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Hokuhoku Financial Group, Inc.
(8377)
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Rating:72Outperform
Price Target:
¥1,015.00
▼(-86.84% Downside)
Action:Upgraded
Date:10/01/26
The score is driven by strong technical momentum (price above all key moving averages with positive MACD) and attractive shareholder return metrics (very high dividend yield with a reasonable P/E). These positives are tempered by mixed financial quality—despite improving profitability, cash flow has been highly volatile and leverage remains meaningful for a regional bank.
Positive Factors
Profitability and Revenue Growth
The sharp improvement in net margin and 2026 revenue acceleration indicate stronger recent earnings power across the banking group. If maintained, higher profitability can improve internal capital generation and provide greater capacity to support lending, investment, and shareholder returns over the next several quarters.
Negative Factors
Meaningful Leverage and Modest ROE
The still-leveraged balance sheet limits financial flexibility, while modest returns on equity suggest that the enlarged capital base has not yet produced consistently strong profitability. Together, these factors constrain the quality of earnings and may limit the group’s ability to compound capital efficiently.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Profitability and Revenue Growth
The sharp improvement in net margin and 2026 revenue acceleration indicate stronger recent earnings power across the banking group. If maintained, higher profitability can improve internal capital generation and provide greater capacity to support lending, investment, and shareholder returns over the next several quarters.
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Hokuhoku Financial Group, Inc. (8377) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
Market Cap
¥1.11T
Dividend Yield15.86%
Average Volume (3M)3.94M
Price to Earnings (P/E)15.6
Beta (1Y)1.30
Revenue Growth26.86%
EPS Growth54.93%
CountryJP
Employees4,618
SectorGeneral
Sector StrengthN/A
IndustryBanks - Regional
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)56.49
Shares Outstanding1,211,201,200
10 Day Avg. Volume4,429,870
30 Day Avg. Volume3,938,156
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.22
Price to Book (P/B)0.97
Price to Sales (P/S)2.66
P/FCF Ratio20.01
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)53.81
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥359.40B
Hokuhoku Financial Group, Inc. Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Headquartered in Toyama, Japan, and established in 2003, Hokuhoku Financial Group, Inc. operates as a diversified financial institution. Through its various subsidiaries, the group delivers a broad spectrum of banking products and services primari...
How the Company Makes Money
The company makes money primarily through earnings generated by its consolidated financial subsidiaries (centered on banking). Key revenue streams include: (1) Net interest income: interest earned on loans and other interest-bearing assets minus i...
Hokuhoku Financial Group, Inc. Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
76
Positive
Balance Sheet
58
Neutral
Cash Flow
41
Neutral
| Breakdown | TTM | Mar 2026 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 291.91B | 266.44B | 202.80B | 156.23B | 138.32B | 164.88B |
| Gross Profit | 240.30B | 227.05B | 170.48B | 143.19B | 127.54B | 150.02B |
| EBITDA | 91.89B | 88.37B | 62.16B | 33.91B | 33.82B | 42.02B |
| Net Income | 68.26B | 58.90B | 39.07B | 23.05B | 21.43B | 20.53B |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 17.22T | 16.96T | 16.44T | 16.38T | 16.17T | 17.28T |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 3.88T | 3.58T | 3.19T | 4.55T | 4.36T | 5.47T |
| Total Debt | 1.33T | 1.44T | 1.50T | 1.69T | 1.67T | 3.24T |
| Total Liabilities | 16.47T | 16.23T | 15.78T | 15.72T | 15.56T | 16.66T |
| Stockholders Equity | 753.61B | 727.94B | 654.36B | 660.99B | 608.62B | 619.40B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 0.00 | 35.44B | 235.34B | 0.00 | -1.47T | 452.61B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 0.00 | 48.88B | 241.29B | 0.00 | -1.47T | 462.41B |
| Investing Cash Flow | 0.00 | -44.41B | -1.55T | 131.36B | 367.72B | -82.65B |
| Financing Cash Flow | 0.00 | 350.69B | -48.70B | 344.53B | -10.98B | -14.49B |
Hokuhoku Financial Group, Inc. Technical Analysis
Positive
7714.00
Price Trends
804.88
Positive
735.50
Positive
641.30
Positive
Market Momentum
21.29
Negative
59.13
Neutral
56.29
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For JP:8377, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 7714 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 835.24, above the 50-day MA of 804.88, and above the 200-day MA of 641.30, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 21.29 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 59.13 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 56.29 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for JP:8377.
