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Hokuhoku Financial Group (TSE:8377) Looks Fully Valued Following Q1 Earnings And Share Split

Simply Wall St · 1d ago

Hokuhoku Financial Group (TSE:8377) is back in focus after its first quarter to June 30, 2026, reporting net interest income of ¥39,483 million and net income of ¥23,581 million, alongside earnings per share above ¥190.

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The earnings release and upcoming share split have arrived after a strong run in Hokuhoku Financial Group's stock, with a 65.51% year-to-date share price return and a 1 year total shareholder return of 141.93% pointing to momentum that has been building rather than fading.

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After Hokuhoku Financial Group's sharp share price move and strong quarterly figures, the debate now shifts to valuation. Is the recent rally already pricing in the good news, or is there still meaningful upside left on the table?

Preferred P/E of 13.9x on Hokuhoku Financial Group: Is it justified?

Hokuhoku Financial Group last closed at ¥7,903, and the stock is trading on a P/E of 13.9x, which sits slightly below both peer and industry averages. That hints at a valuation that is not stretched relative to other Japanese banks, despite the strong share price performance over the past year.

The P/E multiple compares the current share price to earnings per share. For a bank like Hokuhoku Financial Group, it is a quick way to see how the market is valuing its current earnings stream relative to other listed banks and peers. A lower P/E compared with similar companies can sometimes indicate that the market is assigning a discount to those earnings, while a higher P/E can imply higher expectations built into the price.

In this case, Hokuhoku Financial Group trades on a P/E of 13.9x compared with the JP Banks industry average of 14.4x and a peer average of 14.1x. The estimated fair P/E ratio of 15.6x sits above all three, which suggests the market could still move closer to that level if earnings continue to support sentiment. The fair ratio is meaningfully higher than the current multiple, which points to some headroom in how the stock is being valued today.

Explore the SWS fair ratio for Hokuhoku Financial Group

Result: Price-to-Earnings of 13.9x (UNDERVALUED)

However, Hokuhoku Financial Group's strong share price run and the current premium to its analyst price target of ¥7,150 could limit further rerating if sentiment cools.

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Another view on Hokuhoku Financial Group's value

While the P/E suggests Hokuhoku Financial Group looks inexpensive against peers, the SWS DCF model tells a different story. The stock trades at ¥7,903 compared with an estimated future cash flow value of ¥5,726.61, which points to an overvalued result on this measure. Which signal do you trust more?

Look into how the SWS DCF model arrives at its fair value.

8377 Discounted Cash Flow as at Aug 2026
8377 Discounted Cash Flow as at Aug 2026

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