Cathay General Bancorp (CATY) - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
Based on the latest financial reports, Cathay General Bancorp (CATY) has a cash flow conversion efficiency ratio of 0.052x as of September 2025. Cash flow conversion efficiency measures how effectively a company's net assets (equity) generate operating cash flow. It is calculated by dividing operating cash flow ($150.60 Million) by net assets ($2.90 Billion). A higher ratio indicates that the company is more efficient at using its equity to generate cash flow from its core operations. See CATY defensive asset coverage days to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
Cathay General Bancorp - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency Trend (1990–2024)
This chart illustrates how Cathay General Bancorp's cash flow conversion efficiency has evolved over time, based on yearly financial data.
Cathay General Bancorp Competitors by Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
The table below lists competitors of Cathay General Bancorp ranked by their cash flow conversion efficiency.
| Company | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency |
|---|---|
|
WPP PLC ADR
F:0WPA
|
-0.065x |
|
Hunan Valin Steel Co Ltd
SHE:000932
|
0.033x |
|
China Hainan Rubber Industry Group Co Ltd
SHG:601118
|
-0.035x |
|
MANDARIN ORIENTAL DL-05
F:1C4
|
0.007x |
|
Aedifica
BR:AED
|
0.000x |
|
Tofas Turk Otomobil Fabrikasi AS
IS:TOASO
|
-0.019x |
|
Qingdao Hanhe Cable Co Ltd
SHE:002498
|
0.031x |
|
Inner Mongolia ERDOS Resources Co Ltd
SHG:600295
|
0.036x |
Annual Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency for Cathay General Bancorp (1990–2024)
The table below shows the annual cash flow conversion efficiency of Cathay General Bancorp from 1990 to 2024. For the full company profile with market capitalisation and key ratios, see Cathay General Bancorp market cap and net worth.
| Year | Net Assets | Operating Cash Flow | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | $2.85 Billion | $329.15 Million | 0.116x | -17.73% |
| 2023-12-31 | $2.74 Billion | $384.74 Million | 0.141x | -25.58% |
| 2022-12-31 | $2.47 Billion | $467.39 Million | 0.189x | +38.23% |
| 2021-12-31 | $2.45 Billion | $334.32 Million | 0.137x | +3.29% |
| 2020-12-31 | $2.42 Billion | $319.95 Million | 0.132x | -30.21% |
| 2019-12-31 | $2.29 Billion | $434.98 Million | 0.190x | +19.55% |
| 2018-12-31 | $2.12 Billion | $336.54 Million | 0.159x | +25.36% |
| 2017-12-31 | $1.97 Billion | $248.87 Million | 0.127x | -1.32% |
| 2016-12-31 | $1.83 Billion | $234.40 Million | 0.128x | +26.80% |
| 2015-12-31 | $1.75 Billion | $176.70 Million | 0.101x | +7.98% |
| 2014-12-31 | $1.60 Billion | $150.07 Million | 0.094x | +18.74% |
| 2013-12-31 | $1.46 Billion | $115.07 Million | 0.079x | -21.93% |
| 2012-12-31 | $1.63 Billion | $164.58 Million | 0.101x | -12.05% |
| 2011-12-31 | $1.52 Billion | $174.05 Million | 0.115x | -2.13% |
| 2010-12-31 | $1.44 Billion | $168.50 Million | 0.117x | +5.21% |
| 2009-12-31 | $1.31 Billion | $146.41 Million | 0.112x | -13.48% |
| 2008-12-31 | $1.30 Billion | $167.75 Million | 0.129x | -15.17% |
| 2007-12-31 | $980.42 Million | $148.98 Million | 0.152x | +14.18% |
| 2006-12-31 | $951.57 Million | $126.64 Million | 0.133x | -8.71% |
| 2005-12-31 | $782.12 Million | $114.02 Million | 0.146x | -11.88% |
| 2004-12-31 | $724.61 Million | $119.88 Million | 0.165x | +895.69% |
| 2003-12-31 | $623.71 Million | $10.36 Million | 0.017x | -94.86% |
| 2002-12-31 | $287.96 Million | $93.05 Million | 0.323x | +59.32% |
| 2001-12-31 | $246.01 Million | $49.90 Million | 0.203x | -12.68% |
| 2000-12-31 | $214.79 Million | $49.89 Million | 0.232x | +52.39% |
| 1999-12-31 | $179.10 Million | $27.30 Million | 0.152x | -32.72% |
| 1998-12-31 | $156.70 Million | $35.50 Million | 0.227x | +23.15% |
| 1997-12-31 | $135.90 Million | $25.00 Million | 0.184x | -38.82% |
| 1996-12-31 | $118.40 Million | $35.60 Million | 0.301x | +66.16% |
| 1995-12-31 | $94.50 Million | $17.10 Million | 0.181x | -0.42% |
| 1994-12-31 | $85.30 Million | $15.50 Million | 0.182x | +29.45% |
| 1993-12-31 | $80.50 Million | $11.30 Million | 0.140x | +169.45% |
| 1992-12-31 | $75.70 Million | $-15.30 Million | -0.202x | -187.11% |
| 1991-12-31 | $68.10 Million | $15.80 Million | 0.232x | +478.10% |
| 1990-12-31 | $59.80 Million | $2.40 Million | 0.040x | -- |
About Cathay General Bancorp
Cathay General Bancorp operates as the holding company for Cathay Bank that offers various commercial banking products and services to individuals, professionals, and small to medium-sized businesses in the United States. It offers savings accounts, checking accounts, money market deposit accounts, certificates of deposit, individual retirement accounts, and public funds deposits, and acceptance … Read more