Investment Rating - The report maintains a rating of "Buy" for the company [6]. Core Views - The company has shown a steady increase in dividends, signaling optimism despite a significant decline in construction revenue. Operational business remains robust with a rapid increase in heating supply [2][10]. - The company reported a decrease in total revenue by 8% year-on-year for H1 2025, with a net profit decline of 10%. The drop in construction revenue and foreign exchange losses contributed to this decline [10]. - The operational service revenue increased by 5% to 99.43 billion HKD, with specific segments like environmental energy and water services showing growth [10]. - The overall gross profit margin improved by 5.53 percentage points to 44.26%, and the net profit margin improved by 0.84 percentage points to 19.44% [10]. - The company’s dividend per share (DPS) increased by 7% to 0.15 HKD in H1 2025, compared to 0.14 HKD in the same period of 2024 [10]. Financial Summary - Total revenue is projected to decline from 30,258 million HKD in 2024 to 29,272 million HKD in 2025, with a further decrease to 28,972 million HKD by 2027 [4]. - Net profit is expected to recover from 3,377 million HKD in 2024 to 4,048 million HKD in 2025, reaching 4,288 million HKD by 2027 [4]. - The company’s price-to-earnings (PE) ratio is projected to improve from 7.0 in 2024 to 6.5 in 2025, indicating a potential increase in valuation [4]. Operational Insights - The company’s waste disposal volume increased by 2% to 28.57 million tons, and the supply of steam for heating grew by 39% [10]. - The capital expenditure has been reduced, leading to a positive trend in free cash flow, with only 3,000 tons of new waste projects added in H1 2025 [10].

智通财经APP获悉，中金发布研报称，光大环境(00257)上半年营业收入同比下降8%，纯利跌10%，派 息同比增7%至0.15港元，派息比率达42%。该行预期，光大环境今明两年的资本开支保持稳健，但随着 中亚、东南亚地区的垃圾焚化项目拓展，海外业务资本开支占比或会有所提升。该行维持集团的盈利预 测，续予"跑赢行业"评级，又认为虽然集团中期盈利下滑，但自由现金流稳健，因此上调集团今年股息 预测至0.25港元，同比增长10%，并提升目标价8%至5.2港元。 （原标题：中金：升光大环境(00257)目标价至5.2港元 上调股息预测） ...

Core Viewpoint - CICC reports that Everbright Environment (00257) experienced an 8% year-on-year decline in revenue and a 10% drop in net profit for the first half of the year, while increasing its dividend by 7% to HKD 0.15, with a payout ratio of 42% [1] Financial Performance - Revenue decreased by 8% year-on-year [1] - Net profit fell by 10% [1] - Dividend increased by 7% to HKD 0.15 [1] - Payout ratio reached 42% [1] Future Outlook - CICC expects stable capital expenditure for Everbright Environment in the next two years [1] - Anticipated increase in overseas capital expenditure proportion due to expansion of waste incineration projects in Central Asia and Southeast Asia [1] Earnings Forecast - CICC maintains its profit forecast for the group despite the mid-term profit decline [1] - Free cash flow remains robust, leading to an upward revision of the dividend forecast to HKD 0.25 for the year, a 10% increase year-on-year [1] - Target price raised by 8% to HKD 5.2 [1]

2025 Interim Results Presentation August 2025 China Everbright Environment Group Limited Forward-looking Statement This presentation may contain forward-looking statements. Any such forward-looking statements are based on a number of assumptions about the operations of China Everbright Environment (Group) Limited ("Everbright Environment" or the "Company", together with its subsidiaries, collectively the "Group") and factors beyond the Company's control and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties ...

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" investment rating for the industry [8] Core Insights - Recent guidance from the Ministry of Finance emphasizes the need for local governments to fulfill payment obligations for existing PPP projects, which is expected to improve cash flow for waste incineration and water services [4][14] - As of August 22, 2025, 95% of the 2 trillion yuan quota for replacing hidden debts has been implemented, accelerating the issuance of local government special bonds [5][19] - The National Development and Reform Commission has reiterated the importance of adjusting public utility prices, with water and waste disposal fees being gradually increased across various regions [30][29] Summary by Sections Government Payment Implementation - The recent guidance on existing PPP projects highlights the necessity for local governments to include related expenses in their budget management and ensure timely payments [4][14] - The funding sources for these projects can include local government special bonds, central transfer payments, and local self-owned funds, which may strengthen the repayment guarantees for future PPP projects [15][14] Debt Replacement and Special Bonds - The issuance of special refinancing bonds has significantly accelerated, with 1.91 trillion yuan issued from January to August 2025, primarily aimed at replacing hidden debts [5][19] - Local governments are actively addressing existing hidden debt issues, which is expected to enhance liquidity for affected parties [19][22] Public Utility Price Adjustments - The report notes that many regions have been slow to adjust water and waste disposal fees, leading to financial losses for water supply companies [30][29] - Recent adjustments in water prices have been observed in cities like Guangzhou and Shenzhen, with average increases of 15.8% for residential water rates [30][34] Investment Logic - The combination of government payment implementation, debt replacement, and price adjustments is expected to positively impact cash flow in the waste incineration and water sectors [36][38] - The industry is experiencing stable growth, with improved cash flow and increased dividends, driven by market reforms and a shift towards direct sales to industrial and commercial clients [38][39]

