Since September 2025, Hope Bancorp has been in a holding pattern, posting a small loss of 2% while floating around $10.72.
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Why Do We Think Hope Bancorp Will Underperform?
We're cautious about Hope Bancorp. Here are three reasons there are better opportunities than HOPE and a stock we'd rather own.
1. Net Interest Income Hits a Plateau
Our experience and research show the market cares primarily about a bank’s net interest income growth as one-time fees are considered a lower-quality and non-recurring revenue source.
Hope Bancorp’s net interest income was flat over the last five years, much worse than the broader banking industry and in line with its total revenue.
2. EPS Growth Has Stalled
We track the long-term change in earnings per share (EPS) because it highlights whether a company’s growth is profitable.
Hope Bancorp’s EPS was flat over the last five years, just like its revenue. This performance was underwhelming across the board.
3. TBVPS Has Plateaued, Reflecting Stagnating Assets
Tangible book value per share (TBVPS) serves as a key indicator of a bank’s financial strength, representing the hard assets available to shareholders after removing intangible assets that could evaporate during financial distress.
Hope Bancorp’s TBVPS increased by a meager 1.4% annually over the last five years, and its recent performance paints an even worse picture as growth has stalled over the past two years, with TBVPS stuck at roughly $13.71 per share.
Final Judgment
Hope Bancorp doesn’t pass our quality test. That said, the stock currently trades at 0.6× forward P/B (or $10.72 per share). While this valuation is optically cheap, the potential downside is huge given its shaky fundamentals. There are more exciting stocks to buy at the moment. We’d recommend looking at one of our top digital advertising picks.
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