Broker Name: CGS International Securities
Date of Report: January 16, 2026
Excerpt from CGS International Securities report.
Report Summary
- DBS Group is expected to report muted 4Q25 profit, impacted by weaker seasonality, lower net interest margin (NIM) due to a decline in SORA, and one-off credit cost uptick from exposure to Autobahn Rent A Car.
- Despite earnings headwinds and a downgrade to Hold, DBS maintains an attractive dividend yield (5.6% in FY26F, 6.1% in FY27F) and has ongoing share buybacks, with capital return initiatives providing support to shareholders.
- Valuations are at historical highs (2.4x FY26F P/BV), limiting upside, but the bank’s strong wealth management growth, potential provisioning write-backs, and robust ESG efforts remain key positives.
- Risks include weaker NIM, macroeconomic headwinds raising provisions, and slower non-interest income growth, but the bank’s S\$2.5bn management overlay provides a buffer.
- DBS scores well on ESG (B- LSEG ESG Combined Score), with best-in-class practices, but remains under scrutiny for environmental controversies related to palm oil financing.
- The competitive sector review places DBS at the top among Singapore banks for yield and ROE, though Indonesian and Malaysian peers show higher growth rates and lower valuations.
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