Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for China Resources Vientiane Life (01209.HK) [1] Core Insights - The company has a solid competitive barrier in commercial management, combining certainty and flexibility in its operations. It leverages its brand resources and operational advantages to maintain resilience and profit elasticity amid industry competition [2] - The shopping center business leads the industry with high gross margins, driving profit elasticity. The company’s shopping centers achieved a retail sales growth of 21.1% year-on-year in the first half of 2025, with a gross margin of 78.7% [3] - The property management segment shows steady growth, with diversified operations expanding. The property management revenue in the first half of 2025 was 5.156 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 1.1% [4] - The company has ample cash flow and actively distributes dividends, maintaining a 100% payout ratio of core net profit since 2023. The quality of accounts receivable is also strong, with a net operating cash flow of 1.303 billion yuan in the first half of 2025 [5] - The company’s operational capabilities are industry-leading, with expected net profits for 2025-2027 at 39.03 billion, 43.31 billion, and 48.21 billion yuan, respectively, corresponding to price-to-earnings ratios of 25.0, 22.5, and 20.2 times [5] Summary by Sections 1. Commercial Operations and Property Management - The company has been deeply engaged in the property management sector for over 30 years, continuously enhancing its commercial and property management business systems. It operates shopping centers and office buildings, providing a comprehensive service system [17] - Revenue from the commercial segment has shown steady growth, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 25.9% from 2020 to 2024. The gross margin has improved from 27.0% in 2020 to 37.1% in the first half of 2025 [26] 2. Shopping Center Performance - The company’s shopping center business outperformed the industry, with a retail sales growth of 21.1% year-on-year in the first half of 2025. The rental income also increased by 17.2% year-on-year, with an occupancy rate of 97.1% [43] - The company has 125 shopping centers under management, with 53 projects ranking first in local market retail sales. The brand aggregation effect and customer traffic absorption capability continue to strengthen [43] 3. Property Management Growth - The property management segment provides a stable revenue base, with the urban space business contributing to growth. The revenue from urban space reached 949 million yuan in the first half of 2025, a year-on-year increase of 15.1% [4] - The company’s property management services have shown resilience, with a gross margin of 16.6% in the first half of 2025, benefiting from service structure optimization [4] 4. Financial Health and Dividends - The company maintains a strong cash flow position, with a net operating cash flow of 1.303 billion yuan in the first half of 2025 and cash and deposits totaling 17.921 billion yuan [5] - The company has consistently maintained a high dividend payout ratio, enhancing shareholder returns [5]

Investment Rating - The report rates the real estate sector as "Outperform" [6] Core Insights - The real estate market is experiencing significant year-on-year growth due to a low base from the previous year, particularly during the Spring Festival period, but there is a month-on-month decline in transactions [1][6] - The Shanghai pilot program for purchasing second-hand homes for rental housing is expected to positively influence market expectations and confidence if implemented effectively [2][6] - The new housing transaction area has shifted from positive to negative month-on-month, with a narrowing year-on-year growth rate [6][17] - The inventory of new homes is decreasing both month-on-month and year-on-year, while the de-stocking cycle has decreased month-on-month but increased year-on-year [6][46] Summary by Sections New Housing Market Tracking - In the week of January 31 to February 6, 2026, new housing transaction volume in 40 cities was 17,000 units, a month-on-month decrease of 4.3% and a year-on-year increase of 225.1% [18][19] - The new housing transaction area was 163.1 million square meters, with a month-on-month decline of 9.6% and a year-on-year increase of 203.0% [18][27] - The transaction volume and area for first, second, and third/fourth-tier cities showed varying month-on-month and year-on-year growth rates [20][21][22] Second-Hand Housing Market Tracking - The transaction area for second-hand homes in 18 cities was 174.1 million square meters, with a month-on-month decline of 4.7% and a year-on-year increase of 349.7% [6][19] - The month-on-month decline in transaction volume for second-hand homes is more pronounced in first-tier cities compared to second and third/fourth-tier cities [6][19] Inventory and De-stocking Cycle - The inventory of new homes in 12 cities was 11,235 million square meters, with a month-on-month decrease of 0.7% and a year-on-year decrease of 6.4% [46][47] - The de-stocking cycle for new homes is 17.4 months, showing a month-on-month decrease but a year-on-year increase [46][47] Land Market Tracking - The total area of land transactions across 100 cities was 1,188.4 million square meters, with a month-on-month increase of 74.1% and a year-on-year increase of 582.1% [6][14] - The average land price per square meter decreased month-on-month and year-on-year, indicating a cooling in land prices [6][14] Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on companies with stable fundamentals in core cities, those that have made significant breakthroughs in sales and land acquisition, and commercial real estate companies exploring new consumption scenarios [7][6]

