Bank of East Asia Ltd.

Bank of East Asia Ltd.

2.02
EUR
+0.02
(+1.00%)
3.79BMarket Cap
Feb 24Next Earn
2013 Y
2014 Y
2015 Y
2016 Y
2017 Y
2018 Y
2019 Y
2020 Y
2021 Y
2022 Y
2023 Y
2024 Y
2025 Y
TTM
Revenue per Share
7.79
7.97
6.47
5.56
5.8
6.24
6.8
5.81
5.44
6.28
7.65
7.79
7.68
- -
Basic EPS, GAAP
2.94
2.88
2.21
1.44
3.44
2.07
0.9
0.97
1.81
1.59
1.55
1.75
1.33
- -
Free Cash Flow per Basic Share
-8.43
-16.03
19.96
-7.19
4.51
0.71
2.76
5.88
3.12
0.2
-6.62
-0.49
6.32
- -
Dividend per Share
0.33
0.43
0.32
0.18
0.77
0.3
0.29
0.47
0.58
0.94
0.52
0.44
0.73
- -
Book Value per Share
27.91
29.46
31.33
30.99
35.71
35.52
37.73
38.84
39.75
39.73
40.94
40.25
40.03
40.03
Tangible Book Value per Share
26.17
27.77
29.85
30.01
35
34.84
37.07
38.18
39.1
39.03
40.24
39.55
38.87
38.87
Basic Weighted Avg Shares
2,252
2,315
2,551
2,668
2,718
2,794
2,874
2,902
2,908
2,749
2,658
2,629
2,626
287
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
17,551
18,446
16,504
14,842
15,753
17,443
19,545
16,862
15,824
17,268
20,341
20,489
20,180
- -
Operating Margin (%)
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
Depreciation Expense
702
696
555
532
498
487
941
995
969
875
820
875
854
- -
Net Income, GAAP
6,613
6,661
5,638
3,829
9,347
6,509
3,260
3,614
5,270
4,359
4,118
4,608
3,501
- -
Effective Tax Rate (%)
20.96
19.59
16.43
23.24
15.8
18.68
- -
- -
13.41
11.39
22.11
20.74
21.98
- -
Profit Margin (%)
37.68
36.11
34.16
25.8
59.33
37.32
16.68
21.43
33.3
25.24
20.24
22.49
17.35
- -
Working Capital
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
LT Debt
18,360
39,759
30,593
27,762
13,420
12,922
14,526
16,304
13,219
15,593
17,663
24,241
20,804
20,804
Total Equity
68,234
73,444
85,641
86,636
101,214
103,575
109,638
113,796
116,050
106,346
108,326
105,739
105,631
105,631
Return on Invested Capital (%)
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
Return on Capital (%)
7.62
6.55
4.99
3.4
7.14
5.59
- -
- -
4.03
3.46
3.31
3.58
2.71
- -
Return on Common Equity (%)
10.95
10.05
7.45
4.62
10.28
5.82
2.46
2.54
4.61
3.93
3.85
4.32
3.32
- -

Capital Structure

HKD

•

in mil. unless spec.
Dec'24
Jun'25
Dec'25
ST Debt
- -
- -
- -
LT Borrowings
- -
- -
- -
LT Finance Leases
- -
- -
- -
Preferred Equity and Hybrid Capital
- -
- -
- -
Shares Outstanding
2,620
2,626
2,631
Market Capitalization
26,054
31,828
34,635

Working Capital

HKD

•

in mil. unless spec.
Dec'24
Jun'25
Dec'25
Total Current Assets
- -
- -
- -
Cash, Cash Equivalents & STI
79,553
66,580
89,585
Accounts Receivable, Net
- -
- -
- -
Inventories
- -
- -
- -
Total Current Liabilities
- -
- -
- -
Payables & Accruals
- -
- -
- -
ST Debt
- -
- -
- -
Deferred Revenue
- -
- -
- -

Growth Rates

HKD

•

in mil. unless spec.

(avg. rate of change)

10 years
5 years
1 year
Total Equity
2.29%
-1.4%
-0.1%
Free Cash Flow
-494.93%
-995.97%
-1,381.39%
Net Income, GAAP
5.35%
2.18%
-24.02%
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
2.51%
4%
-1.51%
Total Cash Common Dividend
78.22%
50.67%
64.97%

Semi-annual Revenue

HKD

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

H1
H2
FY
2023
- -
- -
20,341
2024
- -
- -
20,489
2025
- -
- -
20,180

Semi-annual Earnings Per Share

HKD

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

H1
H2
FY
2023
- -
- -
1.55
2024
- -
- -
1.75
2025
- -
- -
1.33

Semi-annual Dividends Per Share

HKD

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

H1
H2
FY
2023
- -
- -
0.52
2024
- -
- -
0.44
2025
- -
- -
0.73

Company Description

CEO
Man-Kiu Li
Full Time Employees
7,669
Sector
Finance
Industry
Major banks
Address
10 Des Voeux Road Hong Kong Hong Kong
IPO Date
Dec 30, 1988
Website
hkbea.com
Business
The Bank of East Asia, Limited, along with its associated entities, delivers a wide array of banking and integrated financial services. For individual clients, the bank offers essential accounts such as savings, checking, and time deposit options, alongside foreign currency deposits, auto-payroll facilities, secure deposit boxes, and international remittance capabilities. In the realm of corporate and commercial banking, the institution provides specialized financing for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and a range of corporate funding solutions. These include syndicated and construction loans, tailored acquisition and structured financing, working capital lines, share financing, and mortgage products for commercial properties. Additionally, it offers comprehensive trade finance services, including expert solutions for imports and exports, factoring, and guarantee services. The bank also supports digital trade connections through platforms like eTradeConnect, facilitates efficient cash management, delivers corporate wealth management products, and provides foreign exchange and treasury services, alongside onshore and offshore lending. The private banking division caters to affluent clients with sophisticated investment advisory services. These encompass investment vehicles like unit trusts, linked deposits, currency trading and management, global equities and bonds, structured products, and options and derivatives. Clients also benefit from comprehensive portfolio management and brokerage services for securities and futures. The bank leverages digital channels through cyberbanking, mobile applications, credit cards, and ATM access, enhancing its international service capabilities. The Bank of East Asia is a pioneering independent local bank in Hong Kong, known for its extensive network across Hong Kong, Mainland China, Southeast Asia, the United Kingdom, and the United States, operating approximately 150 outlets globally. The company, established in 1918, maintains its headquarters in Central, Hong Kong, and continues to focus on digital transformation, cross-border wealth management, and sustainable financing initiatives.

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