Fitch Ratings affirms Ficohsa’s rating at ‘A+(hnd)’ with Stable Outlook
Fitch Ratings, one of the world's leading credit rating agencies, has recently affirmed Banco Financiera Comercial Hondureña, S.A. (Ficohsa) at 'A+(hnd)', with a stable outlook. This rating reflects Ficohsa's financial strength and consistent performance in the Honduran market.
Key rating factors
Size and market relevance
Ficohsa is the largest bank in terms of assets and the second largest in terms of loans and deposits in Honduras. Its relevant franchise size gives it a significant competitive advantage in the market. In addition, its business model focuses on corporate and commercial banking, which has resulted in consistent total operating revenues of USD 310 million over the past four years.
Loan portfolio quality
Although Ficohsa's past-due portfolio ratio increased slightly to ...