Risk factor
Critical default risk
Profitability factor
Decent price performance
About
The Hyakugo Bank, Ltd. operates as a Japanese financial institution, delivering a comprehensive array of banking and financial services throughout Japan. Beyond its core offerings, the company provides diverse solutions such as credit card and guarantee facilities, leasing services, regional industry research and consulting, computer information processing, and financial instrument transactions. It also undertakes cash examination and arrangement, conducts surveys and appraisals for collateralized real estate, and assists with employment placement and labor management. Additionally, the bank offers printing, storage, and administrative services for documents and account books, alongside managing and administering banknotes and bonds. As of March 31, 2020, its operational footprint included 85 branches and 30 sub-branches across Mie prefecture, 21 branches in Aichi prefecture, a single branch in Wakayama prefecture, and two branches situated in Tokyo and Osaka. The bank also maintained three international representative offices in Singapore, Shanghai, and Bangkok, supported by a network of 205 ATMs. Founded in 1878, the institution was initially known as the 105th National Chartered Bank, changing its name to The Hyakugo Bank, Ltd. in 1897. Its headquarters are located in Tsu, Japan.
Company Valuation
Based on key historical and expected multiples, the stock is slightly overvalued relative to its peers. In particular, the stock is reasonably priced on P/E, of fair valu