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Mizuho Financial Group Inc. (MFG)
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10/28/2025: MFG (4-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Above Average Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, frequently surpass the market, reflecting reliable and trustworthy advice.
Number of Analysts
2 Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
1 Year Target Price $6.75
1 Year Target Price $6.75
| 1 | Strong Buy |
| 0 | Buy |
| 1 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 17.54% | Avg. Invested days 60 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  2.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/28/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Large-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 80.92B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 14.15 | 1Y Target Price 6.75 |
Price to earnings Ratio 14.15 | 1Y Target Price 6.75 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 2 | Beta 0.12 | 52 Weeks Range 3.98 - 6.77 | Updated Date 10/28/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 3.98 - 6.77 | Updated Date 10/28/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 2.92% | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.46 |
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 22.7% | Operating Margin (TTM) 38.76% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 0.31% | Return on Equity (TTM) 8.47% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 14.15 | Forward PE 11.14 | Enterprise Value -56695535435776 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.02 |
Enterprise Value -56695535435776 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.02 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.08 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA - | Shares Outstanding 12429412570 | Shares Floating 2275226322 |
Shares Outstanding 12429412570 | Shares Floating 2275226322 | ||
Percent Insiders 0.01 | Percent Institutions 1.54 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Mizuho Financial Group Inc.
Company Overview
History and Background
Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. was established in 2003 through the merger and reorganization of Dai-Ichi Kangyo Bank, Fuji Bank, and Industrial Bank of Japan. It represents a major consolidation in the Japanese banking sector.
Core Business Areas
- Retail & Business Banking: Offers banking products and services to individual and small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) customers, including deposit accounts, loans, and investment products.
- Corporate & Institutional Banking: Provides a range of financial solutions to large corporations, financial institutions, and public sector entities, including lending, investment banking, and transaction banking services.
- Global Markets: Engages in trading and sales of fixed income, currencies, equities, and derivatives.
- Asset Management: Provides asset management services to institutional and retail clients through its asset management subsidiaries.
Leadership and Structure
Mizuho Financial Group operates under a committee-based corporate governance structure. The key executives include the Group CEO, heads of business units, and chief officers responsible for risk management, compliance, and other critical functions.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Corporate Lending: Provides loans to large corporations and SMEs. This is a core banking service. Competitors: Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America.
- Market Share: Varies by segment and geography. Specific market share data for the US is challenging to obtain. It's a smaller player in the US compared to domestic Japanese market.
- Revenue: Revenue not publicly provided for specific product in US region
- Investment Banking Services: Offers underwriting, M&A advisory, and other investment banking services. Competitors: Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan Chase.
- Market Share: Specific market share data not publicly available. Mizuho is a smaller player in US investment banking.
- Revenue: Revenue not publicly provided for specific product in US region
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The financial services industry is characterized by increasing regulation, technological disruption (fintech), and intense competition. Low interest rates can impact profitability.
Positioning
Mizuho Financial Group aims to be a global financial institution with a strong presence in Asia. It leverages its Japanese roots and international network to serve multinational corporations and financial institutions. Its US positioning is geared towards supporting its clients global operations, rather than penetrating heavily into retail US consumer banking. Competitive advantages include global presence and network
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global financial services market is valued in the trillions of dollars. Mizuho Financial Group is positioned as a major global player, with its US presence focused on servicing the corporate and investment banking market.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong brand recognition in Japan and Asia
- Diversified business model
- Extensive global network
- Strong capital base
Weaknesses
- Lower profitability compared to some global peers
- Geographic concentration in Japan
- Slower pace of digital transformation compared to fintech companies
- Weaker presence in U.S. consumer banking
Opportunities
- Expansion in emerging markets
- Increased adoption of digital banking
- Growth in asset management
- Strategic acquisitions
Threats
- Economic slowdown in key markets
- Increased competition from fintech companies
- Regulatory changes
- Cybersecurity risks
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- JPM
- BAC
- MS
- GS
- MUFG
Competitive Landscape
Mizuho faces strong competition from established US and global financial institutions. Its competitive advantage lies in its global network and Japanese roots, especially in Asia. It needs to improve profitability and adapt to technological changes to compete effectively.
Major Acquisitions
Greenhill & Co.
- Year: 2023
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 550
- Strategic Rationale: Expands Mizuho's investment banking capabilities and advisory services.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical Growth analysis requires access to Mizuho's investor relations website.
Future Projections: Future Projections from analysts are not available through the model. Financial Analysts are typically not public information.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include digital transformation efforts, expansion in Asia, and strategic partnerships.
Summary
Mizuho Financial Group is a large global financial institution with a strong presence in Asia. While it has a diversified business model and a robust capital base, its profitability lags behind some of its global peers. It faces challenges from increased competition, particularly from fintech companies and a need to evolve and innovate the business
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company Website
- SEC Filings
- Analyst Reports (estimates)
- Financial News Outlets
Disclaimers:
This analysis is based on publicly available information and is not financial advice. Market conditions and company performance can change rapidly.
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 banking, 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 & Investment Banking Company; Global Corporate & Investment Banking Company; Global Markets Company; Asset Management Company; and Others segments. The company provides deposit products; syndicated, housing, and card loans; business matching services; management of retirement payments; 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; solutions on capital management, business and financial strategy; real estate services; advisory services and solutions, such as advice on financial strategy and proposals on 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 services; 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, it 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 transfer agency; 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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