Friday, April 8, 2022

BOK Financial Seems Overvalued Relative To Its Growth Prospects And Profitability

Banks are looking at improving earnings outlooks, with rates set to continue to rise and improving loan demand giving them better-earning options for their capital. Still, there are increasing uncertainties about the pace of rate hikes, as well as opportunities for operating cost leverage in 2022. I believe BOK Financial (NASDAQ:BOKF) has above-average loan growth prospects in 2022 and 2023, but I believe some of that leverage is tempered by less promising outlooks in the fee-based businesses and a structurally less profitable business than many peers.

At this point I’m not all that bullish on BOK Financial shares, even with the year-to-date underperformance. I like the bank's leverage to energy lending and the attractive Texas loan market, but higher expenses are a drag and I just don’t find the valuation all that compelling now.

 

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BOK Financial Seems Overvalued Relative To Its Growth Prospects And Profitability

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