Cathay General Bancorp Competitors

Truist Financial (NYSE:TFC) and Cathay General Bancorp (NASDAQ:CATY) are both finance companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, valuation, risk, dividends, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of recent recommendations for Truist Financial and Cathay General Bancorp, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Truist Financial presently has a consensus target price of $53.0833, suggesting a potential downside of 11.56%. Cathay General Bancorp has a consensus target price of $37.3333, suggesting a potential downside of 9.80%. Given Cathay General Bancorp's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Cathay General Bancorp is more favorable than Truist Financial.

Dividends

Truist Financial pays an annual dividend of $1.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.0%. Cathay General Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $1.24 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.0%. Truist Financial pays out 41.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Cathay General Bancorp pays out 35.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Truist Financial has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Cathay General Bancorp has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

72.1% of Truist Financial shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 67.6% of Cathay General Bancorp shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.4% of Truist Financial shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 4.7% of Cathay General Bancorp shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Volatility and Risk

Truist Financial has a beta of 1.36, indicating that its stock price is 36% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Cathay General Bancorp has a beta of 1.54, indicating that its stock price is 54% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Truist Financial and Cathay General Bancorp's top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Truist Financial has higher revenue and earnings than Cathay General Bancorp. Cathay General Bancorp is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Truist Financial, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Profitability

This table compares Truist Financial and Cathay General Bancorp's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

Truist Financial beats Cathay General Bancorp on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

The PNC Financial Services Group (NYSE:PNC) and Cathay General Bancorp (NASDAQ:CATY) are both finance companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, valuation, institutional ownership, risk, dividends, earnings and analyst recommendations.

Risk and Volatility

The PNC Financial Services Group has a beta of 1.38, meaning that its stock price is 38% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Cathay General Bancorp has a beta of 1.54, meaning that its stock price is 54% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares The PNC Financial Services Group and Cathay General Bancorp's top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

The PNC Financial Services Group has higher revenue and earnings than Cathay General Bancorp. Cathay General Bancorp is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than The PNC Financial Services Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Dividends

The PNC Financial Services Group pays an annual dividend of $4.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.6%. Cathay General Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $1.24 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.0%. The PNC Financial Services Group pays out 40.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Cathay General Bancorp pays out 35.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. The PNC Financial Services Group has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Cathay General Bancorp has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Cathay General Bancorp is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings and recommmendations for The PNC Financial Services Group and Cathay General Bancorp, as reported by MarketBeat.

The PNC Financial Services Group presently has a consensus price target of $160.1176, indicating a potential downside of 11.15%. Cathay General Bancorp has a consensus price target of $37.3333, indicating a potential downside of 9.80%. Given Cathay General Bancorp's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Cathay General Bancorp is more favorable than The PNC Financial Services Group.

Profitability

This table compares The PNC Financial Services Group and Cathay General Bancorp's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

80.6% of The PNC Financial Services Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 67.6% of Cathay General Bancorp shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.3% of The PNC Financial Services Group shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 4.7% of Cathay General Bancorp shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Cathay General Bancorp beats The PNC Financial Services Group on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

First Republic Bank (NYSE:FRC) and Cathay General Bancorp (NASDAQ:CATY) are both finance companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, profitability, institutional ownership, risk, dividends, valuation and earnings.

Volatility and Risk

First Republic Bank has a beta of 1.06, meaning that its stock price is 6% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Cathay General Bancorp has a beta of 1.54, meaning that its stock price is 54% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent ratings and recommmendations for First Republic Bank and Cathay General Bancorp, as provided by MarketBeat.

First Republic Bank currently has a consensus price target of $136.1333, indicating a potential downside of 20.76%. Cathay General Bancorp has a consensus price target of $37.3333, indicating a potential downside of 9.80%. Given Cathay General Bancorp's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Cathay General Bancorp is more favorable than First Republic Bank.

Profitability

This table compares First Republic Bank and Cathay General Bancorp's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Dividends

First Republic Bank pays an annual dividend of $0.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.5%. Cathay General Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $1.24 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.0%. First Republic Bank pays out 13.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Cathay General Bancorp pays out 35.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. First Republic Bank has raised its dividend for 7 consecutive years and Cathay General Bancorp has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

95.5% of First Republic Bank shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 67.6% of Cathay General Bancorp shares are owned by institutional investors. 4.7% of Cathay General Bancorp shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares First Republic Bank and Cathay General Bancorp's top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

First Republic Bank has higher revenue and earnings than Cathay General Bancorp. Cathay General Bancorp is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than First Republic Bank, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Summary

First Republic Bank beats Cathay General Bancorp on 12 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

Cathay General Bancorp (NASDAQ:CATY) and Fifth Third Bancorp (NASDAQ:FITB) are both finance companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, profitability, risk, institutional ownership, valuation, dividends and earnings.

