CATY
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Cathay General Bancorp (CATY) closed at $47.83 as of 2026-03-20, trading 20.4% above its 200-week moving average of $39.72. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 19.5% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 44, indicating neutral momentum.
A big jump in activity this week — 4.1x the usual volume, and the price went up. Significantly more people than usual decided to buy. This kind of surge, especially on a stock already below its 200-week average, can be an early sign that sentiment is shifting.
Over the past 1792 weeks of data, CATY has crossed below its 200-week moving average 21 times. On average, these episodes lasted 20 weeks. Historically, investors who bought CATY at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +4.0%.
With a market cap of $3.3 billion, CATY is a mid-cap stock. Return on equity stands at 10.9%. The stock trades at 1.1x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 7.6% over the past three years.
Over the past 33.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in CATY would have grown to $2339, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. CATY has returned 9.9% annualized vs 10.4% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -7.8% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: CATY vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After CATY Crosses Below the Line?
Across 21 historical episodes, buying CATY when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of -1.6% after 12 months (median +3.0%), compared to +13.5% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 55% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +17.2% vs +35.3% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment CATY crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
CATY has crossed below its 200-week MA 21 times with an average 1-year return of +4.0% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1991 | Dec 1991 | 6 | 5.2% | +44.0% | +2650.2% |
| Feb 1992 | Mar 1992 | 4 | 1.9% | +20.9% | +2646.8% |
| Apr 1992 | Apr 1992 | 1 | 0.6% | +19.2% | +2646.8% |
| May 1993 | Nov 1995 | 132 | 23.5% | -18.5% | +2364.5% |
| Jul 2007 | Aug 2007 | 3 | 10.6% | -49.6% | +124.9% |
| Aug 2007 | Jan 2011 | 178 | 71.6% | -39.1% | +120.3% |
| Mar 2011 | Mar 2011 | 1 | 3.7% | +13.7% | +329.6% |
| May 2011 | Jun 2011 | 5 | 3.0% | +8.2% | +334.0% |
| Jul 2011 | Dec 2011 | 19 | 23.2% | +19.5% | +392.5% |
| Dec 2018 | Dec 2018 | 2 | 3.6% | +22.4% | +87.8% |
| Mar 2019 | Apr 2019 | 2 | 5.3% | -38.6% | +87.3% |
| May 2019 | Jun 2019 | 1 | 2.7% | -16.2% | +80.5% |
| Aug 2019 | Sep 2019 | 4 | 6.6% | -17.9% | +77.4% |
| Sep 2019 | Oct 2019 | 1 | 0.3% | -32.8% | +73.2% |
| Feb 2020 | Jan 2021 | 45 | 45.1% | +27.7% | +92.1% |
| Mar 2023 | Jul 2023 | 17 | 19.1% | +12.8% | +54.7% |
| Aug 2023 | Aug 2023 | 1 | 0.7% | +34.9% | +51.3% |
| Oct 2023 | Oct 2023 | 3 | 3.4% | +33.3% | +51.0% |
| Apr 2024 | Apr 2024 | 3 | 2.0% | +9.2% | +44.1% |
| Jun 2024 | Jun 2024 | 1 | 2.0% | +26.6% | +42.9% |
| Mar 2025 | Apr 2025 | 2 | 2.7% | N/A | +29.2% |
| Average | 20 | — | +4.0% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CATY below its 200-week moving average?
No. Cathay General Bancorp (CATY) is currently 20.4% above its 200-week moving average of $39.72. It would need to fall to $39.72 to cross below the line.
What is CATY's 200-week moving average price?
Cathay General Bancorp's 200-week moving average is $39.72 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when CATY drops below its 200-week moving average?
CATY has crossed below its 200-week moving average 21 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +4.0%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 20 weeks on average.
Is CATY a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about CATY as of 2026-03-20: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 44. Return on equity is 10.9%. Price-to-book is 1.1x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does CATY compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.2 years, $100 invested in CATY would have grown to $2339, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. That's 9.9% annualized vs 10.4% for the index. CATY has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does CATY pay a dividend?
Yes. Cathay General Bancorp currently pays a dividend yield of 293.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20