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- The net income of Indonesia’s BCA increased by 12% year-on-year to reach 12.9 trillion rupiah in the first quarter.
- Net interest income also saw an increase, rising by 6.9% year-on-year to hit 19.8 trillion rupiah.
- The company decreased its provision for loan losses by 32% year-on-year. The figure now stands at 1 trillion rupiah.
- BCA received 28 buys, 6 holds, and 0 sells for this period.
- All comparisons to past results are based on values reported by the company’s original disclosures.
Bank Central Asia on Smartkarma
Analysts on Smartkarma, like Angus Mackintosh, are bullish on Bank Central Asia (BBCA IJ). According to Mackintosh’s report titled “Bank Central Asia (BBCA IJ) – Transacting for a Hybrid Society,” BCA remains a key player among Indonesian banks. The bank reported notable growth in key financial metrics, such as a +15.4% year-on-year increase in PPOP and a +19.5% growth in net interest income, fueled by a robust loan growth of +13.9% YoY. With stable NIMs and a focus on quality management, Bank Central Asia is positioned as a core holding.
The positive sentiment towards Bank Central Asia is driven by its strong performance, reflected in its CASA growth of +4.3% YoY and a high CASA ratio of 80.3%. The bank’s conservative guidance on loan growth, stable NIMs, and CoC in 2024 further bolster investor confidence in the bank. The valuations of Bank Central Asia mirror solid bank returns and management quality, making it an attractive option for investors seeking exposure to Indonesian banking sector.
A look at Bank Central Asia Smart Scores
Factor | Score | Magnitude |
---|---|---|
Value | 2 | |
Dividend | 3 | |
Growth | 4 | |
Resilience | 5 | |
Momentum | 4 | |
OVERALL SMART SCORE | 3.6 |
Smart Score is a compound score for the Company indicating its overall outlook. It is derived by taking an equally weighted average of underlying Factor scores computed by Smartkarma
PT Bank Central Asia Tbk, a prominent provider of banking services, is positioned for a positive long-term outlook as indicated by Smartkarma’s Smart Scores. The company received solid scores across key factors with high marks in resilience, growth, and momentum. With a strong focus on adapting to challenges, the company’s resilience score of 5 underscores its ability to weather uncertainties in the market effectively.
Moreover, Bank Central Asia‘s impressive growth potential, reflected in a score of 4, indicates promising prospects for expansion and development. Complementing this, a momentum score of 4 suggests a favorable trend in the company’s performance. While the value score is decent at 2, the overall outlook remains optimistic for Bank Central Asia, making it a compelling prospect for long-term investment.
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