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Lea Bank AB

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ROE
8,2 %
Net margin
18,9 %
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About

Lea Bank AB is a financial institution operating in the banking sector, providing a range of banking and investment services to its customers.

Business. Lea Bank AB (LEAL.ST) is a bank headquartered in Sweden and listed on the Nasdaq Stockholm exchange. The company operates within the Banking & Investment Services industry, generating revenue primarily through interest income. Specific details regarding operating segments or geographic breakdowns are not available.

Classification92 %
SectorFinancials
Business sectorBanking & Investment Services
IndustryBanks
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Sell-side consensus
HOLD1 analysts
0 buy1 hold0 sell
Avg 12m price target

Analyst recommendations

1 analysts · consensus Hold
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Hold1
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12-month price target
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At a glance

Score
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Valuation
valuation pending
Analysts
Hold
1 analysts · indicative
Ownership
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Profitability
8,2 %
return on equity
Quality
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What drives this business

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    Analysis

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    • Rate decisionSveriges Riksbank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-03 · SE
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    • Rate decisionEuropean Central Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-10 · EU
    • Macro & political
    • ElectionSE Swedish Election2026-09-14 · SE
    • ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
    • ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR

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    Synthesis

    Business

    Lea Bank AB (LEAL.ST) is a bank headquartered in Sweden and listed on the Nasdaq Stockholm exchange. The company operates within the Banking & Investment Services industry, generating revenue primarily through interest income. Specific details regarding operating segments or geographic breakdowns are not available.

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

    Lea Bank AB has a liquidity position characterized by a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.1, indicating a relatively low level of leverage. The company's return on equity (ROE) is 8.22%, which is a measure of profitability relative to shareholders' equity. However, the return on assets (ROA) is 1.12%, suggesting that the company is not generating a high return on its total assets. The company's operating cash flow is negative at -469,127,000 SEK, and its free cash flow is also negative at -33,458,000 SEK, indicating that the company is not generating sufficient cash from operations to cover its capital expenditures.

    In terms of profitability, Lea Bank AB's net income is 115,132,000 SEK, which is a positive figure but must be considered in the context of the banking industry's preferred metrics. The ROE of 8.22% is a key metric for banks, as it reflects the efficiency of the company in generating profits from shareholders' equity. The ROA of 1.12% is another important metric, as it indicates the company's ability to generate profits from its total assets. These figures should be compared to the industry median to determine if Lea Bank AB is performing above or below average.

    Lea Bank AB's revenue is 610,363,000 SEK, and the company's total assets are 10,239,530,000 SEK. The company's revenue concentration is not specified in the provided data, but the total assets suggest that the company has a significant asset base. The company's geographic exposure is not detailed in the provided data, but as a bank, it is likely to have operations in multiple regions.

    The company's growth trajectory is not explicitly detailed in the provided data, but the negative operating and free cash flows suggest that the company may be facing challenges in generating sustainable cash flows. The company's outlook for the current fiscal year and the next fiscal year is not provided, but the negative cash flows indicate that the company may need to focus on improving its cash flow generation.

    The risk assessment for Lea Bank AB indicates a medium level of liquidity risk and a low level of dilution risk. The key flag of negative net cash after subtracting total debt suggests that the company may have liquidity constraints. The company's dilution potential is low, which is a positive sign for shareholders. The company's risk score is not provided, but the liquidity risk is a concern that should be monitored.

    Recent events for Lea Bank AB include the financial snapshot data provided, which indicates the company's current financial position. The company's analyst estimates suggest a mean recommendation of 3.00, which is a hold rating, indicating that analysts are neutral on the stock. The mean EPS estimate is 1.43 SEK, and the mean EBIT estimate is 812,000,000 SEK, which are key metrics for evaluating the company's earnings potential.

