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OTC · CIHKY

China Merchants Bank Co., Ltd.

Financial Services · Banks - Regional

$32.94

Down-$0.95 (-2.80%)

Updated Nov 4, 2026, 5:40 AM

SID Score

7.2/10

Composite research score

Smart Money

46/100

Neutral

Market cap
166.1B
P/E ratio
7.09
Dividend yield
4.23%
52-week range
$27.26 – $34.88
Volume
40.84K
Avg. volume
29.95K

Price performance · CIHKY

CIHKY price history

1M range · 19 trading sessions · Daily adjusted prices

Prices through Oct 30, 2026

CIHKY closed at $34.75 after 19 trading sessions, up 6.82% for the selected period.

Last close
$34.75
Period change
+6.82%
Period low
$32.39
Period high
$34.75
Daily close
View OHLC price history
CIHKY OHLC price history, latest 40 sessions
DateOpenHighLowCloseVolume
Oct 30, 2026$33.41$34.84$33.41$34.7540.84K
Oct 29, 2026$33.8355$34.34$33.50$33.5526.22K
Oct 28, 2026$34.54$34.54$33.11$33.2312.99K
Oct 27, 2026$33.29$33.73$33.29$33.5226.71K
Oct 26, 2026$32.62$33.30$32.62$33.2434.63K
Oct 23, 2026$33.1495$33.5825$32.06$32.7918.33K
Oct 22, 2026$33.40$33.42$33.1601$33.4118.58K
Oct 21, 2026$33.6635$33.68$33.5201$33.62512.65K
Oct 20, 2026$33.75$34.09$33.5875$33.7322.77K
Oct 19, 2026$33.57$34.18$33.387$33.8934.96K
Oct 16, 2026$33.86$34.00$33.79$33.8615.3K
Oct 15, 2026$34.35$34.55$34.30$34.5528.7K
Oct 14, 2026$34.38$34.84$33.77$33.9718.88K
Oct 13, 2026$33.92$34.53$33.92$34.29521.24K
Oct 12, 2026$33.556$34.69$33.556$34.2018.19K
Oct 9, 2026$33.32$33.4425$33.12$33.34125.79K
Oct 8, 2026$32.948$33.11$32.78$32.92524.38K
Oct 7, 2026$32.325$32.48$32.2401$32.3920.67K
Oct 6, 2026$32.49$32.57$32.359$32.5321.25K

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CIHKY research

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Company profile and research snapshot.

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Analyst outlook

Consensus and target data currently published for this company.

Consensus
Buy
Average target
—
Implied upside
—
Analysts
27
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News briefing

Generated Nov 3, 2026, 9:09 PM

Why Is CIHKY Down Today?

China Merchants Bank shares declined 2.45% today as investors digested the company's Q3 2026 earnings results. The market reaction suggests concerns about the bank's performance metrics or forward guidance, though limited detail is available from the earnings call transcript alone.

    Bottom line: CIHKY's 2.45% decline appears driven by a modest market reaction to Q3 2026 earnings, likely reflecting concerns about China's banking sector headwinds and potential earnings pressure. Investors should review the full earnings call transcript for specific details on profitability, loan growth, and management guidance to determine if this pullback represents a buying opportunity or signals deeper concerns about the bank's near-term prospects.

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    China Merchants Bank Stock Performance

    China Merchants Bank Co., Ltd. (CIHKY) trades at $33.89, reflecting steady upward momentum across multiple timeframes. Per SID market data, shares have gained 6.07% over the past month, 7.29% over three months, and 8.23% over the trailing twelve months. The stock currently sits above both key moving averages, trading 2.79% above its 50-day moving average of $32.97 and 8.20% above its 200-day moving average of $31.32, indicating a constructive technical posture. The 14-day relative strength index registers at 55.1, according to Massive/Polygon data, placing the stock in neutral territory without overbought or oversold signals. CIHKY carries a beta of 0.931, suggesting slightly lower volatility than the broader market. Average daily trading volume stands at approximately 29,951 shares, reflecting the relatively thinner liquidity typical of over-the-counter ADR listings for Chinese financial institutions.

    China Merchants Bank Valuation Analysis

    China Merchants Bank's valuation metrics reflect characteristics common among major Chinese banking institutions trading at significant discounts to book value. Per SID market data, CIHKY carries a price-to-earnings ratio of 7.09, well below the broader financial services sector average, underscoring the compressed multiples applied to Chinese bank equities. The stock's price-to-book ratio stands at 0.82, meaning shares trade at an 18.3% discount to reported book value according to SEC filings. The dividend yield registers at approximately 4.79%, providing substantial income relative to global banking peers. However, the PEG ratio of 10.10 indicates that when adjusted for earnings growth expectations, the valuation appears elevated, suggesting limited anticipated earnings expansion. With a market capitalization of approximately $166.1 billion, China Merchants Bank remains one of the largest banking institutions globally, reflecting its dominant position within China's retail and commercial banking landscape.

    Smart Money Activity for CIHKY

    Smart money indicators for China Merchants Bank present a neutral overall picture, with a composite smart money score of 46 out of 100 per SID market data. The signal classification registers as "Neutral," reflecting no strong directional conviction from sophisticated market participants. Breaking down the component scores, insider activity scores 12.5 out of 25, indicating moderate but unremarkable insider transaction patterns according to SEC Form 4 filings. Institutional ownership activity scores 13.0 out of 25, suggesting limited enthusiasm or incremental positioning from large fund managers per 13F institutional filings. Dark pool activity registers at 8.5 out of 25, the weakest sub-component, which aligns with the stock's relatively thin average daily volume of approximately 29,951 shares on U.S. exchanges. Congressional trading activity scores 12 out of 25, showing no significant legislative insider interest. The overall profile suggests institutional investors maintain existing positions without notable accumulation or distribution patterns in the current quarter.

    China Merchants Bank Earnings Outlook

    Recent earnings data for China Merchants Bank remains unavailable through standard U.S. reporting channels, which is consistent with the company's status as a Hong Kong and Shanghai-listed entity trading in the United States via over-the-counter ADR shares. According to company earnings reports, China Merchants Bank typically reports financial results on a semi-annual basis aligned with Chinese regulatory requirements rather than the quarterly cadence of U.S.-domiciled banks. The current P/E ratio of 7.09 implies annualized earnings of approximately $4.78 per ADR share at the present price of $33.89. The elevated PEG ratio of 10.10 per analyst estimates suggests consensus growth projections remain subdued, reflecting broader concerns about the Chinese banking sector's net interest margin compression and property sector exposure. Investors tracking CIHKY should reference filings with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and Shanghai Stock Exchange for the most current financial disclosures and forward guidance.

    Wall Street Analyst Ratings for CIHKY

    Wall Street analyst coverage of China Merchants Bank's U.S.-listed ADR shares remains limited compared to its primary Hong Kong and Shanghai listings, with no recent consensus ratings data available through standard U.S. aggregation channels per SID consensus data. The stock's current valuation metrics provide context for analyst frameworks: a P/E of 7.09 and dividend yield of 4.79% position CIHKY as a value-oriented holding within the global banking universe according to Wall Street analyst reports. The price-to-book ratio of 0.82 suggests the market prices in meaningful risks, potentially including regulatory uncertainty, property-related credit exposure, and geopolitical factors affecting Chinese financial institutions. Coverage is more extensively maintained by Asia-based brokerages, where China Merchants Bank is widely regarded as one of China's premier retail banking franchises. The stock's 8.23% twelve-month return indicates gradual re-rating, though the absence of consolidated U.S. analyst consensus limits cross-market comparability for international portfolio allocation purposes.

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