Halyk Savings Bank: Dominant Consumer Bank in Kazakhstan

Isaac Schwartz presented his in-depth investment thesis on Halyk Savings Bank (London Int’l: HSBK) at Asian Investing Summit 2014.

Halyk Savings Bank: Dominant consumer bank in Kazakhstan, a wealthy and growing country. Shares are listed in London and trade in US$ (recent market cap: US$2.3 billion). Cyclical depression has masked secular growth. Currently valued at 1.0x book, with >20% current and sustainable return on equity. Stock is worth 2x book value, which implies 100% upside from the current share price.

About the instructor:

Isaac Schwartz is a portfolio manager for Robotti & Company Advisors LLC, an investment adviser that seeks to invest in companies trading at a significant discount to intrinsic value. In 2005, Isaac launched the firm’s initiative, now known as Robotti Global Fund, to apply fundamental investing in overseas markets. Isaac’s research has led him to work for extended periods of time in Singapore, Istanbul, and Beijing. He has lived in Hong Kong since 2008. Prior to joining Robotti & Company Advisors LLC, Isaac worked for Schiff’s Insurance Observer, an investigative journal focused on the property-casualty insurance industry. Isaac is a graduate of the Wharton School.

Members, log in below to access the full session.

Not a member?

Thank you for your interest.  Please note that MOI Global is closed to new members at this time. If you would like to join the waiting list, complete the following form:

First name:

Last name:

Email address:

City / state / country:

Company:

How did you hear about MOI Global? Select Member referral Staff This website Media / Internet Other

If referral, please provide member's name:

Which of the following applies most closely to you? Select Investment Firm - Head Investment Firm - Analyst or PM Institutional Allocator - Firm C-Level Executive Institutional Allocator - Firm Employee Family Office - Head or Co-Owner Family Office - Employee Non-Investment Firm - C-Level Executive Non-Investment Firm - Employee Other

How do you hope to add value to the community?

Leave this field empty if you're human: