Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CMWAY) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (OTCMKTS:CMWAY), established by the Australian government in 1911, has evolved from its origins as a state-owned lender to one of the country’s most prominent financial institutions. Headquartered in Sydney, the bank underwent privatization through a series of share offers between 1991 and 1996 and now operates as a publicly traded entity. With an extensive network of branches, ATMs and digital platforms, Commonwealth Bank serves a wide customer base across retail, business and institutional segments.

In its retail division, Commonwealth Bank offers deposit accounts, home loans, personal lending, credit cards and transaction services designed for individual consumers. Its business banking arm caters to small and medium enterprises with financing, equipment leasing and merchant services, while the institutional banking group provides corporate finance, trade and supply chain solutions, treasury services and risk management products to large corporates and government entities. The bank’s wealth management subsidiary, Colonial First State, delivers superannuation, investment and retirement planning products, and its insurance arm underwrites life, general and income protection policies.

Commonwealth Bank maintains a significant footprint beyond Australia through its ownership of ASB Bank in New Zealand, operations in Fiji and representative offices in Asia, Europe and the United States. These international activities support the bank’s corporate and institutional client base with cross-border transaction capabilities, trade finance and global advisory services. Its presence in diverse markets enhances risk diversification and provides avenues for growth outside its home market.

Under the leadership of Chief Executive Officer Matt Comyn, appointed in 2018, and Chair Catherine Livingstone, Commonwealth Bank has prioritized digital innovation and sustainability. Investments in mobile banking platforms, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity initiatives aim to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency. Alongside its digital transformation, the bank pursues community engagement and environmental programs that reflect its commitment to responsible banking and long-term social impact.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $117.77 to $121.28
• 50-Day Range: $107.70 to $125.84
• 52-Week Range: $80.50 to $127.74
• Volume: 24,987 shs
• Average Volume: 38,390 shs
• Market Capitalization: $197.80 billion
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: 2.36%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

Commonwealth Bank of Australia Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Commonwealth Bank of Australia scored higher than 34% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for Commonwealth Bank of Australia.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 0.6 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 2.35%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Commonwealth Bank of Australia are expected to grow by 2.35% in the coming year, from $3.83 to $3.92 per share.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

Commonwealth Bank of Australia has a PEG Ratio of 8.18. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Commonwealth Bank of Australia has a P/B Ratio of 4.13. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 5.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.00% of the float of Commonwealth Bank of Australia has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Commonwealth Bank of Australia has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.1, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Commonwealth Bank of Australia has recently decreased by 15.22%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Yield

Commonwealth Bank of Australia pays a meaningful dividend of 2.36%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

Commonwealth Bank of Australia does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, Commonwealth Bank of Australia will have a dividend payout ratio of 71.17% next year. This indicates that Commonwealth Bank of Australia will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.00% of the float of Commonwealth Bank of Australia has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Commonwealth Bank of Australia has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.1, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Commonwealth Bank of Australia has recently decreased by 15.22%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.8 / 5
• News Sentiment: N/A

News Sentiment

Commonwealth Bank of Australia has a news sentiment score of 1.11. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.77 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for Commonwealth Bank of Australia this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.

MarketBeat Follows

1 people have added Commonwealth Bank of Australia to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Commonwealth Bank of Australia insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 0.01% of the stock of Commonwealth Bank of Australia is held by institutions.

CMWAY Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have CMWAY shares performed this year?

Commonwealth Bank of Australia's stock was trading at $95.66 at the start of the year. Since then, CMWAY stock has increased by 23.6% and is now trading at $118.20.

Does Commonwealth Bank of Australia have any subsidiaries?

The following companies are subsidiaries of Commonwealth Bank of Australia: Aussie, ASB Bank Limited, ASB Covered Bond Trust, ASB Finance Limited, ASB Holdings Limited, ASB Term Fund, Capital 121 Pty Limited, and others.

How do I buy shares of Commonwealth Bank of Australia?

Shares of CMWAY stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

Company Calendar

• Today: 7/20/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/13/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 6/30/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: OTCMKTS
• Sector: Finance
• Industry: BANKS - FOREIGN
• Sub-Industry: Banking
• Current Symbol: OTCMKTS:CMWAY
• CIK: N/A
• Web: www.commbank.com.au
• Phone: (129) 378-2000
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 53,262
• Year Founded: 1911

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): N/A
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: 30.86
• P/E Growth: 8.18
• Net Income: N/A
• Net Margins: N/A
• Pretax Margin: N/A
• Return on Equity: N/A
• Return on Assets: N/A

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 2.22
• Current Ratio: 1.11
• Quick Ratio: N/A

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $42.93 billion
• Price / Sales: 4.61
• Cash Flow: $3.73 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 31.66
• Book Value: $28.64 per share
• Price / Book: 4.13

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 1,673,460,000
• Free Float: N/A
• Market Cap: $197.80 billion
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 1.30