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Flash Analysis: Argentina Diversified Banks

• Citi's Banker Take: Second Argentine Banks Day focused on bottom-up dynamics. Key themes: regulatory changes, political continuity potential, and fintech integration.
• Banco Hipotecario (BHIP):
  • Opportunity in mortgages (low market share, high housing demand); constrained by funding stability.
  • Growing SME loans via tech improvements; deteriorating asset quality (NPLs rising, particularly in high-risk segments).
  • Lower negative impact from public securities compared to last quarter.
  • Valuation: Target Price AP$580. High Risk. Target justified PBV 1.6x at 10% growth, 18.5% ROE.
• Grupo Supervielle (SUPV):
  • Well-diversified (retail & corporate loans); pivotal growth phase now showing balanced portfolio.
  • Asset quality not major concern (higher NPLs but base effect/seasonality); operational target Tier 1 ratio of ~11%.
  • Strong fintech integration: improved UX, cost reduction via AWS/partnerships; ROE targets 12-15% 2025, 15-20% (up to 20%?) 2026.
  • Valuation: Target Price AP$4,900. High Risk. Target justified PBV 2.3x at 11% growth, 21.5% ROE.
• BBVA Argentina (BBAR):
  • Universal bank competing via digital agility, focusing on large clients (highly ranked apps, flexible credit limits).
  • NIMs pressuring (due to inflation trends); efforts to offset via fees/expenses for ROE improvement.
  • Valuation: Target Price AP$11,500. High Risk. Target justified PBV 2.3x at 11% growth, 21.5% ROE.
• Valuation & Risk:
  • All three banks are assigned a High Risk rating with similar valuation models (DDM, PBV multiple) but varying assumptions: BHIP (18.5% ROE, 10% growth), SUPV (21.5% ROE, 11% growth), BBAR (21.5% ROE, 11% growth). Upside/downside catalysts are economic growth, asset quality (unemployment), and inflation compared to forecasts.
• Key Takeaways: Banks are focusing on credit growth, integrating fintech for efficiency, and targeting improved ROEs. Emphasis shifted to company-specific drivers. Valuation appears driven by growth and sustainable profitability expectations (ROE), despite macroeconomic uncertainly. All analyzed banks carry High Risk.