Hokuhoku Financial Group Stock Hits Day Low Amid Price Pressure at JPY 3,524.00

Hokuhoku Financial Group, Inc., a mid-cap player in the regional banks sector, experienced a notable decline of 5.34% on October 14, 2025. The stock reached an intraday low of JPY 3,524.00, reflecting a challenging day in the market. Over the past week, Hokuhoku has seen a decrease of 4.37%, contrasting sharply with the Japan Nikkei 225, which gained 5.07% during the same period.
Despite the recent downturn, Hokuhoku Financial Group has demonstrated strong performance metrics over the longer term. The company has reported a remarkable 120% increase in stock value over the past year, significantly outperforming the Japan Nikkei 225's 22.11% gain. Additionally, the stock has shown impressive growth over three years, with a 312.5% increase compared to the index's 77.34%.

Key financial indicators for Hokuhoku include a return on equity of 6.02% and a price-to-book ratio of 0.71, suggesting an attractive valuation relative to its peers. The company has also posted positive results for the last three consecutive quarters, with net sales growing by 18.45%.