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Equity Bottom-Up

*Manufactured Improvement: IndusInd Bank (IIB.IB) [IndusInd] reported FY 2Q21 bottom-line results of INR 6.5 bn, improving INR 1.9 bn (40.5%) linked quarter. Like most other banks in India, IndusInd cut its loan loss provision INR 2.9 bn or 13.0% on a linked quarter basis – driving FY2Q21 bottom-line – a bizarre move given the accelerated levels of NPL creation which no doubt will be reversed going forward; and*Credit Weaker, Not Better: You can dress IndusInd up and put as much make-up on as you like but at the end of the day – credit is ugly. NCOs of INR 18.4 bn amount to 3.72% on an annualized basis, while net new NPLs are increasing at a 117.5%. From our vantage point, we find that IndusInd’s reserve needs to be more than tripled with a shortfall of INR 75.7 bn – representing nine quarters of pre-tax results if you believe the FY 2Q21 result wasn’t manufactured – or 17.0% of market cap. This is a problem, as IndusInd’s CET 1 at 14.5% is substantially still lower than the CET 1 ratio of the large private banks (18% on an average).

*Manufactured Improvement: IndusInd Bank (IIB.IB) [IndusInd] reported FY 2Q21 bottom-line results of INR 6.5 bn, improving INR 1.9 bn (40.5%) linked quarter. Like most other banks in India, IndusInd cut its loan loss provision INR 2.9 bn or 13.0% on a linked quarter basis – driving FY2Q21 bottom-line – a bizarre move given the accelerated levels of NPL creation which no doubt will be reversed going forward; and*Credit Weaker, Not Better: You can dress IndusInd up and put as much make-up on as you like but at the end of the day – credit is ugly. NCOs of INR 18.4 bn amount to 3.72% on an annualized basis, while net new NPLs are increasing at a 117.5%. From our vantage point, we find that IndusInd’s reserve needs to be more than tripled with a shortfall of INR 75.7 bn – representing nine quarters of pre-tax results if you believe the FY 2Q21 result wasn’t manufactured – or 17.0% of market cap. This is a problem, as IndusInd’s CET 1 at 14.5% is substantially still lower than the CET 1 ratio of the large private banks (18% on an average).

IndusInd Bank – Now Dealing With Negative Operating Jaws

*Solid Number Appear Sustainable: Shriram Transport Finance (SHTF.IN) [Shriram] reported FY 2Q21 profits of INR 6.8 bn, increasing 113.9% linked quarter. Bottom-line improvement was attributed to two factors: 1) a net interest income improvement of INR 2.0 bn (11.0%) primarily as a result of NIM improvement - on the back of lower funding costs – of 61 bp to 7.24%; and 2) wouldn’t you know it, an INR 4.1 bn (38.4%) decline in loss provisions as net new NPL growth turned negative; and*Very Encouraging Credit Trends:  Most encouraging, and in contravention to sector trends that we have seen thus far, we note that Shriram’s level of net new NPLs linked quarter actually declined INR 2.2 bn or negative 10.0% on an annualized basis.

*Solid Number Appear Sustainable: Shriram Transport Finance (SHTF.IN) [Shriram] reported FY 2Q21 profits of INR 6.8 bn, increasing 113.9% linked quarter. Bottom-line improvement was attributed to two factors: 1) a net interest income improvement of INR 2.0 bn (11.0%) primarily as a result of NIM improvement - on the back of lower funding costs – of 61 bp to 7.24%; and 2) wouldn’t you know it, an INR 4.1 bn (38.4%) decline in loss provisions as net new NPL growth turned negative; and*Very Encouraging Credit Trends:  Most encouraging, and in contravention to sector trends that we have seen thus far, we note that Shriram’s level of net new NPLs linked quarter actually declined INR 2.2 bn or negative 10.0% on an annualized basis.

