Mizuho Financial Group (MFG)
NYSE:MFG
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Rating:57Neutral
Price Target:
$9.00
â–¼(-10.18% Downside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:02/07/26
The score is held back primarily by financial fundamentals—high leverage and negative operating/free cash flow alongside declining revenue growth—despite healthy profitability margins. Technicals are supportive due to a strong uptrend, but overbought signals increase pullback risk. Valuation is reasonable but not compelling, with only a modest dividend yield.
Positive Factors
Strong profitability margins
Mizuho's net margin of 22.71% and stable operating margins indicate efficient cost management across banking and securities operations. Durable margins provide internal earnings retention to fund capital needs, absorb cyclical revenue shocks, and support return metrics even if top-line growth is muted.
Negative Factors
High leverage on the balance sheet
A debt-to-equity ratio of 5.83 signals substantial financial leverage, increasing sensitivity to interest-rate rises and credit deterioration. High leverage constrains strategic flexibility, can accelerate capital erosion under stress, and raises the chance of higher funding costs or capital-raising needs over coming quarters.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Strong profitability margins
Mizuho's net margin of 22.71% and stable operating margins indicate efficient cost management across banking and securities operations. Durable margins provide internal earnings retention to fund capital needs, absorb cyclical revenue shocks, and support return metrics even if top-line growth is muted.
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Mizuho Financial (MFG) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$104.30B
Dividend Yield2.31%
Average Volume (3M)5.00M
Price to Earnings (P/E)10.8
Beta (1Y)1.23
Revenue Growth-8.02%
EPS Growth22.45%
CountryUS
Employees51,212
SectorFinancial
Sector Strength70
IndustryBanks - Regional
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.17
Shares Outstanding12,214,160,000
10 Day Avg. Volume4,451,871
30 Day Avg. Volume4,999,949
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.38
Price to Book (P/B)1.00
Price to Sales (P/S)1.21
P/FCF Ratio-2.51
Enterprise Value/Market Cap194.08
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.43
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit5.25
Enterprise Value/Ebitda15.04
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)0.7
Revenue Forecast (FY)$23.49B
Mizuho Financial Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Mizuho Financial Group, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in banking, trust, securities, and other businesses related to financial services in Japan, the Americas, Europe, Asia/Oceania, and internationally. It operates through five seg...
How the Company Makes Money
Mizuho Financial Group makes money primarily by earning interest income and fees across banking, trust, and securities businesses. A key revenue driver is net interest income: Mizuho Bank collects deposits and other funding and lends to customers ...
Mizuho Financial Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Nov 14, 2024
(Q2-2024)
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Next Earnings Date:May 15, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The earnings call presented a positive picture with significant achievements in financial growth, strategic collaborations, and sustainability initiatives. However, challenges remain in areas such as asset and wealth management and rising costs, which the company aims to address moving forward.Positive Updates
Solid Financial Progress
Achieved steady profit growth with a forecast of net business profit for FY24 of ¥1.17 trillion, up ¥100 billion. Achieved solid growth in areas of focus, including AUM, which is steadily increasing.
Negative Updates
Challenges in Asset and Wealth Management
Asset and wealth management is not going as well as expected, only achieving 50% of the target compared to competitors like Nomura and Daiwa.
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Q2-2024 Updates
Positive
Negative
Solid Financial Progress
Achieved steady profit growth with a forecast of net business profit for FY24 of ¥1.17 trillion, up ¥100 billion. Achieved solid growth in areas of focus, including AUM, which is steadily increasing.
