09 November 2011

Yes Bank - Growth challenges offset by fees :JPMorgan,

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Yes Bank reported strong headline numbers, the Rs 2.35bn PAT (up
33%y/y) driven mainly by fees. Credit growth remains muted, and CASA
momentum slowed given the weak environment. However ROAs and
ROEs continue to be robust and we maintain OW.
 CASA momentum slowing. The CASA ratio remained flat despite
negligible balance sheet growth. This is a tough environment for CASA
balances (other banks have shown stress too), but Yes’ low base does
highlight the issue a little more. The coming quarters will test Yes’
CASA franchise.
 Strong fee performance. Fee growth at 75% y/y was the key positive
surprise. The key drivers were currency volatility and heavy (debt) IB
deal flow, partly driving a spurt in the corporate investment book. We do
not see fee growth sustaining at these elevated levels, but expect it will
continue to be a key franchise for Yes while they consolidate the loan
book.
 Credit growth slowing. Customer assets grew 27% y/y, led largely by
credit substitutes. We think there will be a period of 4-6 quarters when
Yes grows at ~25% y/y, which is a positive given the slowing economy.
Our reading of the sharp growth in credit substitutes is that it was
tactical given the stage of the cycle, and the focus on fees.
 Maintain Overweight. We cut estimates by 4-6% on lower b/s growth
and revise down our Mar-12 PT to Rs355/share from Rs380/share
earlier. Yes is going through a bit of flux as it consolidates its balance
sheet and tries to kickstart its retail liabilities franchise. The strong fee
franchise is a great buffer in these circumstances as it is driving ROE
improvements. We maintain OW.

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