Investment Rating - The report indicates a positive outlook for the real estate sector, suggesting a potential recovery in the market with a recommendation to accumulate real estate stocks on dips [6]. Core Insights - The A-share real estate sector saw a weekly increase of +3.1%, ranking 17th among all sectors, while the Hong Kong real estate sector increased by +3.9%, ranking 4th [3][19]. - The land market's premium rate has rebounded, with an average premium rate of 9% for the week ending June 27, 2025, despite a year-on-year decrease in land transaction volume [3][30]. - New housing sales in 47 cities totaled 523 million square meters, reflecting a week-on-week increase of +39% but a year-on-year decrease of -14% [4][35]. - Guangzhou is promoting prefabricated buildings, mandating that 100% of residential land sold from 2026 onwards will implement this construction method, which may transform the real estate and construction industries [6][17]. Summary by Sections Real Estate Market Overview - The report highlights a recovery in the real estate market, with significant increases in both new and second-hand housing transactions across various city tiers [4][43]. - The premium rates for land transactions have shown signs of recovery, indicating a potential stabilization in the market [3][30]. Land Transactions - In the week of June 21-27, 2025, 923 million square meters of residential land were transacted across 300 cities, with a year-on-year decrease of -33% [30]. - The top five companies in terms of land acquisition amount are Poly Developments, Greentown China, China Overseas Development, Jianfa Real Estate, and Binjiang Group, with acquisition amounts of 414 billion, 395 billion, 386 billion, 329 billion, and 313 billion respectively [30][31]. New Housing Sales - New housing sales in 47 cities reached 523 million square meters, with a week-on-week increase of +39% and a year-on-year decrease of -14% [4][35]. - The performance varied by city tier, with first-tier cities showing a week-on-week increase of +81% [4][35]. Second-Hand Housing Sales - Second-hand housing transactions totaled 264 million square meters in 22 cities, with a week-on-week increase of +1% and a year-on-year decrease of -2% [43][44]. - First-tier cities experienced a week-on-week increase of +2%, while second-tier cities saw a +1% increase [43][44]. Policy and Market Trends - The report emphasizes the importance of government policies in supporting the real estate market, particularly in Shanghai, where the release of quality land parcels is seen as a positive signal for market recovery [5][13]. - The promotion of prefabricated buildings in Guangzhou is expected to enhance construction efficiency and sustainability, potentially benefiting developers who adopt these practices [6][17].

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Positive" (maintained) [1] Core Viewpoints - The real estate market continues to show signs of weak recovery, with sales data in May indicating a slight improvement compared to April [8] - The overall sales area of commercial housing in the first five months of 2025 decreased by 2.9% year-on-year, with sales amounting to 3.41 trillion yuan, down 3.8% year-on-year [5][14] - The new housing market is expected to maintain a weak recovery trend in June, driven by increased marketing efforts from real estate companies and a rise in supply [32] Summary by Sections Sales Data - In the first five months of 2025, the national commercial housing sales area was 353 million square meters, with a year-on-year decrease of 2.9% [5][14] - The sales area in May alone saw a year-on-year decline of 3.3%, while the sales amount dropped by 6.0% [5][14] - The average sales price in May decreased by 2.8% year-on-year but increased by 2.5% month-on-month, indicating a trend of price adjustments [5][14] Construction Data - The new housing starts in the first five months of 2025 totaled 232 million square meters, down 22.8% year-on-year [6][21] - The completion area for housing was 184 million square meters, reflecting a year-on-year decline of 17.3% [6][21] Investment Trends - Real estate development investment in the first five months of 2025 reached 3.62 trillion yuan, down 10.7% year-on-year [7][24] - The funding available to real estate developers decreased by 5.3% year-on-year, with various funding sources showing significant declines [28][29] Investment Recommendations - Recommended stocks include strong credit real estate companies that understand customer demand, such as Greentown China, China Overseas Development, and China Merchants Shekou [32] - Companies benefiting from both real estate recovery and consumption promotion policies include China Resources Land and Longfor Group [32]

