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 Cathay General Bancorp balance sheet quality to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.
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. Check CATY operating cash flow to net income to evaluate the quality of earnings relative to operating cash generation.
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 |
|
Ming Yang Smart Energy Group Ltd
SHG:601615
|
-0.049x |
|
Strauss Group
TA:STRS
|
0.114x |
|
Grandblue Environment Co Ltd
SHG:600323
|
0.080x |
|
Otter Tail Corporation
NASDAQ:OTTR
|
0.037x |
|
Anxin Trust Co Ltd
SHG:600816
|
-0.007x |
|
Aedifica
BR:AED
|
0.000x |
|
Asia Cement Corp
TW:1102
|
0.017x |
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 (CATY) total market value.
| 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