Risk factor
Good trading liquidity
Profitability factor
Excellent dividends
About
Shanghai Rural Commercial Bank Co., Ltd. (SRCBC) provides a broad spectrum of banking and financial services to both retail consumers and corporate clients across China. Its comprehensive array of deposit products includes current, term, call, and fixed accounts, alongside certificates of deposit and specialized agreement deposits. The bank also furnishes diverse lending options, such as mortgages for housing, personal consumer loans, business financing, agricultural loans for farmers, and entrusted loans. Customers can access credit and debit card facilities, wealth management solutions, and brokerage services for insurance products and treasure bonds. Additionally, SRCBC offers open-ended investment funds, settlement services, financial advisory, and treasury management. Digital banking channels like electronic and telephone banking are available, as are safe deposit box facilities. For businesses, SRCBC provides specialized financing for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), supply chain finance, working capital loans, and both fixed asset financing and support. Its agricultural finance products cater specifically to the farming sector. Investment banking activities include various credit lines, guarantees, and funding solutions for non-financial institutions. Commercial services extend to commercial bill acceptance and discounting, forfeiting, foreign exchange transactions, and domestic settlement. Furthermore, the bank actively supports international trade through export and import financing, letters of guarantee and credit, inward and outward remittances, and documentary collection services. SRCBC is also involved in gold and metal trading, as well as the transfer of bank securities. A network of Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) complements its service offerings. As of December 31, 2021, the company maintained an extensive physical presence with 366 branches. Incorporated in 2005 and headquartered in Shanghai, China, Shanghai Rural Commercial Bank Co., Ltd. adopted its current name in August 2005, having previously operated as the Shanghai Rural Credit Co-operatives Union.
Company Valuation
Based on key historical and expected multiples, the stock is slightly undervalued relative to its peers. In particular, the stock is underpriced on P/E, of fair value on