Group 1 - The Hang Seng High Dividend Yield Index (HSSCHKY) has shown a strong increase of 1.54% as of June 3, 2025, with notable gains in stocks such as China CITIC Bank (00998) up 4.88%, Swire Properties (01972) up 3.94%, and Agricultural Bank of China (01288) up 3.41% [2] - The Bosera Hang Seng High Dividend ETF (513690) has risen by 0.72%, with a latest price of 0.99 yuan and a trading volume of 61.74 million yuan [2] - The Bosera Hang Seng High Dividend ETF has a recent scale of 4.005 billion yuan and has seen a net financing amount of 1.201 million yuan in the previous trading day [3] Group 2 - The Bosera Hang Seng High Dividend ETF has achieved a net value increase of 32.41% over the past two years, ranking 120 out of 2187 in the index stock fund category [4] - The ETF has a maximum monthly return of 24.18% since inception, with an average monthly return of 4.99% [4] - The ETF's management fee is 0.50% and the custody fee is 0.10%, with a tracking error of 0.055% over the past six months [4] Group 3 - As of June 2, 2025, the top ten weighted stocks in the Hang Seng High Dividend Yield Index account for 28.55% of the index, including Yanzhou Coal Mining Company (01171) and Cheung Kong Infrastructure Holdings (00008) [5][7] - The weight of the top stock, Yanzhou Coal Mining Company, is 4.39%, while the second, Cheung Kong Infrastructure Holdings, has a weight of 2.66% [7]

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the real estate industry [3][5]. Core Insights - The report emphasizes that the current policy environment is being driven by fundamental pressures, suggesting that the policy response may exceed the measures taken in 2008 and 2014 [3]. - Real estate is identified as an early-cycle indicator, serving as a barometer for economic trends, making it a strategic investment focus [3]. - The competitive landscape within the industry is improving, with leading state-owned enterprises and select mixed-ownership and private firms performing well in land acquisition and sales [3]. - The report continues to support investment in first-tier and select second- and third-tier cities, which have shown better performance during sales rebounds [3]. - Supply-side policies, including land storage and management of idle land, are highlighted as critical areas to monitor, with first- and second-tier cities expected to benefit more [3]. Summary by Sections Market Review - The report notes that the Shenwan Real Estate Index increased by 0.9%, outperforming the CSI 300 Index by 2.03 percentage points, ranking 11th among 31 Shenwan primary industries [10]. - New housing transactions in 30 cities totaled 2.41 million square meters, a 11.2% increase month-on-month but a 11.9% decrease year-on-year [21]. - Second-hand housing transactions in 14 sample cities amounted to 2.18 million square meters, a 6.8% decrease month-on-month but an 8.9% increase year-on-year [30]. Key City New and Second-Hand Housing Transaction Tracking - In first-tier cities, new housing transaction area was 685,000 square meters, with a month-on-month increase of 23.7% and a year-on-year increase of 16.9% [21]. - In second-tier cities, new housing transaction area was 1.08 million square meters, with a month-on-month increase of 13.7% but a year-on-year decrease of 23.9% [21]. - In third-tier cities, new housing transaction area was 641,000 square meters, with a month-on-month decrease of 2.9% and a year-on-year decrease of 11.9% [21]. Key Company Credit Bond Situation - During the week of May 26 to June 1, five credit bonds were issued by real estate companies, totaling 5.31 billion yuan, a 15.11 billion yuan increase from the previous week [42]. - The net financing amount was -3.84 billion yuan, reflecting a 20.41 billion yuan increase in net financing compared to the previous week [42]. - The majority of the bonds issued were rated AAA (83.1%) and primarily consisted of general medium-term notes (81.0%) [42].

