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Banco De Chile (BCH)

Banco De Chile (BCH) 3-star rating from Upturn Advisory
$37.78
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Profit since last BUY27.08%
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BUY since 59 days
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Upturn Advisory Summary

11/28/2025: BCH (3-star) is a STRONG-BUY. BUY since 59 days. Simulated Profits (27.08%). Updated daily EoD!

Upturn Star Rating

Upturn 3 star rating for performance

Moderate Performance

These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, typically align with the market average, offering steady but unremarkable returns.

Number of Analysts

3 star rating from financial analysts

11 Analysts rated it

Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.

1 Year Target Price $32.49

1 Year Target Price $32.49

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$32.49 Target price
52w Low $20.39
Current$37.78
52w High $38

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 36.35%
Avg. Invested days 51
Today’s Advisory Strong Buy
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Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 19.08B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 13.94
1Y Target Price 32.49
Price to earnings Ratio 13.94
1Y Target Price 32.49
Volume (30-day avg) 11
Beta 0.11
52 Weeks Range 20.39 - 38.00
Updated Date 11/30/2025
52 Weeks Range 20.39 - 38.00
Updated Date 11/30/2025
Dividends yield (FY) 5.57%
Basic EPS (TTM) 2.71

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date -
When -
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Profitability

Profit Margin 45.6%
Operating Margin (TTM) 57.94%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 2.29%
Return on Equity (TTM) 21.96%

Valuation

Trailing PE 13.94
Forward PE 13.85
Enterprise Value 12578095890432
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.01
Enterprise Value 12578095890432
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.01
Enterprise Value to Revenue 10.42
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -
Shares Outstanding 505085406
Shares Floating 34696336850
Shares Outstanding 505085406
Shares Floating 34696336850
Percent Insiders -
Percent Institutions 2.73

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Banco De Chile

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Company Overview

Company history and background logo History and Background

Banco de Chile, founded in 1893, is one of the oldest and largest banks in Chile. It has played a pivotal role in Chile's economic development and has expanded its services over time.

Company business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Retail Banking: Provides a wide range of financial products and services to individuals, including checking and savings accounts, loans, credit cards, and investment products.
  • Commercial Banking: Offers financial solutions to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), including loans, lines of credit, factoring, and treasury management services.
  • Corporate Banking: Caters to large corporations with specialized financial solutions such as syndicated loans, project finance, and investment banking services.
  • Treasury and Investment: Manages the bank's investment portfolio and provides investment services to clients.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

The bank is led by a Board of Directors and a management team headed by the CEO. It operates with a hierarchical structure, with various divisions reporting to senior management.

Top Products and Market Share

Product Key Offerings logo Key Offerings

  • Current Accounts: Banco de Chile holds a significant market share in current accounts, serving a broad customer base. Competitors include Banco Santander Chile and Banco Estado. Market share for all banks is fragmented.
  • Credit Cards: Offers a variety of credit cards with different rewards programs and benefits. Competitors include Banco Santander Chile, Falabella, and retailers' cards. Market share for all banks is fragmented.
  • Mortgages: Provides mortgage loans for residential properties. Competitors include Banco Santander Chile, Banco Estado, and Scotiabank Chile. Market share for all banks is fragmented.
  • SME Loans: Offers loans specifically tailored for small and medium sized enterprises, which include working capital loans. Competitors include Banco Santander Chile, Banco Estado, and Scotiabank Chile. Market share for all banks is fragmented.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The Chilean banking industry is characterized by a concentrated market structure with a few large players dominating the sector. It is heavily regulated, with relatively high levels of capital adequacy.

Positioning

Banco de Chile is one of the leading banks in Chile, known for its strong brand recognition, extensive branch network, and wide range of financial services. Its competitive advantage lies in its long-standing reputation and large customer base.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The total addressable market in Chile is estimated in the hundreds of billions USD. Banco de Chile holds a significant portion, estimated at 20-25% of the banking sector's total assets.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Strong brand recognition
  • Extensive branch network
  • Diversified product and service offerings
  • Strong financial performance
  • Experienced management team

Weaknesses

  • Exposure to the Chilean economy
  • Dependence on interest income
  • Potential for increased competition
  • Operational inefficiencies in some areas

Opportunities

  • Expansion into new market segments
  • Development of innovative financial products
  • Leveraging digital technologies
  • Capitalizing on economic growth in Chile

Threats

  • Economic downturn in Chile
  • Increased competition from fintech companies
  • Changes in regulatory environment
  • Cybersecurity risks

Competitors and Market Share

Key competitor logo Key Competitors

  • SAN
  • BCH
  • EBCO

Competitive Landscape

Banco de Chile has a strong competitive position but faces competition from domestic and international banks, as well as fintech companies. Its advantages include brand recognition and extensive distribution network. Disadvantages include reliance on the Chilean economy and relatively higher operating costs.

Major Acquisitions

No acquisitions listed.

  • Year: 2000
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 0
  • Strategic Rationale:

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Banco de Chile has demonstrated steady growth over the past years, driven by expansion in loan portfolios and fee income. Growth rates depend on the performance of the overall Chilean economy.

Future Projections: Future growth projections for Banco de Chile depend on Chile's economic outlook and the bank's ability to adapt to changing market conditions and regulatory requirements. Analysts project moderate growth in the coming years.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include investments in digital banking platforms, expansion into new market segments such as wealth management, and sustainability-focused financial products.

Summary

Banco de Chile is a strong, established bank with a solid market position in Chile. Its strengths lie in its brand recognition, distribution network, and diversified services. However, it faces risks from economic fluctuations and increased competition, and must adapt to new technologies to sustain long-term growth.

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About Banco De Chile

Exchange NYSE
Headquaters -
IPO Launch date 2002-01-08
CEO -
Sector Financial Services
Industry Banks - Regional
Full time employees 11614
Full time employees 11614

Banco de Chile, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a commercial bank that provides banking services in Chile. It operates through four segments: Retail, Wholesale, Treasury, and Subsidiaries. The Retail segment offers checking and demand deposit accounts; debit and credit cards; lines of credit; home mortgage, consumer, commercial, and general-purpose mortgage loans; financial leases; factoring services; mutual fund management and stock brokerage; foreign trade; payments and collections; insurance brokerage; time deposits; savings instruments; and foreign currency services through the network of branches operating under the Banco de Chile and Banco Edwards brands. The Wholesale segment provides short- and long-term commercial loans; working capital loans; lines of credit; corporate credit cards; foreign trade and foreign currency services; factoring services; leasing; long-term syndicated loans; investment banking services; payment services; collection services and connections to international fund transfer networks; checking accounts and deposit products; fund administration; treasury and investment management; derivative contracts; and insurance brokerage services. The Treasury segment offers foreign currency trading, forwards, interest rate swaps, repurchase agreements, investment products based on bonds, mortgage bonds, and deposits; fixed income, foreign exchange, and derivative instruments; and short and long-term senior bonds, and long-term subordinated bonds, as well as manages currency, interest rate, and term mismatches. The Subsidiaries segment provides equities and fixed income brokerage and currency exchange services; life and general insurance, and individual and group policies; investment banking services; and payment solutions. The company was founded in 1893 and is headquartered in Santiago, Chile. Banco de Chile was formerly a subsidiary of LQ Inversiones Financieras S.A.