Bank of Hawaii Corporation (BOH)vsMizuho Financial Group Inc. (MFG)
BOH
Bank of Hawaii Corporation
$74.00
+0.79%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $2.80B
MFG
Mizuho Financial Group Inc.
$7.81
+0.77%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $92.84B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Mizuho Financial Group Inc. generates 569701% more annual revenue ($4.02T vs $705.13M). BOH leads profitability with a 29.2% profit margin vs 26.1%. MFG appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.86. BOH earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 75/100 (B+).
BOH
Strong Buy75
out of 100
Grade: B+
MFG
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+64.4%
Fair Value
$216.68
Current Price
$74.00
$142.68 discount
Margin of Safety
+42.4%
Fair Value
$17.51
Current Price
$7.81
$9.70 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Strong operational efficiency at 42.7%
Earnings expanding 63.4% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Keeps 29 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 36.3%
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 26 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
No major concerns identified
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BOH
The strongest argument for BOH centers on Operating Margin, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 29.2% and operating margin at 42.7%. Revenue growth of 17.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : MFG
The strongest argument for MFG centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 26.1% and operating margin at 36.3%. PEG of 0.86 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BOH
The primary concerns for BOH are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : MFG
No major red flags identified for MFG, but monitor valuation.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BOH profiles as a growth stock while MFG is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
BOH carries more volatility with a beta of 0.72 — expect wider price swings.
BOH is growing revenue faster at 17.4% — sustainability is the question.
Monitor BANKS - REGIONAL industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
BOH scores higher overall (75/100 vs 74/100), backed by strong 29.2% margins and 17.4% revenue growth. MFG offers better value entry with a 42.4% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Bank of Hawaii Corporation
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Bank of Hawaii Corporation is the bank holding company for Bank of Hawaii, offering a variety of financial products and services in Hawaii, Guam, and other Pacific Islands. The company is headquartered in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Mizuho Financial Group Inc.
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. engages in banking, trusts, securities and other businesses related to financial services in Japan, America, Europe, Asia / Oceania and internationally. The company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
Compare with Other BANKS - REGIONAL Stocks
Want to dig deeper into these stocks?