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China Merchants Bank Co.

CIHKY
48
Banks - Regional · Financial Services
Price
$31.27
-0.25 (-0.78%)
Market Cap
$157.72B
Exchange
Other OTC
Winston Score
48
Winston is serious
Mixed quality — meaningful strengths and weaknesses.
Data as of Aug 28, 2026 · filings through Mar 31, 2026
How the score breaks down
Growth
Mixed
Valuation
Good
Dividends
Mixed

Share count rising — dilution

+4.5% over 4y

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

Diluted shares outstanding: 5.04B (2021) → 5.27B (2025)

Winston Score History

The full picture

China Merchants Bank is one of China's largest commercial banks, serving both individual consumers and businesses. It offers savings accounts, loans, credit cards, wealth management, and corporate banking services. Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Shenzhen, it is widely regarded as one of China's best-run joint-stock commercial banks.

The bank earns money primarily through net interest income — the difference between what it charges borrowers and what it pays depositors — along with fees from wealth management and credit card services. It operates mainly across mainland China with a small international presence in Hong Kong, New York, and other cities. China Merchants Bank has built a strong reputation for its retail banking franchise, with one of the largest and most active mobile banking user bases in the country. Key risks include slowing economic growth in China, pressure on property-related loans, and regulatory changes that could affect margins.

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Bank Quality

Not applicable for this business.

Growth

Sales growth
Sales YoY
-5.2%
Shrinking sales (-5.2% YoY)
Profit growth
EPS YoY
+0.9%
Flat earnings

Single-digit earnings growth — steady but not exciting.

How steady the profit is
EPS Consistency
5/8 quarters
Mixed — about half the quarters showed growth

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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)
6.8x
Attractive valuation — P/E 6.8

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

Cheaper or dearer next year
P/E vs Forward
N/A
not available
Data not available

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Dividends

Dividend
Dividend Yield
2.33%
Moderate income — 2.33% yield

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

Dividend record
Dividend Growth
+0.2%
Dividend flat

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