Risk factor
Low price volatility
Profitability factor
Solid dividends
About
Hong Leong Bank Berhad (HLBB) functions as a prominent financial services provider, operating across several key markets including Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, China, Vietnam, and Cambodia. The bank offers a comprehensive array of banking and financial solutions designed for both individual and corporate clients. Its deposit product offerings are extensive, featuring various current, savings, and fixed deposit accounts, alongside specialized pay-and-save and foreign currency options. For lending, HLBB provides a broad spectrum of personal, home, solar, mortgage, shop, auto, and property loans, complemented by refinancing services. Business clients can access specific cash, auto, mortgage, term, and working capital loans, in addition to onshore foreign currency facilities. Beyond traditional loans, the institution offers credit cards, share margin financing, general loan and share financing services, mortgage financing, overdrafts, and revolving credit facilities. Support for trade and business operations includes collections, letters of credit, shipping and bank guarantees, bankers' acceptances, invoice financing, trust receipts, export credit refinancing, and both foreign and domestic bills of exchange, alongside advance against trade and remittance services. E-broking, wealth management, and cash management are also integral parts of its services. HLBB's insurance portfolio is diverse, covering motor, travel, home, life, marine cargo, fire, and specialized solar PV all-risks. It further includes personal accident, medical, card, and investment-linked insurance products, as well as safe deposit locker insurance. Embracing modern banking, the company delivers digital payment solutions, merchant services, and robust online banking platforms. Additional services encompass Islamic banking, foreign exchange, debit cards, ATM facilities, and safe deposit boxes. Furthermore, the bank acts as an agent and nominee, manages pooled motor vehicles, and engages in property investment and management. Established in 1905, the institution was initially known as MUI Bank Berhad before it was rebranded as Hong Leong Bank Berhad in January 1991. Headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Hong Leong Bank Berhad operates as a subsidiary of Hong Leong Financial Group Berhad.
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, underpriced on P/RIBP.
Target Price
The average target price of 5819.KL is 26 and suggests 18.6% upside potential. Usually, this means a BUY recommendation among investment firms, or a recommendation to inc