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Commerzbank stock has 10% upside amid capital gains and share buybacks - JPMorgan

EditorEmilio Ghigini
Published 27/09/2024, 08:36
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On Friday, JPMorgan (NYSE:JPM) adjusted its price target for Commerzbank AG (CBK:GR) (OTC: OTC:CRZBY) stock, increasing it to €18.00 from €17.20. The firm maintained its Overweight rating on the stock. The revision reflects a positive view on the bank's financial position, citing a surplus of excess capital due to lower risk-weighted assets (RWAs).

This outlook comes even as the firm slightly reduced its earnings per share (EPS) estimates for the years 2026 and 2027 by 1% and 4%, respectively, due to a higher assumed share buyback price. However, JPMorgan did not alter its Net Income forecast for Commerzbank (ETR:CBKG).

The analyst noted that the new price target offers a potential 10% upside from the current share price and is supported by the management's recent target updates. The bank's management has indicated that it also anticipates a transaction would command a premium over the current share price.

Commerzbank's stock is currently trading at a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 6.1 times for the year 2026 estimates and a price-to-tangible book value (P/TBV) of 0.6 times, with a projected return on tangible equity (RoTE) of 9.5% in 2026 and 14.8% in 2027.

The bank's valuation also includes an attractive total yield projection of 13.5% for 2026 and 14.8% for 2027. These figures suggest a strong return potential for investors based on the bank's financial forecasts.

In related news, Commerzbank announced that it is scheduled to have an initial meeting with UniCredit (LON:0RLS) on Friday. This meeting could potentially influence the bank's future direction and market valuation. As of now, JPMorgan's analysis remains focused on Commerzbank's standalone financial health and performance prospects.

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