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Company Guidance
In the recent investor call, Mizuho Financial Group provided detailed guidance on its performance and strategic direction for the first half of fiscal year 2024. The Group reported a forecast of ¥1.17 trillion in net business profit for FY24, marking an increase of ¥100 billion. A significant focus was placed on sustainable growth, with investments in Greenhill, Rakuten, and Golub Capital. Asset profitability improved with a reduction of ¥1.1 trillion in low-profit deals and an increase of ¥1.6 trillion in high-profit business, boosting RORA from 3.1% to 3.3%. The firm is also dedicated to enhancing its competitive edge and operational stability through a new HR framework and culture reform efforts, which included 416 town hall meetings across 322 sites. Despite challenges in the asset and wealth management sector, Mizuho is optimistic about its strategic collaborations, such as with Rakuten Securities, and its ability to capture growth opportunities, especially in the burgeoning Japanese corporate sector and global markets.Mizuho Financial Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
65
Positive
Balance Sheet
55
Neutral
Cash Flow
40
Negative
| Breakdown | TTM | Mar 2026 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 8.33T | 8.60T | 7.86T | 4.89T | 2.84T | 2.89T |
| Gross Profit | 3.85T | 3.59T | 2.86T | 2.58T | 2.28T | 2.26T |
| EBITDA | 1.35T | 1.40T | 1.13T | 945.90B | 769.51B | 819.14B |
| Net Income | 1.05T | 885.43B | 678.99B | 555.53B | 530.48B | 471.02B |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 10.00T> | 10.00T> | 10.00T> | 10.00T> | 10.00T> | 10.00T> |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 91.33T | 83.48T | 72.97T | 67.15T | 51.36T | 74.42T |
| Total Debt | 64.42T | 60.89T | 58.95T | 45.34T | 40.96T | 40.31T |
| Total Liabilities | 10.00T> | 10.00T> | 10.00T> | 10.00T> | 10.00T> | 10.00T> |
| Stockholders Equity | 11.18T | 10.44T | 10.23T | 9.13T | 9.08T | 9.26T |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 0.00 | -4.17T | 1.63T | 8.68T | 4.78T | 16.40T |
| Operating Cash Flow | 0.00 | -3.82T | 1.88T | 8.87T | 4.92T | 16.61T |
| Investing Cash Flow | 0.00 | 3.79T | 1.98T | 6.61T | -1.86T | -9.76T |
| Financing Cash Flow | 0.00 | -299.03B | -230.99B | -611.14B | -522.06B | 40.82B |
Mizuho Financial Technical Analysis
Positive
10.02
Price Trends
8.54
Positive
8.15
Positive
7.25
Positive
Market Momentum
0.15
Negative
61.05
Neutral
85.18
Negative
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For MFG, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 10.02 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 8.23, above the 50-day MA of 8.54, and above the 200-day MA of 7.25, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 0.15 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 61.05 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 85.18 is Negative, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for MFG.
Mizuho Financial Risk Analysis
Mizuho Financial disclosed 39 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Mizuho Financial reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
Mizuho Financial Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (68)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
74 Outperform | $95.99B | 9.08 | 21.64% | 9.77% | 22.96% | 6.95% | |
74 Outperform | $87.95B | 10.39 | 12.22% | 3.77% | 3.87% | 18.20% | |
73 Outperform | $95.40B | 14.67 | 15.75% | 0.85% | 1.39% | 0.34% | |
71 Outperform | $89.95B | 12.15 | 11.98% | 3.11% | 3.51% | 21.52% | |
68 Neutral | $18.00B | 11.42 | 9.92% | 3.81% | 9.73% | 1.22% | |
64 Neutral | $79.20B | 12.62 | 9.93% | 3.19% | -15.15% | 29.78% | |
57 Neutral | $104.30B | 10.79 | 9.73% | 2.31% | -8.02% | 22.45% |
* Financial Sector Average
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Mizuho Financial Corporate Events
Mizuho Financial Posts Stronger Capital Ratios as of December 31, 2025
Feb 13, 2026
On February 13, 2026, Mizuho Financial Group reported its regulatory capital ratios as of December 31, 2025, showing solid capitalization at both the group and key subsidiary levels under international and domestic standards. The consolidated Comm...
Mizuho Financial Group Files Form 6-K Backing $1.8 Billion Senior Note Offering
Feb 12, 2026
Mizuho Financial Group, Inc., the Japanese banking and financial services group, continues to leverage global capital markets as part of its broader funding strategy, using its Form F-3 shelf registration in the U.S. to support issuance of senior ...
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