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MIZUHO FINANCIAL GROUP-ADR (MFG) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:MFG - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US60687Y1091 - ADR - Currency: USD

4.92  0 (0%)

After market: 4.93 +0.01 (+0.2%)

Fundamental Rating

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We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to MFG. MFG was compared to 397 industry peers in the Banks industry. MFG has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. MFG is evaluated to be cheap and growing strongly. This does not happen too often! Finally MFG also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

MFG had positive earnings in the past year.
MFG had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years MFG has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years MFG had a positive operating cash flow.
MFG Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFMFG 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 0 5T -5T 10T 15T

1.2 Ratios

MFG's Return On Assets of 0.30% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MFG is outperformed by 83.67% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of MFG (7.76%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.3%
ROE 7.76%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)0.23%
ROA(5y)0.22%
ROE(3y)6.19%
ROE(5y)5.78%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
MFG Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICMFG Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2 4 6 8

1.3 Margins

MFG has a Profit Margin of 20.87%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MFG outperforms 40.20% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MFG has grown nicely.
MFG 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) 20.87%
GM N/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y2.55%
PM growth 5Y36.41%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
MFG Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsMFG Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

MFG does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
Compared to 1 year ago, MFG has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
Compared to 5 years ago, MFG has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
Compared to 1 year ago, MFG has a worse debt to assets ratio.
MFG Yearly Shares OutstandingMFG Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B
MFG Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsMFG Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50T 100T 150T 200T 250T

2.2 Solvency

MFG has a debt to FCF ratio of 43.15. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as MFG would need 43.15 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of MFG (43.15) is worse than 85.93% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 6.07 is on the high side and indicates that MFG has dependencies on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of MFG (6.07) is worse than 97.99% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 6.07
Debt/FCF 43.15
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC6.21%
MFG Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFMFG Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5T -5T 10T 15T

2.3 Liquidity

Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
MFG Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesMFG Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10T 20T 30T 40T

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

MFG shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 36.35%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 47.83% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
MFG shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 26.88%.
Measured over the past years, MFG shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 8.28% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)36.35%
EPS 3Y13.3%
EPS 5Y47.83%
EPS Q2Q%27.87%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)26.88%
Revenue growth 3Y10.15%
Revenue growth 5Y8.28%
Sales Q2Q%-53.72%

3.2 Future

MFG is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 17.66% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 11.54% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y35.68%
EPS Next 2Y21.61%
EPS Next 3Y17.66%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year17.42%
Revenue Next 2Y13.78%
Revenue Next 3Y11.54%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
MFG Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesMFG Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1T 2T 3T
MFG Yearly EPS VS EstimatesMFG Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 20 40 60 80

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

MFG is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 10.04.
74.62% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MFG, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of MFG to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.18), we can say MFG is valued rather cheaply.
MFG is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.90.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MFG indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: MFG is cheaper than 66.08% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 20.81. MFG is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.04
Fwd PE 8.9
MFG Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsMFG Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, MFG is valued cheaper than 90.45% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 5.93
EV/EBITDA N/A
MFG Per share dataMFG EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 1 2 3 4 5

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as MFG's earnings are expected to grow with 17.66% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.28
PEG (5Y)0.21
EPS Next 2Y21.61%
EPS Next 3Y17.66%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

MFG has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.70%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.50, MFG pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.45, MFG pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.7%

5.2 History

The dividend of MFG has a limited annual growth rate of 4.29%.
MFG has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
As MFG did not decrease their dividend in the past 5 years, we can say the dividend looks stable.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.29%
Div Incr Years7
Div Non Decr Years7
MFG Yearly Dividends per shareMFG Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60 80 100

5.3 Sustainability

32.13% of the earnings are spent on dividend by MFG. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
MFG's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP32.13%
EPS Next 2Y21.61%
EPS Next 3Y17.66%
MFG Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendMFG Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5T -5T 10T 15T
MFG Dividend Payout.MFG Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.MFG Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

MIZUHO FINANCIAL GROUP-ADR

NYSE:MFG (5/2/2025, 8:09:37 PM)

After market: 4.93 +0.01 (+0.2%)

4.92

0 (0%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupBanks
GICS IndustryBanks
Earnings (Last)02-03 2025-02-03/dmh
Earnings (Next)05-15 2025-05-15/amc
Inst Owners41.99%
Inst Owner Change0.81%
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap61.73B
Analysts78
Price Target13.06 (165.45%)
Short Float %0.06%
Short Ratio2.28
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.7%
Yearly Dividend0.13
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.29%
DP32.13%
Div Incr Years7
Div Non Decr Years7
Ex-Date03-28 2025-03-28 (65)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)42.41%
Min EPS beat(2)39.87%
Max EPS beat(2)44.95%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)43.12%
Min EPS beat(4)9.35%
Max EPS beat(4)78.29%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)26.74%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)18.97%
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)22.92%
Min Revenue beat(2)21.93%
Max Revenue beat(2)23.9%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)166.83%
Min Revenue beat(4)21.93%
Max Revenue beat(4)394.74%
Revenue beat(8)8
Avg Revenue beat(8)157.18%
Revenue beat(12)12
Avg Revenue beat(12)138.01%
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)81.22%
PT rev (3m)112.05%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.24%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.24%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.02%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.53%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.16%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.14%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.04
Fwd PE 8.9
P/S 2.25
P/FCF 5.93
P/OCF 4.94
P/B 0.84
P/tB 0.9
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)0.49
EY9.96%
EPS(NY)0.55
Fwd EY11.24%
FCF(TTM)0.83
FCFY16.85%
OCF(TTM)1
OCFY20.26%
SpS2.19
BVpS5.89
TBVpS5.47
PEG (NY)0.28
PEG (5Y)0.21
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.3%
ROE 7.76%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 20.87%
GM N/A
FCFM 37.84%
ROA(3y)0.23%
ROA(5y)0.22%
ROE(3y)6.19%
ROE(5y)5.78%
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 3Y2.55%
PM growth 5Y36.41%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.01
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 6.07
Debt/FCF 43.15
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 159.06%
Cap/Sales 7.65%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality 181.26%
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score8
WACC6.21%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)112.68%
Cap/Depr(5y)123.73%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.14%
Cap/Sales(5y)6.32%
Profit Quality(3y)901.22%
Profit Quality(5y)1311.2%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)36.35%
EPS 3Y13.3%
EPS 5Y47.83%
EPS Q2Q%27.87%
EPS Next Y35.68%
EPS Next 2Y21.61%
EPS Next 3Y17.66%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)26.88%
Revenue growth 3Y10.15%
Revenue growth 5Y8.28%
Sales Q2Q%-53.72%
Revenue Next Year17.42%
Revenue Next 2Y13.78%
Revenue Next 3Y11.54%
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-47.6%
FCF growth 3Y-53.7%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-40.41%
OCF growth 3Y-51.59%
OCF growth 5YN/A