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BANK OF MONTREAL (BMO) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:BMO - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - CA0636711016 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

100.46  -0.46 (-0.46%)

After market: 100.46 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

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BMO gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 405 industry peers in the Banks industry. BMO has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. BMO has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. Finally BMO also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

BMO had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year BMO had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years BMO has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years BMO had a positive operating cash flow.
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 0 10B 20B 30B 40B 50B

1.2 Ratios

BMO's Return On Assets of 0.49% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BMO is outperformed by 73.68% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 8.23%, BMO is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.63% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.49%
ROE 8.23%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)0.65%
ROA(5y)0.65%
ROE(3y)10.78%
ROE(5y)10.79%
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 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

BMO has a Profit Margin (21.14%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BMO has remained more or less at the same level.
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) 21.14%
GM N/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-8.54%
PM growth 5Y-0.59%
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 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.
The number of shares outstanding for BMO has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
BMO has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
BMO has about the same debt/assets ratio as last year.
BMO Yearly Shares OutstandingBMO Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 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 500B 1T

2.2 Solvency

The Debt to FCF ratio of BMO is 7.08, which is on the high side as it means it would take BMO, 7.08 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 7.08, BMO is not doing good in the industry: 68.67% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.25 is on the high side and indicates that BMO has dependencies on debt financing.
BMO has a Debt to Equity ratio of 2.25. This is amonst the worse of the industry: BMO underperforms 92.48% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.25
Debt/FCF 7.08
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC15.03%
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 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 100B 200B 300B 400B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

BMO shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -17.46%.
Measured over the past 5 years, BMO shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 0.55% on average per year.
BMO shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 5.12%.
Measured over the past years, BMO shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 5.17% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-17.46%
EPS 3Y-9.24%
EPS 5Y0.55%
EPS Q2Q%-32.38%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.12%
Revenue growth 3Y6.45%
Revenue growth 5Y5.17%
Sales Q2Q%5.36%

3.2 Future

BMO is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 9.12% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.74% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y13.19%
EPS Next 2Y16.15%
EPS Next 3Y13.59%
EPS Next 5Y9.12%
Revenue Next Year6.67%
Revenue Next 2Y5.98%
Revenue Next 3Y4.99%
Revenue Next 5Y4.74%

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 stable.
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

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 14.71, which indicates a correct valuation of BMO.
62.41% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than BMO, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of BMO to the average of the S&P500 Index (29.63), we can say BMO is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 13.00, which indicates a correct valuation of BMO.
61.65% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than BMO, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.68. BMO is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.71
Fwd PE 13
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 rather cheap when compared to the industry. BMO is cheaper than 95.24% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 3.78
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

The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
BMO's earnings are expected to grow with 13.59% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.12
PEG (5Y)26.97
EPS Next 2Y16.15%
EPS Next 3Y13.59%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

BMO has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.45%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.18, BMO pays a better dividend. On top of this BMO pays more dividend than 84.46% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.27, BMO pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.45%

5.2 History

The dividend of BMO has a limited annual growth rate of 4.22%.
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)4.22%
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

BMO pays out 55.40% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of BMO is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP55.4%
EPS Next 2Y16.15%
EPS Next 3Y13.59%
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 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 (2/21/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 100.46 0 (0%)

100.46

-0.46 (-0.46%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupBanks
GICS IndustryBanks
Earnings (Last)12-05 2024-12-05/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-25 2025-02-25/bmo
Inst Owners55.83%
Inst Owner Change-81.66%
Ins Owners0.03%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap73.22B
Analysts72.22
Price Target102.58 (2.11%)
Short Float %1.5%
Short Ratio16.99
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.45%
Yearly Dividend5.29
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.22%
DP55.4%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date01-30 2025-01-30 (1.59)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-13.58%
Min EPS beat(2)-21.82%
Max EPS beat(2)-5.35%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-12.66%
Min EPS beat(4)-21.82%
Max EPS beat(4)-5.35%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-9.21%
EPS beat(12)2
Avg EPS beat(12)-5.08%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)0.65%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.97%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.05%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.89%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.73%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.29%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.89%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.26%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)5.55%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)6.09%
PT rev (1m)2.01%
PT rev (3m)10.08%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.5%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-13.75%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.38%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.42%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.29%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.14%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.81%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.71
Fwd PE 13
P/S 3.17
P/FCF 3.78
P/OCF 3.58
P/B 1.23
P/tB 1.66
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)6.83
EY6.8%
EPS(NY)7.73
Fwd EY7.69%
FCF(TTM)26.55
FCFY26.42%
OCF(TTM)28.06
OCFY27.93%
SpS31.7
BVpS81.43
TBVpS60.45
PEG (NY)1.12
PEG (5Y)26.97
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.49%
ROE 8.23%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 21.14%
GM N/A
FCFM 83.75%
ROA(3y)0.65%
ROA(5y)0.65%
ROE(3y)10.78%
ROE(5y)10.79%
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-8.54%
PM growth 5Y-0.59%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.02
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.25
Debt/FCF 7.08
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 74.12%
Cap/Sales 4.77%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality 396.22%
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score7
WACC15.03%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)83.95%
Cap/Depr(5y)78.69%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.93%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.5%
Profit Quality(3y)205.3%
Profit Quality(5y)443.25%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-17.46%
EPS 3Y-9.24%
EPS 5Y0.55%
EPS Q2Q%-32.38%
EPS Next Y13.19%
EPS Next 2Y16.15%
EPS Next 3Y13.59%
EPS Next 5Y9.12%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.12%
Revenue growth 3Y6.45%
Revenue growth 5Y5.17%
Sales Q2Q%5.36%
Revenue Next Year6.67%
Revenue Next 2Y5.98%
Revenue Next 3Y4.99%
Revenue Next 5Y4.74%
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 1Y247.06%
FCF growth 3Y-13.92%
FCF growth 5Y-0.51%
OCF growth 1Y202.68%
OCF growth 3Y-12.98%
OCF growth 5Y-0.19%