China's Bank of Zhengzhou 9M net profit rises on higher net interest income

Overview

• China regional bank's Q3 operating income rose 9% yr/yr

• Net profit attributable to shareholders for nine months up 5% yr/yr

• Company cites increased support for real economy and ongoing transformation

Outlook

• Bank of Zhengzhou did not provide specific financial guidance for the current or future periods in the press release

Result Drivers

• REPOSSESSED ASSETS - Co said higher other operating income was mainly due to increased income from repossessed assets

• ASSOCIATES PERFORMANCE - Co said share of results of associates improved due to changes in operating results of associated enterprises

• PLACEMENTS STRUCTURE - Co said placements with banks and other financial institutions increased as it adjusted asset structure for liquidity and asset-liability matching

Key Details

Analyst Coverage

• The stock recently traded at 9 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 9 three months ago

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