Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S. A. (BLX) — Stock Score Summary

Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S. A. (BLX) has a MoatMap StockRank of 74/100 based on Quality (44/100), Value (42/100), and Momentum (72/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY. Banco Latinoamericano de Exportaciones (Bladex) is a trade finance bank in Latin America. While it is positioned near the nearshoring trend to Mexico and LatAm, its low quality score (44) and cyclical financial model do not meet our strict quality criteria.

Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S. A. (Bladex) is a specialized multinational bank focused on providing trade financing and correspondent banking services to financial institutions and corporations across Latin America and the Caribbean. The bank holds a unique competitive position as a regional leader in trade finance, established by central banks to foster regional economic integration. Bladex serves as a vital financial intermediary, leveraging its extensive network and expertise in cross-border transactions.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$56.13
Market Cap$2.1B
P/E (TTM)9.29
P/E (Forward)7.92
Price/Book1.23
Return on Equity15.0%
Gross Margin0.0%
Operating Margin72.8%
Revenue Growth7.7%
Dividend Yield4.7%

Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S. A. operates in the Banks - Regional industry, part of the Financial Services sector (Panama).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S. A.’s (BLX) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S. A. (BLX) is 74/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (44), Value (42), and Momentum (72) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S. A. have an economic moat?
Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S. A. (BLX) has a Quality factor score of 44/100. 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 Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S. A. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S. A. (BLX) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 74/100. 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 Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S. A. in?
Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S. A. (BLX) operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically the Banks - Regional industry (Panama).