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BAC

S&P 500
Strong · 72/100

Bank of America

Financials
Diversified Banks

$57.37

2.1%

Updated Today 6:01 PM ET

Price — Past Year

▲ Up 24.7% over the last 12 months

Price 50-day average 200-day averageSource: Yahoo Finance · refreshed daily
Key Metrics

Market Cap

$398.83B

P/E

12.56x

Forward P/E (est.)

10.58x

ROE

10.5%

Revenue Growth

99.4%

EPS Growth

18.6%

Profit Margin

30.2%

FCF Yield

6.7%

Debt / Equity

2.33x

ROIC

Interest Coverage

Current Ratio

Dividend Yield

2.0%

Implied Growth (rev. DCF)

Rating Score

72/100

Technical Analysis (Educational)
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Technical analysis reads price and volume to judge momentum and timing. It complements the fundamentals above — it does not replace them. Here is what BAC's chart says today, with each tool explained.

Trend — moving averages. A moving average is the average closing price over a window, which smooths out daily noise. BAC trades near $57.37, above its 50-day average ($52.85) and 200-day average ($52.23). Price above both averages, with the shorter one above the longer, is the textbook definition of an uptrend — momentum favours buyers.

Momentum — RSI. The Relative Strength Index runs 0–100 and measures how strong recent gains are versus losses. Above 70 is "overbought", below 30 "oversold". At 80 it is overbought — the recent rally is stretched and can cool off.

MACD. MACD compares two moving averages to flag shifts in momentum. Its histogram is currently positive — short-term momentum is improving.

Volatility — ATR. Average True Range is the typical daily move. BAC's is $1.23 (~2.1% of price), so swings of about that size each day are normal — handy for setting a stop that isn't too tight.

Support & resistance. Over the last month BAC found buyers near $50.61 (support) and sellers near $57.98 (resistance); its 52-week range is $44.21–$57.98. A decisive break beyond either edge often marks the next move.

Volume. The latest session traded 1.8× the 20-day average — heavier than usual, which adds conviction to the move. Rising volume on up-days suggests real buying; on down-days, real selling.

Educational information to help you read a chart — not a recommendation or a forecast. It updates daily as the price and indicators change.

Business Overview
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Bank of America (BAC) is a mega-cap company in the Diversified Banks industry, part of the Financials sector of the S&P 500, with a market value around $398.83B.

In its latest reported year it generated about $113.10B in revenue and $30.51B in net profit.

Our model rates BAC Strong (72/100) on growth, profitability, financial health, and valuation. The summary below is built from its filed financials and current ratios and refreshes automatically.

Revenue Growth
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4Y CAGR

6.1%

Revenue moved from $89.11B in 2021 to $113.10B in 2025, a 6.1% compound annual growth rate. The most recent year grew a strong 99.4% year over year. Consistent top-line growth is one sign of healthy demand.

Profitability
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Gross Margin

Operating Margin

32.7%

Net Margin

27.0%

ROE

10.5%

Bank of America keeps about 30.2% of each sales dollar as net profit. Return on equity is 10.5%. Margins this wide usually signal pricing power or a cost advantage.

Debt Analysis
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Total Debt

$325.96B

Net Debt

$24.96B

Net Debt / EBITDA

Debt / Equity

2.33x

Leverage: debt-to-equity is 2.3x. That is elevated leverage, which raises risk if earnings or rates move against it. It carries roughly $325.96B of total debt against $301.01B of cash.

Cash Flow Analysis
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Operating CF

$12.61B

Free Cash Flow

$12.61B

FCF Margin

11.2%

In the latest year Bank of America produced about $12.61B of operating cash flow and $12.61B of free cash flow after capital spending. That is a free-cash-flow yield of about 6.7% on today's price. Strong cash generation funds dividends, buybacks, and reinvestment.

Valuation Analysis
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P/E

12.56x

P/S

2.48x

P/B

1.31x

EV / EBITDA

BAC trades at 12.6x trailing earnings (about 10.6x on estimated forward earnings), 2.5x sales, and 1.3x book value. That is an undemanding multiple — potentially cheap if the business is stable.

Metrics vs. Typical Range

Where this stock sits versus what most companies trade at.

