Karur Vysya Bank: Improvement continues, ripe for re-rating

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The stock of Karur Vysya Bank offers immense upside because of a valuation rerating once the current market volatility gives way to stability

Karur Vysya Bank: Improvement continues, ripe for re-rating

PRO Only Highlights
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Quarterly performance largely backed by improved realisations
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Medium-term triggers China plus and protectionist measures for tyre industry
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Valuations not inexpensive; but improved medium-term outlook

Karur Vysya Bank (KVB, CMP: Rs 44.5 M Cap: Rs 3,560 crore) saw a steady improvement in all operating parameters in Q4 FY22 — be it asset quality, interest margin, or business growth. The guidance for FY23 seems achievable in the context of the improved performance. The stock has underperformed the Nifty and the Bank Nifty in the past six months, despite the improved show, thereby making the valuation extremely attractive at 0.4X FY24e adjusted book. We see enough…