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Central Bancompany CBC

United StatesFinancial Services · Banks - RegionalUSD
6.7AI score
Rank 366 of 2,130
better than 80% of companies
31.86USD
▲ 36.9% in one year
CBC MSCI World +22.1%
Average analyst target
34.60 USD (+8.6%)
5 analysts
52-wk low 22.50High 33.82
📈 Chart on TradingView ↗(affiliate link)Analysis of 08/10/2026

What does it do?

Central Bancompany is a U.S. regional bank offering commercial and consumer banking services, including loans, deposits, and asset management, through its network of branches in the Midwest.

Key points

from its scores
  • ✓High-quality business9.7
  • ✓Favourable backdrop8.7
  • ✓Good share-price trend7.5
  • ✕Demanding valuation3.9
  • ✕Little or no dividend4.9

AI analysis

bottom line, main risk, context and news
Bottom line

The quality of the moat and growth are attractive, but the valuation does not offer enough margin of safety for an aggressive entry.

Central Bancompany shows solid financial health with an ROE of 12.21% and an operating margin of 52.89%, although its valuation (P/E 17.22) and dividend (1.51%) are moderate. Revenue growth of 13.70% and strong momentum of 39.28% support a positive outlook, but exposure to rising long-term rates could moderate credit demand.

⚠ Main risk

The main risk is exposure to the regional credit cycle: an economic slowdown or a prolonged tightening of rates could raise delinquencies and compress the net interest margin, affecting future profitability.

Context and risks

Central Bancompany operates in the U.S. regional banking sector, an environment with active regulatory oversight and capital requirements under review. Although its balance sheet is solid, exposure to tighter financial conditions due to rising long-term rates could compress credit demand and pressure asset quality in a high-rate environment.

Is Central Bancompany stock cheap or expensive?

at the analysis date
Pricier than its sector

On P/E and Price / book, it trades 16% above the Financial Services median on average.

MultipleCompanySectorDifference
P/E17.213.7+26%
Price / book2.01.9+7%
Price / sales7.13.5+106%

Sector: median of the 351 Financial Services companies analysed. In bold, the multiples used for the comparison.

Valuation score: 3.9 out of 10 (median for Financial Services: 5.2).

Average analyst target: 34.60 USD, +8.6% versus the price.

A premium can be justified if the company is of higher quality or grows faster than its sector: Quality / Moat 9.7 (sector 8.8), Growth 7.1 (sector 6.9).

Indicative fair value · USD
Graham52.36▲ +64% vs price
Dividends16.80▼ −47% vs price
Price31.86at the analysis date

Classic formulas with standard assumptions (9.9% growth, 8-9% discount rate). Indicative only: they change a lot with the assumptions and are not a recommendation.

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Score by category

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Financial healthiFair5.2Financial Services median: 5.5
Quality / MoatiExcellent9.7Financial Services median: 8.8
ValuationiWeak3.9Financial Services median: 5.2
GrowthiGood7.1Financial Services median: 6.9
DividendiWeak4.9Financial Services median: 6.3
MomentumiGood7.5Financial Services median: 6.2
Risk & ContextiExcellent8.7Financial Services median: 7.0
Financial Services median7 or more 5 to 7 under 5

Key metrics

at the analysis date · compared with the Financial Services median
P/Ei
17.2
Financial Services: 13.7above
ROEi
12.2%
Financial Services: 13.8%below
Operating margini
52.9%
Financial Services: 39.0%above
Revenue growthi
+13.7%
Financial Services: +10.5%above
Dividend yieldi
1.5%
Financial Services: 2.6%below
Forward P/Ei
15.7
Financial Services: 11.4above

Valuation

P/E
17.2
Forward P/E
15.7
Price / book
2.0
Price / sales
7.1
PEG
1.07
Market cap
7.6B USD
Enterprise value
7.8B USD

Profitability

ROE
12.2%
ROA
2.2%
ROIC (approx.)
11.8%
Gross margin
0.0%
Operating margin
52.9%
Net margin
40.1%

Solvency

Total debt
913.1M USD
Net debt
143.8M USD
Cash
769.3M USD

Growth

Revenue growth
+13.7%
Earnings growth
+14.6%
EPS (TTM)
1.85 USD
EPS (forward)
2.03 USD

Dividend

Dividend yield
1.5%
Payout
18.9%

Risk and market

Beta
0.07
Analyst consensus
Buy (5)
Target price
34.60 USD
52-week range
22.50 – 33.82

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Frequently asked questions about Central Bancompany

Is Central Bancompany stock cheap or expensive?

On P/E and Price / book, it trades 16% above the Financial Services median on average. Valuation score: 3.9 out of 10 (median for Financial Services: 5.2). Average analyst target: 34.60 USD, +8.6% versus the price. This is not investment advice.

What score does Central Bancompany get on MeridIAn Screener?

It scores 6.7 out of 10, rank 366 of 2,130 (better than 80% of the companies analysed). Its strongest category is Quality / Moat (9.7) and its weakest, Valuation (3.9). Analysis of 08/10/2026.

What is Central Bancompany's P/E ratio?

Its P/E is 17.2: the share price equals 17.2 times earnings per share over the last 12 months. The Financial Services median is 13.7. Based on the earnings analysts expect, the forward P/E is 15.7.

How much is Central Bancompany worth on the stock market?

Its market capitalisation is 7.6B USD.

Does Central Bancompany pay a dividend?

Yes: its dividend yield is 1.51% and it pays out 19% of its earnings.

How has Central Bancompany stock performed over the last year?

It has risen 36.9% over the last year, excluding dividends. Over the last 52 weeks it has traded between 22.50 and 33.82 USD. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

What do analysts think of Central Bancompany?

5 analysts cover it; their average recommendation is “Buy” and their average target is 34.60 USD (+8.6% versus the price). It is an estimate, not market data.