TTM P/E
12.6xCheap
Forward P/E
10.6xCheap
P/S ratio
2.5xFair
Revenue growth
99.4%Strong
EPS growth
18.6%Strong
Gross margin
Net margin
30.2%Strong
ROE
10.5%Weak

Typical ranges are general references (e.g., many stocks trade at ~18–26x earnings), not hard rules. Context only — not investment advice.

Sector Peer Comparison

How BAC stacks up against its Financials peers — valuation, profitability, and growth versus the sector median.

In the Financials sector (76 S&P 500 companies), BAC ranks #15 of 76 by our overall rating. It trades at a discount versus the sector on earnings (12.6x P/E vs. 15.2x median) with a lower return on equity (10.5% vs. 15.3%) and faster revenue growth (99.4% vs. 9.1%).

P/E vs sector

12.6x

median 15.2x

ROE vs sector

10.5%

median 15.3%

Growth vs sector

99.4%

median 9.1%

Sector rank

#15

of 76 by rating

CompanyP/ERev Gr.Rating
BACThis stock12.6x99.4%Strong· 72
WFC11.3x72.7%Favorable· 68
C15.1x99.2%Favorable· 65
PNC12.9x72.3%Strong· 80
USB11.3x84.1%Strong· 72
TFC10.9x58.2%Strong· 75
MA27.6x16.8%Favorable· 65
MS19.4x12.3%Neutral· 57
Financials median15.2x9.1%65/100

Valuation vs. quality map

sector medianWFCCPNCUSBTFCMAMSBACP/E — cheaper ←→ pricierROE — more profitable ↑

The sweet spot is upper-left: more profitable (higher ROE) for a lower P/E. Dashed lines mark the sector median.

Compare side by side

Peers are the closest Financials companies by sub-industry and size. Sector median is across all 76 S&P 500 names in the sector. Educational, not a recommendation.

5-Year Projection Model

Project revenue → earnings → price. Edit the assumptions to build your own case.

2030 price target (Base Case)

$220.65$358.55

vs. $57.37 today · expected CAGR 31%44%

Metric20262027202820292030
Revenue$163.99B$237.79B$344.79B$499.95B$724.92B
Net income$44.28B$64.20B$93.09B$134.99B$195.73B
EPS$6.24$9.05$13.12$19.02$27.58
Share price (low)$49.91$72.38$104.94$152.17$220.65
Share price (high)$81.11$117.61$170.53$247.28$358.55
CAGR (low–high)-13% / 41%12% / 43%22% / 44%28% / 44%31% / 44%

Educational model on sample fundamentals — not a forecast or investment advice. Outputs are only as good as your assumptions.

Bull Case

The case for BAC:

  • Revenue is growing 99.4% a year, a sign of real demand.
  • High net margins (30.2%) point to pricing power or efficiency.
  • Healthy free-cash-flow yield (~6.7%) funds buybacks and dividends.
  • Pays a 2.0% dividend on top of any price gains.
  • Our model's overall read is Strong (72/100).
Bear Case

The case against BAC:

  • Elevated leverage (debt/equity 2.3x) adds financial risk.
  • Like any single stock, it is exposed to competition, the economic cycle, and shifts in its end markets.
Key Risks
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Balance-sheet risk — debt/equity of 2.3x magnifies the impact of higher rates or weaker earnings.

Market risk — sector rotation, the economic cycle, and broad sentiment move the stock regardless of fundamentals.

Investment Thesis
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On balance, the fundamentals screen favourably: Bank of America is a mega-cap financials business still growing nicely, with solid profitability, and a heavier debt load to watch. It trades at 12.6x earnings, which our model scores Strong (72/100). Weigh this against your own goals and time horizon — this is educational information, not a recommendation.

Data notice. Fundamentals and financial statements are sourced from company filings (SEC EDGAR) and market-data providers; prices and market caps refresh on trading days and may be delayed. Ratings, projections, technical signals, and written summaries are model- or rule-generated for education and may simplify or lag the latest filings.

Not advice. Nothing on this page is investment advice or a recommendation to buy, hold, or sell any security. Do your own research and consult a licensed financial professional before investing.