Bank of East Asia Ltd. (HK:0023)
:0023
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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$11.24 - HK$16.44
Previous CloseN/A
Volume206.02K
Average Volume (3M)1.57M
Market Cap
HK$33.69B
Enterprise ValueHK$10.35B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)HK$54.58B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)HK$29.37B
Price to Earnings (P/E)11.3
Beta0.50
Next Earnings
Aug 20, 2026EPS Estimate
0.75Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield5.78%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.22
Shares Outstanding2,644,174,000
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$13.50Price Target Upside1.81% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Sell
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)1.5
Revenue Forecast (FY)HK$20.94B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Balance Sheet StrengthBEA's sizeable, stable equity base and materially improved leverage (debt-to-equity ~0.62 in 2020 to ~0.28 in 2025) provide durable capital and loss-absorption capacity. This improves regulatory resilience, supports lending capacity and allows strategic flexibility over the coming months.
Diversified Banking ModelBEA's exposure across retail, commercial, trade finance and wealth management creates multiple fee and interest income streams. Structural diversification reduces reliance on any single market cycle, enabling steadier revenue sources and cross-sell opportunities that support margins over the medium term.
Improved 2025 Cash GenerationThe 2025 rebound in operating and free cash flow, with FCF close to net income, strengthens near-term liquidity and internal funding for dividends, loan growth and tech investment. While prior swings exist, a sustainable conversion trend would materially ease funding and allocation constraints.
Bears Say
Profitability VolatilityA sharp fall in net margin from ~30% to ~9% signals structural pressure on earnings quality. Such volatility undermines return stability and internal capital generation, making it harder to fund growth or maintain payouts without leaning on balance sheet adjustments or cost reductions.
Choppy Revenue TrendSustained top-line inconsistency and a negative recent revenue growth rate reduce visibility into scalability. Unpredictable revenue hampers investment planning, weakens prospects for stable fee income expansion, and raises execution risk for strategic initiatives over the next several quarters.
Inconsistent Cash ConversionMulti-year swings in operating and free cash flow create uncertainty about cash conversion reliability. Even with a 2025 recovery, uneven cash generation raises refinancing, dividend and reinvestment risks and complicates medium-term capital allocation decisions for management.
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$11.24 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$33.69B.
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 59 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 Undervalued.
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 0.75.
How many shares outstanding does Bank of East Asia Ltd. have?
Bank of East Asia Ltd. has 2,644,174,000 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?
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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$13.50
▲(1.81% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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