Short Trade Idea
Enter your short position between $197.12 (Monday’s intra-day high) and $203.96 (the upper band of its horizontal resistance zone).
Market Index Analysis
- M&T Bank (MTB) is a member of the S&P 500.
- This index trades inside a bearish chart formation with rising breakdown catalysts.
- The Bull Bear Power Indicator of the S&P 500 is bullish with a descending trendline.
Market Sentiment Analysis
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M&T Bank Fundamental Analysis
M&T Bank is a regional bank holding company founded in 1856 with over 950 branches spanning twelve states.
So, why am I bearish on MTB after its recent pullback?
I remain bearish due to its declining operating and profit margins, the likelihood of lower interest rates, which will further pressure margins, and its slowing revenue growth. The worsening debt-to-asset ratio is equally concerning, and M&T Bank accepts lower yields to defend its market position. The 5-year PEG ratio confirms that MTB remains excessively overvalued, facing a struggling consumer, and decreased profit potential.
Metric | Value | Verdict |
P/E Ratio | 12.20 | Bullish |
P/B Ratio | 1.15 | Bullish |
PEG Ratio | 6.17 | Bearish |
Current Ratio | Unavailable | Bearish |
ROIC-WACC Ratio | Negative | Bearish |
The price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 12.20 makes MTB an inexpensive stock. By comparison, the P/E ratio for the S&P 500 is 29.21.
The average analyst price target for MTB is $218.88. It suggests moderate upside potential with rising downside risks.
M&T Bank Technical Analysis
Today’s MTB Signal
- The MTB D1 chart shows price action approaching a horizontal resistance zone.
- It also shows price action between its ascending 0.0% and 38.2% Fibonacci Retracement Fan levels.
- The Bull Bear Power Indicator is bullish with a negative divergence.
- Bullish trading volumes have faded during the recent advance and do not support the rally.
- MTB advanced with the S&P 500, a bullish confirmation, but bearish catalysts have risen.
My Call on M&T Bank
I am taking a short position in MTB between $197.12 and $203.96. I am cashing out due to declining margins and rising margin pressures, a high 5-year PEG ratio, and MTB’s quantity-over-quality approach.
- MTB Entry Level: Between $197.12 and $203.96
- MTB Take Profit: Between $168.09 and $174.76
- MTB Stop Loss: Between $210.45 and $218.88
- Risk/Reward Ratio: 2.18
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