Thursday, September 22, 2011

DBS Group downgraded to 'underperform' by CIMB

CIMB in a Sept 21 research report says: "We downgrade DBS to underperform after cutting our FY2011-2013 estimates by about 7%. This is mainly from non-interest income and credit costs. Our target price follows lowered ROEs down to $11.90 from $16.56, now based on 1.0x CY11 P/BV (GGM, ROE 10.3%, COE 10%, growth 4.3%).

"We are wary of the new credit cycle and DBS's exposure to China's export sector. We also reckon that DBS has the most room for topline slippages, as capital-market activities slow and interest rates stay low, providing de-rating catalysts.

"Lastly, while its 1.0x CY11 P/BV valuation is not lofty, experience with recessions in the last 15 years tells us that valuation multiples can over-shoot on the downside, when recession triggers set off. DOWNGRADE TO UNDERPERFORM."

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