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>Of the six Malaysian banks screened, we keep quality play Maybank on the buy list and switch our prior buy RHB for CIMB</li>
<li>CIMB is our value pick for its undemanding PE and PBV whilst second from top in post-provision profitability; its credit quality is improving, a positive trend we expect will continue</li>
<li>We maintain quality pick Maybank as a buy for its relatively undemanding valuations, and strong balance sheet credentials in terms of credit quality and capital adequacy</li>
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Of the six Malaysian banks screened, we keep quality play Maybank on the buy list and switch our prior buy RHB for CIMB
CIMB is our value pick for its undemanding PE and PBV whilst second from top in post-provision profitability; its credit quality is improving, a positive trend we expect will continue
We maintain quality pick Maybank as a buy for its relatively undemanding valuations, and strong balance sheet credentials in terms of credit quality and capital adequacy


Malaysian Banks Screener; Value Pick CIMB Has Momentum, Maybank Is the Quality Pick

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<li>Of the six Malaysian banks screened, we keep value play RHB Bank on the buy list and switch our prior CIMB for Maybank</li>
<li>RHB Bank is our top pick for its undemanding PE and PBV whilst being second from top in post-provision profitability; its high CET1 ratio has not held back its ROE</li>
<li>We drop CIMB from the buy list for its weaker credit quality and low NPL coverage; we upgrade quality pick Maybank to buy for its attractive valuations</li>
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Of the six Malaysian banks screened, we keep value play RHB Bank on the buy list and switch our prior CIMB for Maybank
RHB Bank is our top pick for its undemanding PE and PBV whilst being second from top in post-provision profitability; its high CET1 ratio has not held back its ROE
We drop CIMB from the buy list for its weaker credit quality and low NPL coverage; we upgrade quality pick Maybank to buy for its attractive valuations


Malaysian Banks Screener; RHB Bank and Maybank Are Buys

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<li>Of the six Malaysian banks screened, we keep value plays <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/rhb-bank-bhd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:24161:1" rel="noopener">RHB Bank Bhd (RHBBANK MK)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/cimb-group-holdings-bhd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:68:1" rel="noopener">CIMB Group Holdings (CIMB MK)</a> on the buy list</li>
<li>RHB Bank is our top pick for its second from top post-provision profitability, for its high CET1 ratio not inhibiting its ROE, and for its undemanding PE and PBV valuations</li>
<li>CIMB remains our deep value pick with its solid CET1 ratio and premium pre-provision returns, despite its weaker credit quality; its modest valuations include a very attractive PEG ratio</li>
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Of the six Malaysian banks screened, we keep value plays RHB Bank Bhd (RHBBANK MK) and CIMB Group Holdings (CIMB MK) on the buy list
RHB Bank is our top pick for its second from top post-provision profitability, for its high CET1 ratio not inhibiting its ROE, and for its undemanding PE and PBV valuations
CIMB remains our deep value pick with its solid CET1 ratio and premium pre-provision returns, despite its weaker credit quality; its modest valuations include a very attractive PEG ratio


Malaysian Banks Data to June 2023 Screener; Stick with RHB Bank and CIMB

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<li>Of the six Malaysian banks screened, we maintain RHB Bank and CIMB on the buy list; we add funding and liquidity metrics to our screens</li>
<li>RHB Bank is our top pick for its strong post-provision profitability, its high CET1 ratio understating its ROE, and it is attractive valuations on PE multiples and PBV ratios</li>
<li>CIMB remains our deep value pick as we believe it has potential to improve post-provision returns; the constructive return outlook combines positively with CIMB’s modest valuations, including its PEG ratio</li>
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Of the six Malaysian banks screened, we maintain RHB Bank and CIMB on the buy list; we add funding and liquidity metrics to our screens
RHB Bank is our top pick for its strong post-provision profitability, its high CET1 ratio understating its ROE, and it is attractive valuations on PE multiples and PBV ratios
CIMB remains our deep value pick as we believe it has potential to improve post-provision returns; the constructive return outlook combines positively with CIMB’s modest valuations, including its PEG ratio


Malaysian Banks March 2023 Results Screener; Maintaining RHB Bank and CIMB on Our Buy List

