Secure Trust Bank Plc (LON:STBS) Q318 trading update was upbeat. There are signs that the repositioning strategy is working, trading conditions are robust and it is on track to deliver guided earnings. The Tier 2 capital issue during the period added 268bp to capital, further positioning STB for future growth. Our estimates are unchanged (EPS growth 32% FY18). The shares now trade at PNAV of 1.2x, which compares favourably with our forecast ROTE.
Upbeat trading in uncertain markets
STB indicates that Q3 trading was strong and it is comfortable with full-year guidance, despite economic and Brexit concerns. We expect earnings and loans to grow by 32% and 28% in 2018, respectively. Repositioning has left STB with a lower risk book, focused on areas where the risk-reward pricing is currently better. STB notes that investments it made in collections in 2017 are having a positive impact on results this year.
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