Bank of East Asia stock has a 14.50 ratio versus 12.70 for BOC Hong Kong
Published on 10/17/2026 at 21:36 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSValuation and quarterly results
- Bank of East Asia had a 14.50 price-to-earnings ratio versus 12.70 for BOC Hong Kong on October 16, 2026.
- Revenue reached HKD 15.51 billion in the second quarter, according to Investing.com on August 20, 2026.
- Bank of East Asia stock was last at HKD 18.42 on October 16, 2026 at 4:08 p.m. HKT on HKEX, down 0.05 percent versus the prior close of October 15, 2026.
Bank of East Asia's price-to-earnings ratio was 14.50 on October 16, 2026, versus 12.70 for BOC Hong Kong and 13.69 for HSBC Holdings. The valuation comparison gives investors a concrete market measure beyond the bank's latest earnings. The stock was last at HKD 18.42 on October 16, 2026 at 4:08 p.m. HKT on HKEX, down 0.05 percent versus the prior close of October 15, 2026.
Second-quarter revenue reached HKD 15.51 billion
Bank of East Asia reported revenue of HKD 15.51 billion and earnings per share of HKD 0.91 for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026. Net income reached HKD 2.416 billion in the same period, compared with HKD 1.094 billion in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to Investing.com on August 20, 2026.
Price position and trading range
The HKD 18.42 closing level stood HKD 1.52 below the 52-week high of HKD 19.94 and HKD 6.22 above the 52-week low of HKD 12.20 on October 16, 2026. The share price was down 0.05 percent on the session, while trading volume reached 2,002,155 shares against an average of 2,940,493 shares.
Bank of East Asia's market capitalization was HKD 48.9 billion on October 16, 2026. Its trailing price-to-earnings ratio was 14.50 and its dividend yield was 0.04 percent. HSBC Holdings had a HKD 2.6 trillion market capitalization and a 13.69 price-to-earnings ratio, while BOC Hong Kong had a HKD 530.2 billion market capitalization and a 12.70 ratio.
Comparison with peers
Bank of East Asia (HKEX, HKD): minus 0.05 percent, price-to-earnings ratio 14.50, market capitalization HKD 48.9 billion
BOC Hong Kong (HKEX, HKD): minus 0.59 percent, price-to-earnings ratio 12.70, market capitalization HKD 530.2 billion
HSBC Holdings (HKEX, HKD): plus 1.22 percent, price-to-earnings ratio 13.69, market capitalization HKD 2.6 trillion
Valuation remains the key market measure
The 14.50 ratio places Bank of East Asia above both peer multiples in this comparison, while the HKD 18.42 price remains below the annual high. The next scheduled corporate date was not adopted because a source-covered future reporting date was not established.
Bank of East Asia stock facts
- Company: The Bank of East Asia, Limited
- ISIN: HK0023000190
- Primary exchange: HKEX
- Price on October 16, 2026: HKD 18.42 at 4:08 p.m. HKT
- Change versus prior close: minus 0.05 percent
- Market capitalization: HKD 48.9 billion as of October 16, 2026
- 52-week range: HKD 12.20-HKD 19.94 as of October 16, 2026
- Sector / Industry: Financial Services / Banks - Regional
Market context: Current market reports.
