Company / Return on Equity (ROE)
Cathay General Bancorp Return on Equity (ROE) History
FY2015-FY2024 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Equity (ROE)
10.1%
FY2024
5-year range
9.5% / 14.6%
FY2020-FY2024
Trend
-22.3%
vs FY2023
Sector context
#213 of 388
Financials
What the data says
At 10.1%, Cathay General Bancorp's return on equity (roe) ranks #213 of 388 in the Financials sector. Return on Equity (ROE) has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from 8.9% in FY2017 to 14.6% in FY2022.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
10.1% in FY2024 with a 5-year CAGR of -2.1%.
Declined from 14.6% to 10.1% over the past 2 years.
Financials sector context is included.
Return on Equity (ROE) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- -2.1pp
- 5-Year Change
- -2.1pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
#213 of 388 in FinancialsTop 55% of 388This company 10.1% Sector average 16.4%
▼
-38.6% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2024, return on equity (roe) decreased 22.3% year-over-year.
- Currently 6.3pp below the Financials sector average.
- Peak return on equity (roe) was recorded in FY2022.
- Lowest return on equity (roe) in the period was in FY2017.
Annual data
| Year | Return on Equity (ROE)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2024 | 10.1% | -22.3% |
| FY2023 | 12.9% | -11.2% |
| FY2022 | 14.6% | +19.6% |
| FY2021 | 12.2% | +28.9% |
| FY2020 | 9.5% | -22.3% |
| FY2019 | 12.2% | -5.0% |
| FY2018 | 12.8% | +43.6% |
| FY2017 | 8.9% | -6.9% |
| FY2016 | 9.6% | +3.9% |
| FY2015 | 9.2% | +7.2% |
As of FY2024 · SEC 10-K · Updated Feb 28, 2026