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EUR 9.28 For Business Accounts Only

Commercial Bank of Qatar - Squeezed by NIMs and CoR


  • ​​Q3 earnings slip into red with net losses of QAR -1m as CBQ increases its loan loss charges massively on its corporate book (driven by its CRE exposure in our view, with CoR increasing to 255bps with a sharp increase in NPLs), with new CEO starting with clean slate.
  • Loan loss charges to remain elevated in the next few quarters as CBQ builds a sustainable earnings stream.
  • Operating profit -10% y/y on sharp margin compression.
  • The bank is completing a review of its strategy with more details to follow in its Investor Day next month. We remain sceptical on a possible turnaround.

Underlying
Commercial Bank (Q.S.C.)

Provider
Arqaam Capital
Arqaam Capital

Established in 2007, Arqaam Capital is a specialist emerging markets investment bank, bringing regional and international product offerings to the emerging markets. Arqaam Capital combines international best practice with expertise in the markets in which we operate. Our primary role is to provide financial intermediation and create investment opportunities for frontier and emerging markets investors looking to invest in their own markets and abroad, as well as international investors seeking opportunities in target frontier and emerging markets. Arqaam Capital is headquartered in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), with additional offices in Libya, Lebanon, Egypt, and South Africa. 

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