Banco De Chile (BCH)
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Rating:61Neutral
Price Target:
$40.00
▼(-3.64% Downside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:05/31/26
Overall score is driven primarily by mixed financial performance: strong profitability is offset by elevated leverage and a weak TTM cash-flow swing. Technicals are modestly constructive but not strongly trending, and valuation is supportive with a reasonable P/E and a high dividend yield.
Positive Factors
High profitability and returns
Sustained high net margins (~30%) and ROE historically in the high-teens to mid-20s provide durable internal earnings power. This profitability supports dividend capacity, capital accumulation and reinvestment, helping the bank withstand cyclical credit shocks and compete across retail and corporate segments.
Negative Factors
Rising leverage
Higher leverage (TTM ~2.5x debt/equity) and declining equity reduce the bank’s capital cushion, increasing sensitivity to credit losses or market shocks. This structural leverage constrains lending flexibility, raises funding vulnerability and could limit capital return policies under adverse scenarios.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
High profitability and returns
Sustained high net margins (~30%) and ROE historically in the high-teens to mid-20s provide durable internal earnings power. This profitability supports dividend capacity, capital accumulation and reinvestment, helping the bank withstand cyclical credit shocks and compete across retail and corporate segments.
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Banco De Chile (BCH) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$18.49B
Dividend Yield5.56%
Average Volume (3M)355.66K
Price to Earnings (P/E)14.8
Beta (1Y)0.53
Revenue Growth-7.31%
EPS Growth-7.03%
CountryUS
Employees11,614
SectorFinancial
Sector Strength70
IndustryBanks - Regional
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2260.00
Shares Outstanding505,085,420
10 Day Avg. Volume368,064
30 Day Avg. Volume355,664
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-11.60
Price to Book (P/B)2.60
Price to Sales (P/S)5.74
P/FCF Ratio23.18
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.58K
Enterprise Value/Revenue9.51
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit11.14
Enterprise Value/Ebitda18.84
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$42.00Price Target Upside1.18% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)2.72
Revenue Forecast (FY)$3.56B
Banco De Chile Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Banco de Chile, together with its subsidiaries, provides banking and financial products and services to customers in Chile. It operates through Retail Banking, Wholesale Banking, and Treasury and Money Market segments. The company offers deposit p...
How the Company Makes Money
Banco de Chile primarily earns money through (1) net interest income—interest collected on loans (e.g., consumer loans, mortgages, and commercial/corporate credit) and interest-bearing assets minus interest paid on funding sources such as customer...
Banco De Chile Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Jan 29, 2026
(Q4-2025)
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Next Earnings Date:Jul 30, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call emphasized strong franchise metrics — market leadership in profitability, robust capital and provisioning, high efficiency and healthy digital/customer traction — which are offset by continued weakness in commercial/wholesale loan demand, normalization of market‑driven income and some near‑term increases in cost of risk. Management provided constructive guidance (ROAC 19%–21%, efficiency ~39%, cost of risk 1.1%–1.2%) and signaled intent to deploy excess capital to grow, but noted macro and policy timing risks that could delay a fuller lending recovery.Positive Updates
Top Industry Profitability and Returns
Banco de Chile delivered record leadership in 2025 with net income of CLP 1.2 trillion for the year and CLP 266 billion in the quarter, a return on average assets of 2.2% versus the industry 1.3%, and return on average capital guidance of 19%–21% for 2026.
Negative Updates
Weak Commercial and Wholesale Loan Demand
Total loans grew only 0.8% YoY to CLP 39.2 trillion; commercial loans fell 3% YoY, wholesale loans declined 5.5% YoY and corporate banking loans dropped 8.8% YoY, driven by subdued private investment, prepayments and FX appreciation reducing foreign currency exposures.
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Q4-2025 Updates
Positive
Negative
Top Industry Profitability and Returns
Banco de Chile delivered record leadership in 2025 with net income of CLP 1.2 trillion for the year and CLP 266 billion in the quarter, a return on average assets of 2.2% versus the industry 1.3%, and return on average capital guidance of 19%–21% for 2026.
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Company Guidance
Banco de Chile's guidance centered on a 2026 baseline of Chile GDP ≈2.4%, inflation converging to ~3% and the policy rate normalizing toward a neutral 4.25% (with scope to reach 4.0% if the peso strengthens); industry forecasts cited ~4.5% nominal loan growth, NIM ≈3.5–3.7%, NPLs falling toward 2.2–2.3% and a credit‑loss expense ratio ~1.2–1.3%. Management expects Banco de Chile to outpace the industry (management referenced ~7% nominal loan growth for the bank, with consumer ~6%, mortgage ~5% and commercial ~8%), and gave 2026 targets of return on average capital 19–21%, efficiency around 39% and cost of risk 1.1–1.2%, noting it starts from a strong capital/coverage position (CET1 14.5%, coverage ~223%).Banco De Chile Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
72
Positive
Balance Sheet
60
Neutral
Cash Flow
38
Negative
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 3.07T | 3.03T | 4.65T | 5.09T | 5.31T | 3.03T |
| Gross Profit | 2.62T | 2.64T | 2.69T | 2.77T | 2.71T | 2.20T |
| EBITDA | 1.55T | 1.61T | 1.68T | 1.79T | 1.82T | 1.41T |
| Net Income | 1.14T | 1.19T | 1.25T | 1.37T | 1.45T | 1.06T |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 54.54T | 54.10T | 52.06T | 55.72T | 55.11T | 51.43T |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 1.60T | 6.48T | 5.14T | 6.78T | 7.51T | 7.10T |
| Total Debt | 13.65T | 13.55T | 12.06T | 11.67T | 10.62T | 9.27T |
| Total Liabilities | 49.16T | 47.42T | 45.55T | 49.64T | 49.68T | 46.61T |
| Stockholders Equity | 5.38T | 6.69T | 6.50T | 6.08T | 5.43T | 4.82T |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | -959.56B | 748.78B | 379.42B | 1.64T | 50.49B | 2.94T |
| Operating Cash Flow | -907.93B | 826.08B | 396.64B | 1.73T | 128.61B | 3.01T |
| Investing Cash Flow | -35.35B | -1.19T | -58.34B | -346.50B | -847.82B | -2.99T |
| Financing Cash Flow | -22.55B | 110.76B | -1.56T | -1.56T | -161.80B | 1.38T |
Banco De Chile Technical Analysis
Negative
41.51
Price Trends
37.55
Negative
38.84
Negative
35.77
Positive
Market Momentum
0.02
Negative
48.04
Neutral
24.50
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For BCH, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 41.51 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 36.96, above the 50-day MA of 37.55, and above the 200-day MA of 35.77, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of 0.02 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 48.04 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 24.50 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for BCH.
