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MFG

NYSE
Favorable · 68/100

Mizuho Financial Group Inc

Financials
Banking

$10.31

3.7%

Updated Today 12:11 PM ET

Report Card

MFG at a glance — five pillars scored 0–100 from real filed financials.

Value
0
Growth
0
Profitability
0
Health
0
Dividends
0

Overall: Favorable · 68/100. A wider, greener shape means more pillars look healthy. Dividends scores 0 when a company pays none — that is a choice, not a flaw.

Price — Past Year

▲ Up 82.9% over the last 12 months

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

Market Cap

$131.98B

P/E

15.78x

Forward P/E (est.)

11.27x

ROE

11.3%

Revenue Growth

153.2%

EPS Growth

43.8%

Profit Margin

19.4%

FCF Yield

Debt / Equity

5.99x

ROIC

Interest Coverage

Current Ratio

Dividend Yield

1.8%

Implied Growth (rev. DCF)

Rating Score

68/100

Business Overview
Research

Mizuho Financial Group Inc (MFG) is a large-cap company in the Banking industry, part of the Financials sector of the S&P 500, with a market value around $131.98B.

In its latest reported year it generated about $8.79T in revenue and $1.16T in net profit.

Our model rates MFG Favorable (68/100) on growth, profitability, financial health, and valuation. The summary below is built from its filed financials and current ratios and refreshes automatically.

Technical Analysis (Educational)
Research

Technical analysis reads price and volume to judge momentum and timing. It complements the fundamentals above — it does not replace them. Here is what MFG'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. MFG trades near $10.31, above its 50-day average ($9.18) and 200-day average ($8.04). 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 63 it is in neutral territory — neither stretched nor washed out.

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. MFG's is $0.26 (~2.5% 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 MFG found buyers near $9.24 (support) and sellers near $10.39 (resistance); its 52-week range is $5.39–$10.39. A decisive break beyond either edge often marks the next move.

Volume. The latest session traded 0.4× the 20-day average — lighter than usual, so the move carries less conviction. 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.

Revenue Growth
Research

4Y CAGR

42.8%

3/4 checks passedRevenue growingRevenue growth beats sector midpointEPS growingEPS growing faster than revenue

Revenue moved from $2.88T in 2017 to $8.79T in 2026, a 13.2% compound annual growth rate. The most recent year grew a strong 153.2% year over year. Consistent top-line growth is one sign of healthy demand.

Profitability
Research
2/3 checks passedProfitableNet margin above sector midpointROE above 12%

Gross Margin

Operating Margin

28.3%

Net Margin

13.2%

ROE

11.3%

Mizuho Financial Group Inc keeps about 19.4% of each sales dollar as net profit. Return on equity is 11.3%. Margins this wide usually signal pricing power or a cost advantage.

Debt Analysis
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0/2 checks passedDebt under 1× equityDebt under 2× equity

Total Debt

$20.84T

Net Debt

-$26.99T

Net cash position

Net Debt / EBITDA

Debt / Equity

5.99x

Leverage: debt-to-equity is 6.0x. That is elevated leverage, which raises risk if earnings or rates move against it. It carries roughly $20.84T of total debt against $47.83T of cash.

Cash Flow Analysis
Research

Operating CF

-$1.78T

Free Cash Flow

-$2.09T

FCF Margin

-23.7%

In the latest year Mizuho Financial Group Inc produced about -$1.78T of operating cash flow but negative free cash flow as it invested heavily. Cash flow is what ultimately pays shareholders, so it is worth tracking over time.

Valuation Analysis
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3/3 checks passedPositive earnings (P/E meaningful)P/E below sector's upper bandForward P/E below trailing (earnings growing)

P/E

15.78x

P/S

1.79x

P/B

1.34x

EV / EBITDA

MFG trades at 15.8x trailing earnings (about 11.3x on estimated forward earnings), 1.8x sales, and 1.3x book value. That is a fairly typical valuation for a profitable company.

Metrics vs. Sector Range

Where MFG sits versus its Financials sector peers in the S&P 500.