Volatility & Risk

Cathay General Bancorp has a beta of 1.54, indicating that its share price is 54% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Fifth Third Bancorp has a beta of 1.63, indicating that its share price is 63% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of recent recommendations for Cathay General Bancorp and Fifth Third Bancorp, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Cathay General Bancorp presently has a consensus price target of $37.3333, indicating a potential downside of 9.80%. Fifth Third Bancorp has a consensus price target of $34.4605, indicating a potential downside of 10.35%. Given Cathay General Bancorp's higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Cathay General Bancorp is more favorable than Fifth Third Bancorp.

Profitability

This table compares Cathay General Bancorp and Fifth Third Bancorp's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Dividends

Cathay General Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $1.24 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.0%. Fifth Third Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $1.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.8%. Cathay General Bancorp pays out 35.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Fifth Third Bancorp pays out 39.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Cathay General Bancorp has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Fifth Third Bancorp has increased its dividend for 4 consecutive years. Cathay General Bancorp is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

67.6% of Cathay General Bancorp shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 79.2% of Fifth Third Bancorp shares are held by institutional investors. 4.7% of Cathay General Bancorp shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of Fifth Third Bancorp shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Cathay General Bancorp and Fifth Third Bancorp's gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Fifth Third Bancorp has higher revenue and earnings than Cathay General Bancorp. Cathay General Bancorp is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Fifth Third Bancorp, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Cathay General Bancorp (NASDAQ:CATY) and SVB Financial Group (NASDAQ:SIVB) are both finance companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, profitability, risk, institutional ownership, valuation, dividends and earnings.

Volatility and Risk

Cathay General Bancorp has a beta of 1.54, meaning that its share price is 54% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, SVB Financial Group has a beta of 2.14, meaning that its share price is 114% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

67.6% of Cathay General Bancorp shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 88.4% of SVB Financial Group shares are held by institutional investors. 4.7% of Cathay General Bancorp shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.8% of SVB Financial Group shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of recent recommendations for Cathay General Bancorp and SVB Financial Group, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Cathay General Bancorp presently has a consensus price target of $37.3333, indicating a potential downside of 9.80%. SVB Financial Group has a consensus price target of $434.5333, indicating a potential downside of 12.69%. Given Cathay General Bancorp's higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Cathay General Bancorp is more favorable than SVB Financial Group.

Profitability

This table compares Cathay General Bancorp and SVB Financial Group's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Cathay General Bancorp and SVB Financial Group's top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

SVB Financial Group has higher revenue and earnings than Cathay General Bancorp. Cathay General Bancorp is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than SVB Financial Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Summary

SVB Financial Group beats Cathay General Bancorp on 11 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

Cathay General Bancorp (NASDAQ:CATY) and Regions Financial (NYSE:RF) are both finance companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, risk, dividends, earnings and profitability.

Risk & Volatility

Cathay General Bancorp has a beta of 1.54, indicating that its stock price is 54% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Regions Financial has a beta of 1.58, indicating that its stock price is 58% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

67.6% of Cathay General Bancorp shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 71.7% of Regions Financial shares are owned by institutional investors. 4.7% of Cathay General Bancorp shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of Regions Financial shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Dividends

Cathay General Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $1.24 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.0%. Regions Financial pays an annual dividend of $0.62 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.9%. Cathay General Bancorp pays out 35.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Regions Financial pays out 40.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Cathay General Bancorp has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Regions Financial has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Cathay General Bancorp is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current recommendations and price targets for Cathay General Bancorp and Regions Financial, as reported by MarketBeat.

Cathay General Bancorp presently has a consensus target price of $37.3333, indicating a potential downside of 9.80%. Regions Financial has a consensus target price of $18.4722, indicating a potential downside of 12.99%. Given Cathay General Bancorp's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Cathay General Bancorp is more favorable than Regions Financial.

Profitability

This table compares Cathay General Bancorp and Regions Financial's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Cathay General Bancorp and Regions Financial's revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Regions Financial has higher revenue and earnings than Cathay General Bancorp. Cathay General Bancorp is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Regions Financial, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Summary

Cathay General Bancorp beats Regions Financial on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.