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Dhaka Bank PLC

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-9,4 %
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About

Dhaka Bank PLC provides a range of banking and financial services, including deposits, loans, and investment products, primarily operating in Bangladesh.

Business. Dhaka Bank PLC (DHBK.DH) is a banking institution operating within the Financials sector, specifically engaged in providing banking and investment services. The company generates revenue primarily through interest income, consistent with standard industry practices for banks. Specific details regarding its operating segments, headquarters location, and primary stock exchange listing are not available in the provided data. Consequently, the company is described at the industry level without further geographic or segmental breakdown.

Classification92 %
SectorFinancials
Business sectorBanking & Investment Services
IndustryBanks
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Sell-side consensus
consensus pending
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Avg 12m price target
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At a glance

Score
47
composite score
Valuation
valuation pending
Analysts
not yet wired
Ownership
not yet wired
Profitability
-1,0 %
return on equity
Quality
56
quality score (0-100)

What drives this business

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News & coverage

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  • MARKETSDhaka Bank eyes top-tier status through digital, AI push2026-07-04
  • Sector rotation

    Sector1D1Mvs mkt
    Communication Services+2,2 %−5,5 %+1,5 %
    Materials+2,2 %+3,1 %+1,4 %
    Energy+0,9 %+5,1 %+0,1 %
    Health Care+0,8 %−1,3 %+0,0 %
    Consumer Discretionary+0,3 %+9,2 %−0,4 %
    Information Technology+0,2 %+8,1 %−0,6 %
    Financials · THIS SECTOR−0,3 %−2,8 %−1,0 %
    Consumer Staples−0,6 %+3,2 %−1,4 %
    Real Estate−0,7 %+10,9 %−1,4 %
    Industrials−1,1 %−0,3 %−1,8 %
    Utilities−1,9 %+28,2 %−2,6 %

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    Analysis

    AI analysis
    Generated · analysis pipeline · tier hybrid · as of 2026-07-25 ↑ At a glance

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    Upcoming catalysts

    Scheduled public events. Informational only — not investment advice.

    • Peers
    • DividendDividend USD 1.75/sh2026-09-25 · Bank of America (BAC)
    • EarningsQ3 2026 earnings (expected)2026-10-13 · estimated · JPMorgan Chase (JPM)
    • EarningsQ3 2026 earnings (expected)2026-10-13 · estimated · Citigroup (C)
    • Macro
    • Rate decisionFederal Reserve rate decision (press conf.)2026-07-29 · US
    • Rate decisionBank of England rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-06 · GB
    • Rate decisionReserve Bank of Australia rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-12 · AU
    • Rate decisionNorges Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-20 · NO
    • Rate decisionSveriges Riksbank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-03 · SE
    • Rate decisionBank of Canada rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-09 · CA
    • Macro & political
    • ElectionSE Swedish Election2026-09-14 · SE
    • ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
    • ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR

    Pre-earnings brief

    Briefing · model-assisted

    Dhaka Bank PLC (DHBK.DH) has entered the analytical scope for the first time, marking the initial baseline for monitoring the institution. As this is the first analysis for this ticker, there is no prior basis for computing material changes or deltas in performance metrics. Consequently, no specific operational shifts, financial adjustments, or strategic pivots can be identified from a comparative standpoint at this stage. The current data landscape for Dhaka Bank PLC is characterized by a notable absence of active market signals. There are no recorded watcher signals, and the cross-source signal analysis indicates minimal activity, with only a single dispatch recorded on July 4, 2026, amidst a broader period of zero daily dispatches from late June through mid-July 2026. This lack of frequent reporting suggests a quiet period in terms of public disclosures or market commentary. From a structural perspective, the company’s profile shows zero counts across key engagement metrics. There are currently no listed officers, analysts, index memberships, or top holders associated with the entity in the available data. This absence of tracked stakeholders and professional coverage further underscores the preliminary nature of the current dataset. The significance of this baseline establishment lies in setting a reference point for future developments. With no prior history to compare against, any subsequent changes in financials, leadership, or market sentiment will represent the first measurable shifts for Dhaka Bank PLC in this analytical framework. Investors and observers should note that the current status reflects an initial snapshot rather than a trend of change.

    Signals & dispatch

    peak dispatch · 2026-07-04

    Composite-score breakdown

    Composite score47 / 100
    Composite score 0-100 · Data quality 0,56
    Data quality0,56 / 1.00

    Synthesis

    Business

    Dhaka Bank PLC (DHBK.DH) is a banking institution operating within the Financials sector, specifically engaged in providing banking and investment services. The company generates revenue primarily through interest income, consistent with standard industry practices for banks. Specific details regarding its operating segments, headquarters location, and primary stock exchange listing are not available in the provided data. Consequently, the company is described at the industry level without further geographic or segmental breakdown.

    Classification92 %
    SectorFinancials
    Business sectorBanking & Investment Services
    IndustryBanks
    AI synthesis
    GENERATED

    Dhaka Bank PLC has a liquidity position that is characterized as medium, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.37. The bank's total liabilities amount to BDT 357,280,896,830, while its total equity is BDT 22,405,421,360. The bank's free cash flow is BDT 46,769,840, indicating a modest ability to generate cash after capital expenditures.

