Head of Research, Krungthai XSpring

Waraporn Wiboonkanarak

Head of Research

A full service Thai brokerage

Krungthai XSpring

Krungthai XSpring is a full service broker. The company provides a wide range of investment services such as Securities Brokerage, Derivative Agent Business, Securities Borrowing and Lending, Securities Trading, Underwriting, Financial Advisory, Wealth Advisory, Private Fund Management and International Markets Securities Trading. 

In terms of credibility, Fitch Ratings has assigned Krunghtai XSpring a long-term rating of AA- and a national short-term rating of F1+ with stable outlook.

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<ul><li>KTX holds a positive view of the new household debt relief measures, as they help reduce principal amounts and long-term debt burdens.</li><li>This is expected to have a favorable impact on asset quality and ease future provisioning pressures.</li><li>These measures are particularly beneficial for small and medium-sized banks with a high proportion of retail loan portfolios. Recommendations include KKP, TTB, and TISCO.</li></ul>

KTX holds a positive view of the new household debt relief measures, as they help reduce principal amounts and long-term debt burdens.This is expected to have a favorable impact on asset quality and ease future provisioning pressures.These measures are particularly beneficial for small and medium-sized banks with a high proportion of retail loan portfolios. Recommendations include KKP, TTB, and TISCO.

Banking - New Household Debt Relief Measure: A Positive Outlook for Small and Medium-Sized Banks

<ul><li>The latest Global Fund Manager Survey by Bank of America polled 179 global fund managers with a total NAV of USD503bn.</li><li>The survey, which took place between November 1-7, includes 22% of responses gathered after the US election results were announced — reflecting partial recognition of the outcome, with Trump being elected US president and the Republican Party likely to have control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate.</li><li>The survey reveals significant shifts in asset allocations in response to these developments. The shift is driven by the US economy showing stronger signs of a "no landing" scenario, while the global downward interest rate cycle appears less pronounced than previously expected. </li></ul>

The latest Global Fund Manager Survey by Bank of America polled 179 global fund managers with a total NAV of USD503bn.The survey, which took place between November 1-7, includes 22% of responses gathered after the US election results were announced — reflecting partial recognition of the outcome, with Trump being elected US president and the Republican Party likely to have control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate.The survey reveals significant shifts in asset allocations in response to these developments. The shift is driven by the US economy showing stronger signs of a "no landing" scenario, while the global downward interest rate cycle appears less pronounced than previously expected. 

FMS Outlook Following Trump's Victory as US President - November 19, 2024

<ul><li>The six banks under our coverage reported a combined net profit of Bt43.6bn in 3Q24, growing 8.6% YoY and 3.0% QoQ, which was 6% above our expectations.</li><li>This was due to: I) BBL’s better-than-expected non-interest income (NII) from mark-to-market investment gains, and ii) lower-than-expected provisions from SCB and KKP.</li><li>We maintain a Neutral rating on the banking sector, as the short-term growth drivers remain unclear. </li></ul>

The six banks under our coverage reported a combined net profit of Bt43.6bn in 3Q24, growing 8.6% YoY and 3.0% QoQ, which was 6% above our expectations.This was due to: I) BBL’s better-than-expected non-interest income (NII) from mark-to-market investment gains, and ii) lower-than-expected provisions from SCB and KKP.We maintain a Neutral rating on the banking sector, as the short-term growth drivers remain unclear. 

Banking Upbeat 3Q24 Earnings but a Lack of Short-Term Catalysts - OCTOBER 28, 2024

<ul><li>The 3Q24E performances of the four mid- to large-sized banks under our coverage should not be particularly impressive, reflecting cautious market sentiment.</li><li>This is evident in an expected contraction in loan portfolios and high levels of provisions, while net interest margins (NIM) are anticipated to decline slightly QoQ.</li><li>We estimate total net profit to be around Bt38.6bn, representing a 4.3% YoY increase but a 3.0% QoQ decline. </li></ul>

The 3Q24E performances of the four mid- to large-sized banks under our coverage should not be particularly impressive, reflecting cautious market sentiment.This is evident in an expected contraction in loan portfolios and high levels of provisions, while net interest margins (NIM) are anticipated to decline slightly QoQ.We estimate total net profit to be around Bt38.6bn, representing a 4.3% YoY increase but a 3.0% QoQ decline. 

Banking - Banks’ Overall Earnings Outlook in 3Q24E Not Particularly Impressive

<ul><li>KTX has revised its outlook on the policy interest rate, anticipating a potential 25 bps cut in 4Q24E, following the sharp appreciation of the baht, while rates are expected to remain steady in 2025E.</li><li>This anticipated cut could negatively impact profit estimates for the banking sector in 2025-26E by approximately 2.1%.</li><li>When valuing bank stocks using the earnings yield method, the advantages of lower interest rates are insufficient to offset the increase in the assumed market risk premium (MRP), as most banks have a high beta. </li></ul>

KTX has revised its outlook on the policy interest rate, anticipating a potential 25 bps cut in 4Q24E, following the sharp appreciation of the baht, while rates are expected to remain steady in 2025E.This anticipated cut could negatively impact profit estimates for the banking sector in 2025-26E by approximately 2.1%.When valuing bank stocks using the earnings yield method, the advantages of lower interest rates are insufficient to offset the increase in the assumed market risk premium (MRP), as most banks have a high beta. 

Banking - Small Banks Likely to Gain from Rate Cuts - October 1, 2024

Thailand

Kasikornbank Public Company Limited provides commercial banking services including personal and commercial banking, international trade, as well as investment banking services, to its customers throughout Thailand.  The Bank has foreign branches in Los Angeles, Hong Kong, Cayman Islands, and Shenzhen; and representative offices in Shanghai, Beijing, and Kunmin.

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Banking - New Household Debt Relief Measure: A Positive Outlook for Small and Medium-Sized Banks

KTX holds a positive view of the new household debt relief measures, as they help reduce principal amounts and long-term debt burdens.

Krungthai XSpring

FMS Outlook Following Trump's Victory as US President - November 19, 2024

The survey, which took place between November 1-7, includes 22% of responses gathered after the US election results were announced — reflecting...

Krungthai XSpring

Banking Upbeat 3Q24 Earnings but a Lack of Short-Term Catalysts - OCTOBER 28, 2024

The six banks under our coverage reported a combined net profit of Bt43.6bn in 3Q24, growing 8.6% YoY and 3.0% QoQ, which was 6% above our...

Krungthai XSpring

Banking - Banks’ Overall Earnings Outlook in 3Q24E Not Particularly Impressive

The 3Q24E performances of the four mid- to large-sized banks under our coverage should not be particularly impressive, reflecting cautious market...

Krungthai XSpring

Banking - Small Banks Likely to Gain from Rate Cuts - October 1, 2024

KTX has revised its outlook on the policy interest rate, anticipating a potential 25 bps cut in 4Q24E, following the sharp appreciation of the...

Krungthai XSpring

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