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>Our weighted metrics of share valuations, returns, capital adequacy and credit quality feed into a scorecard matrix; we look for opportunities where the risks are well discounted in current valuations</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/woori-financial-group-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27995:1" rel="noopener">Woori Financial Group (316140 KS)</a> remains the stand-out in terms of our matrix; this is based on valuation, dividend yield, and its superior credit quality relative to its peers</li>
<li>Hana Financial is second from top in our scorecard due to its attractive PBV ratio versus RoE, healthy dividend yield and sound credit quality; management should deliver improved medium-term returns</li>
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Our weighted metrics of share valuations, returns, capital adequacy and credit quality feed into a scorecard matrix; we look for opportunities where the risks are well discounted in current valuations

Woori Financial Group (316140 KS) remains the stand-out in terms of our matrix; this is based on valuation, dividend yield, and its superior credit quality relative to its peers
Hana Financial is second from top in our scorecard due to its attractive PBV ratio versus RoE, healthy dividend yield and sound credit quality; management should deliver improved medium-term returns


Korean Banks; Stick with Hana (086790 KS) And Woori (316140 KS)

Pan-Asia Tactical Market Calls (Quant-Driven), MRM Research

Nico Rosti

Pan-Asia Tactical Market Calls (Quant-Driven)

MRM Research

Quantitative Research

Equity Derivatives

Korea Stock Exchange KOSPI 200 / Equity Derivatives

Korea Stock Exchange KOSPI 200 (KOSPI2 INDEX EQUITY)

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<li>In just three weeks, on June 3rd, South Korea will hold an early presidential election.</li>
<li>The <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/korea-stock-exchange-kospi-200" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26021:1" rel="noopener">KOSPI 200 INDEX</a> on Tuesday closed at 347.17,  <strong>entering deeply overbought territory based on our time and price quantitative models</strong>. </li>
<li>Whether the index rallies into the election and then declines, or starts selling off ahead of the vote,<strong> our tactical stance is unchanged: we recommend short exposure or appropriate hedging.</strong>
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In just three weeks, on June 3rd, South Korea will hold an early presidential election.
The KOSPI 200 INDEX on Tuesday closed at 347.17,  entering deeply overbought territory based on our time and price quantitative models. 
Whether the index rallies into the election and then declines, or starts selling off ahead of the vote, our tactical stance is unchanged: we recommend short exposure or appropriate hedging.



KOSPI 200 Tactical Outlook: Waiting for the June Elections

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs, Douglas Research Advisory

Douglas Kim

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs

Douglas Research Advisory

Kepco Plant Service & Engineering / Equity Bottom-Up

Kepco Plant Service & Engineering (051600 KS)

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<li>In this insight, we provide the top 10 stocks picks and key catalysts in the Korean stock market for the two weeks starting 17 March. </li>
<li>Some of the top 10 Korean stock picks in the bi-weekly (starting 17 March) include Kepco Plant Service &amp; Engineering, Hyundai Wia, Poongsan, and Doosan Enerbility. </li>
<li>The biggest near-term negative catalyst on the Korean stock market remains tariffs.  The final legal outcome on President Yoon Seok-Yeol is expected to be made by the end of March.</li>
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In this insight, we provide the top 10 stocks picks and key catalysts in the Korean stock market for the two weeks starting 17 March. 
Some of the top 10 Korean stock picks in the bi-weekly (starting 17 March) include Kepco Plant Service &amp; Engineering, Hyundai Wia, Poongsan, and Doosan Enerbility. 
The biggest near-term negative catalyst on the Korean stock market remains tariffs.  The final legal outcome on President Yoon Seok-Yeol is expected to be made by the end of March.


Top 10 Korean Stock Picks and Key Catalysts Bi-Weekly (17 March 2025)

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<li>In this insight, we provide the top 10 stocks picks and key catalysts in the Korean stock market for the two weeks starting 3 March.</li>
<li>Our top 10 Korean stock picks from 14 to 28 January are down on average 1.8%, slightly outperforming KOSPI which is down 2.2% in the same period.</li>
<li>The top 10 Korean stock picks (bi-weekly) include SL Corp, Korea Electric Terminal, BNK Financial, S1, LX International, Doubleugames, Samsung C&amp;T, Amorepacific Corp (pref), SK Telecom, and POSCO International. </li>
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In this insight, we provide the top 10 stocks picks and key catalysts in the Korean stock market for the two weeks starting 3 March.
Our top 10 Korean stock picks from 14 to 28 January are down on average 1.8%, slightly outperforming KOSPI which is down 2.2% in the same period.
The top 10 Korean stock picks (bi-weekly) include SL Corp, Korea Electric Terminal, BNK Financial, S1, LX International, Doubleugames, Samsung C&amp;T, Amorepacific Corp (pref), SK Telecom, and POSCO International. 


