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Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S.A (B...
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
PAP169941328
CUSIP
P16994132
IPO Date
Sep 24, 1992

Highlights

Market Cap
$1.91B
Enterprise Value
$4.01B
EPS (TTM)
$6.10
PE Ratio
8.37
PEG Ratio
0.20
Total Revenue (TTM)
$716.68M
Gross Profit (TTM)
$317.45M
EBITDA (TTM)
$230.02M
Year Range
$31.14 - $51.99
ROA (TTM)
1.77%
ROE (TTM)
13.52%

Share Price Chart


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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S.A, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S.A (BLX) has returned 16.14% so far this year and 47.82% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, BLX has achieved an annualized return of 14.96%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% per year.


Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S.A

1D
1.23%
1M
2.10%
YTD
16.14%
6M
14.28%
1Y
47.82%
3Y*
51.95%
5Y*
35.37%
10Y*
14.96%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 24, 1992, BLX's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.24%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.7 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%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20268.68%4.67%2.10%16.14%
20256.21%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%
20236.36%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 6.50%, beta of 0.81, and R² of 0.16 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 25, 1992.

  • This stock participated in 121.29% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 119.46% 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
6.50%
Beta
0.81
0.16
Upside Capture
119.46%
Downside Capture
121.29%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

BLX ranks 88 for risk / return — in the top 88% 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.


BLX Risk / Return Rank: 8888
Overall Rank
BLX Sharpe Ratio Rank: 9090
Sharpe Ratio Rank
BLX Sortino Ratio Rank: 8888
Sortino Ratio Rank
BLX Omega Ratio Rank: 8686
Omega Ratio Rank
BLX Calmar Ratio Rank: 8989
Calmar Ratio Rank
BLX Martin Ratio Rank: 8888
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

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 a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


BLXBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

1.97

0.90

+1.07

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

2.70

1.39

+1.31

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.35

1.21

+0.13

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

3.75

1.40

+2.35

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

9.79

6.61

+3.18

Explore BLX risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History

Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S.A provided a 5.02% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.56 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 4 consecutive years.


4.00%5.00%6.00%7.00%8.00%9.00%$0.00$0.50$1.00$1.50$2.00$2.5020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Dividend$2.56$2.50$2.00$1.00$1.00$1.00$1.14$1.54$1.54$1.54$1.54$1.29

Dividend yield

5.02%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.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.69$0.00$0.69
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 5.02%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market.

Payout Ratio

Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S.A has a payout ratio of 30.37%, 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.

The current Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S.A drawdown is 0.18%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-95.88%May 20, 19961602Sep 30, 20022720Jul 22, 20134322
-68.51%Dec 19, 2017576Apr 3, 2020804Jun 14, 20231380
-52.6%Feb 10, 1994271Mar 9, 1995246Feb 28, 1996517
-36.68%Apr 6, 2015217Feb 11, 2016413Oct 2, 2017630
-21.01%Mar 3, 202526Apr 7, 202534May 27, 202560

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.


Annual
Quarterly

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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 8.4. 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 close to the industry average, suggesting the stock’s valuation is balanced against its growth outlook.

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 2.6. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.

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 1.1. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.

Income Statement



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Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items