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<li>Of the six Malaysian banks screened, we keep RHB Bank and CIMB on the buy list; <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/public-bank-berhad" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:583:1" rel="noopener">PB Bank</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/malayan-banking-bhd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:600:1" rel="noopener">Maybank</a> are quality but seem fully valued by comparison</li>
<li>RHB Bank has, in the December quarter, maintained its improved its pre-provision profitability versus its peers; RHB’s high CET1 ratio understates its ROE, and it is attractive on PE multiples</li>
<li>CIMB once again improved its positive post-provision returns which should support CIMB’s share price given its modest valuations and attractive PEG versus peers; its high NPL ratio is fully provisioned</li>
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Of the six Malaysian banks screened, we keep RHB Bank and CIMB on the buy list; PB Bank and Maybank are quality but seem fully valued by comparison
RHB Bank has, in the December quarter, maintained its improved its pre-provision profitability versus its peers; RHB’s high CET1 ratio understates its ROE, and it is attractive on PE multiples
CIMB once again improved its positive post-provision returns which should support CIMB’s share price given its modest valuations and attractive PEG versus peers; its high NPL ratio is fully provisioned


Malaysian Banks December 2022 Results Screener; Sticking with Buys on CIMB and RHB

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RHB Bank BHD provides banking services. The Company offers commercial and consumer banking, corporate and investment banking, and international banking services. RHB also provides savings accounts, foreign currency accounts, home and travel insurance, and investment planning.

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RHB Bank Bhd (RHBBANK MK)

Malaysian Banks Screener; Value Pick CIMB Has Momentum, Maybank Is the Quality Pick

Maybank remains the quality buy, with its strong balance sheet; CIMB replaces RHB Bank as the new value pick given CIMB's improving credit quality...

Victor Galliano

Malaysian Banks Screener; RHB Bank and Maybank Are Buys

RHB Bank remains a buy for its strong profitability, core capital and attractive valuations; we drop CIMB due to weak credit quality, while we...

Victor Galliano

Malaysian Banks Data to June 2023 Screener; Stick with RHB Bank and CIMB

Among Malaysian banks, we like RHB Bank for strong profitability, premium CET1 ratio, healthy credit quality and undervalued stock, CIMB Group for...

Victor Galliano

Malaysian Banks March 2023 Results Screener; Maintaining RHB Bank and CIMB on Our Buy List

RHB Bank and CIMB are our buys; RHB Bank has strong post-provision profitability, a high CET1 ratio and attractive valuations, modestly valued CIMB...

Victor Galliano

Malaysian Banks December 2022 Results Screener; Sticking with Buys on CIMB and RHB

We keep RHB Bank and CIMB on the buy list for attractive PE multiples and PBV ratios as well as their improving return trends; PB Bank and Maybank...

Victor Galliano

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Malaysian Banks Screener; Value Pick CIMB Has Momentum, Maybank Is the Quality Pick

​Maybank remains the quality buy, with its strong balance sheet; CIMB replaces RHB Bank as the new value pick given CIMB's improving credit quality...

Victor Galliano

Malaysian Banks Screener; RHB Bank and Maybank Are Buys

RHB Bank remains a buy for its strong profitability, core capital and attractive valuations; we drop CIMB due to weak credit quality, while we...

Victor Galliano

Malaysian Banks Data to June 2023 Screener; Stick with RHB Bank and CIMB

​Among Malaysian banks, we like RHB Bank for strong profitability, premium CET1 ratio, healthy credit quality and undervalued stock, CIMB Group for...

Victor Galliano

Malaysian Banks March 2023 Results Screener; Maintaining RHB Bank and CIMB on Our Buy List

RHB Bank and CIMB are our buys; RHB Bank has strong post-provision profitability, a high CET1 ratio and attractive valuations, modestly valued CIMB...

Victor Galliano

Malaysian Banks December 2022 Results Screener; Sticking with Buys on CIMB and RHB

We keep RHB Bank and CIMB on the buy list for attractive PE multiples and PBV ratios as well as their improving return trends; PB Bank and Maybank...

Victor Galliano

Maybank remains the quality buy, with its strong balance sheet; CIMB replaces RHB Bank as the new value pick given CIMB's improving credit quality...

Among Malaysian banks, we like RHB Bank for strong profitability, premium CET1 ratio, healthy credit quality and undervalued stock, CIMB Group for...