Risk factor
Critical default risk
Profitability factor
Overvalued vs peers
About
Established in Toronto, Canada in 1970, EQB Inc. operates predominantly through its subsidiary, Equitable Bank, providing a comprehensive suite of personal and commercial banking services to retail and business clients across Canada. The financial institution gathers funds through various deposit vehicles, including term deposits, guaranteed investment certificates (GICs), high-interest savings accounts, tax-free savings accounts (TFSAs), and institutional deposit notes. Its extensive lending portfolio features residential mortgages, equipment financing, and diverse lines of credit, such as those secured by home equity, cash surrender value, and commercial equity. EQB also specializes in business enterprise solutions for mixed-use, multi-residential, retail, office condominium, and industrial properties, along with asset repositioning, inventory, term, and construction loans. Furthermore, the company delivers digital banking platforms, international money transfer capabilities, U.S. dollar accounts, and a range of registered investment products. EQB Inc. adopted its current name in June 2022, having formerly been known as Equitable Group Inc.
Company Valuation
Based on key historical and expected multiples, the stock is overvalued relative to its peers. In particular, the stock is reasonably priced on P/E, 'expensive' on EV/EBI
Target Price
The average target price of EQB.TO is 130 and suggests 6.36% downside potential. Usually, this means a SELL recommendation among investment firms, or a recommendation to