Credicorp (BAP) Stock Analysis
This is a peer-relative look at Credicorp (BAP): its performance, risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividend, and valuation are each measured against its Banks peers, so every number reads in context rather than in isolation.
Company Profile
| Profile Item | BAP |
|---|---|
| Name | Credicorp Ltd. |
| Country/Region | Peru |
| GICS Sector | Financials |
| GICS Industry Group | Banks |
| GICS Industry | Banks |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Diversified Banks |
| Market Capitalization | 27.63 billion USD |
| Currency | USD |
| Exchange | NYSE |
| Listing Date | October 25, 1995 |
| Security Type | Common Stock |
Price Performance
Cumulative Growth
Trailing Returns
Calendar-Year Returns
Performance Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: BAP | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Total Return (1Y) | 44.06% | 30.28% |
| Total Return (3Y, Annualized) | 52.62% | 26.57% |
| Total Return (5Y, Annualized) | 29.84% | 9.43% |
Risk Profile
Drawdown History
Return Distribution
Risk Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: BAP | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Volatility (1Y, Annualized) | 34.92% | 24.34% |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.87 | 0.72 |
| Max Drawdown (5Y) | -33.33% | -43.36% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Return Positioning
Risk-Adjusted Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: BAP | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Sharpe Ratio (1Y) | 1.14 | 1.08 |
| Sortino Ratio (1Y) | 1.75 | 1.61 |
Profitability
ROE (TTM)
Credicorp (BAP) posts ROE of 20.41%, above the industry benchmark range. Equity is being turned into profit at an exceptional rate, but very high ROE should still be checked against leverage, buybacks, and the size of the equity base.
BAP
Banks industry group
20.41%
Group distribution
- BAP
- 20.41%
- Max
- 19.84%
- Q3
- 13.67%
- Median
- 11.49%
- Q1
- 9.50%
- Min
- 3.64%
Largest peers
- BAP
- 20.41%
- JPM
- 18.01%
- RY
- 16.21%
- HSBC
- 14.22%
- WFC
- 12.91%
- BAC
- 10.73%
- MUFG
- 9.46%
Net Margin (TTM)
Credicorp (BAP) keeps 33.10% of revenue as net profit, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal net margin range. Its full cost stack is taking a typical share of sales for the industry.
BAP
Banks industry group
33.10%
Group distribution
- Max
- 47.19%
- Q3
- 35.25%
- BAP
- 33.10%
- Median
- 31.21%
- Q1
- 27.11%
- Min
- 14.93%
Largest peers
- HSBC
- 41.16%
- JPM
- 34.59%
- RY
- 33.87%
- BAP
- 33.10%
- BAC
- 28.06%
- WFC
- 27.64%
- MUFG
- 27.45%
Operating Margin (TTM)
operating margin is set aside for Credicorp (BAP) in Banks: the operating-income line is not a clean boundary for this business model, so net margin, ROE, FFO, or industry-specific measures may be more useful.
Profitability Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: BAP | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| ROE (TTM) | 20.41% | 11.49% |
| ROA (TTM) | 2.84% | 1.24% |
| Net Margin (TTM) | 33.10% | 31.21% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | -- | -- |
| Gross Margin (TTM) | -- | -- |
Growth
Revenue Growth
Credicorp (BAP) grew revenue 11.57%, roughly around the peer group's normal range. Top-line momentum looks broadly typical for the industry.
EPS Growth
Credicorp (BAP) grew earnings per share 26.04%, roughly around the peer group's normal range. Bottom-line momentum looks broadly typical for the industry.
Growth Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: BAP | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | 11.57% | 11.23% |
| Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR) | 12.30% | 6.33% |
| EPS Growth (YoY) | 26.04% | 16.14% |
| EPS Growth (3Y CAGR) | 14.42% | 3.15% |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
current ratio is set aside for Credicorp (BAP) in Banks: these balance sheets are not best read through a current/non-current split, so regulatory, funding, or liquidity-coverage measures usually matter more.
Debt / Equity (MRQ)
debt-to-equity ratio is set aside for Credicorp (BAP) in Banks: leverage is part of the business model itself, so capital adequacy, funding mix, and regulatory measures are usually better risk gauges.
Financial Strength Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: BAP | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | -- | -- |
| Debt / Equity (MRQ) | -- | -- |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | -- | -- |
Dividends
Dividend Yield (TTM)
Credicorp (BAP) has dividend yield of 14.37%, above the entire industry range. That headline income is large, but yields this far above peers often come from a falling share price or an at-risk payout, so dividend safety matters more than the percentage itself.
BAP
Banks industry group
14.37%
Group distribution
- BAP
- 14.37%
- Max
- 5.79%
- Q3
- 3.18%
- Median
- 2.39%
- Q1
- 1.20%
- Min
- 0.00%
Largest peers
- MUFG
- 406.81%
- BAP
- 14.37%
- RY
- 3.23%
- BAC
- 2.33%
- WFC
- 2.19%
- JPM
- 1.82%
- HSBC
- 0.86%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
Credicorp (BAP) has payout ratio of 53.95%, above the industry’s usual payout band. A larger share of earnings is going to dividends, so the cushion narrows if profit weakens.
BAP
Banks industry group
53.95%
Group distribution
- Max
- 70.75%
- BAP
- 53.95%
- Q3
- 41.28%
- Median
- 29.26%
- Q1
- 18.98%
- Min
- 0.00%
Largest peers
- BAP
- 53.95%
- HSBC
- 53.57%
- RY
- 41.49%
- MUFG
- 34.74%
- BAC
- 27.62%
- WFC
- 26.09%
- JPM
- 25.80%
Dividend Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: BAP | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 14.37% | 2.39% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 53.95% | 29.26% |
Valuation
P/E Ratio (TTM)
Credicorp (BAP) trades at P/E ratio of 13.10, near the industry’s usual earnings multiple. The stock is not showing a clear peer discount or premium on trailing earnings.
BAP
Banks industry group
13.10
Group distribution
- Max
- 18.16
- Q3
- 13.75
- BAP
- 13.10
- Median
- 11.81
- Q1
- 10.64
- Min
- 6.49
Largest peers
- RY
- 17.58
- JPM
- 14.03
- MUFG
- 13.71
- BAP
- 13.10
- WFC
- 11.84
- BAC
- 11.79
- HSBC
- 11.38
P/S Ratio (TTM)
P/S ratio is not assessed for Credicorp (BAP) in Banks: the revenue line is driven by spread economics rather than conventional product or service sales, so book value or earnings usually carry more weight.
P/B Ratio (MRQ)
Credicorp (BAP) trades at 2.57 on P/B ratio, above the industry benchmark range. Investors are putting an unusually rich price on each dollar of book equity relative to peers.
BAP
Banks industry group
2.57
Group distribution
- BAP
- 2.57
- Max
- 2.28
- Q3
- 1.58
- Median
- 1.32
- Q1
- 1.10
- Min
- 0.59
Largest peers
- HSBC
- 6.87
- RY
- 2.92
- BAP
- 2.57
- JPM
- 2.53
- MUFG
- 1.64
- WFC
- 1.59
- BAC
- 1.26
Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: BAP | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 13.10 | 11.81 |
| P/S Ratio (TTM) | -- | -- |
| P/B Ratio (MRQ) | 2.57 | 1.32 |
| Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM) | -- | -- |