Risk factor
Good trading liquidity
Profitability factor
Undervalued vs peers
About
Yapi ve Kredi Bankasi A.S., a financial institution headquartered in Istanbul, Turkey, has been in operation since its founding in 1944. Through its subsidiaries, the bank delivers a wide array of banking products and services, extending its geographic reach to the Netherlands, Azerbaijan, and Malta. The company's operations are organized into two primary divisions: Retail Banking, and Corporate, Commercial, and SME Banking. The Retail Banking segment caters to individual customers, offering a comprehensive suite of services. These include card payment solutions, various types of loans such as general purpose, vehicle, home, and commercial installment loans, along with both time and demand deposit options, and specialized gold banking. Furthermore, it provides investment accounts, diverse life and non-life insurance products, and payroll management services. This segment also facilitates trading in mutual funds, foreign exchange, gold, and equities, while delivering personalized advisory services spanning art, inheritance, real estate, taxation, education, and philanthropy. For its business clientele, the Corporate, Commercial, and SME Banking segment provides tailored solutions. This encompasses corporate banking for large-scale, international, and multinational corporations, commercial banking designed for medium-sized enterprises, and dedicated services for small and medium-sized businesses. Key offerings include working capital, trade, and project financing, alongside domestic and international non-cash credit facilities such as letters of credit and guarantees. Additionally, it delivers cash management and expert advisory services in both finance and equity management. Customers can conveniently access the bank's services through multiple channels, including ATMs, telephone, internet, and mobile banking platforms. As of December 31, 2021, Yapi ve Kredi Bankasi A.S. maintained a significant physical presence with 803 branches across Turkey, complemented by one international branch.
Company Valuation
Considering past and projected metrics, the stock is 'cheaper' than its peers. In particular, the stock is underpriced on P/E, undervalued on P/RIBP. Editor's note: P/C
Target Price
The average target price of YKBNK.IS is 46.5 and suggests 31% upside potential. Usually, this means a BUY recommendation among investment firms, or a recommendation to in