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2596.HK currently has a P/E ratio of 17.75. Relative to the sector average of 8.10, this suggests the stock may be overvalued. A higher P/E than peers means investors are paying more for each unit of earnings, often because they expect faster future growth. However, if that growth does not materialize, the stock can appear overvalued. A lower P/E may indicate weaker growth expectations or higher risk, but it can also signal a potential valuation discount.

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Yibin Bank trades on HKSE. Investors in Latin America can buy it through international and regional brokerage and investment platforms. You simply need a valid government ID or passport to get started.

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Yibin Bank

HK$2.64+HK$0.03+1.15%

HKSE / HKD

Market cap

HK$12.1B

P/E

17.8

EPS (TTM)

HK$0.02

Dividend yield

1.55%

Beta

0.01

1Y return

+0.76%

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Financials

The numbers behind the company

Revenue vs net income

RevenueNet income

$439M2021

$441M2022

$546M2023

$579M2024

$618M2025

Financial health

Gross margin

Operating margin

ROE

ROA

Debt to equity1.64Moderate
Current ratio1.45
Cash ratio1.34
Net margin13.0%
Free cash flow—

Valuation

Is it expensive right now

P/E vs the market

scale 0–50

0153050

2596.HK17.8
Financial Services sector median8.1
S&P 50022.0

Trades about 119% above its sector, the market expects faster growth.

Ratios

PEG0.18
Price to book0.89
EPS (TTM)HK$0.02
Payout ratio3,660%
FCF yield-15.09%

Range & risk

HK$2.58HK$2.70

Trading in the middle of its 52-week band

Beta0.01

Profile

What Yibin Bank actually does

Yibin City Commercial Bank Co., Ltd. delivers a comprehensive range of banking and financial solutions to individuals, corporate clients, and small to medium-sized enterprises throughout the People's Republic of China. Its operations are broadly categorized into corporate banking, retail banking, and financial market activities. The bank's diverse product portfolio includes deposit accounts and various card offerings, alongside specialized services such as bill discounting and rediscounting, letters of guarantee, fund custody, settlement services, mobile payment solutions, collection agency, insurance, and wealth management. It also provides corporate loans tailored for industries like wholesale and retail trade, construction, manufacturing, leasing and business services, and various agricultural sectors including forestry, animal husbandry, and fisheries. For personal customers, the bank extends loans for specific business needs, residential mortgages, and general consumption. Additionally, Yibin Bank is involved in interbank market transactions and financial investments, encompassing debt securities and special purpose vehicle investments. The company, founded in 2006, is headquartered in Yibin, China.

CEO

Feng Xue

Employees

1,122

Headquarters

Xuzhou, SC

Founded

2025-01-13

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2596.HK has a beta of 0.01, which indicates how sensitive it has historically been to movements in its broader market. A beta below 1 indicates lower relative volatility than the market. Beta is based on historical data and does not predict future performance.

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