TTM P/E
15.8xFair
Forward P/E
11.3xFair
P/S ratio
1.8xFair
Revenue growth
153.2%Strong
EPS growth
43.8%Strong
Gross margin
Net margin
19.4%Average
ROE
11.3%Average

Bands show the middle half (25th–75th percentile) of the 95 Financials companies in the S&P 500 — the peer-relative anchor professional comps analysis uses. Context only — not investment advice.

Sector Peer Comparison

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

In the Financials sector (181 S&P 500 companies), MFG ranks #36 of 181 by our overall rating. It trades at roughly in line versus the sector on earnings (15.8x P/E vs. 15.3x median) with a lower return on equity (11.3% vs. 13.6%) and faster revenue growth (153.2% vs. 15.5%).

P/E vs sector

15.8x

median 15.3x

ROE vs sector

11.3%

median 13.6%

Growth vs sector

153.2%

median 15.5%

Sector rank

#36

of 181 by rating

CompanyP/ERev Gr.Rating
MFGThis stock15.8x153.2%Favorable· 68
BMO17.9x115.3%Favorable· 69
BBVA11.8x72.4%Favorable· 65
IBN18.7x36.2%Strong· 76
HDB16.2x47.4%Favorable· 70
BNS15.8x84.6%Strong· 75
CM15.3x129.9%Favorable· 70
ITUB13.8x47.2%Neutral· 56
Financials median15.3x15.5%26/100

Valuation vs. quality map

sector medianBMOBBVAIBNHDBBNSCMITUBMFGP/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 181 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)

$0.00 $0.00

vs. $10.31 today · expected CAGR 391%439%

Metric20262027202820292030
Revenue$12.75T$18.49T$26.81T$38.88T$56.37T
Net income$1.66T$2.40T$3.49T$5.05T$7.33T
EPS$665.81$965.42$1,399.86$2,029.80$2,943.21
Share price (low)$6,658.09$9,654.23$13,998.63$20,298.02$29,432.12
Share price (high)$10,652.94$15,446.77$22,397.81$32,476.82$47,091.40
CAGR (low–high)64479% / 103226%2960% / 3771%1007% / 1195%566% / 649%391% / 439%

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

Bull Case

The case for MFG:

  • Revenue is growing 153.2% a year, a sign of real demand.
  • High net margins (19.4%) point to pricing power or efficiency.
  • Our model's overall read is Favorable (68/100).
Bear Case

The case against MFG:

  • Elevated leverage (debt/equity 6.0x) adds financial risk.
  • Like any single stock, it is exposed to competition, the economic cycle, and shifts in its end markets.
Key Risks
Research

Balance-sheet risk — debt/equity of 6.0x 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
Research

On balance, the fundamentals screen favourably: Mizuho Financial Group Inc is a large-cap financials business still growing nicely, with solid profitability, and a heavier debt load to watch. It trades at 15.8x earnings, which our model scores Favorable (68/100). Weigh this against your own goals and time horizon — this is educational information, not a recommendation.

MFG — frequently asked questions

Is MFG a good stock to buy?

We don't give buy or sell advice. Our model rates Mizuho Financial Group Inc Favorable (68/100) based on its growth, profitability, financial health, and valuation — use that as a research starting point and make your own decision.

What is MFG's rating on The Stocks School?

Mizuho Financial Group Inc currently scores 68/100 (Favorable) on our transparent model, which weighs real fundamentals: growth, margins, returns on capital, balance-sheet strength, and valuation.

How our ratings work
Where does MFG's data come from?

Live price data plus real fundamentals and 5-year financials pulled directly from Mizuho Financial Group Inc's SEC filings — refreshed automatically, not hand-entered.

How is the 5-year projection for MFG calculated?

It's a scenario model: it grows revenue at an assumed rate, applies a profit margin and a valuation multiple, and shows the resulting share-price range. The assumptions are yours to change — it's a tool for thinking, not a prediction.

Is this MFG analysis financial advice?

No. Everything on this page is educational research, not financial advice or a recommendation to buy or sell MFG. Always do your own research and consider a licensed professional.

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.