Banque Nationale Agricole SA
Banque Nationale Agricole SA maintains a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.28, indicating a relatively conservative capital structure with limited leverage. The bank's liquidity position is assessed as medium, with negative net cash after subtracting total debt, suggesting potential short-term liquidity constraints. Free cash flow of 249.4 million TND supports operational flexibility, while operating cash flow of -380.3 million TND indicates ongoing cash outflows from operations. Profitability metrics show a return on equity (ROE) of 11.99% and a return on assets (ROA) of 1.11%. These figures are above the industry median ROE of 9.5% and ROA of 0.8%, suggesting superior capital efficiency and asset utilization relative to peers. Net income of 287.7 million TND on revenue of 178.9 million TND reflects strong profitability, though revenue growth remains unquantified in the latest data. The bank operates through a network of agencies in Tunisia and several subsidiaries, including BNA Capitaux, Sofinrec, SICAF Participations, and ZIED SARL. Revenue concentration data is not disclosed, but the bank's geographic exposure is limited to Tunisia, with no material international operations. Subsidiary activities span real estate, agriculture, and IT, diversifying the bank's revenue base. Outlook data is not provided for the current or next fiscal year, but the bank's free cash flow and net income suggest a stable financial position. Analysts have assigned a mean recommendation of 2.00 (Buy), with one Buy rating and no Strong Buy or Sell ratings, indicating cautious optimism. The bank's recent performance, including a last actual EPS of 4.53 TND versus a mean estimate of 3.46 TND, supports this positive sentiment. Risk factors include medium liquidity risk due to negative net cash after debt and a low dilution risk, with no near-term pressure from share issuance. The bank's capital structure remains stable, with no material adjustments applied to valuation metrics. No recent filings or transcripts are available to assess operational or strategic developments. Recent events include no disclosed material changes in the bank's operations or financial position. Analysts have not issued new ratings or forecasts since the last reporting period, and the bank's stock remains in a Buy range.
Business. Banque Nationale Agricole SA provides retail and commercial banking services to individuals, farmers, professionals, and businesses in Tunisia, including current and savings accounts, loans, credit facilities, and electronic banking services.
Classification. Banque Nationale Agricole SA is classified under the Financials sector, Banking & Investment Services business sector, and Banks industry with a confidence level of 0.92.
- Banque Nationale Agricole SA maintains a conservative capital structure with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.28.
- The bank's ROE of 11.99% and ROA of 1.11% outperform industry medians, indicating strong profitability.
- Free cash flow of 249.4 million TND supports operational flexibility despite negative operating cash flow.
- Analysts have assigned a mean recommendation of 2.00 (Buy), with one Buy rating and no Strong Buy or Sell ratings.
- The bank's geographic exposure is limited to Tunisia, with no material international operations.
- Risk factors include medium liquidity risk and no near-term dilution pressure.
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- Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.