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.

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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

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<li>Krung Thai is our sole best value pick among the Thai banks, having solid post-provision profitability, near double digit ROE, a sound balance sheet and attractive PBV and PE ratios</li>
<li>We downgrade Kasikorn from buy to neutral, as it has an unattractive PEG and we believe it is more exposed to credit quality deterioration and potential cost of risk reversal</li>
<li>Bank Ayudhya is suffering from further credit quality deterioration which led to spike in its cost of risk; it now has the lowest NPL coverage relative to the peer group</li>
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Krung Thai is our sole best value pick among the Thai banks, having solid post-provision profitability, near double digit ROE, a sound balance sheet and attractive PBV and PE ratios
We downgrade Kasikorn from buy to neutral, as it has an unattractive PEG and we believe it is more exposed to credit quality deterioration and potential cost of risk reversal
Bank Ayudhya is suffering from further credit quality deterioration which led to spike in its cost of risk; it now has the lowest NPL coverage relative to the peer group


Thai Banks 2Q24 Screener; We Stick with Krung Thai for Best Value, We Downgrade Kasikorn to Neutral

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.

<ul><li>According to the personal Facebook account of Mr. Suraphon Ophasathien, general manager of the Credit Bureau, credit card loans classified as special mention (SM) accelerated after the increase in the minimum payment rate to 8% in early 2024.</li><li>Total credit card debts classified as NPLs (overdue for more than 90 days) amounted to Bt64bn, with over 1mn cards, up 14.6% YoY.</li><li>For banks, we assess that the impact of this issue should be relatively limited.</li></ul>

According to the personal Facebook account of Mr. Suraphon Ophasathien, general manager of the Credit Bureau, credit card loans classified as special mention (SM) accelerated after the increase in the minimum payment rate to 8% in early 2024.Total credit card debts classified as NPLs (overdue for more than 90 days) amounted to Bt64bn, with over 1mn cards, up 14.6% YoY.For banks, we assess that the impact of this issue should be relatively limited.

Large Commercial Banks to See Limited Impact From Increase in Minimum Payment Rate for Credit Cards From 5% to 8%

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<li>Krung Thai has solid post-provision profitability, close to double digit ROE with a healthy balance sheet, along with attractive PBV and PE ratios</li>
<li>We add Kasikorn to the buy list, as its cost of risk sharply improved in 4Q23, suggesting that it peaked in 3Q23; this should improve post-provision returns going forward</li>
<li>We remove Ayudhya from the buy list, as its worsening cost of risk trends are eroding post-provision returns; it is also relatively weak in terms of capital adequacy</li>
</ul>


Krung Thai has solid post-provision profitability, close to double digit ROE with a healthy balance sheet, along with attractive PBV and PE ratios
We add Kasikorn to the buy list, as its cost of risk sharply improved in 4Q23, suggesting that it peaked in 3Q23; this should improve post-provision returns going forward
We remove Ayudhya from the buy list, as its worsening cost of risk trends are eroding post-provision returns; it is also relatively weak in terms of capital adequacy


Thai Banks 4Q23 Screener; Stick with Krung Thai, Switch Out of Ayudhya into Kasikorn

Thailand

Bank of Ayudhya Public Co., Ltd., also known as Krungsri, is a leading commercial bank in Thailand providing a comprehensive range of universal banking services. It offers personal, corporate, and SME banking services, including auto loans, home loans, transaction accounts, investment banking, and treasury services. The bank is headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand, and was established in 1945.

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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

Thai Banks 2Q24 Screener; We Stick with Krung Thai for Best Value, We Downgrade Kasikorn to Neutral

Krung Thai is our value Thai bank pick, with best of peers ROE and a strong balance sheet, while Kasikorn is downgraded to neutral due to credit...

Victor Galliano

Large Commercial Banks to See Limited Impact From Increase in Minimum Payment Rate for Credit Cards From 5% to 8%

According to the personal Facebook account of Mr. Suraphon Ophasathien, general manager of the Credit Bureau, credit card loans classified as...

Krungthai XSpring

Thai Banks 4Q23 Screener; Stick with Krung Thai, Switch Out of Ayudhya into Kasikorn

Krung Thai has strong profitability, a healthy balance sheet and attractive valuations. Kasikorn's cost of risk has improved, hints at potentially...

Victor Galliano

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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

Thai Banks 2Q24 Screener; We Stick with Krung Thai for Best Value, We Downgrade Kasikorn to Neutral

​Krung Thai is our value Thai bank pick, with best of peers ROE and a strong balance sheet, while Kasikorn is downgraded to neutral due to credit...

Victor Galliano

Large Commercial Banks to See Limited Impact From Increase in Minimum Payment Rate for Credit Cards From 5% to 8%

According to the personal Facebook account of Mr. Suraphon Ophasathien, general manager of the Credit Bureau, credit card loans classified as...

Krungthai XSpring

Thai Banks 4Q23 Screener; Stick with Krung Thai, Switch Out of Ayudhya into Kasikorn

​Krung Thai has strong profitability, a healthy balance sheet and attractive valuations. Kasikorn's cost of risk has improved, hints at potentially...

Victor Galliano

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

Krung Thai is our value Thai bank pick, with best of peers ROE and a strong balance sheet, while Kasikorn is downgraded to neutral due to credit...

Krung Thai has strong profitability, a healthy balance sheet and attractive valuations. Kasikorn's cost of risk has improved, hints at potentially...