East West Bancorp Inc (EWBC) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, East West Bancorp Inc (EWBC) has net assets worth $9.00 Billion USD as of March 2026. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets ($82.89 Billion) and total liabilities ($73.89 Billion). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off. Also explore EWBC total asset value for the complete picture of this company's asset base.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | $9.00 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 10.86% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 16.3% |
| 5-Year Change | 52.46% |
| 10-Year Change | 159.62% |
| Growth Volatility | 172.01 |
East West Bancorp Inc - Net Assets Trend (1998–2025)
This chart illustrates how East West Bancorp Inc's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Check how tangible is East West Bancorp Inc's equity to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
Annual Net Assets for East West Bancorp Inc (1998–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of East West Bancorp Inc from 1998 to 2025. For live valuation and market cap data, see EWBC market cap.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $8.90 Billion | +15.23% |
| 2024-12-31 | $7.72 Billion | +11.11% |
| 2023-12-31 | $6.95 Billion | +16.15% |
| 2022-12-31 | $5.98 Billion | +2.53% |
| 2021-12-31 | $5.84 Billion | +10.78% |
| 2020-12-31 | $5.27 Billion | +5.01% |
| 2019-12-31 | $5.02 Billion | +13.42% |
| 2018-12-31 | $4.42 Billion | +15.15% |
| 2017-12-31 | $3.84 Billion | +12.08% |
| 2016-12-31 | $3.43 Billion | +9.76% |
| 2015-12-31 | $3.12 Billion | +9.34% |
| 2014-12-31 | $2.86 Billion | -88.19% |
| 2013-12-31 | $24.19 Billion | +915.40% |
| 2012-12-31 | $2.38 Billion | +3.04% |
| 2011-12-31 | $2.31 Billion | +9.36% |
| 2010-12-31 | $2.11 Billion | -7.47% |
| 2009-12-31 | $2.28 Billion | +47.32% |
| 2008-12-31 | $1.55 Billion | +32.34% |
| 2007-12-31 | $1.17 Billion | +14.95% |
| 2006-12-31 | $1.02 Billion | +38.86% |
| 2005-12-31 | $734.14 Million | +42.74% |
| 2004-12-31 | $514.31 Million | +42.08% |
| 2003-12-31 | $361.98 Million | +19.82% |
| 2002-12-31 | $302.12 Million | +23.61% |
| 2001-12-31 | $244.41 Million | +31.30% |
| 2000-12-31 | $186.15 Million | +24.02% |
| 1999-12-31 | $150.10 Million | -0.46% |
| 1998-12-31 | $150.80 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to East West Bancorp Inc's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have grown by 19807.7% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | $8.30 Billion | 93.28% |
| Common Stock | $170.00K | 0.00% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $-345.61 Million | -3.88% |
| Other Components | $943.12 Million | 10.60% |
| Total Equity | $8.90 Billion | 100.00% |
East West Bancorp Inc Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of East West Bancorp Inc ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Royal Gold Inc
NASDAQ:RGLD
|
$16.70 Billion |
|
Evolution Mining Ltd
AU:EVN
|
$16.71 Billion |
|
Sinopac Financial Holdings Co Ltd
TW:2890
|
$16.72 Billion |
|
Emera Inc.
TO:EMA
|
$16.72 Billion |
|
TELENOR ASA SP.ADR/ O.N.
F:TEQA
|
$16.69 Billion |
|
YPF Sociedad Anónima
F:YPF
|
$16.68 Billion |
|
Telus Corp
TO:T
|
$16.67 Billion |
|
Banco Santander Chile
SN:BSANTANDER
|
$16.65 Billion |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in East West Bancorp Inc's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 7,723,054,000 to 8,899,202,000, a change of 1,176,148,000 (15.2%).
