Bangkok Bank Outperform (15E TP Bt192.00)
Earnings Review
Close Bt173.00
Banking July 22, 2015
Beat forecast/Below forecast/In line
2Q15 earnings in line
FY15
FY16
Consensus EPS (Bt)
18.426
20.038
KT ZMICO vs. consensus Share data
‐3.0%
‐2.5%
Reuters / Bloomberg
BBL.BK/BBL TB
Paid‐up Shares (m)
1,908.84
Par (Bt)
10.00
Market cap (Bt bn / US$ m)
330.00/9,589.00
Foreign limit / actual (%)
25.00/33.98
52 week High / Low (Bt)
216.00/170.50
Avg. daily T/O (shares 000)
4,907.00
NVDR (%)
32.20
Estimated free float (%)
97.47
Beta
0.70
URL
www.bangkokbank.com
CGR
Cheap valuations and solid balance sheet are main appeals We maintain an Outperform rating for BBL as we see its cheap valuations (with 2015E P/BV of just 0.98x and the current P/BV getting near its low band level, see figure 2) and its more solid reserve cushion vs. peers remaining BBL’s main price catalysts and support. 2Q15 net profit in line with our forecast and the street BBL’s 2Q15 net profit (NP) of Bt8.0bn (‐11% YoY, ‐15% QoQ) was quite in line with our forecast of Bt8.2bn and the street estimate of Bt8.4bn. 2Q15 net profit down 11% YoY and 15% QoQ The main reasons for the NP drop were NIM contraction and a higher provision YoY. Meanwhile, non‐interest income still grew favorably by 22% YoY and 5% QoQ boosted mainly by 1) the booking of huge investment gain of Bt2.3bn in 2Q15 and 2) higher gain on trading and FX transactions (+33% YoY, +12% QoQ), with both being ahead of our forecasts. Following the large investment gain, BBL set a higher provision in 2Q15 at 65 bps vs. its 55 bps guidance (~Bt10bn) for 2015E. Asset quality weakened QoQ but new NPL formation rate declined QoQ The bank’s NPLs increased sharply by 16% QoQ to 2.5% of loans from 2.2% in 1Q15 partly because the bank rarely did any loan write‐offs in 2Q15. However, we saw some positives in 2Q15 as its special mention loan ratio dropped to its normal level of 2.25% of loans in 2Q15 vs. the hike to 3.1% in 1Q15. We still expect BBL to be able to handle its asset quality and the macro headwinds efficiently given its prudent risk management and solid reserve position vs. peers. Maintain earnings forecasts The 1H15 NP accounted for 51% of our FY15 NP; thus, we maintain our forecasts. Although we see risk of higher provisioning vs. our current forecast of Bt10bn for 2015E, higher‐than‐expected investment gain as well as gain on trading and FX transactions could largely help to offset this negative. Financials and Valuation FY Ended 31 Dec
2013
2014
2015E
2016E
2017E
PPOP (Btm)
36,085
34,616
33,987
38,132
43,040
Net profit (Btm)
35,906
36,332
34,131
37,276
42,111
18.81
19.03
17.88
19.53
22.06
EPS growth (%)
13%
1%
‐6%
9%
13%
Book value (Bt)
206.48
EPS (Bt)
155.03
169.47
176.93
190.44
Prapharas Nonthapiboon
Dividend (Bt)
6.50
6.50
6.50
6.50
7.50
Analyst, no 17836
FY Ended 31 Dec
2013
2014
2015E
2016E
2017E
PER (X)
9.20
9.09
9.68
8.86
7.84
[email protected] 66 (0) 2695‐5872
PBV (X)
1.12
1.02
0.98
0.91
0.84
Dividend yield (%)
3.76
3.76
3.76
3.76
4.34
ROE (%)
13%
12%
10%
11%
11%
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2Q15 net profit down 11% YoY and 15% QoQ The main reasons for the NP drop were 1) NIM contraction (by ~45 bps YoY and 19 bps QoQ) on the rate cut impact given its plentiful liquidity position as well as from its weaker asset quality; and 2) higher provision YoY. Meanwhile, loan growth was quite slow at just +1% YoY and QoQ. Non‐interest income still grew favorably by 22% YoY and 5% QoQ. This was mainly boosted by 1) the booking of huge investment gain of Bt2.3bn in 2Q15 (including gain from the sale of the IRPC stake) vs. the gain of Bt499mn in 2Q14 and Bt1.2bn in 1Q15; 2) higher gain on trading and FX transactions (+33% YoY, +12% QoQ), with both coming out ahead of our forecasts. Following the large investment gain, the bank set a higher provision in 2Q15 at 65 bps vs. its latest guidance of 55 bps (~Bt10bn) for 2015E. Asset quality weakened QoQ but new NPL formation rate declined QoQ The bank’s NPLs increased sharply by 16% QoQ to 2.5% of loans from 2.2% in 1Q15 following the weak economy and because the bank rarely did any loan write‐offs in 2Q15. The higher NPLs were due largely to higher NPLs from a few corporate clients followed by smaller size SMEs, as well as from the bank’s qualitative NPL assessment. However, we saw some positives in 2Q15 as its special mention loan ratio dropped to the normal level of 2.25% of loans in 2Q15 vs. the hike to 3.1% in 1Q15. BBL still expects to be able to maintain its NPL ratio in the range of 2.4‐2.6% at yearend as the bank is normally better at resolving its NPLs in 4Q through debt restructuring and loan write‐offs. We therefore still expect BBL to be able to handle its asset quality and the macro headwinds efficiently given its prudent risk management and solid reserve position. The higher NPLs QoQ resulted in a lower loan loss reserve to NPLs ratio to 170% in 2Q15 from 190% and a lower reserve to the BoT’s required reserve to 242% in 2Q15 from 267%. However, these ratios remain solid and are the highest in the banking sector when compared with the sector averages of ~110% and ~150% for 2Q15, respectively. Figure 1: 2Q15 earnings results Statement of comprehensive income (Btmn) Fiscal Year-Ended Dec.
