KBC Group (KBCSF) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

KBC Group is a Belgium-based integrated bank-insurance group offering a wide range of financial products and services to retail clients, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and corporate, municipal and institutional clients. Headquartered in Brussels, the group operates under a universal banking model that combines commercial and private banking services with life and non-life insurance activities. KBC Group’s business model is designed to deliver both banking and insurance solutions through a single relationship management approach, enabling cross-selling of products and a comprehensive value proposition for its customer base.

The bank’s core banking activities encompass deposit-taking, consumer and mortgage lending, payment services, asset management, leasing and factoring, as well as private banking and wealth management. On the insurance side, the group provides a portfolio of life insurance policies, health, accident and property insurance products, and tailored coverage for businesses and professionals. KBC Asset Management, a subsidiary, offers a range of mutual funds, pension schemes and alternative investment vehicles, while KBC Securities focuses on trading, capital markets and corporate finance advisory services.

KBC Group has a strong presence in Belgium and Central and Eastern Europe, including the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Bulgaria and Romania. Through its subsidiary ČSOB in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, K&H Bank in Hungary, United Bulgarian Bank and DZI in Bulgaria, as well as other regional units, the group serves over six million clients across these markets. This geographic diversification allows KBC to leverage growth opportunities in dynamic economies, while maintaining a leading position in its home market of Belgium.

The origins of KBC Group date back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries with the founding of several regional savings banks and insurance companies. In 1998, a landmark merger brought together Kredietbank, CERA Bank and ABB Insurance to form the modern KBC Group. Under the leadership of CEO Johan Thijs and Chairman of the Board Thomas Leysen, the group has pursued digital innovation, sustainable finance initiatives and targeted acquisitions to strengthen its market position and enhance operational efficiency.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $99.94 to $99.94
• 50-Day Range: $90.71 to $99.94
• 52-Week Range: $68.34 to $99.94
• Volume: 20 shs
• Average Volume: 536 shs
• Market Capitalization: N/A
• P/E Ratio: 98.23
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

KBC Group Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

KBC Group scored higher than 3% 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 KBC Group.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of KBC Group is 98.23, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 26.26.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of KBC Group is 98.23, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Financial Services sector average P/E ratio of about 13.34.

Short Interest

• Score: 1.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

KBC Group has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 781.5, which indicates bearish sentiment.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in KBC Group has recently decreased by 3.64%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

KBC Group does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

KBC Group does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

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

Percentage of Shares Shorted

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

KBC Group has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 781.5, which indicates bearish sentiment.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in KBC Group has recently decreased by 3.64%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

News and Social Media

• Score: 3.2 / 5
• News Sentiment: N/A

News Sentiment

KBC Group has a news sentiment score of 1.82. 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 1.00 average news sentiment score of Financial Services companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for KBC Group this week, compared to 0 articles on an average week.

Company Ownership

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

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, KBC Group insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 20.05% of the stock of KBC Group is held by institutions.

KBCSF Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have KBCSF shares performed this year?

KBC Group's stock was trading at $78.14 at the start of the year. Since then, KBCSF stock has increased by 27.9% and is now trading at $99.94.

How do I buy shares of KBC Group?

Shares of KBCSF 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: 7/15/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/07/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: OTCMKTS
• Sector: Financial Services
• Industry: Banks - Regional
• Sub-Industry: N/A
• Current Symbol: OTCMKTS:KBCSF
• CIK: 1411133
• Web: www.kbc.com
• Phone: (327) 835-3137
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 34,663
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): N/A
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 98.23
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• 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: N/A
• Current Ratio: N/A
• Quick Ratio: N/A

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: N/A
• Price / Sales: N/A
• Cash Flow: N/A
• Price / Cash Flow: N/A
• Book Value: N/A
• Price / Book: N/A

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: N/A
• Free Float: N/A
• Market Cap: N/A
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: N/A