Shriram Transport Finance – Frightening Glory

Financials Credit Analyst

Hank Calenti, CFA

CreditContinuum

Credit

Executive Summary: We noted last weekend that Treasury yields could gap down as True-Blue election sweep expectations declined and that bank valuations would follow. Both outcomes took place during the first part of the week. President Trump has gained enough in polls for traders with bearish positions in long-dated Treasuries to start unwinding them.  If Republicans’ retain the Senate, then fiscal stimulus may be lower than currently expected.  The December VIX future may also underprice the risk of a contested election result while thin markets keep volatility elevated.On Wednesday, most US stock indices posted their biggest single-day drop since June while European shares met five-month lows. As such, implied equity volatility jumped to its highest readings in 6 weeks. The US dollar and commodities also exhibited risk-off behaviour. Soaring Coronavirus cases in the US and Europe added to market jitters on the eventual time to a US federal stimulus package. The lack of a strong bullish reaction in Treasuries while equities sold-off reinforced concerns that low yields significantly reduce hedging protection. Within this background, Asia’s Additional Tier 1 (AT1) bonds underperformed Tier 2 and Senior Unsecured securities, in concert with developed market risk-off sentiment. The top performing bonds were overwhelmingly short maturity Senior Unsecured in nature. Asia’s HY markets slightly outperformed the US’ as both indexes widened during the week. The relative outperformance of Asia versus the US resulted in slight spread compression between the two indexes, although the remain wide of last year’s average and this years’ tights.Financial institutions only issued US$4.5 billion in USD and Euros. Amongst Asia-headquartered banks, the <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/industrial-bank-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:19515:1" rel="noopener">Industrial Bank Co Ltd A (601166 CH)</a> and Kookmin Bank (<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/kb-financial-group-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:718:1" rel="noopener">KB Financial Group (105560 KS))</a> were the only financial institutions to access global capital market during the week. The primary market issuance window may be closing very early this year.In terms of potential mergers and acquisitions, Bloomberg reported that <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/kotak-mahindra-bank-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:126:1" rel="noopener">Kotak Mahindra Bank (KMB IN)</a> is considering an offer for IndusInd Bank, which IndusInd subsequently denied. Please see <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/kotak-indusind-happy-indusind-bondholders-move-to-overweight" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:44542" rel="noopener">Kotak + IndusInd = Happy IndusInd Bondholders; Move to Overweight</a> for more details. On Friday, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/indusind-bank-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1558:1" rel="noopener">Indusind Bank (IIB IN)</a> reported a 53% year-on-year decline in second quarter net profit that missed average analyst estimates. Despite the earnings miss and acquisition dismissal, IndusInd’s 3 7/8% coupon bond rose in price during the week.Market Outlook: Market reactions to soaring Coronavirus contagion, underpriced election outcome risks and sidelined treasury investors may augment market illiquidity and impact bank valuation over the near term.

Executive Summary: We noted last weekend that Treasury yields could gap down as True-Blue election sweep expectations declined and that bank valuations would follow. Both outcomes took place during the first part of the week. President Trump has gained enough in polls for traders with bearish positions in long-dated Treasuries to start unwinding them.  If Republicans’ retain the Senate, then fiscal stimulus may be lower than currently expected.  The December VIX future may also underprice the risk of a contested election result while thin markets keep volatility elevated.On Wednesday, most US stock indices posted their biggest single-day drop since June while European shares met five-month lows. As such, implied equity volatility jumped to its highest readings in 6 weeks. The US dollar and commodities also exhibited risk-off behaviour. Soaring Coronavirus cases in the US and Europe added to market jitters on the eventual time to a US federal stimulus package. The lack of a strong bullish reaction in Treasuries while equities sold-off reinforced concerns that low yields significantly reduce hedging protection. Within this background, Asia’s Additional Tier 1 (AT1) bonds underperformed Tier 2 and Senior Unsecured securities, in concert with developed market risk-off sentiment. The top performing bonds were overwhelmingly short maturity Senior Unsecured in nature. Asia’s HY markets slightly outperformed the US’ as both indexes widened during the week. The relative outperformance of Asia versus the US resulted in slight spread compression between the two indexes, although the remain wide of last year’s average and this years’ tights.Financial institutions only issued US$4.5 billion in USD and Euros. Amongst Asia-headquartered banks, the Industrial Bank Co Ltd A (601166 CH) and Kookmin Bank (KB Financial Group (105560 KS)) were the only financial institutions to access global capital market during the week. The primary market issuance window may be closing very early this year.In terms of potential mergers and acquisitions, Bloomberg reported that Kotak Mahindra Bank (KMB IN) is considering an offer for IndusInd Bank, which IndusInd subsequently denied. Please see Kotak + IndusInd = Happy IndusInd Bondholders; Move to Overweight for more details. On Friday, Indusind Bank (IIB IN) reported a 53% year-on-year decline in second quarter net profit that missed average analyst estimates. Despite the earnings miss and acquisition dismissal, IndusInd’s 3 7/8% coupon bond rose in price during the week.Market Outlook: Market reactions to soaring Coronavirus contagion, underpriced election outcome risks and sidelined treasury investors may augment market illiquidity and impact bank valuation over the near term.

