Risk factor
Very high price volatility
Profitability factor
Excellent dividends
About
Heartland Group Holdings Limited, headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand, and established in 1875, delivers a comprehensive array of financial services throughout New Zealand and Australia. Its retail banking arm offers a range of deposit products, including savings accounts, term deposits, and both direct and business call accounts. The group extends diverse lending solutions, encompassing home loans, business loans, term loans, revolving credit facilities, and vehicle financing, alongside specialized reverse mortgage products. Moreover, it supports small-to-medium sized businesses with tailored offerings such as term debt, plant and equipment financing, commercial property mortgages, and vital working capital solutions. Farmers also benefit from specialized provisions like livestock financing, rural mortgage lending, seasonal and working capital facilities, and equipment leasing. Complementing its core financial activities, Heartland provides online and mobile banking platforms, in addition to management and insurance services, and is also involved in the investment property sector.
Company Valuation
Based on key historical and expected multiples, the stock is fairly valued relative to its peers. Specifically, the stock is fairly valued on P/E, neutral on EV/EBITD.