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Sterling Financial Holdings Company PLC

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P/E
EV / Rev
Div yield
2,35 %
Op margin
ROE
18,5 %
Net margin
37,6 %
Debt / equity
0,61
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About

Sterling Financial Holdings Company PLC is a Nigerian bank that provides a range of financial services, including retail and corporate banking, asset management, and investment services.

Business. Sterling Financial Holdings Company PLC is a bank operating within the Banking & Investment Services industry. The company generates revenue primarily through interest income, consistent with standard banking operations. Specific details regarding its operating segments, headquarters location, and primary stock exchange listing are not provided in the available data.

Classification92 %
SectorFinancials
Business sectorBanking & Investment Services
IndustryBanks
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At a glance

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Valuation
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Profitability
18,5 %
return on equity
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  • MARKETSSterling HoldCo profit rises 20% in H1 despite higher loan loss provisions2026-07-30
  • Sector rotation

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

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    Analysis

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    Upcoming catalysts

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    • 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 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
    • 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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    Signals & dispatch

    peak dispatch · 2026-07-30

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    Synthesis

    Business

    Sterling Financial Holdings Company PLC is a bank operating within the Banking & Investment Services industry. The company generates revenue primarily through interest income, consistent with standard banking operations. Specific details regarding its operating segments, headquarters location, and primary stock exchange listing are not provided in the available data.

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

    Sterling Financial Holdings Company PLC has a total equity of NGN 424.05 billion and a total liabilities of NGN 3.497 trillion, resulting in a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.61, which is relatively low compared to the industry median. The company's liquidity position is assessed as medium, with a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt.

    The company's profitability is reflected in a return on equity (ROE) of 18.54% and a return on assets (ROA) of 2.01%. These figures suggest that the company is generating strong returns relative to its equity base, although the ROA is modest, indicating that asset utilization could be a focus area for improvement.

    Sterling Financial Holdings Company PLC operates primarily in Nigeria, with a significant portion of its revenue derived from domestic operations. The company's revenue concentration in a single geographic market may expose it to local economic and regulatory risks. No specific segment breakdown is available in the provided data, but the company's primary business is banking.

    The company's revenue for the latest period was NGN 208.89 billion, and the analyst estimate for the most recent actual revenue is NGN 87.57 billion. This suggests a significant discrepancy, potentially indicating a need for further analysis of the company's revenue recognition practices or the timing of financial reporting.

    The risk assessment for Sterling Financial Holdings Company PLC indicates a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk. The company's key financial flag is a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt, which could impact its ability to meet short-term obligations without additional financing.

    Recent events and filings for Sterling Financial Holdings Company PLC include the latest financial snapshot, which provides insights into the company's financial health. No specific recent filings or transcripts are detailed in the provided data, but the company's financial performance and risk profile are important considerations for investors.

    Key takeaways
    • Sterling Financial Holdings Company PLC has a strong return on equity (18.54%) but a modest return on assets (2.01%), indicating potential for improved asset utilization.
    • The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.61 is relatively low, suggesting a conservative capital structure.
    • The company's liquidity is assessed as medium, with a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt.
    • Revenue concentration in Nigeria may expose the company to local economic and regulatory risks.
    • The discrepancy between reported revenue and analyst estimates warrants further investigation into the company's financial reporting practices.

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    Valuation

    Market price
    $7,80
    Market cap
    Enterprise value
    P/E
    Non-GAAP P/E
    EV / Revenue
    EV / Op income
    EV / OCF
    P / B
    P / Tangible book
    Tangible book
    $424.05B
    Net cash
    -$259.71B
    Current ratio
    Debt / equity
    0.6
    ROA
    2.0%
    ROE
    18.5%
    Cash conversion
    63.0%
    CapEx / revenue
    -17.3%
    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 Margin37,6 %Above median
    ROE18,5 %Best in class
    Capex / Rev-17,3 %Bottom quartile
    D/E0,61Below median
    Cash Conv0,63Below median

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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
    • Sterling Financial Holdings Company PLC Market data — financials · 2026-05-29
    • Sterling Financial Holdings Company PLC Market data — analyst estimates · 2026-05-29

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    Intel & risk

    peak dispatch · 2026-07-30
    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 2026-08-04 Market data · Issuer disclosures · Public news · Earnings transcripts · Consensus estimates · ESG data Premium coverage