In a report released today, Giulia Miotto from Morgan Stanley downgraded Julius Baer Group Ltd (BAER – Research Report) to a Sell, with a price target of CHF59.00.
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Giulia Miotto has given her Sell rating due to a combination of factors impacting Julius Baer Group Ltd. Despite the company’s geographical exposure to rapidly growing regions like Asia and the Middle East, there is a significant risk of underperformance compared to market expectations. Miotto’s analysis indicates that the company’s earnings projections are about 10% lower than consensus estimates, and the stock shows minimal potential for price appreciation compared to its sector peers.
Another concern highlighted is the company’s cost structure, particularly the currency mismatch between revenues and expenses. With a substantial portion of revenues in USD and costs in CHF, the recent depreciation of the USD could lead to a notable reduction in earnings, which Miotto believes is not fully accounted for in current market expectations. Additionally, while Julius Baer demonstrates high efficiency relative to its peers, the ongoing FINMA enforcement action may limit its growth potential, further justifying the Sell rating.