Hope Bancorp, Inc. (HOPE) Stock Score, Valuation & Financial Research
Hope Bancorp, Inc. is in the Financial Services sector and Banks - Regional industry. It is reviewed using Wall Street Score's company-strength, valuation, growth and financial-health framework. The current Wall Street Score is 31/100.
Quick answer for HOPE
Hope Bancorp, Inc. currently has a Wall Street Score of 31/100. The stored market price is $13.95. Its financial score is 50/100. Its valuation score is 10/100. The latest WSS change is +1.9 points. These figures are a research snapshot, not a buy or sell recommendation.
What Hope Bancorp, Inc. does
Hope Bancorp, Inc., established in 2000 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, functions as the parent entity for Bank of Hope. Through its subsidiary, Bank of Hope, it delivers a comprehensive suite of banking solutions to both individuals and small to medium-sized enterprises across the United States. Customers have access to a wide array of deposit accounts, encompassing personal and business checking, money market accounts, savings accounts, certificate of deposits, and individual retirement accounts. The institution's lending portfolio is extensive, covering various financial needs. For businesses, it offers commercial loans tailored for purposes such as working capital, inventory purchases, debt consolidation, business acquisitions, and other operational financing requirements. Furthermore, it provides real estate loans, Small Business Administration (SBA) loans, and a range
HOPE financial snapshot
- Wall Street Score:
- 31/100
- Current price:
- $13.95
- Market capitalization:
- $1.78B
- Revenue:
- $1.02B
- Net income:
- $127.9M
- Free cash flow:
- $151.5M
- Cash:
- $640.4M
- Total debt:
- $583.7M
- EPS:
- 0.46
- P/E ratio:
- 30.3x
- Financial score:
- 50/100
- Valuation score:
- 10/100
- Revenue score:
- 22/100
What stands out
- Reported year-over-year revenue growth is +0.1%.
- Free cash flow is $151.5M, showing positive cash generation.
- The balance sheet shows $640.4M of cash versus $583.7M of total debt, leaving more cash than debt.
- The latest Wall Street Score change is +1.9 points: HOPE increased 1.9 points because Revenue improved by 8.6 points, Capital improved by 12 points, Management improved by 6.1 points.
What the numbers mean
Its current valuation score is 10/100, which Wall Street Score classifies as weak within the model's valuation framework.
The financial score is 50/100. This is a starting point for reviewing liquidity, leverage and cash-flow strength rather than a stand-alone recommendation.
A strong company and an attractive stock price are not always the same thing. Revenue, earnings, free cash flow, debt, management quality, competitive advantage and valuation should be considered together. Wall Street Score organizes these inputs into a consistent research framework so investors can identify what deserves deeper review.
Data freshness: Financial data last refreshed 2026-08-14.
How to research HOPE
Start by understanding how the company makes money. Then compare revenue and earnings trends, cash generation, debt, liquidity and valuation. Review the company's latest filings and earnings reports before acting on any score or model estimate.
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