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Bank of Queensland shares hit a 52-week low in June. Are they cheap today?

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  • Back on 9 June, BOQ shares fell to a 52-week low of $5.91.
  • At today's share price, that translates to a trailing yield of about 8.37%.
  • BOQ's half-year results showed cash earnings fell 4% to $176 million, while statutory net profit dropped 20% to $136 million.
  • TipRanks puts the average 12-month price target from 8 analysts at $6.20, suggesting around 5.7% downside from today's price.

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They've since recovered around 11%. With shares still well below their highs, are they worth buying today?

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It has been another quiet session for Bank of Queensland Ltd shares on Wednesday.

The bank's share price is down 1.28% to $6.575 in midday trade, continuing its lacklustre performance over the past year.

Back on 9 June, BOQ shares fell to a 52-week low of $5.91.

The bank paid 55 cents per share in franked dividends over the past 12 months.

At today's share price, that translates to a trailing yield of about 8.37%.

Excluding this one-off payment, the ordinary dividends total 40 cents, giving a yield closer to 6.1%.

The bank also announced a $295 million capital return last month.

BOQ's half-year results showed cash earnings fell 4% to $176 million, while statutory net profit dropped 20% to $136 million.

Its net interest margin improved to 1.67%, compared with 1.57% a year earlier, while commercial lending balances increased 16%.

TipRanks puts the average 12-month price target from 8 analysts at $6.20, suggesting around 5.7% downside from today's price.

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