What one share of Cathay General Bancorp holds
Cathay General Bancorp (the “Bancorp” on a parent-only basis, and the “Company,” “we,” “us” or “our” on a consolidated basis) is a corporation that was organized in 1990 under the laws of the State of Delaware. The Bancorp is the holding company of Cathay Bank, a California state-chartered commercial bank (“Cathay Bank” or the “Bank”), and twelve limited partnerships investing in affordable housing investments in which the Bank is the sole limited partner.
Cathay General Bancorp’s numbers from its SEC filings, divided by its shares. Results cover the last 12 months to 2026-06-30; the balance sheet is as of 2026-06-30.
| Sales | $12.82 |
|---|---|
| Profit | $5.11 |
| Capex (buildings and equipment) | $0.10 |
| Free cash flow | $7.87 |
| Dividends | $1.44 |
| Debt | $1.78 |
| Book value | $45.59 |
Per share by fiscal year
| Year | Sales | Profit | Capex | Free cash | Dividends | Book value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | $6.87 | −$1.59 | $0.23 | $2.55 | $0.20 | $24.94 |
| 2010 | $4.28 | −$0.06 | $0.06 | $2.12 | $0.04 | $15.03 |
| 2011 | $4.64 | $1.06 | $0.04 | $2.18 | $0.04 | $15.97 |
| 2012 | $4.67 | $1.28 | $0.04 | $2.05 | — | $17.35 |
| 2013 | $4.87 | $1.43 | $0.08 | $1.38 | — | $18.33 |
| 2014 | $4.79 | $1.72 | $0.06 | $1.81 | $0.29 | $20.08 |
| 2015 | $5.07 | $1.98 | $0.04 | $2.13 | $0.56 | $21.63 |
| 2016 | $5.65 | $2.19 | $0.04 | $2.89 | $0.75 | $22.97 |
| 2017 | $6.57 | $2.17 | $0.04 | $3.03 | $0.87 | $24.39 |
| 2018 | $7.32 | $3.33 | $0.08 | $4.04 | $1.03 | $26.36 |
| 2019 | $7.72 | $3.48 | $0.09 | $5.33 | $1.24 | $28.78 |
| 2020 | $7.46 | $2.87 | $0.07 | $3.94 | $1.24 | $30.41 |
| 2021 | $8.30 | $3.80 | $0.05 | $4.21 | $1.27 | $32.29 |
| 2022 | $10.59 | $4.83 | $0.05 | $6.21 | $1.36 | $34.01 |
| 2023 | $11.12 | $4.86 | $0.05 | $5.23 | $1.36 | $37.66 |
| 2024 | $10.09 | $3.95 | $0.05 | $4.50 | $1.36 | $40.16 |
| 2025 | $11.78 | $4.54 | $0.07 | $5.24 | $1.36 | $43.53 |
Common questions about Cathay General Bancorp
How much does one share of Cathay General Bancorp earn?
Over the last 12 months, each share of Cathay General Bancorp earned $5.11 of profit on $12.82 of sales, keeping about 40¢ of every $1 (profit margin).
Does Cathay General Bancorp pay a dividend?
Yes. Cathay General Bancorp paid $1.44 per share in dividends over the last 12 months. That’s about 28¢ of each $1 of profit (payout ratio).
What is Cathay General Bancorp’s book value per share?
Cathay General Bancorp’s book value is $45.59 per share: what would be left for each share if it sold everything at the values on its books and paid every debt, as of June 30, 2026.
How much cash and debt does each share of Cathay General Bancorp have?
Each share of Cathay General Bancorp has $1.78 of debt, as of June 30, 2026.
What is Cathay General Bancorp’s free cash flow per share?
$7.87 per share over the last 12 months. Free cash flow is the cash left over after spending on buildings and equipment.
Has Cathay General Bancorp bought back shares?
Cathay General Bancorp’s share count rose about 32% from 2009 to 2025. That dilution means each share owns a smaller slice of the company.
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