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0023 Stock Chart & Stats
HK$13.26
-HK$0.04(-0.41%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
HK$13.26
-HK$0.04(-0.41%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeHK$11.64 - HK$16.44
Previous CloseN/A
Volume206.02K
Average Volume (3M)1.57M
Market Cap
HK$34.53B
Enterprise ValueHK$10.35B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)HK$54.58B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)HK$29.37B
Price to Earnings (P/E)10.8
Beta0.49
Next Earnings
Aug 20, 2026EPS Estimate
0.8Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield5.78%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.22
Shares Outstanding2,644,178,000
10 Day Avg. Volume1,920,882
30 Day Avg. Volume1,573,521
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.55
Price to Book (P/B)0.37
Price to Sales (P/S)1.03
P/FCF Ratio5.91
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
HK$12.98Price Target Upside-2.09% Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Sell
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)1.85
Revenue Forecast (FY)HK$22.01B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Balance Sheet StrengthBEA's materially stronger leverage and a large, stable equity base enhance its resilience to credit cycles and regulatory shocks. Improved debt-to-equity provides room for lending growth, capital cushions for stress, and supports long-term funding and dividend capacity without relying on volatile markets.
Diversified Banking FranchiseMultiple core income streams—net interest, fees, trading and advisory—reduce reliance on any single market condition. A mixed retail/commercial/wealth platform supports revenue stability across rate cycles and fosters cross-sell opportunities, strengthening durable revenue generation and client relationships.
Recovering Cash GenerationThe 2025 rebound to positive operating and free cash flow indicates the bank can convert earnings into usable cash when conditions normalize. Sustained FCF near net income supports reinvestment, loan book funding and shareholder distributions, improving long-term financial flexibility.
Bears Say
Profitability VolatilityA steep, recent drop in net margin signals earnings are sensitive to one-off items, mix shifts or margin compression. Such volatility undermines earnings predictability, constrains capital build-up and weakens returns on equity, making longer-term profitability outcomes harder to rely on.
Inconsistent Cash Flow HistoryMulti-year swings in operating and free cash flow raise concerns about cash conversion reliability. Periodic negative cash flows can force reliance on wholesale funding or asset sales in stress, complicate capital planning, and weaken confidence in sustaining dividends or strategic investments.
Choppy Revenue GrowthPersistent top-line inconsistency, including material declines, suggests limited momentum in core lending or fee businesses. Weak or erratic revenue growth constrains margin expansion, limits economies of scale and curbs the bank's ability to steadily improve profitability and shareholder returns over time.
Bank of East Asia News
0023 FAQ
What was Bank of East Asia Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Bank of East Asia Ltd. lowest stock price was HK$11.64 and its highest was HK$16.44 in the past 12 months.
What is Bank of East Asia Ltd.’s market cap?
Bank of East Asia Ltd.’s market cap is HK$34.53B.
When is Bank of East Asia Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Bank of East Asia Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 20, 2026 which is in 36 days.
How were Bank of East Asia Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
Bank of East Asia Ltd. released its earnings results on Feb 13, 2026. The company reported HK$0.355 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of HK$0.54 by -HK$0.185.
Is Bank of East Asia Ltd. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Bank of East Asia Ltd.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Bank of East Asia Ltd. pay dividends?
Bank of East Asia Ltd. pays a Semiannually dividend of HK$0.22 which represents an annual dividend yield of 5.78%. See more information on Bank of East Asia Ltd. dividends here
What is Bank of East Asia Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
Bank of East Asia Ltd.’s EPS estimate is 0.8.
How many shares outstanding does Bank of East Asia Ltd. have?
Bank of East Asia Ltd. has 2,644,178,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Bank of East Asia Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Bank of East Asia Ltd. reported an EPS of HK$0.355 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of HK$0.54. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -11.122%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Bank of East Asia Ltd.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in HK:0023
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Bank of East Asia Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
34.64%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
3.26%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
4.72%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Bank of East Asia Ltd.
The Bank of East Asia, Limited, operating with its various subsidiaries, offers an extensive array of banking and related financial services. For individual customers, the bank provides a selection of account types, including savings, current, and time deposit accounts, alongside fixed, call, and foreign currency deposit options. Other personal offerings include payroll services, secure safe deposit boxes, and international remittance facilities. Its corporate banking division delivers a comprehensive suite of solutions, such as SME loans and financing guarantee programs. Corporate and commercial financing covers syndicated and construction loans, acquisition and structured financing, working capital funding, share-related and IPO-linked loans, and commercial mortgages. The bank also specializes in trade finance, offering expert solutions, factoring, import/export financing, guarantee services, and the eTradeConnect platform for efficient trade transactions. Additional corporate services include cash management, wealth management, foreign exchange and treasury products, trade settlement and financing, and both onshore and offshore loans. A broad spectrum of insurance products is also available, ranging from marine cargo, property, and trade credit for businesses, to employee compensation, pet, medical, life, savings, and endowment plans. High-net-worth clients benefit from private banking services, encompassing investment advisory, a diverse range of investment solutions (such as unit trusts, linked deposits, currency trading, global equities and bonds, structured products, options, and derivatives), portfolio management, and securities and futures broking. Further general services extend to cyber banking, credit cards, ATM access, and various international banking provisions. The company operates a substantial network of 150 branches across Hong Kong, the broader Greater China region, Southeast Asia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Established in 1918, The Bank of East Asia, Limited is headquartered in Central, Hong Kong.
0023 Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
HK$12.98
▼(-2.09% Downside)
Technical Analysis
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