2Q14
1Q15
2Q15 % YoY % QoQ
1H14
1H15 % YoY
2015E
% YoY % 1H to 15E
Net Interest Income
14,962
14,235
13,218
-12%
-7% 29,028
27,452
-5%
57,397
-3%
48%
Non Interest Income
9,283
10,813
11,328
22%
5% 17,954
22,141
23%
39,637
12%
56%
Operating Income
24,245
25,048
24,545
1%
-2% 46,983
49,593
6%
97,034
3%
51%
Operating Expenses
10,961
10,376
11,589
6%
12% 20,373
21,965
8%
44,376
3%
49%
Operating Profit-pre tax
10,698
11,936
8,937
-16%
-25% 22,457
20,872
-7%
42,246
-2%
49%
Provision Expenses (Reversal)
2,331
2,980
2,922
25%
-2%
4,435
5,901
33%
10,086
16%
59%
Tax expenses (Reversal)
1,885
2,235
1,942
3%
-13%
4,107
4,177
2%
8,259
-4%
51%
Minority Interest
NM
59%
Net Profit
9,029
(38)
9,407
8,035
-11%
-15% 17,994
17,442
-3%
34,131
-6%
51%
PPOP-post tax
8,813
9,700
6,995
-21%
-28% 18,350
16,695
-9%
33,987
-2%
49%
4.73
4.93
4.21
-11%
-15%
9.14
-3%
17.88
-6%
51%
EPS (Bt)
Key Statistics & Ratios
2Q14
Gross NPLs (Btmn)
45,007
Gross NPLs/Loans
(50)
1Q15 47,473
(58)
2Q15 55,126
NM
NM
(74)
9.43 1H14 45,007
1H15 55,126
NM
(183)
2015E 56,213
2.26%
2.20%
2.50%
216.0%
189.9%
170.4%
Tier I to Risk Assets
14.8%
15.2%
15.5%
14.8%
15.9%
14.8%
C apital Adequacy Ratio
17.2%
17.4%
17.6%
17.2%
18.3%
17.3%
Loan to Deposit Ratio
92.7%
83.8%
84.1%
92.7%
84.1%
85.2%
Loan to Deposit & Borrowing
86.4%
78.6%
78.8%
86.4%
78.8%
64.2%
Provision to loans
0.53%
0.67%
0.65%
0.50%
0.66%
0.55%
C ost to Income
45.2%
41.4%
47.2%
43.4%
44.3%
45.7%
Non Interest Inc./Total Income
38.3%
43.2%
46.1%
38.2%
44.6%
40.8%
Net Interest Margin (NIM)
2.45%
2.18%
2.00%
2.38%
2.08%
2.15%
Tax rate (Reversal)
Loan Loss Reserve/NPLs
2.25%
(108)
2.49%
2.53%
216.0% 170.4%
173.7%
17.2%
19.1%
19.4%
18.5%
19.2%
19.4%
Loan Growth YoY
5.9%
1.6%
1.4%
5.9%
1.4%
2.9%
Loan Growth QoQ
1.1%
-0.4%
0.9%
1.1%
0.9%
Source: KTZMICO Research
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Figure 2: BBL's P/BV band and sensitivity of market prices based on P/BV at different standard deviation levels (X)
2015E
1.75
PBV (x) Implied market price (Bt)
to current price (%)
+2.0SD
1.5
271
57
+2 S.D. 1.50
+1 S.D.
Upside/ Downside
+1.5SD
1.4
255
48
-0.5 S.D.
