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Ariel Investments sees value in Greek banks and emerging market platforms trading below true earnings potential.

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25 Oct 2026
Seeking Alpha
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Bullish
Ariel Investments sees value in Greek banks and emerging market platforms trading below true earnings potential.

Ariel Investments highlights buying opportunities in emerging market financials, particularly Greek banks trading at 9–10 times expected 2027 earnings despite strong returns on tangible equity near 17%. They also note undervaluation in companies like Lion and Kaspi, with the market underestimating Kaspi's expansion beyond its home market. This perspective suggests potential growth as these franchises evolve faster than current investor perceptions, signaling possible gains for patient investors.

Emerging markets banks are the subject of this story, with Pluang providing relevant market context. For readers following financial stocks, here is Pluang's market snapshot as of Oct 26, 2026 05:11 WIB: out of 142 priced Financials-sector US stocks tradable on Pluang, 21 rose and 119 fell today. Notable movers include BTBT (Bit Digital Inc) at USD 0.84 with a -6.85% change, SEZL (Sezzle Inc) at USD 132.12 with a -5.15% change, and MET (MetLife Inc. Common Stock) at USD 98.82 with a -4.59% change.

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