Total Assets
$24.2B
Total balance-sheet footings
FDIC Cert #18503 · Los Angeles, California · Est. 1962
Cathay Bank - FDIC Bank Health Profile
Free, sourced directly from the FDIC BankFind Suite and quarterly Call Report, capital, profitability, and safety metrics, refreshed each quarter.
- $24.2B
- Total assets
- A
- Health grade · Excellent
- 1.38%
- Return on assets
- 13.7%
- Tier 1 capital
The verdict
Cathay Bank earns a PlainBankData health grade of A (90/100), with well-capitalized at 13.73% Tier 1, profitable at 1.38% ROA, efficient (43% cost ratio).
- #90
- largest of 4,313 FDIC banks by assets
- 98th
- percentile by asset size, nationally
- 13.73%
- Tier 1 ratio - above the 10% well-capitalized line
- 68th
- percentile for profitability (ROA), nationally
Health grades are PlainBankData's interpretation of FDIC Call Report data — not official FDIC ratings. Every dollar on deposit remains FDIC-insured to $250,000 per depositor, per category, regardless of grade.
Balance sheet at a glance
Total Deposits
$20.9B
Customer-funded liabilities
Net Loans
$19.9B
Outstanding loan book
Net Income
$327M
Bottom-line earnings
Capital adequacy vs federal thresholds
Basel III capital ratios - Cathay Bank
Safety metrics
Tier 1 capital ratio
Well-capitalized 10%
13.73% of risk-weighted assets — above the federal "well-capitalized" threshold of 10%.
Tier 1 Capital Ratio
Core capital ÷ risk-weighted assets. Well-capitalized: ≥10%
13.73%
Texas Ratio
Non-performing loans ÷ equity. Danger zone: >100%
3.53%
Equity Capital
Tangible book value as a capital buffer
$3.0B
Profitability metrics
Return on Assets (ROA)
Net income ÷ assets. Healthy: ≥1% · 68.3th pct nationally
1.38%
Return on Equity (ROE)
Net income ÷ equity. Industry avg: ~10%
11.03%
Efficiency Ratio
Operating costs ÷ revenue. Efficient: <60%
43.01%
What the numbers say about Cathay Bank
Cathay Bank is an FDIC-insured institution (Certificate #18503) headquartered in Los Angeles, California, established in 1962. It holds $24.2B in total assets — 90th of 4,313 FDIC-insured banks, $20.9B in customer deposits, and $19.9B in net loans. On safety, its Tier 1 capital ratio of 13.73% is above the 10% well-capitalized threshold, and its Texas Ratio of 3.53% sits in the healthy range below 50%. It earns a PlainBankData health grade of A (90/100), a composite of Tier 1 capital, ROA, the Texas Ratio, and efficiency. These figures come directly from the bank's quarterly FDIC Call Report.
Not financial advice. Health grades are PlainBankData's interpretation of regulatory filings, not official FDIC ratings or predictions. Every dollar on deposit is FDIC-insured to $250,000 per depositor, per ownership category — regardless of grade.
Income & expense breakdown
$1.3B
Interest Income
$70M
Non-Interest Income
$354M
Non-Interest Expense
Asset quality — Texas Ratio detail
The Texas Ratio compares troubled assets to the capital available to absorb losses. Cathay Bank reports a Texas Ratio of 3.53% — comfortably in the healthy band; non-performing loans are a small fraction of the bank’s loss-absorbing capital.
Texas Ratio
Caution 50%
3.53% — lower is safer; 100% is the level at which troubled assets equal loss-absorbing capital.
FDIC deposit insurance
Cathay Bank is FDIC-insured (Certificate #18503). Your deposits are protected up to $250,000 per depositor, per account category regardless of this bank's health grade.
Top banks in California by total assets
Source: FDIC BankFind Suite — Call Report (FFIEC 031/041) Cathay Bank (FDIC Cert #18503) — Tier 1 capital ratio, total assets, deposits, ROA/ROE · 2025 FDIC Call Reports filed quarterly; latest publicly-available vintage shown. Health grades are PlainBankData's interpretation of regulatory filings and are not official FDIC ratings.
Other banks in California
All California banks →| Bank | Assets | Grade | ROA |
|---|---|---|---|
| City National BankLos Angeles | $98.4B | A | 0.95% |
| East West BankPasadena | $79.7B | A | 1.72% |
| Banc of CaliforniaLos Angeles | $34.7B | B | 0.78% |
| Axos BankSan Diego | $27.2B | A | 1.77% |
| Mechanics BankWalnut Creek | $22.4B | A | 1.44% |
| Bank of HopeLos Angeles | $18.5B | B | 0.42% |
| Citizens Business Bank, National AssociationOntario | $15.6B | A | 1.39% |
| Bank of America California, National AssociationSan Francisco | $15.5B | A | 0.54% |
Frequently asked questions
What is Cathay Bank's health grade?▼
Cathay Bank receives a health grade of A (90/100) based on four FDIC financial metrics: Tier 1 Capital Ratio (40%), Return on Assets (25%), Texas Ratio (20%), and Efficiency Ratio (15%). This bank demonstrates excellent financial health with strong capital ratios and profitability.
How large is Cathay Bank?▼
Cathay Bank holds $24.2B in total assets and $20.9B in deposits, ranking 90th of 4,313 FDIC-insured banks by asset size. It is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.
Is my money safe at Cathay Bank?▼
Yes. Cathay Bank is FDIC-insured (Certificate #18503). Your deposits are protected up to $250,000 per depositor, per account category, regardless of the bank's health grade. If a bank fails, the FDIC typically makes insured deposits available within one business day.
What is Cathay Bank's Tier 1 Capital Ratio?▼
Cathay Bank has a Tier 1 Capital Ratio of 13.73%. This exceeds the 10% threshold for "well-capitalized" status under federal banking regulations.
What is the Texas Ratio for Cathay Bank?▼
Cathay Bank has a Texas Ratio of 3.53%. A ratio below 50% is generally considered healthy. The Texas Ratio measures non-performing loans against equity and reserves, a higher ratio signals greater exposure to loan losses.
How efficient is Cathay Bank?▼
Cathay Bank has an Efficiency Ratio of 43.01%. Below 60% is considered efficient, the bank converts a strong share of revenue into profit. This metric compares non-interest expenses to total revenue.
What to do with this
How to read Cathay Bank's profile as a depositor or analyst.
- Cathay Bank's grade reflects capital, profitability, and asset quality — read the four pillars before drawing conclusions. How grades work
- Deposits are FDIC-insured to $250,000 per depositor, per category — confirm your coverage if balances are large. FDIC insurance explained
- Compare Cathay Bank against other California banks before moving funds. California banks
Not financial advice. Health grades are PlainBankData's interpretation of public FDIC Call Report data, not official FDIC ratings or predictions. Verify the latest figures at the FDIC BankFind Suite.
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