SBI’s asset quality remains a bright spot with negligible concerns in the near future. We’re not too worried about concerns that SBI may see a Return on Assets (RoA) contraction because of Net Interest Margin (NIM) compression, as we see interest rates as cyclical in nature.
We like the current valuation of the bank and continue to see SBI as a top investment idea.
Positives:
SBI has the ability to grow ahead of the industry average.
The liabilities situation looks far more comfortable currently at an aggregate level.
Asset quality performance shows that the bank continues to do better than expected by investors.
It has demonstrated during Covid and the recent slowdown that its underwriting in the retail business is among the best-in-class.
Negatives:
NIM would be under pressure in the initial leg of the downward rate cycle.
A slow recovery in loan growth.
The SBI company update also highlights the bank’s impressive asset quality.The liabilities situation looks far more comfortable currently at an aggregate level, providing a solid base for further growth.
During Covid and the recent slowdown, SBI’s underwriting in the retail business proved to be among the best-in-class. This is no small feat, considering the challenges faced by the Indian banking sector.
While there’s a lot to be positive about, there are a couple of headwinds to consider for SBI stock performance:
NIM would be under pressure in the initial leg of the downward rate cycle.
We expect a slow recovery in loan growth.
We continue to like the current valuation of the bank and believe that SBI is well-positioned to weather any short-term headwinds.
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