Company / Return on Equity (ROE)
East West Bancorp Return on Equity (ROE) History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Equity (ROE)
14.9%
FY2025
5-year range
14.9% / 18.9%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-1.3%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#106 of 388
Financials
What the data says
At 14.9%, East West Bancorp's return on equity (roe) ranks #106 of 388 in the Financials sector. Return on Equity (ROE) has declined for 3 consecutive years, from 18.9% in FY2022 to 14.9% in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
14.9% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +4.1%.
Declined from 16.7% to 14.9% over the past 2 years.
Financials sector context is included.
Return on Equity (ROE) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- -4.0pp
- 5-Year Change
- +4.1pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
#106 of 388 in FinancialsTop 27% of 388This company 14.9% Sector average 16.4%
▼
-9.0% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- East West Bancorp's return on equity (roe) has declined for 3 consecutive years.
- In FY2025, return on equity (roe) decreased 1.3% year-over-year.
- Currently 1.5pp below the Financials sector average.
- Peak return on equity (roe) was recorded in FY2022.
Annual data
| Year | Return on Equity (ROE)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 14.9% | -1.3% |
| FY2024 | 15.1% | -9.7% |
| FY2023 | 16.7% | -11.4% |
| FY2022 | 18.9% | +26.0% |
| FY2021 | 15.0% | +38.8% |
| FY2020 | 10.8% | -19.7% |
| FY2019 | 13.4% | -15.6% |
| FY2018 | 15.9% | +20.9% |
| FY2017 | 13.2% | +4.5% |
| FY2016 | 12.6% | +2.2% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Feb 28, 2026