The purpose of this research is to analyze the value, profitability and dividend yield of Brazilian banks and their relation to the origin of controlling shareholder and the quality of governance practices. The sample contains 40 banks from 1995 to 2013. Statistical tests, probit models and panel regressions were run to check for significant differences between state-owned banks, foreign and domestic private banks as well as banks listed on the traditional market and on the Novo Mercado. The results indicate that there is significant difference between the value, profitability and dividend yield of state banks, foreign and domestic private banks. The domestic private banks have higher price-to-book than state and foreign banks. Furthermore, there is statistical evidence, despite weak, that the profitability and dividend yield of foreign banks are higher than those of state and domestic private banks. Moreover, banks with better governance have improved profitability, but the results for value and dividend yield are not significant. In addition, larger banks, with higher leverage and greater ownership concentration have higher price-to-book. Finally, larger and less leveraged banks have increased profitability, while smaller banks pay more dividends.