CITIC Securities says short-term trading-driven inflows into China’s bank sector are now reversing as market style shifts, causing near-term outflows. From a fundamentals view, the sector is entering a ROE trough-to-stabilisation band of 8-9%; the slope of ROE has improved, supporting valuation upside. Overall, bank equities remain highly compatible with stable allocation capital and absolute returns will continue.

2026-11-09

CITIC Securities says short-term trading-driven inflows into China’s bank sector are now reversing as market style shifts, causing near-term outflows. From a fundamentals view, the sector is entering a ROE trough-to-stabilisation band of 8-9%; the slope of ROE has improved, supporting valuation upside. Overall, bank equities remain highly compatible with stable allocation capital and absolute returns will continue.