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Grupo Financiero Galicia SA ADR(GGAL)

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EXPLORE ADVISORIES AND THEIR HISTORY
QUALITY SIGNAL
3-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$37.91
10/23/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for GGAL

10/23/2026: GGAL (3-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Grupo Financiero Galicia is a prominent Argentine financial holding company, best known for its subsidiary Banco Galicia. The stock provides a direct play on the Argentine financial sector, benefitting from an extensive, established brand presence and a growing digital banking initiative. While the company holds a leading position in private retail and corporate banking, its prospects are heavily influenced by Argentina's high macroeconomic volatility and regulatory shifts. It best suits investors comfortable with high-risk, high-volatility environments who are seeking exposure to regional growth. Key developments to monitor include domestic inflation trends, regulatory changes in the banking sector, and the bank’s ongoing digital modernization efforts.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitThe stock offers growth potential driven by Argentine market development but is tempered by extreme macroeconomic volatility.
Momentum investorStrong fit while signal remains positiveThe stock is highly liquid and frequently exhibits strong momentum trends correlated with sentiment on Argentina's economic outlook.
Value investorStrong fitOften trades at low valuation multiples due to country risk, potentially offering value for those comfortable with the jurisdiction.
Dividend investorWeak fitIrregular dividend payments make it unsuitable for investors seeking reliable, steady income.
Low-risk investorWeak fitHigh sensitivity to political and economic instability makes this a high-risk investment.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock experiences significant price swings driven by local economic updates and political changes.
Valuation riskMediumValuations are often depressed by country risk premiums rather than underlying business quality.
Competition risk (Fintech competition)Medium / highTraditional banks face significant pressure from agile, low-cost digital payment platforms.
Business qualityMediumThe bank maintains strong core operations but is hindered by a challenging operating environment.
Dividend incomeLowDistributions are inconsistent and not reliable for primary income generation.
Execution riskMediumOperating successfully in a hyperinflationary environment requires exceptional management adaptability.

Price Behavior

Downtrend
PRICE PATH

Downtrend

The stock has experienced a sustained decline in price over recent periods.

Moderately Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Moderately Choppy

The stock has experienced noticeable price swings while retaining some directional structure.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 133.59%
Avg. Invested days 50
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Advisory Performance Upturn Advisory Performance icon 3.0
Stock Returns Performance Upturn Returns Performance icon 5.0
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Upturn last close icon Last Close 10/23/2026

Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
GGAL receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak unit economics, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
GGAL has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with moderate financial health, moderate growth momentum, and moderate ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, solid revenue growth (+16.9%) is partially offset by negative earnings growth (-86.9%), soft cash generation (FCF margin 0.3%), soft profitability (net margin 1.7%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
GGAL's financial health is supported by strong cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation of $40.3B (0.3% of revenue). Profitability is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Free-cash-flow growth is GGAL's strongest growth driver at +101.4% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, revenue growth (+16.9%, solid) is also solid, while earnings growth (-86.9%, negative) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 25.3% (moderate) and 632.0% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable (strong). Insider ownership is only 0.03%, which materially reduces the ownership score.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Westwood Global Investments LLC 3.47%
Aquamarine Financial (Cayman) Ltd 2.19%
Mak Capital One LLC 0.93%
T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. 0.90%
PointState Capital LP 0.87%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
GGAL generates approximately $456 of gross profit, $24 of operating income, and $3 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Soft margins explain the 1-star rating, with weak cash conversion and soft capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 30.03%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
GGAL has a liquid, relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while valuation that is moderately attractive rather than deeply discounted.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Low VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 6.42B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 42.6
1Y Target Price 62.2
Price to earnings Ratio 42.6
1Y Target Price 62.2
Volume (30-day avg) 908.1K shares
Beta 0.29
52 Weeks Range 34.57 - 60.15
Updated Date 10/24/2026
52 Weeks Range 34.57 - 60.15
Updated Date 10/24/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 0.89

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Net Interest IncomeInterest earned on loans and securities minus interest paid on deposits.This is the primary way the bank makes money by lending at higher rates than it pays to depositors.
Fee-based ServicesCommissions from account maintenance, credit cards, and insurance brokerage.These are steady, non-interest revenues that help buffer the bank against interest rate volatility.
Geography: ArgentinaAll core banking and financial services operations.The company's performance is almost entirely tied to the economic health and stability of Argentina.
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Valuation

Trailing PE 42.6
Forward PE 3.31
Enterprise Value 338.90B
Price to Sales(TTM) -
Enterprise Value 338.90B
Price to Sales(TTM) -
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.59
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -
Shares Outstanding 132.50M
Shares Floating 837.36M
Shares Outstanding 132.50M
Shares Floating 837.36M
Percent Insiders 0.03
Percent Institutions 25.32

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

Information icon Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.

Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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