Yamagata Bank, Ltd. (JP:8344)
:8344
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Rating:67Neutral
Price Target:
¥3,120.00
▲(51.46% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:05/19/26
The score is driven primarily by mixed financial performance: a strong earnings rebound is offset by weak and volatile cash flow (including recent negative free cash flow) and modest returns on equity. Technicals add support due to a strong uptrend and positive momentum, while valuation is moderately attractive with a reasonable P/E and a ~2.9% dividend yield.
Positive Factors
Revenue and profitability recovery
Yamagata Bank reported a material earnings rebound with revenue up ~28% and net income rising to ~6.5B. This indicates improved core lending, interest spread capture and/or fee performance, creating a stronger recurring earnings base that can support capital accumulation and strategic investments over months.
Negative Factors
Weak and volatile cash generation
Operating cash flow has swung materially across years, with recent negative free cash flow despite reported profits. Persistent weak cash conversion raises questions about the sustainability of reported earnings, dividend support, and the bank’s ability to internally fund lending or absorb shocks without drawing on capital or external funding.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Revenue and profitability recovery
Yamagata Bank reported a material earnings rebound with revenue up ~28% and net income rising to ~6.5B. This indicates improved core lending, interest spread capture and/or fee performance, creating a stronger recurring earnings base that can support capital accumulation and strategic investments over months.
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Yamagata Bank, Ltd. (8344) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
Market Cap
¥95.16B
Dividend Yield2.89%
Average Volume (3M)70.19K
Price to Earnings (P/E)14.8
Beta (1Y)1.00
Revenue Growth23.58%
EPS Growth50.43%
CountryJP
Employees1,175
SectorFinancial
Sector Strength70
IndustryBanks - Regional
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)139.36
Shares Outstanding32,216,114
10 Day Avg. Volume71,230
30 Day Avg. Volume70,193
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.23
Price to Book (P/B)0.49
Price to Sales (P/S)1.21
P/FCF Ratio-69.36
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Yamagata Bank, Ltd. Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
The Yamagata Bank, Ltd. provides various banking products and services in Japan. The company operates through Banking, Leasing, and Credit Guarantee Business segments. It is involved in deposit-taking and lending activities; and investment in secu...
How the Company Makes Money
Yamagata Bank makes money primarily through banking intermediation and fee-based services. The largest driver is net interest income: the bank collects deposits and other funding (paying interest and incurring funding costs) and uses those funds t...
Yamagata Bank, Ltd. Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
72
Positive
Balance Sheet
58
Neutral
Cash Flow
34
Negative
| Breakdown | TTM | Mar 2026 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 47.83B | 61.31B | 50.44B | 52.60B | 48.60B | 41.55B |
| Gross Profit | 47.83B | 52.15B | 45.31B | 47.20B | 44.88B | 40.35B |
| EBITDA | 1.29B | 10.75B | 8.38B | 5.35B | 6.88B | 7.23B |
| Net Income | 4.43B | 6.53B | 4.41B | 2.08B | 3.44B | 3.40B |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 3.23T | 3.28T | 3.16T | 3.15T | 3.14T | 3.54T |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 0.00 | 215.12B | 206.59B | 197.12B | 249.80B | 646.47B |
| Total Debt | 117.20B | 160.81B | 119.01B | 134.47B | 133.21B | 545.66B |
| Total Liabilities | 3.08T | 3.13T | 3.03T | 3.00T | 3.01T | 3.38T |
| Stockholders Equity | 143.60B | 150.44B | 135.82B | 143.63B | 133.55B | 155.46B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 0.00 | -1.07B | 7.40B | 0.00 | -471.44B | 445.89B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 0.00 | 5.95B | 10.25B | 0.00 | -469.31B | 450.23B |
| Investing Cash Flow | 0.00 | -111.05B | 56.97B | 94.19B | 75.43B | -194.68B |
| Financing Cash Flow | 0.00 | 93.11B | 40.08B | 12.22B | -1.21B | -1.54B |
Yamagata Bank, Ltd. Technical Analysis
Positive
2060.00
Price Trends
2631.54
Positive
2464.41
Positive
2050.82
Positive
Market Momentum
142.21
Negative
72.43
Negative
80.98
Negative
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For JP:8344, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 2060 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 2794.70, below the 50-day MA of 2631.54, and above the 200-day MA of 2050.82, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 142.21 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 72.43 is Negative, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 80.98 is Negative, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for JP:8344.
Yamagata Bank, Ltd. Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (68)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
72 Outperform | ¥189.55B | 15.21 | ― | 2.23% | 31.23% | 66.11% | |
71 Outperform | ¥107.18B | 13.87 | ― | 3.35% | 26.92% | 35.22% | |
70 Outperform | ¥175.81B | 16.10 | 3.68% | 2.26% | 23.47% | 44.30% | |
68 Neutral | ¥187.70B | 18.03 | ― | 2.56% | 42.06% | 29.62% | |
68 Neutral | $18.00B | 11.42 | 9.92% | 3.81% | 9.73% | 1.22% | |
67 Neutral | ¥95.16B | 14.84 | ― | 2.89% | 23.58% | 50.43% | |
65 Neutral | ¥158.28B | 11.05 | ― | 2.29% | 9.41% | 45.91% |
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Yamagata Bank, Ltd. Corporate Events
Yamagata Bank Launches Share Buyback to Boost Capital Efficiency and Shareholder Returns
May 15, 2026
The Yamagata Bank, Ltd. has approved a new share buyback program under the Companies Act, authorizing the purchase of up to 170,000 common shares, equivalent to 0.55% of its outstanding stock excluding treasury shares. The acquisition, capped at 5...
Yamagata Bank Lifts Year-End Dividend as Payout Policy Shifts
May 15, 2026
The Yamagata Bank has approved an increased year-end dividend of ¥56 per share for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, up from the previously forecast ¥50 and more than double the ¥27.5 paid a year earlier. The total dividend payo...
Yamagata Bank Profit Jumps 48% as Dividend Payout Rises Sharply
May 15, 2026
Yamagata Bank reported strong consolidated results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, with ordinary income rising 19.8% to ¥63.3 billion and ordinary profit jumping 39.1% to ¥9.0 billion. Profit attributable to owners of the paren...
Yamagata Bank Launches Share Buyback to Boost Capital Efficiency and Shareholder Returns
May 15, 2026
Yamagata Bank’s board has approved a share buyback program under its Articles of Incorporation, authorizing the purchase of up to 170,000 common shares, or about 0.55% of its outstanding stock, for a maximum of ¥500 million through mark...
Yamagata Bank Doubles Annual Dividend as Progressive Payout Policy Takes Hold
May 15, 2026
The Yamagata Bank, Ltd. has resolved to increase its year-end dividend for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026 to ¥56 per share, up from the previously forecast ¥50 and more than double the prior year’s ¥27.5. This brings tot...
Yamagata Bank Delivers Strong FY2025 Earnings and Sharp Dividend Hike
May 15, 2026
Yamagata Bank reported strong consolidated results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, with ordinary income up 19.8% to ¥63.3 billion and profit attributable to owners rising 48.0% to ¥6.53 billion. Profitability indicators improve...
Yamagata Bank to Dissolve Securities Subsidiary Yamagin Capital
Mar 30, 2026
The Yamagata Bank, Ltd. has decided to dissolve its subsidiary Yamagin Capital Co., Ltd., a securities acquisition, holding, and sales company established in 1996 and based in Yamagata City. The bank and its group firms together held a minority st...
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