Slightly Decreasing Our Fair Value Estimate for Narrow-Moat Cullen/Frost to $139 from $140
Cullen/Frost is a United States regional bank operating exclusively in the Texas market. The bank has a history of weathering market downturns and remaining firm throughout pressured economic environments. For example, Cullen/Frost exited retail mortgage lending in 2000 and rejected government assistance during the global financial crisis. The bank has also navigated energy downturns in 2016 and the coronavirus pandemic, despite having 100% Texas and high energy exposure.