LPI ' High Claims Ratio Impacted Underwriting Surplus
Underperform (Downgraded)
Results Note
'' 1QFY12/12 net profit (-18.5% yoy) was below expectations, accounting for only 17-18% of our and consensus full-year forecasts due mainly to higher-than-expected claims ratio of 60.1%.
'' Our fair value is lowered to RM12.15 (from RM13.60) based on unchanged target PER of 16x FY12 EPS. Downgrade to Underperform (from market perform).
Source: RHB Research - 10 April 2012
Li Zhenron
LPI has a good track record and its potential remains intact. PBB's insurance arm will move together with the bank on the profit path.
2012-08-06 12:46