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Woori Financial Group (316140) Earnings: 2Q Operating Profit Falls Short of Estimates But Net Profit Surpasses Expectations

  • Woori Financial’s operating profit for the second quarter was 1.11 trillion won, which fell short of the estimated 1.16 trillion won.
  • The company’s net profit was 934.65 billion won, surpassing the estimated 836.7 billion won.
  • Sales revenue totaled 13.57 trillion won in the second quarter.
  • Analyst recommendations include 20 buy ratings, 4 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Woori Financial Group on Smartkarma

Analysts on Smartkarma have been providing in-depth coverage on Woori Financial Group, with differing sentiments on its potential. Gaudenz Schneider‘s recent report, “Samsung F&M (000815 KS) Vs. Woori (316140 KS): No Mean Reversion (Yet), Time to Reassess the Pair,” discusses the pair trading opportunity between Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance and Woori Financial Group. The article delves into statistical pair trading strategies, including the use of Stop Loss and indicators for exiting positions, offering valuable insights for investors keen on quantitative strategies.

Furthermore, Victor Galliano‘s analysis in “Korean Banks; Presidential Election Drives Positive View on Hana (086790 KS) and Woori (316140 KS)” highlights the positive outlook for Woori Financial Group post the 2024 ‘Value Up’ initiative and the upcoming presidential elections in South Korea. Galliano emphasizes the potential corporate governance reforms and market impacts that could benefit Woori and other top banks like Hana Financial, making a case for their attractive valuations and robust balance sheet credentials despite differing sentiments from other analysts.


A look at Woori Financial Group Smart Scores

FactorScoreMagnitude
Value4
Dividend5
Growth4
Resilience3
Momentum5
OVERALL SMART SCORE4.2

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

Woori Financial Group Inc. is positioned for a positive long-term outlook, as indicated by the Smartkarma Smart Scores. With a strong emphasis on dividends and momentum, scoring 5 in both categories, the company is showing solid performance in rewarding investors and demonstrating market strength. Its value and growth scores of 4 further showcase a promising future for the financial group, highlighting its potential for continued development and attractive investment opportunities. However, areas such as resilience score a 3, suggesting that there may be some concerns to address in terms of withstanding economic challenges.

Overall, Woori Financial Group’s diversified range of commercial banking services, including deposit, loan, and online banking services, positions it as a robust player in the financial sector. The focus on providing steady dividends, coupled with strong momentum, indicates a company that is actively engaging with investors and adapting to market trends. With a solid growth outlook and a broad scope of services, Woori Financial Group appears to be well-poised for sustained success in the long run.


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