piotroski model rates CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP as Strong (8/9). The Graham model is the least favorable, rating it Strong. CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP currently trades below its estimated fair value of $52, suggesting potential upside. CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP ranks #8 out of 97 stocks in the Financials sector.

This summary is algorithmically generated and is not financial advice.

Key Metrics

P/E11.2ROE10.8Market Cap4BDiv Yield2.7

Estimated Fair Value

$52.153% below

Trading near estimated fair value.

Model-based estimate, not a price target.

5-Model Analysis

Each model evaluates this stock from a different angle. Combined, they form the composite score above.

Piotroski

Strong

8/9

Buffett

Strong

Business quality & competitive moat

Graham

Strong

10% below fair value

Lynch

Limited Data

PEG 0.4

Greenblatt

Limited Data

Earnings yield + return on capital

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP (CATY) a good investment?
Based on AlphaStocks' composite analysis, CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP (CATY) scores 7.7 out of 10, earning a Strong Buy rating. This places it above average across most investment dimensions. Trading near estimated fair value.
What is CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP's Piotroski F-Score?
CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP's Piotroski F-Score status is Strong. The raw score is 8/9. The Piotroski F-Score evaluates financial health using 9 fundamental signals including profitability, leverage, and operating efficiency.
Is CATY overvalued or undervalued?
Based on AlphaStocks' model-based fair value estimate of $52, CATY appears undervalued. The stock currently trades 3% below its estimated fair value. Trading near estimated fair value.
How does CATY compare to other Financials stocks?
CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP ranks #8 out of 97 stocks in the Financials sector, placing it in the top 8% of its sector by composite score. This is a strong position relative to sector peers.
What do investment models say about CATY?
AlphaStocks evaluates CATY using five proven investment models. Piotroski: Strong; Buffett: Strong; Graham: Strong. These models are combined into a single composite score of 7.7/10.

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