- ISIN
- PAP169941328
- CUSIP
- P16994132
- Sector
- Financial Services
- Industry
- Banks - Regional
- IPO Date
- Sep 24, 1992
Highlights
- Market Cap
- $2.66B
- Enterprise Value
- $5.25B
- EPS (TTM)
- $5.99
- PE Ratio
- 10.33
- PEG Ratio
- 0.25
- Total Revenue (TTM)
- $597.66M
- Gross Profit (TTM)
- $323.12M
- EBITDA (TTM)
- $233.67M
- Year Range
- $38.41 - $62.32
- ROA (TTM)
- 1.69%
- ROE (TTM)
- 13.56%
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Performance
BLX Performance Chart
Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S.A (BLX) is up 42.5% since the beginning of the year. At $62 per share, BLX is trading just below its 52-week high of $62. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of BLX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $5,213.
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Returns By Period
Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S.A (BLX) has returned 42.53% so far this year and 57.81% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, BLX has achieved an annualized return of 16.39%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.71% per year.
Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S.A
- 1D
- 1.53%
- 1M
- 12.32%
- YTD
- 42.53%
- 6M
- 44.24%
- 1Y
- 57.81%
- 3Y*
- 53.04%
- 5Y*
- 39.13%
- 10Y*
- 16.39%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -1.44%
- 1M
- -1.45%
- YTD
- 7.60%
- 6M
- 6.59%
- 1Y
- 22.24%
- 3Y*
- 19.20%
- 5Y*
- 11.54%
- 10Y*
- 13.71%
BLX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 24, 1992, BLX's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.27%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.6 years.
Historically, 56% of months were positive and 44% were negative. The best month was Apr 2003 with a return of +64.8%, while the worst month was Jul 2002 at -49.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 8 months.
On a daily basis, BLX closed higher 48% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 19, 2020 with a return of +23.0%, while the worst single day was Jul 25, 2002 at -30.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8.68% | 4.67% | 2.10% | 4.60% | 5.85% | 10.83% | 42.53% | ||||||
| 2025 | 6.21% | 12.15% | -12.23% | 4.64% | 8.78% | -1.76% | -0.84% | 17.05% | -0.35% | -6.44% | 5.88% | -0.67% | 33.06% |
| 2024 | -2.79% | 16.30% | 7.83% | -2.43% | 5.63% | -1.13% | 8.97% | -1.37% | 3.64% | -1.60% | 8.15% | 4.40% | 53.73% |
| 2023 | 6.36% | 6.21% | -3.72% | 3.57% | 9.82% | 13.19% | 6.87% | 1.20% | -10.17% | 7.76% | 7.93% | 1.52% | 60.61% |
| 2022 | -0.72% | -6.25% | 2.48% | -7.00% | 4.46% | -10.76% | 4.37% | 7.23% | -10.55% | 20.14% | 6.76% | -1.76% | 4.31% |
| 2021 | -3.73% | 1.73% | -0.85% | -2.45% | 5.18% | 0.65% | 7.22% | 5.07% | 2.81% | 3.42% | -9.15% | 2.15% | 11.50% |
Benchmark Metrics
Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S.A has an annualized alpha of 6.75%, beta of 0.81, and R2 of 0.16 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 24, 1992.
- This stock participated in 118.95% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 117.42% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- R2 of 0.16 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 6.75%
- Beta
- 0.81
- R²
- 0.16
- Upside Capture
- 117.42%
- Downside Capture
- 118.95%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
BLX ranks 91 for risk / return — in the top 91% of stocks on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S.A (BLX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| BLX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.70 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.77 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.41 | 1.32 | +0.09 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 4.68 | 2.46 | +2.22 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 12.12 | 10.92 | +1.21 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S.A provided a 4.24% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.63 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 4 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $2.63 | $2.50 | $2.00 | $1.00 | $1.00 | $1.00 | $1.14 | $1.54 | $1.54 | $1.54 | $1.54 | $1.29 |
Dividend yield | 4.24% | 5.61% | 5.62% | 4.04% | 6.17% | 6.02% | 7.17% | 7.20% | 8.90% | 5.72% | 5.23% | 4.96% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S.A. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.69 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.69 | $0.00 | $1.38 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.63 | $0.00 | $0.63 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.63 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.63 | $0.00 | $2.50 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.50 | $0.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.50 | $0.00 | $2.00 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.00 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $1.00 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $1.00 |
Dividend Yield & Payout
Dividend Yield
Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S.A has a dividend yield of 4.24%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market.
Payout Ratio
Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S.A has a payout ratio of 39.65%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market. This suggests that Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S.A strikes a balance between reinvesting profits for growth and paying dividends to shareholders.
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S.A. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S.A was 95.88%, occurring on Sep 30, 2002. Recovery took 2720 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -95.88%Sep 2002 | 6y 4mo | 10y 9mo | 17y 2moMay 1996 - Jul 2013 |
COVID crash2020 | -68.51%Apr 2020 | 2y 3mo | 3y 2mo | 5y 5moDec 2017 - Jun 2023 |
1995 bear market1995 | -52.60%Mar 1995 | 1y 27d | 11mo 26d | 2y 18dFeb 1994 - Feb 1996 |
2016 bear market2016 | -36.68%Feb 2016 | 10mo 11d | 1y 7mo | 2y 6moApr 2015 - Oct 2017 |
2025 selloff2025 | -21.01%Apr 2025 | 1mo 5d | 1mo 20d | 2mo 25dMar 2025 - May 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| BLX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -95.88% | -56.78% | -39.10% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -12.42% | -9.10% | -3.32% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -21.01% | -18.90% | -2.11% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -30.88% | -25.43% | -5.45% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -68.51% | -33.92% | -34.59% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -3.21% | +3.21% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -32.88% | -10.71% | -22.17% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 4.78% | 2.04% | +2.74% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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Financials
Financial Performance
The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S.A over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an overview of how Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S.A is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Banks - Regional industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.
PE Ratio
The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for BLX, comparing it with other companies in the Banks - Regional industry. Currently, BLX has a P/E ratio of 10.3. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.
PEG Ratio
The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for BLX compared to other companies in the Banks - Regional industry. BLX currently has a PEG ratio of 0.2. This PEG ratio is low compared to industry peers, which could indicate the stock is undervalued relative to its expected growth.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for BLX relative to other companies in the Banks - Regional industry. Currently, BLX has a P/S ratio of 4.0. This P/S ratio is high relative to other companies in the industry. It could mean the stock is overvalued, or that investors expect strong future growth and profitability.
PB Ratio
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for BLX in comparison with other companies in the Banks - Regional industry. Currently, BLX has a P/B value of 1.6. This P/B ratio is higher than most companies in the industry. It may suggest the stock is overvalued or that investors expect the company to generate high returns on its assets.
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