US Bancorp: Improving Fundamentals With Reasonable Valuations

  • US Bancorp's stable asset quality, improving efficiency ratios as well as lucrative valuation support a Buy rating on the stock. Recent quarterly results show good growth, better asset quality, and positive operating leverage despite a challenging macroeconomic environment. Valuation remains attractive at 1.2x P/B with ROE upside potential as management targets higher efficiency and ROE in the coming years.