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.

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<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

Financials & FinTech research, Galliano’s Financials Research

Victor Galliano

Financials & FinTech research

Financials & FinTech, EM & Developed Markets

Galliano’s Financials Research

Galliano's Financials Research provides fundamental research in Emerging Markets financials, including FinTech, as well as financials in select Developed Markets.

The investment style applied is generally value oriented, although Growth At Reasonable Price (GARP) strategies can also be used where appropriate. 

Our investment research approach aim is often contrarian, looking to capitalise on overly sceptical or optimistic consensus views. In terms of valuation techniques, the focus is on PBV ratio to ROE, PE multiples and dividend yield, as well as the application of PEG ratios and, where appropriate, Sum of the Parts (SOTP) valuations.

Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>Krung Thai remains our sole best value pick among the Thai banks, having solid post-provision profitability, delivering double digit ROE, a sound balance sheet and attractive PBV and PE ratios</li>
<li>Krung Thai has the highest core capital ratios as well as delivering the best returns of the peer group, with reassuring metrics in terms of credit quality</li>
<li>Its share price is the best performer year-to-date, but we still see it to be attractively valued and the recent correction is a buying opportunity</li>
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Krung Thai remains our sole best value pick among the Thai banks, having solid post-provision profitability, delivering double digit ROE, a sound balance sheet and attractive PBV and PE ratios
Krung Thai has the highest core capital ratios as well as delivering the best returns of the peer group, with reassuring metrics in terms of credit quality
Its share price is the best performer year-to-date, but we still see it to be attractively valued and the recent correction is a buying opportunity


Thai Banks 3Q24 Screener; Krung Thai Offers the Best Value Relative to the Returns Outlook

Research and consultancy, Tabbush Report

Daniel Tabbush

Research and consultancy

Tabbush Report

We provide research and consultancy on Asian banks. Our focus is on what we call “Asian bank research, without the noise.” We are interested in the most critical swing-factors for banks, the NPL and credit cycle, and where we believe there is a gap between perception and reality. We often focus on the less studied components of bank financial statements.  Our research is highly thematic, sometimes examining unlisted banks and companies as a window on mainstream banks. 

Being independent allows us to look at smaller banks, often overlooked by others. Analysis of BIS bank guidelines in the context of Asia, is also a focal point, while we also analyze global banks operating in the region. We use what we believe is the most comprehensive, reliable financials database, SNL Financial. S&P Capital IQ augments our database, with corporate data and CEIC, with economics. 

Asian bank research, without the noise.

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<li>Where there are many other areas of interest in Asia, globally, the figures just out for Bangkok Bank are incredible to us, not in a positive way.</li>
<li>The bank has seen its NPLs rise from THB71bn to THB85bn to THB92bn from 4Q23 to 2Q24 to 3Q24, putting YTD growth at 29%</li>
<li>The bank has more than 1/4 of its loans in manufacturing &amp; commercial where loan balances are down 4.0% YTD and down 4.3% QoQ</li>
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Where there are many other areas of interest in Asia, globally, the figures just out for Bangkok Bank are incredible to us, not in a positive way.
The bank has seen its NPLs rise from THB71bn to THB85bn to THB92bn from 4Q23 to 2Q24 to 3Q24, putting YTD growth at 29%
The bank has more than 1/4 of its loans in manufacturing &amp; commercial where loan balances are down 4.0% YTD and down 4.3% QoQ


Bangkok Bank - BBL Sees 29% Higher NPLs YTD and Core Manufacturing & Commercial Loans -4% YTD

<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

TMB Bank Public Company Limited provides a full range of banking and financial services. The Bank offers corporate and personal lending, retail and wholesale banking, international trade financing, and investment banking services to its customers throughout Thailand.  It also has branches in Hong Kong, Laos, and Cayman Island.

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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

Thai Banks 3Q24 Screener; Krung Thai Offers the Best Value Relative to the Returns Outlook

Krung Thai continues to stand out as our top pick among Thai banks, with its sound profitability, high ROE, solid balance sheet and attractive...

Victor Galliano

Bangkok Bank - BBL Sees 29% Higher NPLs YTD and Core Manufacturing & Commercial Loans -4% YTD

BBL is seeing dwindling loan balances in its core segment - manufacturing and commercial loans are -4% YTD. And what's worse: its NPLs are surging,...

Daniel Tabbush

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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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

Thai Banks 3Q24 Screener; Krung Thai Offers the Best Value Relative to the Returns Outlook

​Krung Thai continues to stand out as our top pick among Thai banks, with its sound profitability, high ROE, solid balance sheet and attractive...

Victor Galliano

Bangkok Bank - BBL Sees 29% Higher NPLs YTD and Core Manufacturing & Commercial Loans -4% YTD

BBL is seeing dwindling loan balances in its core segment - manufacturing and commercial loans are -4% YTD. And what's worse: its NPLs are surging,...

Daniel Tabbush

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

Krung Thai continues to stand out as our top pick among Thai banks, with its sound profitability, high ROE, solid balance sheet and attractive...