Bank Credit Weekly: Risk Reduction on Election and Virus Uncertainty

*Solid Results In FY 2Q21: Kotak Mahindra Bank (KMB.IN) [Kotak] reported a fairly stellar FY 2Q21 earnings result of INR 21.8 bn – exceeding FY 1Q21 results by INR 9.3 bn or 75.5% - a high quality beat of consensus as well; and*Strong Credit Metrics Across The Board: Gross NPLs were flattish linked quarter, while net new NPLs increased just INR 1.1 bn or 7.6% on an annualized basis. Further, despite the loss provisioning decline of INR 5.9 bn (61.7%), loss reserves at KMB increased INR 2.8 bn (7.4%) as NCOs continue to decelerate.

*Solid Results In FY 2Q21: Kotak Mahindra Bank (KMB.IN) [Kotak] reported a fairly stellar FY 2Q21 earnings result of INR 21.8 bn – exceeding FY 1Q21 results by INR 9.3 bn or 75.5% - a high quality beat of consensus as well; and*Strong Credit Metrics Across The Board: Gross NPLs were flattish linked quarter, while net new NPLs increased just INR 1.1 bn or 7.6% on an annualized basis. Further, despite the loss provisioning decline of INR 5.9 bn (61.7%), loss reserves at KMB increased INR 2.8 bn (7.4%) as NCOs continue to decelerate. 

Kotak Mahindra Bank – Surprisingly Strong Performance

Asia’s Additional Tier 1 (AT1) bonds outperformed Tier 2 and Senior Unsecured securities, despite rather constrained credit risk sentiment. In rate markets, US Treasury curve steepening roared back. Concurrently, interest rate futures rose considerably on even higher federal stimulus expectations. Rate markets may be over-pricing the potential for a "True Blue-Sweep". The risk at this point is an effectively split ticket in which Senate Republicans, aided by conservative-Democrats, water-down federal stimulus bills. Treasury yields may gap down as a result. Bank valuations could follow. The sell-off in US Treasuries was not met with increased buying in Emerging Market (EM) or High Yield (HY) markets. EM investors were more focused on early 2021 fund flows while risk-free rates rise. HY investors contemplated the potential for higher default rates over the next year. An unsynchronized global economic recovery will make single name selection more important over the near term.Asia’s HY markets slightly outperformed the US’ as both indexes tightened slightly during the week. The relative outperformance of Asia versus the US resulted in slight spread compression between the two indexes, although the remain wide of last year’s average and this years’ tights.EM capital inflows and US dollar index levels were essentially unchanged during the week despite yuan appreciation. China’s yuan hit the strongest level against the US$ since 2018. As the week closed, a spokeswoman from China’s State Administration of Foreign Exchange suggested an official tolerance of the higher currency level. Lower US-China tensions under a Biden administration could push the yuan even stronger. This may be beneficial for regional banking systems.Financial institutions issued over US$14 billion in USD and Euros. Amongst Asia-headquartered banks, the <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sumitomo-mitsui-financial-group-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:217:1" rel="noopener">Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (8316 JP)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/kb-capital-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:3646:1" rel="noopener">KB Capital (021960 KS)</a> were the only financial institutions to access global capital market during the week. The <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/fbn-holdings-plc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27846:1" rel="noopener">First Bank of Nigeria (FBNH NL)</a> brought a five-year note with an 8.625% coupon for Frontier Market investors. Meanwhile, oversubscription  in the Investment Corporation of Dubai’s note suggests positive investor sentiment towards Dubai, which should be supportive for the <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/commercial-bank-of-dubai" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:29706:1" rel="noopener">Commercial Bank of Dubai's (CBD UH)</a> recently issued AT1 bond. For our thoughts on this security, please see: <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/commercial-bank-of-dubai-vs-bank-of-east-asia-a-tale-of-two-at1s-in-covid-19-uncertainty" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:44387" rel="noopener">Commercial Bank of Dubai Vs Bank of East Asia: A Tale of Two AT1s in COVID-19 Uncertainty</a>.   In terms of Q3 earnings, Thai banks reported mixed results and, despite missing expectations, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bangkok-bank-public-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:213:1" rel="noopener">Bangkok Bank's (BBL TB)</a> notes outperformed other Thai Bank bonds, all of which, also tightened week-on-week. For our thoughts on Bangkok Bank and Thai banks more broadly, please see <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/bangkok-bank-s-new-at1-overweight-on-relative-value" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:43402" rel="noopener">Bangkok Bank’s New AT1 – Overweight on Relative Value</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/thai-bank-capital-and-chronic-covid-19-sensitivity" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:44011" rel="noopener">Thai Bank Capital and Chronic COVID-19 Sensitivity</a>, respectively. As the week closed, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/yes-bank-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:767:1" rel="noopener">Yes Bank (YES IN)</a> reported second quarter, to September, results which beat expectations. The bank managed to generate a profit, versus expectations of another loss, on positive operating jaws as interest and operating expense declines offset lower operating revenues. The bank reported a Common Equity Tier 1 ratio above its minimum requirement for the first time in one year following its capital raise in July and after incorporating the Reserve Bank of India’s recent asset risk-weight reductions. Yes Bank’s results should be positive for its 2023 US$-maturity note.Market Outlook: U.S. Treasury market moves this week suggest that the risk is now election outcome driven. The question is whether Democrats will truly sweep the Senate, House, and Presidency. Effectively conservative-Democrats could water-down federal stimulus efforts. At the same time, although stimulus may be positive for US risk assets, higher long-term rates may not be EM friendly. However, a rise in long-term rates may be tempered by the return of US Treasuries as a favored carry-trade option and by more targeted Federal Reserve asset purchase program operations. Eventual reflation is bank credit and equity positive, getting to reflation is not.