Market Performance - The real estate sector (CITIC) had a weekly performance of 0.0%, while the CSI 300 and Wind All A indices decreased by -1.3% and -1.5% respectively, resulting in excess returns of 1.3% and 1.4%[5] - Among 29 CITIC industry sectors, real estate ranked 15th in performance[5] New Housing Market - In the week from January 31 to February 6, 2026, the new housing transaction area in 36 cities was 1.392 million square meters, down 2.9% week-on-week but up 175.7% year-on-year[10] - Cumulative transactions from February 1 to February 6 reached 1.204 million square meters, a year-on-year increase of 257.9%[10] - Year-to-date transactions as of February 6 totaled 6.798 million square meters, down 16.2% year-on-year[10] Second-Hand Housing Market - For the same week, the transaction area for second-hand housing in 15 cities was 1.644 million square meters, down 3.6% week-on-week but up 245.8% year-on-year[16] - Cumulative transactions from February 1 to February 6 were 1.535 million square meters, a year-on-year increase of 423.1%[16] - Year-to-date transactions as of February 6 totaled 8.383 million square meters, up 37.1% year-on-year[16] Inventory and Depletion Cycle - Cumulative new housing inventory in 13 cities was 77.165 million square meters, down 0.7% week-on-week and down 4.6% year-on-year[24] - The new housing depletion cycle for these cities is 22.9 months, with a week-on-week change of -0.1 months and a year-on-year change of +6.2 months[24] Land Market - The land transaction area from February 2 to February 8 was 1.1863 million square meters, down 44.9% week-on-week and down 36.0% year-on-year[43] - The average land price was 1,552 RMB per square meter, up 42.8% week-on-week and up 71.5% year-on-year[43] - Year-to-date land transactions as of February 8 totaled 10.556 million square meters, down 15.8% year-on-year[43] Investment Recommendations - Recommended mainland developers include A-shares: Binhai Group, China Merchants Shekou; Hong Kong stocks: China Overseas Development, Greentown China, China Resources Land, Jianfa International Group[9] - For light asset operation companies, recommended property management companies include Greentown Service and commercial management companies like China Resources Vientiane Life[9] Risk Factors - Risks include potential delays in the relaxation of real estate control policies, continued industry downturns, and ongoing credit risks leading to liquidity deterioration[5]

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the real estate industry [4] Core Insights - The report highlights the significance of Shanghai's new policy to acquire second-hand housing for affordable rental housing, indicating a strong signal in a declining market. The policy aims to link demand for affordable housing with improvement needs, potentially activating the market by directing purchasing power to higher-priced new and second-hand homes [11][12] - The report emphasizes that the real estate sector serves as an early economic indicator, suggesting that investing in real estate is akin to investing in economic trends. The competitive landscape is expected to improve, benefiting leading state-owned enterprises and quality developers [4] - The report suggests focusing on first-tier cities and select second- and third-tier cities, as this combination has shown better performance during market rebounds [4] Summary by Sections 1. Shanghai's Housing Acquisition Policy - Shanghai has initiated a program to acquire second-hand housing for affordable rental purposes, with pilot areas including Pudong, Jing'an, and Xuhui, each having distinct acquisition criteria and models [11] - The policy aims to match housing types with talent needs, focusing on low-priced, small-sized properties to stimulate market activity [12] 2. Market Review - The report notes that the real estate index has shown minimal change, outperforming the CSI 300 index by 1.34 percentage points. A total of 73 stocks in the real estate sector increased in value, while 40 stocks decreased [15] - The top-performing stocks included Jinglan Technology and Qianjing Garden, with significant weekly gains [21] 3. New and Second-Hand Housing Transactions - In the week leading up to February 6, new housing transactions in 30 cities totaled 131.2 million square meters, a 5.2% decrease from the previous week but a 138.2% increase year-on-year. First-tier cities saw a 4.0% increase week-on-week [26] - Second-hand housing transactions in 15 sample cities totaled 204.5 million square meters, reflecting a 3.5% decrease week-on-week but a 717.5% increase year-on-year [35]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" rating for the real estate and property management sectors, highlighting the recovery potential of quality real estate companies and commercial real estate [2][31]. Core Insights - The report indicates that the real estate sector is approaching a bottom in its fundamentals after a deep adjustment, with recent central government policies aimed at stabilizing the market. The report emphasizes the importance of quality real estate companies, predicting that their profit recovery will occur sooner and be more resilient [2][31]. - The report recommends several quality real estate companies and commercial real estate firms, including Jianfa International, Binjiang Group, Greentown China, China Jinmao, and Poly Development, as well as commercial real estate firms like New City Holdings and China Resources Land [2][31]. Industry Data Summary New Home Transactions - In the week of January 31 to February 6, 2026, new home transactions in 34 key cities totaled 1.974 million square meters, a week-on-week decrease of 6.9%. The transaction volume in first and second-tier cities decreased by 3.1%, while third and fourth-tier cities saw a significant drop of 39.4% [3][4]. - Year-on-year, new home transactions in February increased by 327.2%, with first and second-tier cities up by 347.8% and third and fourth-tier cities up by 168.9% [4][10]. Second-Hand Home Transactions - In the same week, second-hand home transactions in 13 key cities totaled 1.198 million square meters, also down by 6.9% week-on-week. However, year-to-date transactions showed a 27.4% increase compared to the previous year [10][31]. Inventory and Supply - The report notes that 15 cities had a total of 290,000 square meters of new supply, with a sales-to-supply ratio of 2.62 times. The total available residential area in these cities was 88.525 million square meters, reflecting a slight decrease of 0.52% [21][31]. Policy and News Tracking - The report highlights significant policy developments, including the acceleration of commercial real estate REITs applications, with over 10 applications submitted to exchanges as of February 6, 2026. Additionally, Shanghai is advancing the acquisition of second-hand homes for rental housing, with pilot areas identified [31][32]. - Various regions, including Tianjin, Sichuan, and Hainan, have adjusted the minimum down payment ratio for commercial property loans to no less than 30% [31][32].

