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Mizuho Financial Group Inc. (MFG)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
07/02/2025: MFG (3-star) is a STRONG-BUY. BUY since 29 days. Profits (2.19%). Updated daily EoD!
Upturn Star Rating
Moderate Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, typically align with the market average, offering steady but unremarkable returns.
Number of Analysts
2 Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
1 Year Target Price $5.86
1 Year Target Price $5.86
| 1 | Strong Buy |
| 0 | Buy |
| 1 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -2.19% | Avg. Invested days 50 | Today’s Advisory Strong Buy |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 07/02/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Large-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 70.39B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 11.71 | 1Y Target Price 5.86 |
Price to earnings Ratio 11.71 | 1Y Target Price 5.86 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 2 | Beta 0.18 | 52 Weeks Range 3.31 - 5.97 | Updated Date 07/2/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 3.31 - 5.97 | Updated Date 07/2/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 3.42% | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.48 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 22.71% | Operating Margin (TTM) 5.1% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 0.32% | Return on Equity (TTM) 8.53% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 11.71 | Forward PE 10.28 | Enterprise Value -61372058566656 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.02 |
Enterprise Value -61372058566656 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.02 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.65 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA - | Shares Outstanding 12525500416 | Shares Floating 2509273540 |
Shares Outstanding 12525500416 | Shares Floating 2509273540 | ||
Percent Insiders 0.01 | Percent Institutions 1.29 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Mizuho Financial Group Inc.
Company Overview
History and Background
Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. was formed in 2003 through the merger of Dai-Ichi Kangyo Bank, Fuji Bank, and the Industrial Bank of Japan. It aims to be a leading global financial services provider.
Core Business Areas
- Retail Banking: Offers banking products and services to individual customers, including deposit accounts, loans, and investment products.
- Corporate Banking: Provides financial services to corporations, including loans, transaction banking, and advisory services.
- Global Corporate & Investment Banking: Provides investment banking and advisory services to global corporations and institutional investors.
- Trust and Asset Management: Offers trust and asset management services to individuals and institutions.
- Global Markets: Involved in trading and sales of fixed income, currency, and equity products.
Leadership and Structure
The leadership team includes the Chairman, President & CEO, and other key executives overseeing various business units. The organizational structure is divided into global and regional business groups.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Corporate Loans: Provides loans to corporations for various purposes, including capital expenditures and working capital. Market share data is difficult to pinpoint exactly but competes with MUFG, SMFG, and Nomura. Competitors: MUFG, SMFG, Nomura.
- Investment Banking Advisory: Offers advisory services for mergers and acquisitions, equity and debt offerings. Market share data is difficult to pinpoint exactly but competes with Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan and Morgan Stanley. Competitors: Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, Morgan Stanley.
- Global Transaction Services: Facilitates international payments, trade finance, and cash management services. Market share is smaller compared to larger global players. Competitors: Citi, HSBC, Deutsche Bank.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The financial services industry is characterized by increasing regulation, technological advancements, and globalization.
Positioning
Mizuho is a major player in the Japanese financial market with a growing international presence. Competitive advantages include a strong domestic client base and established international network.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global financial services market is valued in the trillions of dollars. Mizuho is positioned to capture a portion of this market through its various business segments, although it is a smaller player than the global giants.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong brand recognition in Japan
- Extensive branch network in Japan
- Diversified business model
- Established international network
- Strong Capital Base
Weaknesses
- Relatively lower profitability compared to global peers
- Exposure to the Japanese economy
- Slower pace of digital transformation compared to some competitors
- Higher cost base than some competitors
- Lower Market Share
Opportunities
- Expanding into new markets in Asia
- Increasing digital banking offerings
- Growing wealth management business
- Acquiring smaller financial institutions
- Leveraging its global network for cross-border transactions
Threats
- Increasing competition from fintech companies
- Low interest rate environment in Japan
- Economic slowdown in Japan and globally
- Increased regulatory scrutiny
- Geopolitical risks
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- JPM
- BAC
- C
- MS
- GS
- HSBC
- DB
Competitive Landscape
Mizuho has strong domestic presence but lags behind global giants in terms of profitability and market share in certain segments.
Major Acquisitions
Greenhill & Co.
- Year: 2023
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 550
- Strategic Rationale: Expansion of M&A advisory business and geographic reach.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Mizuho's growth has been moderate, driven by domestic banking operations and international expansion.
Future Projections: Analyst estimates project moderate growth for Mizuho, driven by strategic initiatives and global expansion.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include expanding digital banking services, growing the wealth management business, and increasing its presence in Asia.
Summary
Mizuho is a major financial institution in Japan with a growing international presence. It has a strong domestic client base and a diversified business model. However, its profitability is lower than its global peers, and it needs to accelerate its digital transformation. It faces threats from fintech companies and the low interest rate environment.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company filings
- Analyst reports
- Industry publications
- Third-party financial data providers
Disclaimers:
The data and analysis provided are for informational purposes only and should not be considered as financial advice. Market conditions and company performance are subject to change.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Mizuho Financial Group Inc.
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters - | ||
IPO Launch date 2000-09-28 | President, Group CEO, Representative Corporate Executive & Executive Director Mr. Masahiro Kihara | ||
Sector Financial Services | Industry Banks - Regional | Full time employees 52554 | Website https://www.mizuho-fg.co.jp |
Full time employees 52554 | Website https://www.mizuho-fg.co.jp | ||
Mizuho Financial Group, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in banking, trust, securities, and other businesses related to financial services in Japan, the Americas, Europe, Asia/Oceania, and internationally. It operates through Retail & Business Banking Company, Corporate & Institutional Company, Global Corporate Company, Global Markets Company, Asset Management Company, and Others segments. The company provides deposit products; syndicated, housing, and card loans; business matching services; and advisory services related to overseas expansions, and mergers and acquisitions-related services. It also offers consulting services, including asset management and asset succession; payroll services; and sells lottery tickets issued by prefectures and ordinance-designated cities. In addition, it offers fund management, underwriting of equity and bonds, risk hedging products, etc. for corporate customers; solutions based on capital management, business strategy, and financial strategy; real estate services; advisory services and solutions, such as advice on proposals on various investment products to financial institutions; and financial services that include funding support and public bonds underwriting. Further, the company offers corporate finance and transaction banking srvices; sales and trading services; investment products; pension funds; and ALM and investment services, including stable capital raising and balance sheet management, as well as management of fixed income, equity, and other securities portfolios. Additionally, the company provides online banking, cash management solutions, currency transaction, trade finance, custody, yen correspondence settlement, and research and consulting services; trust, securitization and structured finance, and stock transfers; and private banking and information technology-related services. Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
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