Core operating performance
remains slightly below its main peers
Yapi Kredi Bank (YKB) posted TRY512m 4Q12 bank-only net profit (-5%
q-q, +8% y-y), broadly in line with our estimates. FY12 net profit came in at TRY1,913m showing a mere 3% y-y earnings growth and yielding 13.8% ROE. Relatively weaker operating performance compared to its main peers was offset by high trading income and other operating income.
Focus on asset quality after rise in restructured loans
35bp q-q improvement in TL L/D is fine but below its peers. Higher than sector average growth rates in TL loans and deposits (7.2% q-q, 4.7% q-q) might be the reason for that. TRY380m net NPL inflow in 4Q12 (TRY300m in 3Q12) resulted in 50bp q-q surge in cost-of-risk ratio. Recalling the 23% q-q rise in restructured loans, our focus will be on asset quality.
Yapi Kredi Bank (YKB) posted TRY512m 4Q12 bank-only net profit (-5%
q-q, +8% y-y), broadly in line with our estimates. FY12 net profit came in at TRY1,913m showing a mere 3% y-y earnings growth and yielding 13.8% ROE. Relatively weaker operating performance compared to its main peers was offset by high trading income and other operating income.
Focus on asset quality after rise in restructured loans
35bp q-q improvement in TL L/D is fine but below its peers. Higher than sector average growth rates in TL loans and deposits (7.2% q-q, 4.7% q-q) might be the reason for that. TRY380m net NPL inflow in 4Q12 (TRY300m in 3Q12) resulted in 50bp q-q surge in cost-of-risk ratio. Recalling the 23% q-q rise in restructured loans, our focus will be on asset quality.


