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Foreign Trade Bank of Latin America Inc (BLX)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
07/03/2025: BLX (2-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Below Average Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, often underperform the market, warranting careful consideration before investing.
Number of Analysts
2 Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
1 Year Target Price $43.5
1 Year Target Price $43.5
| 1 | Strong Buy |
| 1 | Buy |
| 0 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 69.53% | Avg. Invested days 63 | Today’s Advisory WEAK BUY |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  5.0 | Stock Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 07/03/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 1.50B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 7.29 | 1Y Target Price 43.5 |
Price to earnings Ratio 7.29 | 1Y Target Price 43.5 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 2 | Beta 0.86 | 52 Weeks Range 26.13 - 42.83 | Updated Date 07/3/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 26.13 - 42.83 | Updated Date 07/3/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 6.20% | Basic EPS (TTM) 5.6 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 71.27% | Operating Margin (TTM) 71.57% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 1.79% | Return on Equity (TTM) 15.82% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 7.29 | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 5435939328 | Price to Sales(TTM) 5.19 |
Enterprise Value 5435939328 | Price to Sales(TTM) 5.19 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 18.98 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA - | Shares Outstanding 28736600 | Shares Floating 28010401 |
Shares Outstanding 28736600 | Shares Floating 28010401 | ||
Percent Insiders - | Percent Institutions 31.08 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Foreign Trade Bank of Latin America Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Foreign Trade Bank of Latin America Inc. (Bladex) was established in 1979 by central banks of Latin America and the Caribbean to finance trade in the region. It has evolved into a financial institution focused on providing financial solutions to Latin American entities.
Core Business Areas
- Commercial Banking: Bladex offers a range of commercial banking services, including short-term trade finance, project finance, and syndicated loans to corporations and financial institutions in Latin America.
- Treasury: The Treasury department is involved in funding and investment management activities, supporting the core lending business.
Leadership and Structure
Bladex is led by a CEO and has a management team responsible for various departments such as finance, operations, and risk management. Its organizational structure reflects a functional approach, aligned with its core business areas.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Trade Finance: Bladex provides short-term trade finance solutions to facilitate international trade for Latin American businesses. While precise market share is not readily available, Bladex is a significant player in Latin American trade finance, competing with larger global banks. Competitors include Citibank (C), JPMorgan Chase (JPM), and HSBC (HSBC).
- Syndicated Loans: Bladex participates in syndicated loans, providing funding for larger projects and corporate finance needs in Latin America. Bladex is a regional player in this market. Competitors include Citibank (C), JPMorgan Chase (JPM).
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The Latin American financial services industry is characterized by increasing demand for trade finance and infrastructure development, along with growing regulatory complexity and economic volatility.
Positioning
Bladex occupies a niche position as a regional bank with deep understanding of Latin American markets, focused on trade finance and corporate lending. Its competitive advantage lies in its relationships and regional expertise.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for trade finance in Latin America is estimated to be in the hundreds of billions of dollars. Bladex, with its regional focus, is positioned to capture a portion of this market by focusing on areas of high growth and opportunity and fostering long-term partnerships.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Regional expertise and relationships
- Specialized focus on trade finance
- Strong understanding of Latin American markets
Weaknesses
- Concentration in Latin America increases risk exposure
- Smaller size compared to global competitors
- Vulnerability to regional economic downturns
Opportunities
- Growing demand for trade finance in Latin America
- Expansion into new products and services
- Increased infrastructure development in the region
Threats
- Economic and political instability in Latin America
- Increased competition from global banks
- Regulatory changes
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- C
- JPM
- HSBC
Competitive Landscape
Bladex benefits from its regional expertise but faces significant competition from larger, global banks. Bladex's advantage is in building deep ties with Latin American entities, but it has fewer resources.
Major Acquisitions
No significant recent acquisitions
- Year: 2024
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 0
- Strategic Rationale: N/A
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Bladex's historical growth can be evaluated by examining revenue growth, loan growth, and asset growth over the past few years.
Future Projections: Analyst estimates suggest moderate growth for Bladex, driven by increasing trade activity in Latin America. Projections should be analyzed critically.
Recent Initiatives: Bladex has recently focused on expanding its digital capabilities and streamlining its operations. Strategic initiatives also include targeted investments in sectors of growing importance.
Summary
Foreign Trade Bank of Latin America Inc. (Bladex) holds a defensible niche in trade finance for Latin America, benefitting from regional expertise. However, its smaller size and exposure to regional economic volatility present challenges. Strategic investments are crucial to ensure sustainable growth. Bladex's financial performance, combined with a focus on shareholder returns, suggest a stable but not aggressively expanding player.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
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Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Market conditions and company performance can change, impacting the accuracy of this information.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
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About Foreign Trade Bank of Latin America Inc
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters - | ||
IPO Launch date 1992-09-24 | CEO - | ||
Sector Financial Services | Industry Banks - Regional | Full time employees - | Website https://bladex.com |
Full time employees - | Website https://bladex.com | ||
Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S. A., a multinational bank, engages in financing of foreign trade and economic integration in Latin America and the Caribbean. It operates through two segments, Commercial and Treasury. The company accepts deposits. It also offers products and services, such as origination of bilateral short- and medium-term loans, structured and syndicated credits, and loan commitments; financial guarantee contracts, including issued and confirmed letters of credit, stand-by letters of credit, guarantees covering commercial risk, and other assets of customers' liabilities under acceptances; and co-financing arrangements, underwriting of syndicated credit facilities, structured trade financing in the form of factoring and vendor financing, and financial leasing. In addition, the company is involved in investment management activities, including securities at fair value through other comprehensive income and amortized cost. It serves financial institutions, corporations, sovereigns, and state-owned entities. The company was formerly known as Banco Latinoamericano de Exportaciones, S.A. and changed its name to Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S. A. in June 2009. Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S. A. was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Panama City, the Republic of Panama.
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