Secure Trust Bank (STB) reported FY21 PBT of £56.0m (£57.4m normalised, we forecast £52.7m) and a ROE of 15.9%. The beat was driven by provision reversions: the loan loss ratio was 0.1% versus 0.3%. The numbers otherwise were in line with our expectations. Revenue was flat year-on-year, but pre-provisions profit fell by 18% since costs rose 12% as STB invested for growth. We are forecasting 15–17% annual loan growth for FY22–23 as management sees good risk-adjusted opportunities despite the infl ....
07 Apr 2022
Secure Trust Bank - FY21 earnings beat with momentum
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Secure Trust Bank - FY21 earnings beat with momentum
Secure Trust Bank Plc (STB:LON) | 665 -66.5 (-1.5%) | Mkt Cap: 126.6m
- Published:
07 Apr 2022 -
Author:
Pedro Fonseca -
Pages:
13
Secure Trust Bank (STB) reported FY21 PBT of £56.0m (£57.4m normalised, we forecast £52.7m) and a ROE of 15.9%. The beat was driven by provision reversions: the loan loss ratio was 0.1% versus 0.3%. The numbers otherwise were in line with our expectations. Revenue was flat year-on-year, but pre-provisions profit fell by 18% since costs rose 12% as STB invested for growth. We are forecasting 15–17% annual loan growth for FY22–23 as management sees good risk-adjusted opportunities despite the infl ....