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601988.SS

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Bank of China Limited · Financial Services · China · $273.3B · Avg Vol: $279M/d

81
StockRank
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Q
40
V
71
M
64
P/E (TTM)
8.0x
ROE
8.4%
D/E
0.9x
Dividend %
3.7%
AI CONVICTION THESIS

Bank of China is cheap at V71 with momentum M64, but quality at Q40 is below the calibrated floor, so stage one fails.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Bank of China Limited (BOC) is one of China's "Big Four" state-owned commercial banks and the country's most internationalized financial institution. BOC provides a comprehensive range of banking services, with a dominant market share in foreign exchange, cross-border trade settlement, and international clearing. Its global branch network and systemic importance make it a key facilitator of China's global trade and investment initiatives.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue86.1B91.6B92.7B96.8B4.0%83.5B103.0B108.1B5.7%
EPS0.110.110.110.110.9%0.11
Shares294.4B294.4B294.4B322.2B+9.5%
Debt278.2B325.4B371.4B409.8B13.8%1.2T
Equity357.0B387.3B414.8B451.3B8.1%
Op CF-3.2B120.2B81.1B119.6B-0.3%-80.1B
Inv CF-1.7B-79.4B-118.7B-157.9B
Fin CF7.8B17.7B16.5B27.8B
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PRICE (1Y)+1.0%
0.820.840.860.880.90Jun 16Jul 8Jul 28
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$0.8955
RSI (14)
62.3
52W High
$0.9078
From 52W High
1.0%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
40
ROIC (ROA)
0.7%*28.1
ROE
8.4%42.7
GP/Assets
1.5%N/A
Op. Margin
53.1%74.8
FCF/Assets
2.6%N/A
Piotroski
320.3
Int. Cover
50.0
D/E Ratio
0.91xN/A
Current Ratio
bankN/A
Value
71
P/E (TTM)
8.0x79.1
EV/EBITDA
bankN/A
P/FCF
1.9xN/A
P/B
0.7x85.1
P/S
3.3x56.8
Div Yield
3.7%48.2
Momentum
64
52W High %
99%87.2
RS 6M
18%86.1
SMA 50/200
1.05x58.6
EPS Rev 4W
-0.3%56.9
EPS Rev 12W
N/A
EPS Improve
+5%25.0
Q Growth
4%35.7

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$273.3B
P/E (Forward)
7.6x
Gross Margin

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Financial Services, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of 601988.SS are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
601988.SSBank of China Limited(you)$273.3B81STRONG BUY
HBC1.DEHSBC Holdings plc$323.0B75BUY
BAC.MXBank of America Corporation$405.5B78BUY
601398.SSIndustrial and Commercial Bank of China Limited$375.3B86STRONG BUY
0939.HKChina Construction Bank Corporation$275.6B96STRONG BUY
BSD2.DEBanco Santander, S.A.$193.2B73BUY
BBVA.MXBanco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A.$133.4B81STRONG BUY
1288.HKAgricultural Bank of China Limited$237.9B94STRONG BUY
UBSG.SWUBS Group AG$161.8B70BUY
BCSBarclays PLC$94.1B80BUY

Peer medians: ROE 9.6% · P/E 13.0x · Gross margin 83.5%

Bank of China Limited (601988.SS) — Stock Score Summary

Bank of China Limited (601988.SS) has a MoatMap StockRank of 81/100 based on Quality (40/100), Value (71/100), and Momentum (64/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Bank of China is cheap at V71 with momentum M64, but quality at Q40 is below the calibrated floor, so stage one fails.

Bank of China Limited (BOC) is one of China's "Big Four" state-owned commercial banks and the country's most internationalized financial institution. BOC provides a comprehensive range of banking services, with a dominant market share in foreign exchange, cross-border trade settlement, and international clearing. Its global branch network and systemic importance make it a key facilitator of China's global trade and investment initiatives.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$0.90
Market Cap$273.3B
P/E (TTM)7.96
P/E (Forward)7.56
Price/Book0.69
Return on Equity8.4%
Debt/Equity0.91x
Operating Margin53.1%
Revenue Growth5.9%
Dividend Yield3.7%
Free Cash Flow$145.9B

Bank of China Limited operates in the Banks - Diversified industry, part of the Financial Services sector (China).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bank of China Limited’s (601988.SS) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Bank of China Limited (601988.SS) is 81/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (40), Value (71), and Momentum (64) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Bank of China Limited have an economic moat?
Bank of China Limited (601988.SS) has a Quality factor score of 40/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Bank of China Limited a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Bank of China Limited (601988.SS) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 81/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Bank of China Limited in?
Bank of China Limited (601988.SS) operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically the Banks - Diversified industry (China).