Svenska Handelsbanken AB Class A SHB A

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SEK 152.00 −2.55 (1.65%)
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Handelsbanken Is the Epitome of a Conservatively Run Bank

Handelsbanken's predominant feature is a decentralized approach that gives its branches greater decision-making power and reduces the need for middle management. This generates stronger customer relationships, enabling better loan underwriting and keeping credit costs low. We believe Handelsbanken is one of the best-run banks in Europe. While we recognize it has been late to the digital game relative to peers and its business model does not lend itself to a centralized efficiency splurge, we think concerns that Handelsbanken has seen its best days are exaggerated.

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Price
SEK 152.00
Fair Value
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Economic Moat
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Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls

The majority of Handelsbanken's income is generated in the stable economy of Sweden.

Bears

High exposure to the Swedish real estate sector poses a downside risk to the bank's asset quality, profitability, and capital position in the case that the Swedish economy worsens rapidly.

Trading Information

Previous Close Price
SEK 154.55
Day Range
SEK 151.50–153.90
52-Week Range
SEK 116.80–157.90
Bid/Ask
SEK 151.95 / SEK 152.05
Shares Outstanding
1.98B
Market Cap
SEK 300.96B
Volume/Avg
5M / 4M

Key Statistics

Price/Earnings (Normalized)
12.75
Price/Sales
5.32
Dividend Yield (Trailing)
5.26%
Dividend Yield (Forward)
5.26%
Dividend Payment Schedule
Apr
Total Yield
5.26%

Company Profile

Handelsbanken is one of the largest Swedish banks with significant exposure to the Swedish mortgage market; about 44% of total loans are tied to the Swedish real estate market. Outside of Sweden, the bank operates primarily in the UK and the Netherlands. Handelsbanken generates about three-fourths of its income from its interest-spread-based business, including mortgages, household loans, and corporate loans to large and small enterprises.
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Banks - Diversified
Stock Style Box
Large Value
Total Number of Employees
11,667

Competitors

Valuation

Metric
SHB A
SEB A
SWED A
Price/Earnings (Normalized)
12.7514.1114.38
Price/Book Value
1.691.982.17
Price/Sales
5.325.996.48
Price/Cash Flow
11.1111.5515.37
Price/Earnings
SHB A
SEB A
SWED A

Financial Strength

Metric
SHB A
SEB A
SWED A
Quick Ratio
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Current Ratio
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Quick Ratio
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Profitability

Metric
SHB A
SEB A
SWED A
Return on Assets (Normalized)
0.64%0.79%1.01%
Return on Equity (Normalized)
12.70%14.37%15.06%
Return on Invested Capital (Normalized)
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Return on Assets
SHB A
SEB A
SWED A

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