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Bank of China Limited

BACHY
42
Banks - Diversified · Financial Services
Price
$17.70
+0.24 (+1.37%)
Market Cap
$221.29B
Exchange
Other OTC
Winston Score
42
Winston is serious
Mixed quality — meaningful strengths and weaknesses.
Data as of Aug 25, 2026 · filings through Mar 31, 2026
How the score breaks down
Growth
Mixed
Valuation
Good
Dividends
Mixed

Share count rising — dilution

+13.4% over 4y

The company has issued more shares over this period, which dilutes each existing shareholder’s stake.

Diluted shares outstanding: 11.78B (2021) → 13.35B (2025)

Winston Score History

The full picture

Bank of China Limited, alongside its numerous subsidiaries, offers a comprehensive range of banking and financial services, organized into six primary divisions: Corporate Banking, Personal Banking, Treasury Operations, Investment Banking, Insurance, and Other Operations. Serving corporate clients, government agencies, and financial institutions, the Corporate Banking division extends offerings such as current and deposit accounts, overdrafts, various loan products, trade finance and other credit facilities, foreign currency services, derivative instruments, and wealth management solutions. Catering to individual retail customers, the Personal Banking segment delivers savings accounts, personal loan products, credit and debit card functionalities, payment and settlement services, wealth management offerings, and acts as an agent for fund and insurance policies. Treasury Operations handles foreign exchange dealings, client-specific interest rate and currency derivative transactions, money market activities, proprietary investment strategies, and manages the bank's assets and liabilities. Within Investment Banking, the firm provides services including debt and equity underwriting, financial advisory, stock brokerage, investment research, asset management, and private equity investments, alongside trading in various securities. Its Insurance segment focuses on underwriting both general and life insurance policies, in addition to offering insurance agency services. As of December 31, 2021, the company maintained an extensive network of 10,382 branches and points of presence. This comprehensive network included 520 locations within mainland China and 550 establishments across Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan, and various other international regions. Additionally, the bank has a stake in the aircraft leasing industry. Established in 1912, Bank of China Limited has its corporate headquarters situated in Beijing, China.

Growth Profile

When traditional metrics don't capture the full picture, these are the signals growth stock investors use instead.

Revenue Growth

+135.1% YoY

YoY Growth Rate

Revenue accelerating

EPS Growth

+5.6% YoY

YoY Growth Rate

Slow EPS growth

R&D Spend

¥0/ year

0.0% of revenue

Below sector average (7%)

Research and development spending

Cash Runway

5+ years

Quarterly Free Cash Flow

↑ Burn rate improving

¥38.8T cash & investments at current burn rate

Revenue accelerating

Bank of China Limited grew revenue 135% year-over-year and the growth rate is speeding up. That's the kind of momentum growth investors look for — the question is whether margins can follow.

The Winston Score above measures business quality today. Growth stocks often score lower because they invest in the future rather than maximising current profits. These metrics show what matters most for evaluating that future.

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Bank Quality

Not applicable for this business.

Growth

Sales growth
Sales YoY
+33.3%
Fast-growing sales (+33.3% YoY)
Profit growth
EPS YoY
-1.3%
Earnings shrinking (-1.3% YoY)

Slight earnings drop. Typical near a cyclical low.

How steady the profit is
EPS Consistency
2/8 quarters
Earnings rarely grow — volatile business

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Capital Strength

Not applicable for this business.

Asset Quality

Not applicable for this business.

Valuation

Price vs profit
P/E Ratio (TTM)
7.5x
Attractive valuation — P/E 7.5

P/E under 10. The price tag is small relative to last year's profit.

Cheaper or dearer next year
P/E vs Forward
-0.8
SLOWING
Earnings expected to fall — forward P/E higher than today

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Dividends

Dividend
Dividend Yield
2.43%
Moderate income — 2.43% yield

Standard yield zone for stable dividend payers. A meaningful piece of total return.

Dividend record
Dividend Growth
-47.6%
Dividend cut (-47.6% YoY) — warning sign

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