(BLX) Foreign Trade Bank of Latin - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NYSE • Country: Panama • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: PAP169941328

BLX EPS (Earnings per Share)

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BLX Revenue

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BLX: Trade, Financing, Loans, Guarantees, Leasing, Investment

Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S.A. (Bladex), a leading regional bank in Latin America and the Caribbean, specializes in foreign trade financing and economic integration. Established in 1975 and headquartered in Panama City, the bank operates through two core segments: Commercial and Treasury. Bladex provides a range of financial solutions, including short- and medium-term loans, structured and syndicated credits, financial guarantees, co-financing arrangements, and trade financing options such as factoring and vendor financing. The bank also engages in investment management activities, focusing on securities classified at fair value through other comprehensive income and amortized cost. Its client base includes financial institutions, corporations, sovereigns, and state-owned entities across the region.

As a key player in facilitating trade in Latin America, Bladex has positioned itself as a critical link between global markets and the regions economies. Its strategic location in Panama, a major financial hub, enables efficient cross-border transactions. The banks services are designed to support economic development and integration, addressing the unique financial needs of its diverse clientele. Bladex has a long-standing reputation for stability and expertise in trade finance, making it a preferred partner for businesses and governments seeking to expand their international trade activities.

From a technical perspective, BLX is currently trading above its 20-day and 50-day moving averages, with the stock price at 38.63 as of the latest data. The stocks 200-day moving average stands at 34.09, indicating potential long-term bullish momentum. The average true range (ATR) of 1.26 suggests moderate volatility, with the stocks average daily trading volume at 138,700 shares over the past 20 days.

Fundamentally, BLX demonstrates a strong financial position, with a market capitalization of $1.42 billion and a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 6.90, reflecting undervaluation relative to its earnings. The price-to-book (P/B) ratio of 1.07 indicates the stock is trading near its book value, while the price-to-sales (P/S) ratio of 4.97 highlights a premium valuation based on revenue. The return on equity (RoE) of 15.40% underscores the banks efficiency in generating profits from shareholders equity.

3-Month Forecast

Technical Outlook: Based on current trends, BLX is expected to test resistance levels near its recent highs, potentially reaching a target price of 42.50 within the next three months. Support levels are anticipated to hold around the 200-day moving average at 34.09, with potential buying interest emerging at this level. The ATR of 1.26 suggests that price fluctuations may remain moderate, with an average expected range of 37.37 to 39.89 over the next quarter.

Fundamental Analysis: BLXs strong return on equity and low P/E ratio position it as an attractive investment opportunity in the banking sector. The banks focus on trade finance and economic integration in Latin America aligns with the regions growth prospects, potentially driving earnings growth. However, risks such as economic volatility in emerging markets and geopolitical uncertainties could impact performance. Overall, BLX is well-positioned to benefit from increasing trade activity in its core markets.

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BLX Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 1,516m
Sector Financial Services
Industry Banks - Regional
GiC Sub-Industry Specialized Finance
IPO / Inception 1992-09-24

BLX Stock Ratings

Growth Rating 96.4
Fundamental -
Dividend Rating 86.0
Rel. Strength 17.4
Analysts 4.5 of 5
Fair Price Momentum 51.95 USD
Fair Price DCF -

BLX Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 6.13%
Yield on Cost 5y 25.63%
Annual Growth 5y 12.00%
Payout Consistency 82.2%
Payout Ratio 53.5%

BLX Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m 42.5%
Growth Correlation 12m 94%
Growth Correlation 5y 94%
CAGR 5y 35.80%
CAGR/Max DD 5y 1.16
Sharpe Ratio 12m 1.66
Alpha 33.99
Beta 0.838
Volatility 25.16%
Current Volume 119.8k
Average Volume 20d 100.8k
What is the price of BLX shares?
As of May 24, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 40.64 with a total of 119,756 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +2.57%, over one month by +7.86%, over three months by +9.53% and over the past year by +44.31%.
Is Foreign Trade Bank of Latin a good stock to buy?
Yes. Based on ValueRay´s Analyses, Foreign Trade Bank of Latin (NYSE:BLX) is currently (May 2025) a good stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Growth Rating of 96.39 and therefor a clear technical positive rating according to historical growth.
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of BLX is around 51.95 USD . This means that BLX is currently undervalued and has a potential upside of +27.83% (Margin of Safety).
Is BLX a buy, sell or hold?
Foreign Trade Bank of Latin has received a consensus analysts rating of 4.50. Therefor, it is recommend to buy BLX.
  • Strong Buy: 1
  • Buy: 1
  • Hold: 0
  • Sell: 0
  • Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecasts for BLX share price target?
According to our own proprietary Forecast Model, BLX Foreign Trade Bank of Latin will be worth about 57.5 in May 2026. The stock is currently trading at 40.64. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +41.39%.
Issuer Target Up/Down from current
Wallstreet Target Price 43.5 7%
Analysts Target Price 43.5 7%
ValueRay Target Price 57.5 41.4%