Banco De Chile Risk Analysis
Banco De Chile disclosed 31 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Banco De Chile reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
Banco De Chile Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (68)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
73 Outperform | $26.04B | 12.25 | 19.66% | 4.82% | 22.61% | 34.04% | |
68 Neutral | $19.05B | 8.75 | 17.47% | 10.29% | -1.31% | -42.23% | |
68 Neutral | $18.00B | 11.42 | 9.92% | 3.81% | 9.73% | 1.22% | |
64 Neutral | $14.32B | 13.07 | 20.90% | 4.29% | -3.09% | 2.72% | |
62 Neutral | $14.08B | 7.71 | 9.33% | 3.71% | 7.90% | 8.29% | |
61 Neutral | $18.49B | 14.77 | 20.11% | 5.56% | -7.31% | -7.03% | |
58 Neutral | $19.77B | 15.43 | 11.11% | 4.98% | 17.17% | -1.33% |
* Financial Sector Average
BCH
Banco De Chile
37.09
7.80
26.62%
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Banco Santander Brasil
5.35
0.47
9.61%
BSAC
Banco Santander Chile
30.62
6.67
27.86%
CIB
Grupo Cibest
72.33
29.49
68.85%
BAP
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326.53
121.69
59.41%
WF
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61.46
17.50
39.81%
Banco De Chile Corporate Events
Banco de Chile Taps Offshore Market With MXN 700 Million Bond Issue
May 12, 2026
On May 12, 2026, Banco de Chile announced that it had placed a new bond issue in the offshore market under its Medium Term Notes program. The bonds, denominated in Mexican pesos for a total of MXN 700 million, carry a maturity date of May 11, 2033...
Banco de Chile Files 2025 Form 20-F with U.S. SEC
Apr 30, 2026
Banco de Chile, a major Chilean commercial bank listed on the NYSE, operates across retail, corporate, and institutional segments, providing loans, deposits, payments, and other financial services primarily in its domestic market. The bank maintai...
Banco de Chile Posts Lower Profit and Higher Provisions in First-Quarter 2026 Results
Apr 30, 2026
Banco de Chile reported its financial results for the first quarter of 2026 on April 30, 2026, presenting a mixed performance in a detailed management commentary prepared under Chilean and international reporting standards. Net income fell 18.3% y...
Banco de Chile Files First-Quarter 2026 Consolidated Financial Statements With SEC
Apr 30, 2026
On April 30, 2026, Banco de Chile filed a Form 6-K with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, providing its interim consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2026. The filing delivers updated details on the bank’s balance shee...
Banco de Chile Renews Board and Appoints New Leadership on March 26, 2026
Mar 27, 2026
At its Ordinary Shareholders’ Meeting held on March 26, 2026, Banco de Chile fully renewed its Board of Directors following the expiration of the prior board’s three-year term, appointing a new slate of regular directors and two altern...
Banco de Chile Shareholders Approve 2025 Dividend Payout
Mar 26, 2026
At its Ordinary Shareholders’ Meeting held on March 26, 2026, Banco de Chile approved the payment of a cash dividend of CLP 9.99757030464 per share, drawn from net income for the 2025 financial year. The decision, to be formally communicated...
Banco de Chile Announces Board Resignation and Immediate Independent Director Appointment
Mar 12, 2026
On March 12, 2026, Banco de Chile announced that regular board member Andrés Ergas Heymann resigned from his position, with the board formally acknowledging and accepting the resignation at its ordinary meeting held the same day. In line with...
Banco de Chile Files English Translation of 2025 Annual Report with SEC
Mar 6, 2026
Banco de Chile, a major Chilean commercial bank serving retail and corporate clients, has provided an English translation of its local Annual Report for 2025 to international investors and regulators. This follows its earlier filing of Chilean GAA...
Banco de Chile Raises UF 1 Million in Local Senior Bond Placement Dated March 5, 2026
Mar 5, 2026
On March 5, 2026, Banco de Chile announced that it had completed a new bond placement in the local Chilean market, reinforcing its access to domestic capital funding. The transaction involved the issuance of senior, dematerialized, bearer bonds, s...
Banco de Chile Sets March 26, 2026 Shareholders’ Meeting and Proposes 84.7% Payout of 2025 Earnings
Mar 2, 2026
Banco de Chile has called an Ordinary Shareholders’ Meeting for March 26, 2026 in Santiago to review and approve its 2025 financial statements and related reports. The agenda underscores standard governance matters for a major listed bank, i...
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