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<Research>G Sachs Keeps Buy on HSBC HOLDINGS w/ TP HKD103; Upside for HK Banks Limited
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The P/E valuations of BOC HONG KONG (02388.HK) and HANG SENG BANK (00011.HK) have been adjusted to their 20-year averages, while market expectations for EPS growth for FY25/ 26 have also dropped below mid-cycle growth, according to Goldman Sachs' research report.

In addition, Hong Kong's property market and loan business are expected to show a slow (around low single-digit) recovery. Along with the pressure on HIBOR, a driving factor for profitability, it poses downside risks to banks' net interest margins and balance sheets.

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As positive factors had already been absorbed by the market, Goldman Sachs saw no upside potential for the industry.

Stock | Investment Rating | Target Price (HKD)

HSBC HOLDINGS (00005.HK) | BUY | 103
STANCHART (02888.HK) | Neutral | 111
BOC HONG KONG (02388.HK) | Neutral | 31.1→35.1
HANG SENG BANK (00011.HK) | Neutral | 104→114
BANK OF E ASIA (00023.HK) | Sell | 9.5 → 10.5
DAHSING BANKING (02356.HK) | Neutral | 7.4→8.2

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