    Key takeaways
    • Lea Bank AB has a relatively low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.1, indicating a conservative capital structure.
    • The company's return on equity (ROE) is 8.22%, which is a positive indicator of profitability relative to shareholders' equity.
    • The company's return on assets (ROA) is 1.12%, suggesting that the company is not generating a high return on its total assets.
    • Lea Bank AB has negative operating and free cash flows, indicating that the company is not generating sufficient cash from operations to cover its capital expenditures.
    • The company's liquidity risk is medium, and its dilution risk is low, which is a positive sign for shareholders.
    • Analysts have a neutral stance on the stock, with a mean recommendation of 3.00 (hold).

    Bull / Bear case

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    BULL CASE · 4

    Total assets grew 17.6% year-over-year to SEK 9.2 billion, demonstrating significant balance sheet expansion despite revenue stagnation.

    The company maintains a conservative debt-to-equity ratio of 0.1, well below the 0.29 cohort median, reducing financial leverage risk.

    Equity grew 3.9% year-over-year to SEK 1.45 billion, providing a stable capital base for future operations.

    Dilution risk is assessed as low, suggesting current share count stability and protection for existing equity holders.

    BEAR CASE · 4

    Net income declined 15.5% year-over-year to SEK 90.3 million, signaling deteriorating profitability trends for the bank.

    Revenue contracted 3.1% annually over four years, reflecting a persistent inability to grow top-line operating income.

    Free cash flow turned negative at SEK -33.5 million in FY0, reversing previous positive generation trends.

    Cash conversion ratio sits in the bottom quartile at -4.07, far below the 1.15 cohort median.

    In focus — financials by report

    Quarterly
    QUARTERLYFiled 2026-05-07
    Q1 2026 · Quarter highlights

    Revenue kr 165.6M; Net margin 19.6%.

    Revenuekr 165.6M
    Operating income
    Net incomekr 32.4M
    Free cash flowkr 38.5M
    EPS
    Operating cash flow-kr 469.1M
    Financials
    Income statement
    Revenuekr 165.6M
    Gross profit
    Operating income
    Net incomekr 32.4M
    Margins
    Gross margin
    Operating margin
    Net margin19.6%
    FCF margin23.2%
    Balance sheet
    Total assetskr 10.24B
    Total liabilitieskr 8.84B
    Total equitykr 1.40B
    Cash & equivalents
    Long-term debtkr 124.9M
    Cash flow
    Operating cash flow-kr 469.1M
    CapEx
    Free cash flowkr 38.5M
    SBC
    Highlights
    • Revenue kr 165.6M
    • Net margin 19.6%

    Valuation FY

    Market price
    kr14,36
    Market cap
    Enterprise value
    P/E
    Non-GAAP P/E
    EV / Revenue
    EV / Op income
    EV / OCF
    P / B
    P / Tangible book
    Tangible book
    kr1.40B
    Net cash
    -kr135.6M
    Current ratio
    Debt / equity
    0.1
    ROA
    1.1%
    ROE
    8.2%
    Cash conversion
    -407.0%
    CapEx / revenue
    SBC / revenue
    Dilution ratio
    0.0%

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    Consensus distribution

    sell-side coverage
    Recommendation distribution1 analysts
    Strong buy0
    Buy0
    Hold1
    Sell0
    Strong sell0
    Operating income · consensus812,0M SEK

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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 Margin18,9 %Bottom quartile
    ROE8,2 %Above median
    D/E0,10Above median
    Cash Conv-4,07Bottom 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
    • 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
    • Return On Assets
      net_income / total_assets
    Source documents
    • Lea Bank AB Market data — financials · 2026-05-28
    • Lea Bank AB Market data — analyst estimates · 2026-05-28

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    Intel & risk

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    OSINT findings
    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskMedium
    Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
    Relationship graph
    LEALJPMBACCBanks
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    Evidence & claims

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    The Thread

    Everything we know, in order
    2026-05-07 06:38 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q1 2026 Revenue SEK 165.6M · Net SEK 32.4M
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    Sources filings · IR · transcripts · market data · tier hybrid · as of 2026-08-04 Market data · Issuer disclosures · Public news · Earnings transcripts · Consensus estimates · ESG data Premium coverage