SMFG: Buy the ROE Re-Rate — A Mid-Term Trade Into Higher Returns
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group looks positioned for an earnings-quality re-rating as management leans into higher ROE targets and shareholder returns. The stock trades at a reasonable P/E of 13.6 and a PB of 1.31 with a 2.19% dividend yield. We recommend a mid-term long trade: entry $20.35, stop $19.00, target $24.00 (primary, 45 trading days) wit…