Core Insights - The property management industry is transitioning from focusing on new housing projects to emphasizing the management of existing assets and stock market operations due to a decline in the new housing market, with new housing starts expected to decrease by 20.4% year-on-year in 2025 [2][30] - The importance of value-added services in enhancing asset value and the necessity of implementing stock asset operations are highlighted as key strategies for property companies [2][30] Group 1: Concept and Value - Stock asset operation refers to a series of management activities aimed at maintaining and enhancing the value of completed real estate properties through professional management, services, renovations, and capital operations [3][31] - The value generated from stock asset operations includes maintaining asset pricing, enhancing owner experience, improving property fee collection rates, and contributing to social value through community governance [3][31][32] Group 2: Implementation Path - High-quality basic services are essential for asset preservation, acting as a "stabilizer" for asset value, while diversified value-added services serve as a "magnifier" and "accelerator" for enhancing asset value [6][34] - Successful examples, such as the Nanjing project by New Town Yue Service, demonstrate how quality property management can maintain property values even in declining markets, with the average second-hand house price remaining at 4.39 million yuan per square meter, higher than the opening price [9][36] Group 3: Execution Principles - Property companies must prioritize understanding the actual needs of owners when selecting value-added services, shifting from a supply-driven model to a demand-driven approach [11][38] - Establishing a systematic demand insight mechanism is crucial for capturing unspoken needs of owners, such as temporary storage or pet services, through various data collection methods [12][39] Group 4: Integrated Practices - The exploration of the "property service + life service" model has been encouraged by policies since 2021, aiming to integrate property services with various life services to enhance community asset operations [20][44] - The "property service into households" initiative aims to extend professional services into private home spaces, addressing specific household pain points and enhancing the trust and skill levels of property companies [23][48] Group 5: Case Studies - Various property companies are implementing innovative service models, such as the "One-stop Resource Integration Platform" by Country Garden Service, which combines multiple social service resources [21][47] - New Town Yue Service's "Yue XIN Home+" system provides professional in-home services, addressing daily household challenges and enhancing owner satisfaction [25][50]

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Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the report is that it is too early to assert that the mainland property market has stabilized, with expectations of resilience in the sector before the Central Political Bureau meeting in late April, but high volatility is still anticipated [1] - The preferred stocks are China Resources Land, China Resources Mixc Lifestyle, and China Jinmao, all rated "Buy" with target prices of HKD 35, HKD 46.5, and HKD 1.75 respectively, indicating confidence in their fundamentals to outperform the market [1] - The report suggests that Longfor is expected to provide the best risk-reward ratio in a potential rebound driven by policy, also rated "Buy" with a target price of HKD 13 [1]

Core Insights - The report discusses the implementation of the "Tax Law Principle" and its implications for service industries such as internet and finance, indicating that current tax arrangements are unlikely to change significantly in the short term [2][3][12] - The real estate sector is experiencing a favorable shift in financing policies, with REITs and private placements opening new equity financing channels to alleviate financial pressures on real estate companies [3][13] Tax Law Implementation - The State Council approved the "Implementation Regulations of the Value-Added Tax Law of the People's Republic of China" on December 19, 2025, and subsequent announcements have clarified tax details, suggesting stability in tax arrangements for service industries [2][3][12] - The definition of "basic services" in telecommunications is evolving, with mobile data and internet broadband still classified as "value-added services" subject to a 6% VAT rate, while traditional voice services are recognized as "basic services" with a 9% VAT rate [2][3][12] Real Estate Sector Analysis - The financing environment for the real estate industry is improving, with a shift from debt financing to equity financing, including the introduction of REITs and private placements [3][13] - Recent regulatory changes, such as the gradual retreat from the "three red lines" policy, indicate a more supportive financing environment for real estate companies [13] - The report maintains a "positive" rating for the real estate sector, highlighting the potential for recovery in the industry as financing policies become more favorable [3][13] Investment Recommendations - The report recommends several quality real estate companies for investment, including China Jinmao, Poly Developments, and China Resources Land, among others, due to their potential for recovery and attractive valuations [13] - The report emphasizes the importance of monitoring the evolving financing landscape and the impact of government policies on the real estate market [3][13]