- Net income of 1,325,188,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 334,041,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 115,590,000 reduced equity.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 239,650,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $1.33 Billion | +14.89% |
| Dividends Paid | $334.04 Million | -3.75% |
| Share Repurchases | $115.59 Million | -1.3% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $239.65 Million | +2.69% |
| Other Changes | $60.94 Million | +0.68% |
| Total Change | $- | 15.23% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares East West Bancorp Inc's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 2.06x
- The company is trading above its book value, indicating the market recognizes value beyond its reported assets.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 41.48x to 2.06x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-12-31 | $3.17 | $131.54 | x |
| 1999-12-31 | $3.28 | $131.54 | x |
| 2000-12-31 | $4.02 | $131.54 | x |
| 2001-12-31 | $5.08 | $131.54 | x |
| 2002-12-31 | $6.13 | $131.54 | x |
| 2003-12-31 | $7.33 | $131.54 | x |
| 2004-12-31 | $9.83 | $131.54 | x |
| 2005-12-31 | $13.34 | $131.54 | x |
| 2006-12-31 | $16.74 | $131.54 | x |
| 2007-12-31 | $18.87 | $131.54 | x |
| 2008-12-31 | $24.74 | $131.54 | x |
| 2009-12-31 | $27.02 | $131.54 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | $14.37 | $131.54 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | $15.06 | $131.54 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | $16.19 | $131.54 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | $173.30 | $131.54 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | $19.89 | $131.54 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | $21.61 | $131.54 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | $23.58 | $131.54 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | $26.33 | $131.54 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | $30.27 | $131.54 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | $34.33 | $131.54 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | $36.85 | $131.54 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | $40.78 | $131.54 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | $42.00 | $131.54 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | $48.98 | $131.54 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | $55.18 | $131.54 | x |
| 2025-12-31 | $63.98 | $131.54 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently East West Bancorp Inc utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 14.89%
- The company shows good efficiency in utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 28.27%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.06x
- • Equity Multiplier: 9.04x
- Recent ROE (14.89%) is above the historical average (12.80%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 11.94% | 13.17% | 0.07x | 13.65x | $2.92 Million |
| 1999 | 18.65% | 17.21% | 0.08x | 14.34x | $12.99 Million |
| 2000 | 19.05% | 17.64% | 0.08x | 13.35x | $16.85 Million |
| 2001 | 15.87% | 18.98% | 0.07x | 11.56x | $14.34 Million |
| 2002 | 16.38% | 25.80% | 0.06x | 10.99x | $19.28 Million |
| 2003 | 16.30% | 27.92% | 0.05x | 11.20x | $22.79 Million |
| 2004 | 15.17% | 27.48% | 0.05x | 11.72x | $26.59 Million |
| 2005 | 14.76% | 24.57% | 0.05x | 11.28x | $34.97 Million |
| 2006 | 14.06% | 20.65% | 0.06x | 10.62x | $41.43 Million |
| 2007 | 13.75% | 19.54% | 0.07x | 10.11x | $43.98 Million |
| 2008 | -3.20% | -6.97% | 0.06x | 8.01x | $-204.76 Million |
| 2009 | 3.35% | 10.21% | 0.04x | 9.00x | $-151.82 Million |
| 2010 | 7.78% | 15.14% | 0.05x | 9.79x | $-46.83 Million |
| 2011 | 10.61% | 23.05% | 0.05x | 9.50x | $14.06 Million |
| 2012 | 11.82% | 27.33% | 0.05x | 9.46x | $43.44 Million |
| 2013 | 1.21% | 30.25% | 0.04x | 1.02x | $-2.13 Billion |
| 2014 | 12.11% | 30.51% | 0.04x | 10.06x | $60.27 Million |
| 2015 | 12.32% | 31.45% | 0.04x | 10.36x | $72.38 Million |
| 2016 | 12.59% | 33.05% | 0.04x | 10.15x | $88.90 Million |
| 2017 | 13.16% | 33.90% | 0.04x | 9.66x | $121.43 Million |
| 2018 | 15.91% | 38.53% | 0.04x | 9.28x | $261.30 Million |
| 2019 | 13.43% | 32.24% | 0.05x | 8.81x | $172.27 Million |
| 2020 | 10.78% | 31.25% | 0.03x | 9.90x | $40.88 Million |
| 2021 | 14.96% | 46.23% | 0.03x | 10.43x | $289.26 Million |
| 2022 | 18.85% | 43.48% | 0.04x | 10.71x | $529.62 Million |
| 2023 | 16.71% | 29.43% | 0.06x | 10.02x | $466.08 Million |
| 2024 | 15.09% | 45.41% | 0.03x | 9.84x | $393.28 Million |
| 2025 | 14.89% | 28.27% | 0.06x | 9.04x | $435.27 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares East West Bancorp Inc's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Banks - Regional industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Banks - Regional
- Average net assets among peers: $2,375,498,800
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -1.97%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East West Bancorp Inc (EWBC) | $9.00 Billion | 11.94% | 8.21x | $16.70 Billion |
| Ameris Bancorp (ABCB) | $366.03 Million | 10.58% | 10.03x | $4.95 Billion |
| Ameris Bancorp (ABCB) | $16.72 Billion | 0.97% | 0.09x | $5.85 Billion |
| ACNB Corporation (ACNB) | $59.86 Million | 13.07% | 8.12x | $483.21 Million |
| Affinity Bancshares Inc (AFBI) | $121.52 Million | 5.31% | 5.94x | $137.20 Million |
| Alerus Financial Corp (ALRS) | $96.99 Million | 6.06% | 10.54x | $775.72 Million |
| Amalgamated Bank (AMAL) | $341.11 Million | 3.10% | 10.85x | $1.27 Billion |
| Amerant Bancorp Inc. (AMTB) | $901.22 Million | 12.53% | 7.48x | $979.96 Million |
| Arrow Financial Corporation (AROW) | $34.90 Million | -95.70% | 21.06x | $670.25 Million |
| Associated Banc-Corp (ASB) | $4.98 Billion | 9.54% | 8.09x | $5.45 Billion |
| AmeriServ Financial Inc (ASRV) | $141.70 Million | 14.89% | 15.78x | $62.43 Million |
About East West Bancorp Inc
East West Bancorp, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for East West Bank that provides a range of personal and commercial banking services to businesses and individuals in the United States. The company operates through three segments: Consumer and Business Banking, Commercial Banking, and Treasury and Other. It accepts various deposit products, such as personal and business checking and s… Read more