Komercni Banka: awaiting a NII inflection point (stays BUY)
We keep Komercni Banka as a BUY, and we set our updated 12M price target (PT) at CZK 959/share, 26% upside. We see the c.11% annual dividend yield, persisting over the next two years, as the key attraction, which limits the downside, at the same time, in this volatile market environment. On top of this, we see our current 2024E forecasts as being on the conservative side and yielding some upside risk, if management delivers on its 2024E guidance, especially with respect to the NII turnaround. Despite our cautious near-term outlook, Komercni is trading at a 2024E P/E of 8.7x, on our estimates, offering a discount to its historical track record. Closing the gap between our average 2024-26E ROE forecast of 12.8% and the KB25 strategic target of as much as 15% could be yet further upside risk for the medium-term outlook.Komercni banka is a universal banking group based in the Czech Republic. Co. is engaged in the provision of a range of financial services in retail, corporate and investment banking. Co.'s operating segments include: Retail Banking, the provision of products and services to individuals, such as among others building savings, pension insurance, overdrafts, credit card and personal loans and mortgages; Corporate Banking, the provision of products and services to corporate entities such as foreign currency and derivative products, syndicated and export financing, and guarantee transactions; and Investment Banking, which involves trading in financial instruments.
WOOD & Company is the leading investment bank in Emerging Europe. Founded in 1991 and head-quartered in Prague, our footprint spans the region and touches investors around the globe.
A pioneer in Emerging Europe, WOOD executed many of the first CEE equity trades and landmark investment banking transactions. Our electronic trading platform was the first in the region, and remains the best. We are continually expanding our relevance and reach in these ever-evolving markets.
Our equity market share reflects our stature: 7% in Warsaw, 20% in Bucharest, 16% in Hungary, 40% in Prague and 5% in Vienna. Our distribution is unparalleled, with the largest salesforce in the region, servicing a uniquely diverse investor base.
We couple local expertise with a truly international perspective. With offices on the ground in the region, and in key financial hubs such as London and Milano, we are never far from our clients and we remain at the forefront of what’s afoot in the CEE emerging and frontier landscape.
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