(SWED-A) Swedbank (publ) - Ratings and Ratios

Swedbank AB (publ) is a leading Nordic banking institution, offering a comprehensive suite of financial services to both retail and corporate clients. Headquartered in Sundbyberg, Sweden, the bank operates across multiple regions, including Sweden, the Baltic countries (Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania), Norway, the United States, Finland, Denmark, Luxembourg, and China. Swedbank’s operations are organized into four primary segments: Swedish Banking, Baltic Banking, Corporates and Institutions, and Premium and Private Banking. The bank provides a wide range of financial products and services, including savings accounts, mutual funds, insurance, pension plans, and institutional asset management. It also offers various lending solutions, such as residential mortgages, consumer financing, corporate loans, and leasing services. Additionally, Swedbank provides trade finance, factoring, and cash management services, as well as debit and credit cards, payment solutions, and mobile banking services. The bank further caters to capital markets through equity trading, structured products, corporate finance, and custody services. Other offerings include real estate brokerage, legal services, and private banking. Swedbank was established in 1820 and has a long history of serving the Nordic region. The bank was formerly known as ForeningsSparbanken AB and adopted its current name in September 2006.

From a technical perspective, Swedbank AB (ST:SWED-A) is currently trading at 219.40 SEK, slightly below its 20-day simple moving average (SMA) of 220.86. The stock is also below its 50-day SMA of 229.78 but above its 200-day SMA of 207.68, indicating a mixed trend. The average true range (ATR) of 7.14 suggests moderate volatility. The stock’s average 20-day trading volume is 4,522,887 shares, reflecting consistent liquidity.

Fundamentally, Swedbank has a market capitalization of 249.173 billion SEK, with a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 7.13 and a forward P/E of 8.46. The price-to-book (P/B) ratio stands at 1.13, while the price-to-sales (P/S) ratio is 3.35. The return on equity (RoE) is 15.93%, indicating strong profitability compared to its peers in the regional banking sector.