Core Viewpoint - The report from Guolian Minsheng Securities highlights the importance of the current housing sales model in the real estate sector, predicting that various regions will gradually implement pilot policies and supporting measures for current housing sales, which can help stabilize housing prices and mitigate delivery risks [1] Group 1: Institutional Changes - The evolution of China's housing system has transitioned through three stages: "welfare housing - pre-sale of commercial housing - pilot current housing sales." The pre-sale system has effectively addressed housing shortages and financing challenges, supporting long-term rapid development of the real estate industry [1] - The shift in policy focus towards "ensuring delivery and preventing risks" has led to the gradual promotion of the current housing sales system, with 6 provinces and 32 cities already issuing relevant details since 2024 [1] Group 2: Current Status - Since 2021, the proportion of current housing sales in the total sales area of commercial residential properties has been on the rise, reaching 32.7% in Q1 2025, an increase of 22.5 percentage points from the low point in 2020 [3] - Several regions have introduced measures to support current housing sales, including financing support, tax reductions, and simplified approval processes, with expectations for further measures to encourage current housing sales [3] Group 3: Impact of Current Housing Sales - Current housing sales are expected to delay the conversion of land to housing, reducing new supply and stabilizing housing prices, particularly in lower-tier cities with longer inventory digestion periods [4] - The current housing sales model may lead to a decrease in land auction enthusiasm and a decline in land prices, prompting developers to consider thicker safety margins when acquiring land [4] - The model requires higher product quality, operational efficiency, and financing capabilities from developers, potentially accelerating industry consolidation [4]

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the real estate development industry [6] Core Insights - The real estate development industry faced significant losses in 2024, with overall revenue declining and profitability weakening due to falling housing prices and impairment pressures [1][13] - Key state-owned enterprises (SOEs) and mixed-ownership companies showed resilience compared to the overall industry, with SOEs experiencing a smaller revenue decline [2][36] - The report highlights that the future revenue of real estate companies is expected to remain under pressure for the next 2-3 years, particularly for those not in prime locations [2][41] Summary by Sections 1. Overview of Developer Annual Reports - In 2024, the overall revenue for 168 real estate developers was 4.33 trillion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 19.2% [1][13] - The net profit for the industry was -376.3 billion yuan, a significant drop from -1.9 billion yuan in 2023 [1][13] - The cash on hand for developers decreased by 19.4% to 1.63 trillion yuan [1][13] 2. Financial and Operational Analysis of Key Developers 2.1 Revenue Pressure from Resource Turnover - Key SOEs saw a revenue decline of 7.4%, while private enterprises experienced a 22.9% drop [2][41] - The report indicates that the revenue performance of leading developers remains more resilient due to their ample turnover resources [2][41] 2.2 Continued Pressure on Gross Margin - The gross margin for key SOEs was 14.6%, down 2.3 percentage points, while private enterprises had a gross margin of 16.4%, down 1.2 percentage points [2][37] 2.3 Rising Sales and Management Expense Ratios - The sales and management expense ratio for key SOEs was 4.9%, while for private enterprises it was 5.9% [2][49] 2.4 Significant Decline in Investment Income - Investment income for key SOEs and private enterprises fell by 72.3% and 53.4%, respectively [2][37] 2.5 Comprehensive Impairment Provisions - All 14 key developers reported asset impairments, with SOEs accounting for 42.27 billion yuan and private enterprises for 3.88 billion yuan [3][38] 2.6 Declining Net Profit Trend - The net profit for key SOEs dropped by 95.7%, while private enterprises saw a 15.0% decline [4][39] 2.7 Stable Financing for Key SOEs - Key SOEs maintained stable financing channels, with a slight increase in interest-bearing liabilities of 0.7% [5][40] 2.8 Sales Performance of Key SOEs - Key SOEs continued to outperform the industry, focusing on land reserves in core cities [2][41] 2.9 Weak Land Acquisition Intent - The willingness to acquire land remains low across the industry, with key developers focusing on high-potential cities [2][41] 3. Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on real estate-related stocks due to anticipated policy support and the potential for recovery in core urban areas [6][9]

