$HLBANK / 5819 (HONG LEONG BANK BERHAD)
Research by CGS
ADD – TP RM30.00
" BOC thriving in the city of growth”
■ HLB associate Bank of Chengdu (BOC) said it expects net interest margin to recover in FY24-25F, with the downward re-pricing of its deposits.
■ We project associate contribution to HLB from BOC to grow by 10% in FY25- 26F and 8% in FY27F, following a CAGR of 12.3% in FY14-24.
■ Reiterate Add on Hong Leong Bank (HLB), given its above-industry loan growth in FY25F and positive outlook for the earnings growth of BOC.
Analyst:
Winson NG
winson.ng@cgsi.com