Daily analyst comments
Sberbank posts record inflow of deposits in June
08.07.10 10:30
A Sberbank spokesperson said the bank saw a record inflow of deposits in June, estimated at RUB 105 bn. We regard the news as positive in terms of optimization of funding, but do not expect the news to trigger a strong reaction from the market, as global market trends are a key driver for banking stocks.
On July 7, a Sberbank spokesperson reported a record inflow of deposits to the bank in June, estimated at RUB 105 bn. The bank has seen its portfolio of retail deposits expand 2.5% after the inflow in June. The portfolio has increased by over 13% YTD. Monthly deposit inflows to Sberbank peaked in June, despite a seasonal factor.
For Sberbank, retail deposits are traditionally cheaper than corporate deposits and the said inflow undoubtedly benefits Sberbank, enabling it to optimize its funding structure. On the other hand, this a massive inflow of deposits, despite a seasonal factor, shows the population’s inclination to savings, which may put brakes on recovery rates in the Russian economy, which is mirrored by Sberbank. We also note that revaluation of foreign currency deposits, following the ruble’s 0.5% depreciation against the dual-currency basket in June, was also a minor factor behind growth in the retail deposit portfolio.
Our 12-month target prices for Sberbank are USD 4.22 per common share and USD 2.49 per preferred share.