Asia’s Additional Tier 1 (AT1) bonds outperformed Tier 2 and Senior Unsecured securities, despite rather constrained credit risk sentiment. In rate markets, US Treasury curve steepening roared back. Concurrently, interest rate futures rose considerably on even higher federal stimulus expectations. Rate markets may be over-pricing the potential for a "True Blue-Sweep". The risk at this point is an effectively split ticket in which Senate Republicans, aided by conservative-Democrats, water-down federal stimulus bills. Treasury yields may gap down as a result. Bank valuations could follow. The sell-off in US Treasuries was not met with increased buying in Emerging Market (EM) or High Yield (HY) markets. EM investors were more focused on early 2021 fund flows while risk-free rates rise. HY investors contemplated the potential for higher default rates over the next year. An unsynchronized global economic recovery will make single name selection more important over the near term.Asia’s HY markets slightly outperformed the US’ as both indexes tightened slightly during the week. The relative outperformance of Asia versus the US resulted in slight spread compression between the two indexes, although the remain wide of last year’s average and this years’ tights.EM capital inflows and US dollar index levels were essentially unchanged during the week despite yuan appreciation. China’s yuan hit the strongest level against the US$ since 2018. As the week closed, a spokeswoman from China’s State Administration of Foreign Exchange suggested an official tolerance of the higher currency level. Lower US-China tensions under a Biden administration could push the yuan even stronger. This may be beneficial for regional banking systems.Financial institutions issued over US$14 billion in USD and Euros. Amongst Asia-headquartered banks, the Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (8316 JP) and KB Capital (021960 KS) were the only financial institutions to access global capital market during the week. The First Bank of Nigeria (FBNH NL) brought a five-year note with an 8.625% coupon for Frontier Market investors. Meanwhile, oversubscription  in the Investment Corporation of Dubai’s note suggests positive investor sentiment towards Dubai, which should be supportive for the Commercial Bank of Dubai's (CBD UH) recently issued AT1 bond. For our thoughts on this security, please see: Commercial Bank of Dubai Vs Bank of East Asia: A Tale of Two AT1s in COVID-19 Uncertainty.   In terms of Q3 earnings, Thai banks reported mixed results and, despite missing expectations, Bangkok Bank's (BBL TB) notes outperformed other Thai Bank bonds, all of which, also tightened week-on-week. For our thoughts on Bangkok Bank and Thai banks more broadly, please see Bangkok Bank’s New AT1 – Overweight on Relative Value and Thai Bank Capital and Chronic COVID-19 Sensitivity, respectively. As the week closed, Yes Bank (YES IN) reported second quarter, to September, results which beat expectations. The bank managed to generate a profit, versus expectations of another loss, on positive operating jaws as interest and operating expense declines offset lower operating revenues. The bank reported a Common Equity Tier 1 ratio above its minimum requirement for the first time in one year following its capital raise in July and after incorporating the Reserve Bank of India’s recent asset risk-weight reductions. Yes Bank’s results should be positive for its 2023 US$-maturity note.Market Outlook: U.S. Treasury market moves this week suggest that the risk is now election outcome driven. The question is whether Democrats will truly sweep the Senate, House, and Presidency. Effectively conservative-Democrats could water-down federal stimulus efforts. At the same time, although stimulus may be positive for US risk assets, higher long-term rates may not be EM friendly. However, a rise in long-term rates may be tempered by the return of US Treasuries as a favored carry-trade option and by more targeted Federal Reserve asset purchase program operations. Eventual reflation is bank credit and equity positive, getting to reflation is not.

Bank Credit Weekly: Election Risk Rises as Asia’s AT1s Outperform

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YES BANK Limited provides banking services. The Bank offers deposits, personal loans, e-banking, trade finance, corporate, and business banking services. YES BANK serves the food and agribusiness, life sciences, healthcare, biotechnology, telecommunications, media, information technology, and infrastructure development industries in India.

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