+1.0SD
1.4
240
39
-1 S.D.
+0.5SD
1.3
224
30
-2 S.D.
Average
1.2
209
21
-0.5SD
1.1
193
12
-1.0SD
1.0
177
3
-1.5SD
0.9
162
-6
-2.0SD
0.8
146
-16
+0.5 S.D.
1.25
Avg.
1.00
Jul-15
Feb-15
Apr-14
Sep-14
Nov-13
Jul-12
Dec-12
Feb-12
Apr-11
Sep-11
Jun-10
Nov-10
Jul-09
Dec-09
Feb-09
Apr-08
Sep-08
Nov-07
Jun-07
Jan-07
0.50
May-13
0.75
Source: Bloomberg, KT ZMICO Research
Figure 3: BBL's PER band and sensitivity of market prices based on PER at different standard deviation levels (X)
2015E
14.0
PER (x) Implied market
+2 S.D.
13.0 +1 S.D.
12.0 11.0
Avg.
10.0 9.0
-1 S.D. -2 S.D.
8.0 7.0
Jul-15
Feb-15
Sep-14
Apr-14
Nov-13
May-13
Dec-12
Jul-12
Feb-12
Apr-11
Source: Bloomberg, KT ZMICO Research
Sep-11
Jun-10
Nov-10
Dec-09
Jul-09
Feb-09
Sep-08
Apr-08
Jan-07
Jun-07
5.0
Nov-07
6.0
Upside/ Downside
price (Bt)
to current price (%)
+2.0SD
13.2
236
36
+1.5SD
12.5
224
29
+1.0SD
11.8
212
22
+0.5SD
11.2
199
15
Average
10.5
187
8
-0.5SD
9.8
175
1
-1.0SD
9.1
163
-6
-1.5SD
8.4
151
-13
-2.0SD
7.7
138
-20
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KT ZMICO RESEARCH – RECOMMENDATION DEFINITIONS STOCK RECOMMENDATIONS BUY: Expecting positive total returns of 15% or more over the next 12 months OUTPERFORM: Expecting total returns between ‐10% to +15%; returns expected to exceed market return over six months period because of specific catalysts UNDERPERFORM: Expecting total returns between ‐10% to +15%; returns expected to below market return over six months period because of specific catalysts SELL: Expecting negative total returns of 10% or more over the next 12 months
SECTOR RECOMMENDATIONS OVERWEIGHT: The industry, as defined by the analyst's coverage universe, is expected to outperform the relevant primary market index by at least 10% over the next 12 months. NEUTRAL: The industry, as defined by the analyst's coverage universe, is expected to perform in line with the relevant primary market index over the next 12 months. UNDERWEIGHT: The industry, as defined by the analyst's coverage universe, is expected to underperform the relevant primary market index by 10% over the next 12 months.
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3 Floor, Shinnawatra Tower II,
8 Floor, Ton Son Tower,
1291/1 Phaholyothin Road,
900 Ploenchit Road, Lumpini,
Floor, Sindhorn Tower 1, 130-132 Wireless Road, Lumpini,
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Viphavadee Branch
Phitsanulok Branch
G Floor, Lao Peng Nguan 1 Bldg.,
Krung Thai Bank, Singhawat Branch
333 Soi Cheypuand, Viphavadee-Rangsit Road,
114 Singhawat Road,
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Pattaya Branch
108/34-36 Mahajakkrapad Road,
4 Floor, Forum Plaza Bldg.,
382/6-8 Moo 9, T. NongPrue,
T.Namuang, A.Muang,
870/52 Sukhumvit Road, T. Bangplasoy,
A. Banglamung, Cholburi 20260
Chachoengsao 24000
A. Muang, Cholburi 20000
Telephone: (038) 362-420-9
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Telephone: (038) 287-635
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Khon Kaen Branch
5th Floor, Charoen Thani Princess Hotel,
Hat Yai Branch
Sriworajak Building Branch
200/301 Juldis Hatyai Plaza Floor 3,
1st – 2nd Floor, Sriworajak Building, 222
260 Srichan Road, T. Naimuang,
Niphat-Uthit 3 Rd,
Luang Road, Pomprab,
A. Muang, Khon Kaen 40000
Hatyai Songkhla 90110
Bankgok 10100
Telephone: (043) 389-171-193
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Chiang Mai Branch
Phuket Branch
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422/49 Changklan Road, Changklan
22/61-63, Luang Por Wat Chalong Road,
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Subdistrict, Amphoe Meuang,
Talat Yai, Mueang Phuket,
Bangkok 10330
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Phuket 83000
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Tel. (076) 222-811,(076) 222-683
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Fax: (053) 272-618
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Pak Chong Branch
Cyber Branch @ North Nana
173 175, Mittapap Road,
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