Woori Financial

WF

Market cap $15.1B

Woori Financial Group remains a 'Buy' as I see ongoing AI integration and rising interest rates supporting its re-rating potential. WF's core banking focus (76% of profit) makes its earnings highly sensitive to net interest margin expansion, positioning it to outperform peers in an interest rate upcycle. WF's digital banking product customers and active online trading platform users have increased significantly in recent times, paving the way for further AI-driven cost optimization.

Investors looking for stocks in the Banks - Foreign sector might want to consider either Woori Bank (WF) or National Australia Bank Ltd. (NABZY). But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors?

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Woori Financial's rating is upgraded from "Hold" to "Buy," after my review of its results and outlook. I am not worried about WF's below-expectations reported Q1 2026 numbers. Its normalized net profit would have risen 49% YoY and beat consensus by 15%, excluding one-offs. Looking ahead, Woori's future is bright considering the prospects of more generous capital returns and further non-banking business diversification.

Woori Financial Group Inc. (WF) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

SEOUL, South Korea, April 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On April 22, 2026, Woori Financial Group Inc. (NYSE:WF) (KRX:316140) filed its Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2025 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The 2025 Annual Report on Form 20-F can be downloaded from www.woorifg.com, as well as from the website of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission at www.sec.gov.

Woori Bank (WF) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.

Investors interested in Banks - Foreign stocks are likely familiar with Woori Bank (WF) and National Australia Bank Ltd. (NABZY). But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors?

Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.

Investors looking for stocks in the Banks - Foreign sector might want to consider either Woori Bank (WF) or National Australia Bank Ltd. (NABZY). But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now?