Core Viewpoint - The banking sector in both Hong Kong and A-shares has shown strong performance, with several banks experiencing significant stock price increases, driven by a favorable market environment and investor sentiment towards dividend-paying stocks [1][3][4]. Group 1: Stock Performance - Postal Savings Bank (01658.HK) rose by 4.59%, while Minsheng Bank (01988.HK) increased by 2.39%, and Agricultural Bank of China (01288.HK) saw a rise of 1.88% in the Hong Kong market [1][2]. - In the A-share market, Postal Savings Bank (601658) gained 4.71%, Minsheng Bank (600016) increased by 2.72%, and several other banks also rose over 1%, although Agricultural Bank A-shares fell by 1.24% [2][4]. - The banking sector has experienced an 11-day consecutive rise in the A-share banking index and a similar trend in the Hong Kong banking stocks index [3]. Group 2: Market Capitalization - As of October 23, 2025, Agricultural Bank of China has solidified its position as the largest bank by market capitalization in A-shares, with a total market value of approximately 27,963.64 billion RMB, despite a recent decline of 1.24% [5][6]. - The overall market capitalization of the banking sector has been positively impacted, with Agricultural Bank's H-shares also showing a continuous upward trend [6]. Group 3: Dividend and Valuation - The banking sector's price-to-book ratio has improved, with Agricultural Bank's A-shares returning to a price-to-book ratio of 1 [6]. - The dividend yield for A-share banks has reached a range of 4%-5%, significantly higher than one-year deposit rates and ten-year government bond yields, enhancing the attractiveness of these stocks [6][7]. - Analysts suggest that the banking sector is supported by high dividend yield, valuation safety margins, and favorable capital allocation dynamics [7]. Group 4: Future Outlook - Morgan Stanley's recent report indicates that domestic bank stocks are expected to complete a natural cycle bottom without large-scale stimulus, supported by improvements in M1 growth and industrial profits [7]. - The upcoming dividend distributions and stable interest rates are anticipated to further support the revaluation of bank stocks in the fourth quarter [7].