Maintain BUY with a higher target price of Bt16.70. Our BUY call reflects steady net profit growth,resilient asset quality, and attractive valuation.Our valuation is derived from the Gordon growth model
Management maintained its key 2022 financial guidance. It affirmed that the KTB’s coverage ratio was high enough to withstand uncertainties and there was room to reduce provisions ahead.
We increased our net profit forecast by 5-9%for 2022-24 to reflect our lower provision estimates.We expect KTB’s net profit growth to be solid at 19%YoY in 2022 and continue rising