Dah Sing Bank 2356
Posted: Wed Mar 18, 2009 9:37 am
From Dr. Check:-
It has to be said local Hong Kong banks are relatively healthier than their global peers. Even though they may have invested in toxic assets, the ratio is small, and more importantly, most of such exposures have been written off.
Dah Sing Bank (2356) is a good example. It is yet another local lender that may be an acquisition target of mainland banks.
Dah Sing Financial Holdings (0440) is the biggest shareholder, owning a 74.96 percent stake. The family of Wong Shou- yeh, the bank's chairman, holds 38 percent of Dah Sing Financial Holdings, Relatively speaking, the shares are liquid.
Dah Sing Bank's current market capitalization is only HK$3.89 billion. It is trading at around 0.42 times its book value. As such it can be considered very reasonable. Gradual accumulation for the long-term gains looks like a viable option.
It has to be said local Hong Kong banks are relatively healthier than their global peers. Even though they may have invested in toxic assets, the ratio is small, and more importantly, most of such exposures have been written off.
Dah Sing Bank (2356) is a good example. It is yet another local lender that may be an acquisition target of mainland banks.
Dah Sing Financial Holdings (0440) is the biggest shareholder, owning a 74.96 percent stake. The family of Wong Shou- yeh, the bank's chairman, holds 38 percent of Dah Sing Financial Holdings, Relatively speaking, the shares are liquid.
Dah Sing Bank's current market capitalization is only HK$3.89 billion. It is trading at around 0.42 times its book value. As such it can be considered very reasonable. Gradual accumulation for the long-term gains looks like a viable option.