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<Research>UBS Upgrades MINSHENG BANK (01988.HK) to Buy, Optimistic on Earnings Inflection/ Valuation Re-rating
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UBS released a research report upgrading MINSHENG BANK (01988.HK) from Neutral to Buy, based on its deep discount valuation, a projected 2026 PB ratio of only 0.22x (compared to CITIC BANK (00998.HK)'s 0.47x), and benefit from revenue improvement and substantial balance sheet risk release, with earnings likely to reach a turning point starting in 2026.

With earnings expected to break even in 2026 and turn to positive growth from 2027, UBS saw potential for valuation re-rating to exceed recent weaknesses in return on equity.

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