Foreign Trade Bank of Latin America Inc (BLX) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Foreign Trade Bank of Latin America Inc stock (BLX) is currently trading at $50.90. Foreign Trade Bank of Latin America Inc PE ratio is 7.37. Foreign Trade Bank of Latin America Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 5.69. Analyst consensus price target for BLX is $55.50. WallStSmart rates BLX as Hold.
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- BLX intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
- BLX stock price prediction 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
- BLX fair value vs current price
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- Is BLX undervalued or overvalued?
- Foreign Trade Bank of Latin America Inc financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- BLX Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- BLX analyst price target and Smart Rating
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BLX Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Foreign Trade Bank of Latin America Inc (BLX)
BLX appears undervalued based on the Graham Formula, trading 23% below its estimated fair value of $64.80.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
Foreign Trade Bank of Latin America Inc (BLX) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in operating margin, price/book, profit margin. Concerns around revenue growth and eps growth. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.
Foreign Trade Bank of Latin America Inc (BLX) Key Strengths (4)
Keeps $73 of every $100 in revenue after operating costs
Keeps $72 of every $100 in revenue as net profit
Trading at 1.09x book value, attractively priced
Solid profitability: $15 profit per $100 equity
Supporting Valuation Data
Foreign Trade Bank of Latin America Inc (BLX) Areas to Watch (6)
Revenue growing slowly at 3.10% annually
Earnings barely growing at 2.50%
Premium valuation at 5.7x annual revenue
Small-cap company with higher risk but more growth potential
Growth is fairly priced, not cheap, not expensive
Moderate institutional interest at 36.44%
Supporting Valuation Data
Foreign Trade Bank of Latin America Inc (BLX) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 60/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C+ grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 4 register as strengths (avg 8.8/10) while 6 fall into concern territory (avg 4.2/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Operating Margin, Profit Margin, Price/Book. Valuation metrics including Price/Book (1.09) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Profitability is solid with Return on Equity at 15.00%, Operating Margin at 72.50%, Profit Margin at 72.10%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Price/Sales. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (1.77), Price/Sales (5.69) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 3.10%, EPS Growth at 2.50%, which may limit upside.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Revenue Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 15.00% currently healthy but needing to be sustained. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 3.10% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Operating Margin, Profit Margin) and negatives (Revenue Growth, EPS Growth). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
BLX Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
BLX's Price-to-Sales ratio of 5.69x trades 87% above its historical average of 3.05x (98th percentile), historically expensive. The current valuation is 2% below its historical high of 5.81x set in Mar 2026, and 487% above its historical low of 0.97x in Oct 2008.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Foreign Trade Bank of Latin America Inc (BLX) · FINANCIAL SERVICES › BANKS - REGIONAL
The Big Picture
Foreign Trade Bank of Latin America Inc is a strong growth company balancing expansion with improving profitability. Revenue reached 308M with 310% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are strong at 72.1%, reflecting pricing power and operational efficiency.
Key Findings
Revenue growing at 310% YoY, reaching 308M. This pace significantly outperforms most BANKS - REGIONAL peers.
ROE of 1500.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.
Debt-to-equity ratio of 2.40 is elevated. High leverage amplifies both gains and losses and increases financial risk.
What to Watch Next
Growth sustainability: can Foreign Trade Bank of Latin America Inc maintain 310%+ revenue growth, or will competition slow it down?
Dividend sustainability with a current yield of 5.6%. Watch payout ratio and free cash flow coverage.
Sector dynamics: monitor BANKS - REGIONAL industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Foreign Trade Bank of Latin America Inc.
Bottom Line
Foreign Trade Bank of Latin America Inc offers an attractive blend of growth (310% revenue expansion) and improving fundamentals. The company is transitioning from pure growth to profitable growth, a critical inflection point. Watch for sustained margin expansion as the key signal.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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About Foreign Trade Bank of Latin America Inc(BLX)
NYSE
FINANCIAL SERVICES
BANKS - REGIONAL
USA
Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, SA, a multinational bank, is primarily engaged in financing foreign trade in Latin America and the Caribbean. The company is headquartered in Panama City, the Republic of Panama.