Top 10 Korean Stock Picks and Key Catalysts Bi-Weekly (3 March 2025)

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<li>Our weighted metrics of share valuations, capital adequacy and credit quality feed into an investment valuation matrix; we look for opportunities where the risks are well discounted in current valuations</li>
<li>We stick with Hana Financial for its attractive valuations, PEG and equity risk premia; there is potential for management to deliver on its Value-Up plan over the medium term</li>
<li>Woori is the stand-out in terms of our matrix; this is based on valuation, PEG ratio, credit quality and its improving pre- and post-provision returns along with efficiency ratio</li>
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Our weighted metrics of share valuations, capital adequacy and credit quality feed into an investment valuation matrix; we look for opportunities where the risks are well discounted in current valuations
We stick with Hana Financial for its attractive valuations, PEG and equity risk premia; there is potential for management to deliver on its Value-Up plan over the medium term
Woori is the stand-out in terms of our matrix; this is based on valuation, PEG ratio, credit quality and its improving pre- and post-provision returns along with efficiency ratio


Korean Banks; Positive Fundamental and Share Price Trends for Hana (086790 KS) And Woori (316140 KS)

South Korea

BNK Financial Group Inc. a holding company, provides a full range of consumer and commercial banking-related financial services. The Company's main businesses include banking, trust banking, and assets management to individuals, businesses, and other financial institutions.

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Bnk Financial Group (138930 KS)

Korean Banks; Stick with Hana (086790 KS) And Woori (316140 KS)

Weighted scorecard metrics drive opportunities in undervalued stocks; Woori Financial with its strong credit quality and high dividend yield, Hana...

Victor Galliano

KOSPI 200 Tactical Outlook: Waiting for the June Elections

The KOSPI 200 INDEX is in overbought territory ahead of SK's early presidential election on June 3rd, this insight discusses tactical...

Nico Rosti

Top 10 Korean Stock Picks and Key Catalysts Bi-Weekly (17 March 2025)

In this insight, we provide the top 10 stocks picks and key catalysts in the Korean stock market for the two weeks starting 17 March.

Douglas Kim

Top 10 Korean Stock Picks and Key Catalysts Bi-Weekly (3 March 2025)

In this insight, we provide the top 10 stocks picks and key catalysts in the Korean stock market for the two weeks starting 3 March.

Douglas Kim

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Korean Banks; Stick with Hana (086790 KS) And Woori (316140 KS)

​Weighted scorecard metrics drive opportunities in undervalued stocks; Woori Financial with its strong credit quality and high dividend yield, Hana...

Victor Galliano

KOSPI 200 Tactical Outlook: Waiting for the June Elections

The KOSPI 200 INDEX is in overbought territory ahead of SK's early presidential election on June 3rd, this insight discusses tactical...

Nico Rosti

Top 10 Korean Stock Picks and Key Catalysts Bi-Weekly (17 March 2025)

In this insight, we provide the top 10 stocks picks and key catalysts in the Korean stock market for the two weeks starting 17 March.

Douglas Kim

Top 10 Korean Stock Picks and Key Catalysts Bi-Weekly (3 March 2025)

In this insight, we provide the top 10 stocks picks and key catalysts in the Korean stock market for the two weeks starting 3 March.

Douglas Kim

Korean Banks; Positive Fundamental and Share Price Trends for Hana (086790 KS) And Woori (316140 KS)

​Weighted metrics drive our investment valuation matrix; we like Hana Financial for attractive valuations and its Value-up plan, Woori stands out...

Victor Galliano

Weighted scorecard metrics drive opportunities in undervalued stocks; Woori Financial with its strong credit quality and high dividend yield, Hana...

Weighted metrics drive our investment valuation matrix; we like Hana Financial for attractive valuations and its Value-up plan, Woori stands out...