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Banco de Chile
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Price: 174.79 CLP -0.97% Market Closed
Market Cap: 17.7T CLP

Banco de Chile
Investor Relations

Banco de Chile stands as one of the most prominent pillars of the Chilean banking sector, a legacy that dates back to its founding in 1893. This venerable institution has earned its reputation by deftly navigating economic shifts while consistently providing a comprehensive suite of financial services across retail, commercial, and investment banking. Its operations are seamlessly interwoven into the fabric of Chilean commerce and personal finance, underpinning its role in the nation’s economic health. With an extensive network of branches and ATMs, Banco de Chile connects urban centers to rural expanses, ensuring accessibility and convenience for its diverse clientele. The bank’s competitive edge lies in its ability to fuse traditional banking services with innovative digital solutions, thereby enhancing customer engagement and retention in an increasingly tech-savvy world.

Revenue generation for Banco de Chile hinges on a multi-faceted approach. Primarily, it earns from interest income, derived from the loans extended to individuals and businesses. This loan portfolio is broad, inclusive of personal loans, mortgage lending, and corporate financing, each contributing significantly to its financial ecosystem. Beyond interest-based income, the bank capitalizes on fee-based services, including transaction fees, credit card services, and asset management. Moreover, by maintaining a robust treasury and investment banking arm, Banco de Chile actively participates in the capital markets, facilitating stock trading, bond issuance, and advisory services, thereby diversifying its revenue streams. This combination of traditional banking operations and financial market activities ensures that Banco de Chile remains resilient in the face of economic fluctuations while continually driving profitability.

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Last Earnings Call
Fiscal Period
Q3 2025
Call Date
Nov 7, 2025
AI Summary
Q3 2025

Net Income Growth: Banco de Chile reported net income of CLP 927 billion for the first nine months of 2025, up 1.9% year-on-year, and CLP 293 billion for the third quarter, up 1.7% from the same period last year.

Profitability Leadership: The bank maintained a return on average capital of 22.3% and a return on average assets of 2.3%, both well ahead of peers, and expects full-year ROAC around 22.5%.

Asset Quality Strength: Asset quality remains robust, with a delinquency ratio at 1.6%, cost of risk at 0.8%, and a coverage ratio at 234%, all significantly better than the industry.

Loan Portfolio Trends: Total loans grew 3.7% year-on-year, with notable strength in mortgage loans (+7.3%), while commercial and consumer loans saw slower but positive growth.

Efficiency & Costs: The bank’s efficiency ratio improved to 36.8%, significantly outperforming historical levels and aided by digital initiatives and cost control.

Capital Position: CET1 ratio of 14.2% and total capital ratio of 18% provide significant buffers, supporting future loan growth and potential expansion.

Guidance Update: Management raised its GDP growth forecast for Chile in 2025 to 2.5%, expects efficiency near 37% and cost of risk close to 0.9% for the full year.

Outlook: Management anticipates gradual acceleration in loan growth as domestic demand improves, with a focus on commercial and SME segments, and sees minimal changes expected in interest rates or inflation in 2026.

Key Financials
Net Income
CLP 927 billion
Net Income (Q3 2025)
CLP 293 billion
Return on Average Capital
22.3%
Return on Average Capital (Q3 2025)
22.4%
Return on Average Assets
2.3%
Net Income Market Share
22%
Operating Income
CLP 736 billion
Customer Income
CLP 630 billion
Noncustomer Income
CLP 105 billion
Net Interest Margin (9M 2025)
4.65%
Fee Margin
1.3%
Operating Margin
6.4%
Total Loans
CLP 39.6 trillion
Loans as % of Total Assets
71.4%
Securities Portfolio as % of Assets
12.5%
Deposits as % of Total Assets
53.1%
Demand Deposits as % of Total Assets
25.8%
Time Deposits as % of Total Assets
27%
Noninterest-Bearing Demand Deposits as % of Loan Book
36%
Debt Issued as % of Liabilities
20%
Senior Bond Issuances (Q3 2025)
CLP 1.6 trillion
Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR)
207%
Net Stable Funding Ratio (NSFR)
120%
CET1 Ratio
14.2%
Total Capital Ratio
18%
Expected Credit Losses (Q3 2025)
CLP 80 billion
Cost of Risk
0.8%
Delinquency Ratio
1.6%
Coverage Ratio
234%
Operating Expenses (Q3 2025)
CLP 276 billion
Efficiency Ratio (9M 2025)
36.8%
GDP Growth Forecast (Chile, 2025)
2.5%
Inflation Forecast (Chile, Dec 2025)
3.9%
Central Bank Policy Rate (Year End 2025)
4.5%
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Management

Mr. Hernan Buchi Buc
Director
No Bio Available
Mr. Eduardo Ebensperger Orrego
Chief Executive Officer
No Bio Available
Mr. Rolando Arias Sanchez
Chief Financial Officer
No Bio Available
Mr. Hector Hernandez Gonzalez
General Manager of Accounting
No Bio Available
Mr. Esteban Kemp De La Hoz
Manager of Marketing, Technology & Digital Division
No Bio Available
Mr. Pablo Camilo Mejia Ricci
Head of Investor Relations
No Bio Available
Mr. Felipe Echaiz Bornemann
Manager of Global Compliance Division
No Bio Available
Mr. Alfredo Villegas Montes
General Counsel & Secretary of the Board of Directors
No Bio Available
Mr. Cristian Lagos Contardo
Manager of People & Organisation Division
No Bio Available
Mr. Rodrigo Aravena
Chief Economist & Senior VP of Institutional Relations
No Bio Available

Contacts

Address
SANTIAGO
Santiago
Ahumada 251
Contacts
+56226531111.0
ww3.bancochile.cl