Bank of Montreal
NYSE: BMO · FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - DIVERSIFIED
Updated 2026-06-05
Bank of Montreal (BMO) Stock Valuation Analysis
Fair value estimate, historical valuation range, and quality signals for BMO.
Valued
Fundamentals support the current valuation. Strong combination of growth, quality, and price.
BMO historical valuation range
Where current P/E sits in BMO's own 5Y range.
BMO intrinsic value (DCF)
DCF-based fair value estimate vs current market price.
Standard discounted cash flow models produce unreliable output for unprofitable or near-breakeven companies. Revenue-based multiples such as P/S and EV/Sales, combined with the historical valuation position above, give a more reliable read for this stock.
Intrinsic value calculated using discounted cash flow (DCF) model based on projected free cash flows, discount rate, and terminal growth assumptions. A positive margin of safety indicates the current price is below estimated fair value, providing a cushion against estimation error.
BMO valuation signals
Quick-read green flags, caution flags, and risks based on current metrics.
P/E Ratio — History
Current: 17.86x
P/S Ratio — History
Current: 3.40x
Is BMO overvalued in 2026?
Bank of Montreal (BMO) currently trades at $153.08 per share with a market capitalization of $116,689,420,000.00. Based on our multi-factor framework, the stock looks attractively valued with a Smart Value Score of 77/100. This score blends growth quality, financial health, and price attractiveness into a single institutional-grade read.
The stock trades at a P/E ratio of 17.9x, above its 5-year median of 16.7x. The PEG ratio of 1.86 points to a price that reasonably reflects expected earnings growth.
Looking at its own history, BMO is currently trading more expensive than 97% of the last 5Y on P/E. This places it in the 97th percentile of its historical range, a zone where forward returns have typically been muted.
A standard DCF model does not produce reliable output for BMO under current conditions. For unprofitable or near-breakeven companies, revenue-based multiples such as EV/Sales and historical P/S percentile are more informative than intrinsic value calculations.
The Piotroski F-Score of 5/9 puts financial quality in a middling range, neither a standout strength nor an obvious red flag.
Bottom line: BMO looks attractively valued on our framework, with a Smart Value Score of 77/100. The combination of reasonable price, healthy growth, and quality fundamentals makes it worth serious consideration.
Frequently asked questions
Is BMO overvalued?
BMO scores 77/100 on our Smart Value Score (Grade B+), a strong overall profile. A standard DCF is unreliable here given the profitability profile, so valuation leans on revenue-based measures like EV/Sales and the P/S percentile below.
What is BMO's fair value?
A standard DCF is unreliable for BMO given its current profitability profile. Revenue-based approaches like EV/Sales or the historical P/S percentile are more informative for this stock.
What P/E ratio does BMO trade at?
BMO trades at a P/E of 17.9x on trailing twelve-month earnings, against a 5-year median of 16.7x. P/E is what you pay per dollar of profit, and sitting above its own median means the stock is pricier than usual relative to its earnings.
Is BMO a buy based on valuation?
Our Smart Value rating for BMO is Buy, from a Smart Value Score of 77/100 that blends growth, quality, and valuation. The rating leans on growth and financial strength, and valuation is usually the weakest leg for a name scoring this high. This is research to inform your decision, not personalized financial advice.
How does BMO's valuation compare to its history?
On P/E, BMO sits in the 97th percentile of its own 5Y range, historically expensive relative to where it has traded. A high percentile means today's multiple is near the top of its historical band.
What is BMO's Smart Value Score?
BMO's Smart Value Score is 77/100. It is a proprietary WallStSmart metric blending growth quality, financial health, and valuation into a single 0-100 read, and scores above 75 are rare, signaling strong multi-factor alignment.