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Buy HDFC Bank; target of Rs 1170:ICICIDirect

ICICIDirect is bullish on HDFC Bank and has recommended buy rating on the stock with a target price of Rs 1170 in its research report dated January 27, 2016.

January 27, 2016 / 16:39 IST
     
     
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    ICICIDirect's research report on HDFC BankPAT grew 20.1% YoY to | 3357 crore (slightly higher than our estimate) led by healthy traction in NII at 24% YoY to | 7069 crore Credit grew 25.7% YoY to | 436364 crore, again higher than the estimated 23.9%, led by the domestic retail book, which saw an increase of 30% YoY to | 214872 crore. However, this traction was largely from unsecured loans including 41% YoY in personal loans and 28% YoY growth in credit cards Margins improved to 4.3% from 4.2% QoQ, owing to strong traction in retail loans & CASA deposits There was no major impact of RBI’s asset quality review except for increase in provisions on some accounts. GNPA saw a 6 bps QoQ increase to 0.97%. Absolute GNPA rose 11% QoQ to | 4255 crore. Such QoQ increase in absolute GNPA was the highest in the last several quarters. Restructured assets were maintained at 0.1% of advances. There was no sale to ARCs We have tweaked but largely maintained our estimates. Considering the superior quality of balance sheet & stable management, we factor in 19.5% CAGR in NII, 21.6% in PAT in FY15-17E to | 15098 crore. RoA at ~1.9% is one of the best in class. The bank remains a portfolio stock & premium valuation may continue due to consistency in performance. We maintain BUY & revise TP to | 1170 (from | 1220 earlier) valuing at 3.5x FY17E ABV. For all recommendations, click here Disclaimer: The views and investment tips expressed by investment experts/broking houses/rating agencies on moneycontrol.com are their own, and not that of the website or its management. Moneycontrol.com advises users to check with certified experts before taking any investment decisions.

    first published: Jan 27, 2016 04:39 pm

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