Core Viewpoint - Bank of America Securities reports that China Everbright International (00257) experienced a 10% year-on-year decline in net profit for the first half of the year, but when excluding one-off items, the profit before tax (PBT) increased by 23%, significantly exceeding expectations [1] Financial Performance - The interim dividend increased by 1 Hong Kong cent, with a payout ratio reaching 42%, up 7 percentage points year-on-year [1] - The bank maintains a "Buy" rating for China Everbright International, forecasting an attractive annual return of 6.5% and anticipating potential upside in dividends [1] Earnings Forecast - Earnings per share (EPS) forecasts for 2025 to 2027 have been raised by 23% to 38% to reflect improvements in gross margins from waste-to-energy, green technology, and wastewater treatment businesses, alongside reduced impairment losses and lower debt costs [1] - The target price has been adjusted from HKD 4.5 to HKD 5.3 [1]

Core Viewpoint - Bank of America Securities reports that China Everbright Environment (00257) experienced a 10% year-on-year decline in net profit for the first half of the year, but when excluding one-off items, the profit before tax (PBT) increased by 23%, significantly exceeding expectations [1] Financial Performance - Net profit decreased by 10% year-on-year [1] - Excluding one-off items, PBT increased by 23% [1] - Interim dividend increased by 1 Hong Kong cent, with a payout ratio of 42%, up 7 percentage points year-on-year [1] Investment Outlook - Bank of America maintains a "Buy" rating for China Everbright Environment, expecting an annual return of 6.5% [1] - Anticipation of upward potential in dividends [1] Earnings Forecast - Earnings per share (EPS) forecasts for 2025 to 2027 have been raised by 23% to 38% [1] - Adjustments reflect improvements in gross margins for waste-to-energy, green technology, and wastewater treatment businesses, along with reduced impairment losses and lower debt costs [1] Target Price Adjustment - Target price increased from HKD 4.5 to HKD 5.3 [1]

消息面上，光大环境发布中期业绩，该集团期内取得收益143.04亿港元，同比减少8%；公司权益持有 人应占盈利22.07亿港元，同比减少10%；每股基本盈利35.92港仙；拟派发中期股息每股15港仙。花旗 认为，上半年净利润10.1%的跌幅并不是大问题，主要受汇兑损失拖累；剔除该因素后，税前利润实际 按年增长11.2%。另外，公司的盈利质量持续改善，营运收入占比按年升9个百分点至70%。同时，中期 息按年增长7.1%，超出市场预期，自由现金流上半年按年倍增达20亿元，且下半年有望按季增长。 光大环境(00257)绩后涨超6%，截至发稿，涨5.14%，报4.5港元，成交额2.41亿港元。 美银证券则表示，光大环境上半年净利润同比跌10%。若剔除一次性项目，税前利润(PBT)按年增长 23%，大胜预期。中期息增加1仙，派息率达42%，按年升7个百分点。该行重申光大环境"买入"评级， 预期全年收益率达6.5%，具吸引力，预计料派息存在上行空间。将2025至27年每股盈利预测上调23至 38%，以反映垃圾发电、绿色科技及污水处理业务的毛利率提升、减值损失减少和债务成本下降。 ...

Core Viewpoint - Bank of America Securities reports that Everbright Environment (0257.HK) experienced a 10% year-on-year decline in net profit for the first half of the year, but when excluding one-off items, the profit before tax (PBT) increased by 23%, significantly exceeding expectations [1] Financial Performance - The interim dividend increased by 1 cent, with a payout ratio reaching 42%, up 7 percentage points year-on-year [1] - The company is expected to achieve an annual return of 6.5%, which is considered attractive, with potential for upward movement in dividends [1] Earnings Forecast - Earnings per share forecasts for 2025 to 2027 have been raised by 23% to 38% to reflect improvements in gross margins from waste-to-energy, green technology, and wastewater treatment businesses, as well as reduced impairment losses and lower debt costs [1] - The target price has been adjusted from HKD 4.5 to HKD 5.3 [1]

机构：国信证券 研究员：黄秀杰/刘汉轩/郑汉林/崔佳诚 营收利润双降但结构明显优化。2025H1 年公司实现营业收入143.04 亿港元，同比下滑8%，主要原因是 新建项目减少，导致建造收入下降；公司实现归母净利2.07 亿港元，同比下滑10%，主要系建造利润减 少和汇兑损失扩大所致。 报告期内，公司收入结构明显优化，毛利率较高的运营收入为99.43 亿港元，同比增长5%；毛利率相对 较低的建造收入为18.44 亿港币，同比下滑49%；公司运营/建造/财务收入占比为70%/13%/17%。 分板块来看，环保能源板块实现运营收入51.42 亿港元，同比增长5.8%；实现建造收入5.39 亿港元，同 比下降69.9%。绿色环保板块实现运营收入31.89亿港元，同比增长1%；实现建造收入0.46 亿港元，同 比下降74.3%。环保水务板块实现运营收入14.77 亿港元，同比增长13.5%；实现建造收入12.38亿港元， 同比下降16.7%。 加大投资者回报力度，中期派息比率提升至42%。随着有现金流流入的运营收入占比不断提升，公司的 分红能力和意愿均有增强。2025H1 公司每股派息15港仙，派息率由2023 年的 ...