To sum up: In the comprehensive assessment, German banks demonstrated that they are robust enough to withstand even severe stress but have to increase their profitability in order to cross the finishing line at the front of the pack. 3.
Stability – much progress already made but a good deal left to do  However, investors are not only interested in banks’ profitability but also in their stability – and the same is true of us supervisors, of course. And when measuring a bank’s stability, capital is still the crucial factor.