MODEL VERDICT
Bank of America Corporation (BAC)
Relative Valuation•Peer multiples, Monte Carlo simulation & quality-adjusted fair value
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Composite score derived from valuation, quality, and risk factors
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Each row records the model's monthly assessment. High Conviction = the model detected notable undervaluation vs peers. Neutral = no notable divergence was found. The return column shows the actual price change over 90 days for reference. This is a quantitative observation log — not investment advice.
| Date | Assessment | Score | Price | Status | 90d Fwd Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2026 | NEUTRAL | 0.40 | $53.24 | CURRENT | — |
| Apr 24, 2026 | NEUTRAL | 0.42 | $52.05 | CURRENT | — |
| Apr 17, 2026 | NEUTRAL | 0.39 | $53.91 | CURRENT | — |
| Apr 16, 2026 | NEUTRAL | 0.37 | $54.32 | CURRENT | — |
| Apr 10, 2026 | NEUTRAL | 0.29 | $52.54 | CURRENT | — |
Historical model observations for research purposes only. Past quantitative patterns do not predict future results. Not a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any security.
| Methodology | Fair Value | vs Current | Weight | Quality | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industry Median P/E 12 industry peers | $61.36 | +15.3% | 30% | A | Peer Data |
| Price / Book 12 industry peers | $57.90 | +8.8% | 25% | B | Model Driven |
| Price / Tangible Book 12 bank peers | $57.83 | +8.6% | 20% | B+ | Bank Primary |
| Dividend Yield 10 industry peers | $61.08 | +14.7% | 10% | B | Supplementary |
| Earnings Yield 12 industry peers | $61.36 | +15.3% | 8% | B | Data |
| Forward P/E 12 analyst estimates | $53.36 | +0.2% | 7% | A- | Analyst Est. |
| Weighted Output Blended model output | $57.75 | +8.5% | 100% | 94 | SLIGHTLY UNDERVALUED |
| EPS Growth ↓ | P/E Multiple → | 10× | 12× | 14× (Current) | 16× | 18× |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Case (6%) | $41 | $49 | $57 | $65 | $73 |
| Conservative (10%) | $42 | $50 | $59 | $67 | $76 |
| Base Case (15.4%) | $44 | $53 | $62 | $71 | $79 |
| Bull Case (21%) | $46 | $55 | $65 | $74 | $83 |
Cross-sectional regression predicting expected multiples based on growth, margins, ROIC, and beta.
| Multiple | Avg | Median | Min | Max | Std |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 12.98 | 12.81 | 10.38 | 16.21 | 2.01 |
| EV/EBIT | 18.20 | 17.49 | 15.35 | 24.16 | 2.96 |
| EV/EBITDA | 17.05 | 16.13 | 14.54 | 22.47 | 2.68 |
| P/FCF | 12.84 | 6.53 | 5.38 | 32.91 | 13.40 |
| P/FFO | 11.35 | 11.41 | 9.17 | 13.51 | 1.59 |
| P/TBV | 1.53 | 1.52 | 1.22 | 1.89 | 0.26 |
| P/B Ratio | 1.16 | 1.17 | 0.93 | 1.41 | 0.20 |
| Div Yield | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.02 | 0.03 | 0.01 |
| P/S Ratio | 2.54 | 2.35 | 1.58 | 4.06 | 0.83 |
Based on our peer multiples analysis with 17 valuation metrics, the model estimates BAC's fair value at $57.75 vs the current price of $53.24, implying +8.5% upside potential. Model verdict: Slightly Undervalued. Confidence: 94/100. This is a quantitative estimate, not a recommendation.
The blended fair value of $57.75 is calculated using four lenses: industry median multiples (40%), historical multiples (30%), forward estimates (20%), and quality-adjusted multiples (10%). Monte Carlo simulation (10,000 iterations) gives a range of $50.80 (P10) to $59.48 (P90), with a median of $55.11.
BAC's current P/E of 13.9x compares to the industry median of 16.1x (12 peers in the group). This represents a -13.2% discount to the industry. The historical average P/E is 13.0x over 7 years. Signal: Slightly Cheap.
54 analysts cover BAC with a consensus rating of Buy. The consensus price target is $61.13 (range: $50.00 — $71.00), implying +14.8% upside from the current price. Grade breakdown: Strong Buy (0), Buy (35), Hold (18), Sell (1), Strong Sell (0).
The model confidence score is 94/100, based on: data completeness (30), peer quality (25), historical depth (20), earnings stability (12), and model agreement (7). Cyclicality penalty: -0 points. The model shows strong agreement across inputs.
The model flags several key risks: (1) Multiple compression: BAC trades at the 4290th percentile of its historical P/E range. A reversion to median (13.0×) would imply significant downside. (2) Macro/regulatory risks are not captured in this model but remain material.
Peak earnings risk refers to the possibility that BAC's current profitability is above its sustainable long-term trend. The model detects a margin Z-score of -0.5σ, meaning margins are 0.5 standard deviations below their historical average. If margins revert to the 7-year mean (19.8%), the model estimates fair value drops by 1350.0% to approximately $60. This isn't a prediction — it's a scenario analysis.
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