Risk factor
Low price volatility
Profitability factor
Solid dividends
About
Public Bank Berhad functions as a comprehensive financial services institution, delivering a wide array of banking solutions. It provides diverse deposit options, including savings, current, and fixed accounts, foreign currency deposits, and secure safe deposit box facilities. The bank's extensive lending portfolio spans residential mortgages, various business loans (such as working capital and SME financing), project and vehicle financing, and overdraft services. Additionally, it supports credit access through its retail negotiable instruments of deposit and participates in credit guarantee schemes and central bank funding initiatives. Beyond its core banking operations, Public Bank offers Islamic finance, share brokerage, trustee and nominee services, unit trust fund sales and management, and a comprehensive suite of insurance products, which includes general, bancassurance, single premium investment-linked, family, savings, and credit life policies. Customers benefit from modern digital banking conveniences, featuring mobile, internet, and self-service platforms, alongside credit/debit card processing and international remittance services. The bank further provides various investment opportunities, such as structured products and margin financing for equities trading. Maintaining a substantial regional footprint, Public Bank Berhad operates an extensive network of branches and self-service terminals across Malaysia, Hong Kong, China, Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, and Sri Lanka. Its primary client base consists of individual retail consumers and small to medium-sized enterprises. Established in 1966, the institution's main office is situated in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Company Valuation
Based on key historical and expected multiples, the stock is fairly valued relative to its peers. Specifically, the stock is fairly valued on P/E, reasonably priced on P/
Target Price
The average target price of 1295.KL is 5.5 and suggests 12.2% upside potential. Usually, this means a HOLD recommendation among investment firms. This neutral recommendat