Risk factor
Critical default risk
Profitability factor
Weak margins and returns
About
Operating within Japan, The Ehime Bank, Ltd. delivers a comprehensive array of banking and financial solutions. Its offerings encompass a wide range of deposit accounts, including standard savings, interest-free savings, checking accounts, foreign currency savings, and various time deposit options such as notification, automatic savings, super time, large time, negotiable deposits, certificates of deposit (CDs), and foreign currency time deposits. Complementing these are diverse lending products, with the bank extending its services to include specialized loans for business support, corporate associations/tax accountants, and the shipping/shipbuilding sectors. Furthermore, it facilitates guarantee services, institutional financing, and co-financing arrangements. Beyond core banking, Ehime Bank supplies a suite of insurance products, covering pension, life, non-life, medical, and cancer needs. Customers can also access wealth management services like asset and fund management, trust agency functions, and general management/business support. Digital conveniences include farm banking, internet banking, and e-net payment collection. With its origins dating back to its establishment in Matsuyama, Japan, in 1915, the bank maintained a network of 112 branches as of March 31, 2020.
Company Valuation
Based on key historical and expected multiples, the stock is slightly undervalued relative to its peers. In particular, the stock is reasonably priced on P/E.