Standard Chartered (SCBFF)

Wednesday

4:27 PM

ThesisImproving economic indicators in emerging markets and operational efficiencies are driving a more positive outlook for Standard Chartered.

Revenue Outlook

Metric	FY2025	FY2026E	FY2027E
Revenue	$41.0B	$22.4B	$23.7B
Rev. Growth	-0.8%	-45.4%	+5.6%
EPS	$1.95	$2.40	$2.89
EPS Growth	+38.3%	+23.2%	+20.2%
P/E (fwd)	14.9×	12.1×	10.1×

★ Analysts see FY2027 revenue reaching $23.7B — +5.6% growth in a single year.

What’s Driving the Stock

01Emerging market loan growth is projected to rebound by 15% in the next fiscal year, driven by increased corporate investments.
02Cost-to-income ratio improved to 54% in the last quarter, indicating better operational efficiency.
03Expansion into digital banking services is expected to increase customer acquisition by 20% over the next year.
04Regulatory changes in Asia may reduce compliance costs by 10%, enhancing profitability.
05Digital transformation in banking
06Growth in emerging markets
07Changes in interest rates impacting net interest margins
08Growth in emerging market economies where it operates

FY2025 Snapshot

Revenue: $41.0B
Rev. Growth: -0.8%
Gross Margin: 52.0%
Op. Margin: 17.4%
Net Margin: 12.7%
Net Income: $5.2B
NI Growth: +28.3%
EPS: $1.95
1Y Return: +55.4%

My Notes

"Management noted, 'Our strategic focus on emerging markets is beginning to yield significant results.'"
Moat: Standard Chartered's competitive advantage is strengthened by its extensive network in high-growth regions…
value - Investors may be attracted to the bank's low valuation metrics and potential for recovery in emerging markets.
Rising interest rates typically enhance Standard Chartered's net interest margins, improving profitability.
Watch on earnings: Net interest margin, Loan growth rate, Cost-to-income ratio.

One Sentence Summary:

The bull case is simple: analysts see revenue climbing from $22.4B to $23.7B as emerging market loan growth is projected to rebound by 15% in the next fiscal year.

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