Hokuhoku Financial Group, Inc. Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (55)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
78 Outperform | ¥1.49T | 16.52 | ― | 2.24% | 25.45% | 61.40% | |
72 Outperform | ¥1.11T | 15.62 | ― | 15.86% | 26.86% | 54.93% | |
70 Outperform | ¥744.19B | 15.59 | ― | 2.74% | 25.87% | 26.22% | |
68 Neutral | ¥1.21T | 18.61 | 10.16% | 2.18% | 21.58% | 34.90% | |
67 Neutral | ¥777.49B | 15.44 | ― | 2.75% | 17.99% | 49.43% | |
62 Neutral | ¥310.22B | 20.84 | ― | 2.01% | 34.41% | 28.29% | |
55 Neutral | $6.65B | 3.83 | -15.92% | 6.20% | 10.91% | 7.18% |
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Hokuhoku Financial Group, Inc. Corporate Events
Hokuhoku Financial Group Completes Share Buyback and Plans Major Cancellation After Stock Split
Sep 11, 2026
Hokuhoku Financial Group, Inc. has completed a share repurchase program authorized by its board in May 2026, buying back 1,414,500 common shares for just under 10 billion yen via market purchases on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. The latest tranche, ac...
Hokuhoku Financial Group Nears Completion of ¥10 Billion Share Buyback Program
Sep 1, 2026
Hokuhoku Financial Group, Inc. disclosed the latest progress of its share buyback program, conducted under provisions of the Companies Act allowing acquisition of its own shares. Between August 1 and August 31, 2026, the group repurchased 219,300 ...
Hokuhoku Financial Group Strengthens Capital Adequacy Ratios in First Quarter of FY2027
Aug 7, 2026
Hokuhoku Financial Group reported an improvement in its consolidated capital adequacy ratio under the domestic standard to 10.05% as of June 30, 2026, up from 9.79% at the end of March, supported by higher capital of ¥627.1 billion and modest...
Hokuhoku Financial Group Advances Share Buyback Program
Aug 3, 2026
Hokuhoku Financial Group has reported progress on its ongoing share buyback program, acquiring 405,600 common shares on the Tokyo Stock Exchange between July 1 and July 31, 2026, at a total cost of approximately ¥3.0 billion. These purchases ...
Hokuhoku Financial Group Books ¥2.7 Billion Bargain Purchase Gain from Tech Affiliate
Jul 29, 2026
Hokuhoku Financial Group, Inc. has reported that its subsidiary Hokuriku Bank, Ltd. acquired shares in Hokuriku Computer Service Co., Ltd., making the firm an equity-method affiliate as of April 1, 2026. This transaction led the group to recognize...
Hokuhoku Financial Group Posts Strong Q1 Results and Plans 10-for-1 Stock Split
Jul 29, 2026
Hokuhoku Financial Group reported strong consolidated results for the three months ended June 30, 2026, with ordinary income, ordinary profits and net income attributable to owners of the parent all rising sharply year-on-year, driving comprehensi...
Hokuhoku Financial Group Unveils Ten-for-One Stock Split and Expanded Shareholder Perks
Jul 24, 2026
Hokuhoku Financial Group will implement a ten-for-one share split of its common stock effective October 1, 2026, aimed at lowering its investment unit price, improving liquidity, and broadening its investor base. In conjunction, the company will i...
Hokuhoku Financial Group Completes Disposal of Treasury Shares for Performance-Linked Plan
Jul 23, 2026
Hokuhoku Financial Group has completed payment procedures for the disposal of 17,945 treasury shares under its performance-linked stock compensation plan, following a resolution by its board of directors in June 2026. The shares, priced at 6,814 y...
Hokuhoku Financial Group Advances Share Buyback, Acquires 710,200 Shares by June End
Jul 1, 2026
Hokuhoku Financial Group has disclosed progress on its share buyback program, reporting the purchase of 357,100 common shares on the Tokyo Stock Exchange between June 1 and June 30, 2026, at a total cost of about ¥2.28 billion. The buyback fo...
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