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BANK OF MONTREAL (BMO) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:BMO - CA0636711016 - Common Stock

132.09 USD
+2.51 (+1.94%)
Last: 12/11/2025, 8:21:59 PM
132.09 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 12/11/2025, 8:21:59 PM
Fundamental Rating

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We assign a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10 to BMO. BMO was compared to 387 industry peers in the Banks industry. BMO may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. While showing a medium growth rate, BMO is valued expensive at the moment.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year BMO was profitable.
BMO had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
BMO had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
BMO had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
BMO Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFBMO 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 2025 0 10B 20B 30B 40B 50B

1.2 Ratios

BMO has a Return On Assets of 0.56%. This is in the lower half of the industry: BMO underperforms 74.16% of its industry peers.
BMO's Return On Equity of 9.40% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BMO outperforms 56.85% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.56%
ROE 9.4%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)0.45%
ROA(5y)0.66%
ROE(3y)7.67%
ROE(5y)10.96%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
BMO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICBMO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of BMO (22.81%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
BMO's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
BMO 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) 22.81%
GM N/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-16.71%
PM growth 5Y3.44%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
BMO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsBMO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

BMO does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
Compared to 1 year ago, BMO has less shares outstanding
BMO has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, BMO has a worse debt to assets ratio.
BMO Yearly Shares OutstandingBMO Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M
BMO Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsBMO Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500B 1T

2.2 Solvency

BMO has a debt to FCF ratio of 29.36. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as BMO would need 29.36 years to pay back of all of its debts.
BMO has a Debt to FCF ratio of 29.36. This is amonst the worse of the industry: BMO underperforms 83.98% of its industry peers.
BMO has a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.79. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
BMO has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (2.79) than 92.51% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.79
Debt/FCF 29.36
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC14.04%
BMO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFBMO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20B 40B 60B 80B

2.3 Liquidity

Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
BMO Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesBMO Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100B 200B 300B 400B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

BMO shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 25.59%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 9.56% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
BMO shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 10.61%.
BMO shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 7.57% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)25.59%
EPS 3Y-2.79%
EPS 5Y9.56%
EPS Q2Q%72.63%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.61%
Revenue growth 3Y2.47%
Revenue growth 5Y7.57%
Sales Q2Q%11.63%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, BMO will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 5.35% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.13% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y11.95%
EPS Next 2Y12.1%
EPS Next 3Y5.77%
EPS Next 5Y5.35%
Revenue Next Year3.18%
Revenue Next 2Y3.41%
Revenue Next 3Y3.01%
Revenue Next 5Y3.13%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
BMO Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesBMO Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 10B 20B 30B 40B
BMO Yearly EPS VS EstimatesBMO Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 5 10 15

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 15.03, which indicates a correct valuation of BMO.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of BMO indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: BMO is more expensive than 64.34% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.76, BMO is valued a bit cheaper.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.42, BMO is valued correctly.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BMO is valued a bit more expensive than 68.73% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.96, BMO is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.03
Fwd PE 13.42
BMO Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsBMO Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

BMO's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. BMO is more expensive than 62.79% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 15.29
EV/EBITDA N/A
BMO Per share dataBMO EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60 80

4.3 Compensation for Growth

BMO's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)1.26
PEG (5Y)1.57
EPS Next 2Y12.1%
EPS Next 3Y5.77%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.81%, BMO has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
BMO's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.11.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.31, BMO pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.81%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of BMO grows each year by 12.66%, which is quite nice.
BMO has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
The dividend of BMO decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)12.66%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
BMO Yearly Dividends per shareBMO Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2 4 6

5.3 Sustainability

60.81% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BMO. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
BMO's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP60.81%
EPS Next 2Y12.1%
EPS Next 3Y5.77%
BMO Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendBMO Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10B 20B 30B 40B
BMO Dividend Payout.BMO Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.BMO Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

BANK OF MONTREAL

NYSE:BMO (12/11/2025, 8:21:59 PM)

After market: 132.09 0 (0%)

132.09

+2.51 (+1.94%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupBanks
GICS IndustryBanks
Earnings (Last)12-04 2025-12-04/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-23 2026-02-23
Inst Owners55.34%
Inst Owner Change5.67%
Ins Owners0.04%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap94.00B
Revenue(TTM)36.27B
Net Income(TTM)8.27B
Analysts65.26
Price Target132.17 (0.06%)
Short Float %0.73%
Short Ratio7.87
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.81%
Yearly Dividend5.05
Dividend Growth(5Y)12.66%
DP60.81%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date10-30 2025-10-30 (1.63)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)7.74%
Min EPS beat(2)7.03%
Max EPS beat(2)8.45%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)10.72%
Min EPS beat(4)2.34%
Max EPS beat(4)25.04%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-0.97%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-2.57%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-1.13%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.47%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.33%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.6%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.24%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.37%
Max Revenue beat(4)7.39%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.25%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.95%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.58%
PT rev (1m)5.52%
PT rev (3m)12.43%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.69%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.69%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.96%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.58%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.65%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.65%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.16%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.42%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.03
Fwd PE 13.42
P/S 3.59
P/FCF 15.29
P/OCF 12.71
P/B 1.48
P/tB 1.96
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)8.79
EY6.65%
EPS(NY)9.84
Fwd EY7.45%
FCF(TTM)8.64
FCFY6.54%
OCF(TTM)10.39
OCFY7.87%
SpS36.82
BVpS89.37
TBVpS67.49
PEG (NY)1.26
PEG (5Y)1.57
Graham Number132.94
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.56%
ROE 9.4%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 22.81%
GM N/A
FCFM 23.46%
ROA(3y)0.45%
ROA(5y)0.66%
ROE(3y)7.67%
ROE(5y)10.96%
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
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-16.71%
PM growth 5Y3.44%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.02
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.79
Debt/FCF 29.36
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 79.31%
Cap/Sales 4.77%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality 102.88%
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score7
WACC14.04%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)77.78%
Cap/Depr(5y)80.03%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.09%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.64%
Profit Quality(3y)219.61%
Profit Quality(5y)251.73%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)25.59%
EPS 3Y-2.79%
EPS 5Y9.56%
EPS Q2Q%72.63%
EPS Next Y11.95%
EPS Next 2Y12.1%
EPS Next 3Y5.77%
EPS Next 5Y5.35%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.61%
Revenue growth 3Y2.47%
Revenue growth 5Y7.57%
Sales Q2Q%11.63%
Revenue Next Year3.18%
Revenue Next 2Y3.41%
Revenue Next 3Y3.01%
Revenue Next 5Y3.13%
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-66.14%
FCF growth 3Y34.36%
FCF growth 5Y-29.77%
OCF growth 1Y-61.65%
OCF growth 3Y27.36%
OCF growth 5Y-27.42%

BANK OF MONTREAL / BMO FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of BANK OF MONTREAL (BMO) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 2 / 10 to BMO.


What is the valuation status of BANK OF MONTREAL (BMO) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to BANK OF MONTREAL (BMO). This can be considered as Overvalued.


What is the profitability of BMO stock?

BANK OF MONTREAL (BMO) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.


How financially healthy is BANK OF MONTREAL?

The financial health rating of BANK OF MONTREAL (BMO) is 0 / 10.


Is the dividend of BANK OF MONTREAL sustainable?

The dividend rating of BANK OF MONTREAL (BMO) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 60.81%.