Commerzbank Premium to Sector Is Unwarranted, KBW Says -- Market Talk

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Sep 24, 2025

1215 GMT - The market seems too optimistic on Commerzbank's stock, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods says in a research note. Germany's fiscal stimulus plans have been driving investor enthusiasm and pushing shares higher, analysts write. Some of this is warranted given that earnings are expected to increase. "However, incorporating company targets...and these incremental gains, the stock currently trades at a 12% premium to the wider sector," they say, adding that they don't believe this is warranted. Consensus forecasts also appear optimistic and there is a risk that the M&A premium triggered by UniCredit's approach unravels over the next 12 months, they say. KBW downgrades the stock to underperform from market perform. (elena.vardon@wsj.com)

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