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.

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<ul><li>Philippine banks are now taking over others in SE Asia in terms of credit growth&nbsp;as they become more comfortable with their own financials and the overall economy.</li><li>Indonesian Bank loan growth has stepped down dramatically over the past few years. This reflects cyclically less corporate demand combined with increased caution from the banks</li><li>Thai Banks now report the lowest growth. With GDP growing at 0.5% this is reflective of demand.</li></ul>

Philippine banks are now taking over others in SE Asia in terms of credit growth&nbsp;as they become more comfortable with their own financials and the overall economy.Indonesian Bank loan growth has stepped down dramatically over the past few years. This reflects cyclically less corporate demand combined with increased caution from the banksThai Banks now report the lowest growth. With GDP growing at 0.5% this is reflective of demand.

South East Asian Loan Growth  - Phillippine, Thai and Indonesian Banks Compared.

Poor loan processing caused high NPLs, and this is now changing. &nbsp;As NPLs move from 4.5% of loans toward 3.0%, investors will be rewarded. At 1.2x PB, BJBR is cheap vs peers, and with a high 10% dividend yield.

Poor loan processing caused high NPLs, and this is now changing. &nbsp;As NPLs move from 4.5% of loans toward 3.0%, investors will be rewarded. At 1.2x PB, BJBR is cheap vs peers, and with a high 10% dividend yield.

A cheap Indonesian bank, with a 10% yield, where NPLs will decline fast. 

<ul><li>A likely Russian credit and currency crisis, the weakening Euro and ineptitude of BoJ &nbsp;combine to create a world of worry in markets and bank stocks in particular. The way this usually plays out is first with liquidity.&nbsp; </li><li>Banks pull credit lines from weaker banks (and weaker companies).&nbsp; </li><li>If a bank has a loan to deposit ratio (LDR) above 100%, it is often difficult to repay the redeemed credit line, as it means disposing of an asset, a loan – immediately. &nbsp; </li></ul>

A likely Russian credit and currency crisis, the weakening Euro and ineptitude of BoJ &nbsp;combine to create a world of worry in markets and bank stocks in particular. The way this usually plays out is first with liquidity.&nbsp; Banks pull credit lines from weaker banks (and weaker companies).&nbsp; If a bank has a loan to deposit ratio (LDR) above 100%, it is often difficult to repay the redeemed credit line, as it means disposing of an asset, a loan – immediately. &nbsp; 

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>Negara’s attractive valuations, its low PEG ratio and efficiency ratio should drive the share re-rating; pre- and post-provision were flat QoQ, but profitability ratios edged higher over the medium term</li>
<li>We like Mandiri for its attractive PE multiples and its robust credit quality, despite the 4Q24 returns blip; Mandiri has the second-best efficiency ratio and with further scope for gains</li>
<li>Rakyat’s high structural cost of risk remains a drag on its post-provision returns, with eroded further in 4Q24; although declining, returns are high but Rakyat valuations are not yet compelling</li>
</ul>


Negara’s attractive valuations, its low PEG ratio and efficiency ratio should drive the share re-rating; pre- and post-provision were flat QoQ, but profitability ratios edged higher over the medium term
We like Mandiri for its attractive PE multiples and its robust credit quality, despite the 4Q24 returns blip; Mandiri has the second-best efficiency ratio and with further scope for gains
Rakyat’s high structural cost of risk remains a drag on its post-provision returns, with eroded further in 4Q24; although declining, returns are high but Rakyat valuations are not yet compelling


Indonesian Banks Screener; Bank Negara (BBNI IJ) Stands Out

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<li>Negara’s attractive valuations, its low PEG ratio, its improving returns and efficiency ratio stand out; pre- and post-provision returns edged higher, combined with high NPL coverage and healthy CET1 ratio</li>
<li>We remain positive on Mandiri for its attractive PE multiples, its premium returns, and its robust credit quality metrics; Mandiri has the second-best efficiency ratio after mega-cap Bank Central Asia</li>
<li>Rakyat’s high structural cost of risk continues to weigh on its pre- and post-provision returns, with the latter being eroded further to 3Q24</li>
</ul>


