Small Increase to Our U.S. Bancorp Fair Value Estimate, as Fed-Funds Rate Likely at Peak
U.S. Bancorp is the largest non-GSIB in the U.S. and has been one of the most profitable regional banks we cover. Few domestic competitors can match its operating efficiency and returns on equity over the past 15 years. While the bank has performed admirably, if we were to have a complaint, it would be that the bank has had a hard time further optimizing efficiency and returns while some peers seem to be gradually "catching up" over time.