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Bank of Saga (TSE:8395) Stock Still Looks Cheap After Strong EPS Growth

Simply Wall St · 2d ago

Bank of Saga stock has been grinding higher in recent months, yet the real story after this Q1 2027 release sits in the earnings line, not the share price chart. Basic earnings per share of ¥172.11 and net income of ¥2,909 million in the quarter underline a profit engine that has kept moving. With trailing 12 month earnings growth running at 30.6% and a P/E of 9.6x against much richer peer and industry multiples, the market now has to decide whether this gap between earnings strength and valuation can persist.

Is Bank of Saga trading at a genuine discount, or is this low P/E simply the market pricing in hidden risks? Compare its earnings power against the implied fair value using the valuation analysis for Bank of Saga.

Q1 2027 Earnings Summary

  • Revenue (Q1 2027 vs. Q1 2026): ¥15,374 million vs. ¥13,396.5 million (higher year on year)
  • Net Income (Q1 2027 vs. Q1 2026): ¥2,909 million vs. ¥2,511 million (higher year on year)
  • Basic EPS (Q1 2027 vs. Q1 2026): ¥172.11 vs. ¥148.61 (higher year on year)
  • Net Interest Margin (trailing 12 months to Q1 2027 vs. trailing 12 months to Q4 2025): 0.9935% vs. 0.9481% (higher on a trailing 12 month basis)

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TSE:8395 Trailing 12-Month Revenue & Expenses Breakdown as at Aug 2026
TSE:8395 Trailing 12-Month Revenue & Expenses Breakdown as at Aug 2026

Bank of Saga earnings keep bullish story alive

For investors leaning positive on Bank of Saga, the latest quarter gives some support. Revenue and net income are higher than a year ago and basic EPS moves up as well. Net interest margin on a trailing 12 month view also edges higher, which matters for a regional lender that leans on spread income. Those trends fit a story of a core banking engine that is still doing its job, while the share price has already delivered 90 day gains of about 15% into the print.

Where the bearish read still has room

Bears can still argue that a stronger quarter does not fully settle questions about sustainability for a regional bank like Bank of Saga. Revenue and profit are higher, yet there is no detail here on credit costs, capital or how much of the growth comes from core lending versus other activities. The share price has already moved up over 7, 30 and 90 days, so near term expectations may have risen. That leaves less obvious protection if future quarters look less supportive than this one.

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This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.