Negara’s attractive valuations, its low PEG ratio, its improving returns and efficiency ratio stand out; pre- and post-provision returns edged higher, combined with high NPL coverage and healthy CET1 ratio
We remain positive on Mandiri for its attractive PE multiples, its premium returns, and its robust credit quality metrics; Mandiri has the second-best efficiency ratio after mega-cap Bank Central Asia
Rakyat’s high structural cost of risk continues to weigh on its pre- and post-provision returns, with the latter being eroded further to 3Q24


Indonesian Banks Screener; Stick with Bank Negara (BBNI IJ) And Bank Mandiri (BMRI IJ)

Indonesia

Bank Mega is an Indonesian financial institution primarily engaged in general banking services, offering a comprehensive range of products including savings accounts, time deposits, various loans (such as motor vehicle, housing, working capital, and investment), credit cards, and treasury services. The bank also provides electronic banking services like ATM, internet banking, and mobile banking. Headquartered in Jakarta, Indonesia, the company was founded in 1969.

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Bank Mega (MEGA IJ)

South East Asian Loan Growth - Phillippine, Thai and Indonesian Banks Compared.

Philippine banks are now taking over others in SE Asia in terms of credit growth as they become more comfortable with their own financials and the...

Daniel Tabbush

A cheap Indonesian bank, with a 10% yield, where NPLs will decline fast.

Poor loan processing caused high NPLs, and this is now changing. As NPLs move from 4.5% of loans toward 3.0%, investors will be rewarded. At 1.2x...

Daniel Tabbush

Be Wary of High LDR Banks at Present

A likely Russian credit and currency crisis, the weakening Euro and ineptitude of BoJ combine to create a world of worry in markets and bank...

Daniel Tabbush

Indonesian Banks Screener; Bank Negara (BBNI IJ) Stands Out

Negara's modest valuations, improving returns and efficiency ratio over the medium term to drive share re-rating; Mandiri is attractive on...

Victor Galliano

Indonesian Banks Screener; Stick with Bank Negara (BBNI IJ) And Bank Mandiri (BMRI IJ)

We like Negara and Mandiri; Negara stands out on valuation and is starting to deliver stronger returns, whilst Mandiri is attractive on PE...

Victor Galliano

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South East Asian Loan Growth - Phillippine, Thai and Indonesian Banks Compared.

Philippine banks are now taking over others in SE Asia in terms of credit growth as they become more comfortable with their own financials and the...

Daniel Tabbush

A cheap Indonesian bank, with a 10% yield, where NPLs will decline fast.

Poor loan processing caused high NPLs, and this is now changing. As NPLs move from 4.5% of loans toward 3.0%, investors will be rewarded. At 1.2x...

Daniel Tabbush

Be Wary of High LDR Banks at Present

A likely Russian credit and currency crisis, the weakening Euro and ineptitude of BoJ combine to create a world of worry in markets and bank...

Daniel Tabbush

Indonesian Banks Screener; Bank Negara (BBNI IJ) Stands Out

​Negara's modest valuations, improving returns and efficiency ratio over the medium term to drive share re-rating; Mandiri is attractive on...

Victor Galliano

Indonesian Banks Screener; Stick with Bank Negara (BBNI IJ) And Bank Mandiri (BMRI IJ)

​We like Negara and Mandiri; Negara stands out on valuation and is starting to deliver stronger returns, whilst Mandiri is attractive on PE...

Victor Galliano

Negara's modest valuations, improving returns and efficiency ratio over the medium term to drive share re-rating; Mandiri is attractive on...

We like Negara and Mandiri; Negara stands out on valuation and is starting to deliver stronger returns, whilst Mandiri is attractive on PE...