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BANKUNITED INC (BKU) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:BKU - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US06652K1034 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

37.49  -0.77 (-2.01%)

After market: 37.49 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

4

BKU gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 393 industry peers in the Banks industry. BKU has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. BKU is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

BKU had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year BKU had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years BKU has been profitable.
In the past 5 years BKU always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
BKU Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFBKU Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

1.2 Ratios

BKU has a worse Return On Assets (0.69%) than 62.60% of its industry peers.
BKU has a Return On Equity (8.24%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.69%
ROE 8.24%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)0.63%
ROA(5y)0.72%
ROE(3y)8.8%
ROE(5y)9.24%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
BKU Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICBKU Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 23.24%, BKU is in line with its industry, outperforming 48.09% of the companies in the same industry.
BKU's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
BKU does not have Operating Margin and Gross Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 23.24%
GM N/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-19.98%
PM growth 5Y-7.51%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
BKU Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsBKU Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40 50

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

BKU does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
Compared to 1 year ago, BKU has more shares outstanding
BKU has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for BKU is higher compared to a year ago.
BKU Yearly Shares OutstandingBKU Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
BKU Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsBKU Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B

2.2 Solvency

The Debt to FCF ratio of BKU is 1.85, which is an excellent value as it means it would take BKU, only 1.85 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
BKU has a Debt to FCF ratio (1.85) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.24 indicates that BKU is not too dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.24, BKU is not doing good in the industry: 63.36% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Although BKU does not score too well on debt/equity it has very limited outstanding debt, which is well covered by the FCF. We will not put too much weight on the debt/equity number as it may be because of low equity, which could be a consequence of a share buyback program for instance. This needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.24
Debt/FCF 1.85
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC14.72%
BKU Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFBKU Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

2.3 Liquidity

Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
BKU Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesBKU Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 24.00% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, BKU shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -0.70% on average per year.
BKU shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 8.47%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.40% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)24%
EPS 3Y-9.61%
EPS 5Y-0.7%
EPS Q2Q%26.39%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.47%
Revenue growth 3Y2.91%
Revenue growth 5Y2.4%
Sales Q2Q%9.48%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 7.88% on average over the next years.
BKU is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 6.47% yearly.
EPS Next Y5.87%
EPS Next 2Y7.12%
EPS Next 3Y7.88%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year7.81%
Revenue Next 2Y7.12%
Revenue Next 3Y6.47%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
BKU Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesBKU Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
BKU Yearly EPS VS EstimatesBKU Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1 2 3 4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 10.99, the valuation of BKU can be described as reasonable.
BKU's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BKU is cheaper than 65.39% of the companies in the same industry.
BKU is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.87, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.61, the valuation of BKU can be described as very reasonable.
BKU's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BKU to the average of the S&P500 Index (35.34), we can say BKU is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.99
Fwd PE 10.61
BKU Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsBKU Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

BKU's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. BKU is cheaper than 84.48% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 7.35
EV/EBITDA N/A
BKU Per share dataBKU EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates BKU does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
PEG (NY)1.87
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y7.12%
EPS Next 3Y7.88%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.24%, BKU has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.54, BKU has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.39, BKU pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.24%

5.2 History

The dividend of BKU has a limited annual growth rate of 5.76%.
BKU has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
As BKU did not decrease their dividend in the past 5 years, we can say the dividend looks stable.
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.76%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years9
BKU Yearly Dividends per shareBKU Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

BKU pays out 36.44% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of BKU is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP36.44%
EPS Next 2Y7.12%
EPS Next 3Y7.88%
BKU Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendBKU Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
BKU Dividend Payout.BKU Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.BKU Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

BANKUNITED INC

NYSE:BKU (8/15/2025, 8:07:21 PM)

After market: 37.49 0 (0%)

37.49

-0.77 (-2.01%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupBanks
GICS IndustryBanks
Earnings (Last)07-23 2025-07-23/bmo
Earnings (Next)10-20 2025-10-20/bmo
Inst Owners102.6%
Inst Owner Change-1.13%
Ins Owners0.8%
Ins Owner Change-0.52%
Market Cap2.82B
Analysts67.14
Price Target43.33 (15.58%)
Short Float %4.31%
Short Ratio4.06
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.24%
Yearly Dividend1.15
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.76%
DP36.44%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years9
Ex-Date07-11 2025-07-11 (0.31)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)15.06%
Min EPS beat(2)4.44%
Max EPS beat(2)25.68%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)12.14%
Min EPS beat(4)4.44%
Max EPS beat(4)25.68%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)6.41%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)0.25%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)2.28%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.75%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.8%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.29%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.07%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.8%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.68%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-4.01%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.8%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-3.11%
PT rev (1m)5.41%
PT rev (3m)5.34%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.76%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.45%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.08%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.1%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.1%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.47%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.47%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.99
Fwd PE 10.61
P/S 2.75
P/FCF 7.35
P/OCF 7.35
P/B 0.97
P/tB 1
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)3.41
EY9.1%
EPS(NY)3.53
Fwd EY9.43%
FCF(TTM)5.1
FCFY13.61%
OCF(TTM)5.1
OCFY13.61%
SpS13.65
BVpS38.52
TBVpS37.49
PEG (NY)1.87
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.69%
ROE 8.24%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 23.24%
GM N/A
FCFM 37.36%
ROA(3y)0.63%
ROA(5y)0.72%
ROE(3y)8.8%
ROE(5y)9.24%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-19.98%
PM growth 5Y-7.51%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.03
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.24
Debt/FCF 1.85
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality 160.73%
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score7
WACC14.72%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)342.56%
Profit Quality(5y)352.42%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)24%
EPS 3Y-9.61%
EPS 5Y-0.7%
EPS Q2Q%26.39%
EPS Next Y5.87%
EPS Next 2Y7.12%
EPS Next 3Y7.88%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.47%
Revenue growth 3Y2.91%
Revenue growth 5Y2.4%
Sales Q2Q%9.48%
Revenue Next Year7.81%
Revenue Next 2Y7.12%
Revenue Next 3Y6.47%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1YN/A
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-60.76%
FCF growth 3Y-28.28%
FCF growth 5Y-5.38%
OCF growth 1Y-60.76%
OCF growth 3Y-29.16%
OCF growth 5Y-7.36%