Associated Banc-Corp
Associated Banc-Corp Fundamental Analysis
Associated Banc-Corp (ASB) shows strong financial fundamentals with a PE ratio of 9.13, profit margin of 19.92%, and ROE of 10.04%. The company generates $2.5B in annual revenue with strong year-over-year growth of 16.83%.
Key Strengths
Areas of Concern
The stock receives a Fundamental Health Score of 68.6/100 based on profitability, valuation, growth, and balance sheet metrics. The C+ grade reflects average fundamentals, with notable risks in certain areas.
Fundamental Health Score
We analyze ASB's fundamental strength across five key dimensions:
Efficiency Score
WeakASB struggles to generate sufficient returns from assets.
Valuation Score
ExcellentASB trades at attractive valuation levels.
Growth Score
ModerateASB shows steady but slowing expansion.
Financial Health Score
ExcellentASB maintains a strong and stable balance sheet.
Profitability Score
ModerateASB maintains healthy but balanced margins.
Key Financial Metrics
Is ASB Expensive or Cheap?
P/E Ratio
ASB trades at 9.13 times earnings. This suggests potential undervaluation.
PEG Ratio
When adjusting for growth, ASB's PEG of 0.04 indicates potential undervaluation.
Price to Book
The market values Associated Banc-Corp at 0.90 times its book value. This may indicate undervaluation.
EV/EBITDA
Enterprise value stands at 0.87 times EBITDA. This is generally considered low.
How Well Does ASB Make Money?
Net Profit Margin
For every $100 in sales, Associated Banc-Corp keeps $19.92 as profit after all expenses.
Operating Margin
Core operations generate 24.65 in profit for every $100 in revenue, before interest and taxes.
ROE
Management delivers $10.04 in profit for every $100 of shareholder equity.
ROA
Associated Banc-Corp generates $1.08 in profit for every $100 in assets, demonstrating efficient asset deployment.
Following the Money - Real Cash Generation
Operating Cash Flow
Associated Banc-Corp generates strong operating cash flow of $656.74M, reflecting robust business health.
Free Cash Flow
Associated Banc-Corp generates strong free cash flow of $618.94M, providing ample flexibility for dividends, buybacks, or growth.
FCF Per Share
Each share generates $3.73 in free cash annually.
FCF Yield
ASB converts 13.61% of its market value into free cash.
Financial Ratios Analysis
Valuation Ratios
P/E Ratio
Price to earnings ratio
9.13
vs 25 benchmark
PEG Ratio
Price/earnings to growth ratio
0.04
vs 25 benchmark
P/B Ratio
Price to book value ratio
0.90
vs 25 benchmark
P/S Ratio
Price to sales ratio
1.83
vs 25 benchmark
Financial Health
Debt/Equity
Total debt to shareholders' equity
0.88
vs 25 benchmark
Current Ratio
Current assets to current liabilities
15.52
vs 25 benchmark
Efficiency Ratios
ROE
Return on equity percentage
0.10
vs 25 benchmark
ROA
Return on assets percentage
0.01
vs 25 benchmark
ROCE
Return on capital employed
0.01
vs 25 benchmark
How ASB Stacks Against Its Sector Peers
| Metric | ASB Value | Sector Average | Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 9.13 | 18.83 | Better (Cheaper) |
| ROE | 10.04% | 822.00% | Weak |
| Net Margin | 19.92% | 2005.00% | Weak |
| Debt/Equity | 0.88 | 1.01 | Neutral |
| Current Ratio | 15.52 | 673.11 | Strong Liquidity |
| ROA | 1.08% | -23560.00% (disorted) | Weak |
ASB outperforms its industry in 2 out of 6 key metrics, but lagging in ROE.
Historical Growth Performance
5-Year Growth Trajectory
This section reviews Associated Banc-Corp's 5-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) and compares its performance against the typical investment style of its industry.
Revenue CAGR
62.01%
Industry Style: Value, Dividend, Cyclical
High GrowthEPS CAGR
43.45%
Industry Style: Value, Dividend, Cyclical
High GrowthFCF CAGR
4.66%
Industry Style: Value, Dividend, Cyclical
Growing