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MIZUHO FINANCIAL GROUP-ADR (MFG) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

5.07  +0.12 (+2.42%)

After market: 5.1 +0.03 (+0.59%)

Fundamental Rating

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We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to MFG. MFG was compared to 398 industry peers in the Banks industry. MFG has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. An interesting combination arises when we look at growth and value: MFG is growing strongly while it also seems undervalued. 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.
In the past year MFG had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years MFG has been profitable.
In the past 5 years MFG always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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

The Return On Assets of MFG (0.30%) is worse than 83.67% of its industry peers.
MFG's Return On Equity of 7.76% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MFG outperforms 45.98% of its industry peers.
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

With a Profit Margin value of 20.87%, MFG perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 40.20% of the companies in the same industry.
MFG's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
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.
MFG has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for MFG remains at a similar level compared to 5 years ago.
MFG has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
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.
MFG has a Debt to FCF ratio of 43.15. This is amonst the worse of the industry: MFG underperforms 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.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 6.07, MFG is doing worse than 97.99% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 6.07
Debt/FCF 43.15
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC6.23%
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.
Measured over the past years, MFG shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 47.83% on average per year.
The Revenue has grown by 26.88% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
MFG shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 8.28% yearly.
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

Based on estimates for the next years, MFG will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 17.66% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, MFG will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 11.54% on average per year.
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

Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of 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 10.14.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, MFG is valued a bit cheaper than 72.86% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 28.87. MFG is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.10, the valuation of MFG can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, MFG is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 65.33% of the companies are valued more expensively.
MFG's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 21.38.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.14
Fwd PE 9.1
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 cheaply inside the industry as 89.70% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 6.07
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

MFG's 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 3.76%.
MFG's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.53.
MFG's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.46.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.76%

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.
MFG has not decreased its dividend in the past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
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 (4/28/2025, 8:24:18 PM)

After market: 5.1 +0.03 (+0.59%)

5.07

+0.12 (+2.42%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupBanks
GICS IndustryBanks
Earnings (Last)02-03 2025-02-03/dmh
Earnings (Next)05-13 2025-05-13/amc
Inst Owners41.99%
Inst Owner Change0.04%
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap63.61B
Analysts78
Price Target13.06 (157.59%)
Short Float %0.01%
Short Ratio0.5
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.76%
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)94.38%
PT rev (3m)121.35%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.24%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.27%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.02%
EPS NY rev (3m)15.95%
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 10.14
Fwd PE 9.1
P/S 2.3
P/FCF 6.07
P/OCF 5.05
P/B 0.85
P/tB 0.92
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)0.5
EY9.86%
EPS(NY)0.56
Fwd EY10.99%
FCF(TTM)0.84
FCFY16.49%
OCF(TTM)1
OCFY19.82%
SpS2.21
BVpS5.94
TBVpS5.52
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
WACC6.23%
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