EAST WEST BANCORP, INC. (EWBC) Return on equity 2016–2019
EAST WEST BANCORP, INC. (EWBC) return on equity by fiscal year — reported net income divided by year-end shareholders’ equity.
13.4%FY2019 · since FY2016: 12.6% → 13.4%
| Fiscal year | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2019 | 13.4% | -2.5 pp |
| FY2018 | 15.9% | +2.7 pp |
| FY2017 | 13.2% | +0.6 pp |
| FY2016 | 12.6% | — |
ROE = reported net income ÷ reported year-end shareholders’ equity for the same fiscal year. Heavy buybacks shrink equity and can push ROE very high (or negative-equity years drop out).
Source: SEC XBRL filings · For reference only · Not investment advice