    The bank's profitability is currently negative, with a return on equity of -0.99% and a return on assets of -0.06%. These figures are below the industry norms for banks, which typically have positive returns on equity and assets. The bank reported a net loss of BDT 221,459,420 for the period.

    Dhaka Bank PLC's revenue is concentrated in its domestic operations, with no disclosed international revenue segments. The bank's total revenue for the period was BDT 2,356,464,410. There are no disclosed segments or geographic breakdowns in the financial data provided.

    The bank's growth trajectory is uncertain, with no specific numeric deltas provided for the current or next fiscal year. The bank's capital expenditures were negative at BDT -207,770,610, suggesting a reduction in capital spending. The bank's operating cash flow is BDT 27,996,217,490, indicating a strong cash generation capability despite the net loss.

    The bank's risk assessment indicates a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk. The key flag of concern is the negative net cash position after subtracting total debt. The bank's dilution potential is low, with no significant adjustments applied to the valuation.

    Recent events and filings for Dhaka Bank PLC are not detailed in the provided data. The bank's financial performance and risk profile suggest a need for close monitoring of its liquidity and profitability trends.

    Dhaka Bank PLC (DHBK.DH) has entered the analytical scope for the first time, marking the initial baseline for monitoring the institution. As this is the first analysis for this ticker, there is no prior basis for computing material changes or deltas in performance metrics. Consequently, no specific operational shifts, financial adjustments, or strategic pivots can be identified from a comparative standpoint at this stage. The current data landscape for Dhaka Bank PLC is characterized by a notable absence of active market signals. There are no recorded watcher signals, and the cross-source signal analysis indicates minimal activity, with only a single dispatch recorded on July 4, 2026, amidst a broader period of zero daily dispatches from late June through mid-July 2026. This lack of frequent reporting suggests a quiet period in terms of public disclosures or market commentary. From a structural perspective, the company’s profile shows zero counts across key engagement metrics. There are currently no listed officers, analysts, index memberships, or top holders associated with the entity in the available data. This absence of tracked stakeholders and professional coverage further underscores the preliminary nature of the current dataset. The significance of this baseline establishment lies in setting a reference point for future developments. With no prior history to compare against, any subsequent changes in financials, leadership, or market sentiment will represent the first measurable shifts for Dhaka Bank PLC in this analytical framework. Investors and observers should note that the current status reflects an initial snapshot rather than a trend of change.

    Key takeaways
    • Dhaka Bank PLC is currently reporting a net loss and negative returns on equity and assets.
    • The bank's liquidity position is medium, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.37.
    • The bank's capital expenditures are negative, indicating a reduction in investment.
    • The bank's growth trajectory is uncertain, with no specific numeric deltas provided for the current or next fiscal year.
    • The bank's risk assessment indicates a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk.

    Bull / Bear case

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    BULL CASE · 5

    Total assets grew 14.0% year-over-year to BDT 432.8 billion, indicating significant balance sheet expansion.

    Revenue increased 7.1% year-over-year to BDT 7.1 billion, demonstrating top-line growth momentum.

    Equity grew 1.3% year-over-year to BDT 22.7 billion, showing modest capital base preservation.

    Dilution risk is assessed as low, suggesting limited immediate threat to shareholder ownership value.

    The five-year revenue CAGR of 18.0% highlights strong historical top-line performance trends.

    BEAR CASE · 2

    Return on equity turned negative at -0.99%, placing the bank in the bottom quartile of peers.

    Debt-to-equity ratio of 1.37 is significantly higher than the 0.29 peer median, indicating high leverage.

    In focus — financials by report

    Valuation FY

    Market price
    Market cap
    Enterprise value
    P/E
    Non-GAAP P/E
    EV / Revenue
    EV / Op income
    EV / OCF
    P / B
    P / Tangible book
    Tangible book
    $22.41B
    Net cash
    -$30.69B
    Current ratio
    Debt / equity
    1.4
    ROA
    -0.1%
    ROE
    -1.0%
    Cash conversion
    -12642.0%
    CapEx / revenue
    -8.8%
    SBC / revenue
    Dilution ratio
    0.0%

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    — missing data

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    Risk factors

    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskMedium
    Filing-based flags
    • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.

    Benchmarks vs cohort

    Net Margin-9,4 %Bottom quartile
    ROE-1,0 %Bottom quartile
    Capex / Rev-8,8 %Below median
    D/E1,37Bottom quartile
    Cash Conv-126,42Bottom quartile

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    Data sources
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    How metrics are computed
    • Dilution Ratio
      (shares_outstanding_diluted - shares_outstanding_basic) / shares_outstanding_basic
    • Net Cash
      cash_and_equivalents + short_term_investments - short_term_debt - long_term_debt
    • Capex To Revenue
      capital_expenditure / revenue
    • Return On Equity
      net_income / total_equity
    • Debt To Equity
      (short_term_debt + long_term_debt) / total_equity
    • Cash Conversion Ratio
      operating_cash_flow / net_income
    Source documents
    • Dhaka Bank PLC Market data — financials · 2026-05-27

    Ownership & reference

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    Intel & risk

    peak dispatch · 2026-07-04
    OSINT findings
    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskMedium
    Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
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    Sources filings · IR · transcripts · market data · tier hybrid · as of 2026-07-25 Market data · Issuer disclosures · Public news · Earnings transcripts · Consensus estimates · ESG data Premium coverage