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Positive" (maintained) [1] Core Viewpoints - The sales area decline has continued to narrow in the first four months of 2025, with high-energy cities showing higher transaction heat [5][14] - The new housing starts have decreased significantly, impacting construction data, while completion areas are still declining year-on-year [6][19] - The decline in real estate development investment has expanded, with weak willingness to start new projects [7][20] - Domestic loan growth has turned positive, but sales collection pressure remains significant [24] Summary by Sections Sales Performance - In the first four months of 2025, the national commodity housing sales area was 283 million square meters, down 2.8% year-on-year, with residential sales area down 2.1% [5][14] - The sales amount for commodity housing was 2.70 trillion yuan, down 3.2% year-on-year, with residential sales amount down 1.9% [5][14] - In April 2025, the sales area and amount were down 2.1% and 6.7% year-on-year, respectively, with a monthly average price decline of 4.7% [5][14] Construction and Investment - The new housing starts in the first four months of 2025 were 178 million square meters, down 23.8% year-on-year [6][19] - The completion area was 156 million square meters, down 16.9% year-on-year, indicating continued pressure on construction [6][19] - Real estate development investment in the first four months was 2.77 trillion yuan, down 10.3% year-on-year, primarily due to declining new starts [7][20] Financing and Market Outlook - The total funds available for real estate development enterprises were 3.26 trillion yuan, down 4.1% year-on-year, with domestic loans showing a positive growth of 0.8% [24] - The investment suggestion indicates a recovery trend in core cities since March 2025, with a recommendation for companies that can capture improvement-driven customer demand [30]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a cautious outlook on the real estate industry, indicating a continued divergence among companies, with a focus on those positioned in core cities and commercial operations [2][3]. Core Insights - The recent disclosure of annual and quarterly reports shows that real estate development companies are still in a performance bottoming phase for 2024 due to declining gross margins and increased impairments, with no significant improvement observed in Q1 of this year [2][3]. - Companies focusing on core city developments and property leasing have managed to achieve performance growth despite the overall industry challenges [2][3]. - The trend of deleveraging among real estate firms is expected to continue in 2024, with an optimization of debt structure and a decrease in interest-bearing debt ratios noted in Q1 [2][3]. - State-owned enterprises exhibit relatively stable debt repayment capabilities, and strong credit real estate companies are anticipated to maintain a competitive advantage in the context of declining financing costs [2][3]. - The issuance of the "Opinions on Continuing to Promote Urban Renewal Actions" by the Central Committee and the State Council is expected to accelerate the pace of urban renewal through increased funding support for eligible projects [2][3]. Summary by Sections Market Review - In the week of May 10-16, new home transaction area in 29 key cities reached 2.02 million square meters, a 39.0% increase week-on-week but a 10.8% decrease year-on-year [2]. - The transaction area for second-hand homes in 13 key cities was 1.75 million square meters, reflecting a 46.0% increase week-on-week and a 1.2% decrease year-on-year [2]. - New land supply in 100 cities decreased year-on-year by 30.5% but increased by 66.1% week-on-week, with 8.5 million square meters of new residential land supplied [2]. Industry News - The report highlights the ongoing divergence among companies and emphasizes the importance of focusing on core city layouts and commercial operations [2][3]. - The CITIC Real Estate Index fell by 0.5%, while the CSI 300 rose by 1.1%, indicating that the real estate sector underperformed the broader market [2][3]. Investment Recommendations - The report recommends focusing on developers and property management companies in core cities, as well as quality commercial real estate firms [2][3]. - Specific stock recommendations include: - A-shares: Binhai Group, Jianfa Co., Jindi Group, China Merchants Shekou, China Merchants Jinling, and Wo Ai Wo Jia - Hong Kong stocks: Beike, Jianfa International Holdings, Yuexiu Property, and Greentown Service [2][3].

Group 1 - Vanke received a low-interest loan of 1.552 billion yuan from Shenzhen Metro Group, with a term of 36 months and an annual interest rate of 2.34%, which is lower than the 1-year LPR [1] - The loan is intended for repaying company bond principal and interest, and the repayment method involves semi-annual payments of 0.5% and a final payment of 97% [1] - This transaction reflects increased trust from state-owned capital in Vanke and signals a proactive approach by Shenzhen state-owned enterprises to stabilize real estate companies through market mechanisms [1] Group 2 - M.K. Long announced that its general manager, Che Jianxing, is under investigation by the Yunnan Provincial Supervisory Committee, but the company remains operationally stable with other executives continuing their duties [2] - Concerns about governance risks may rise due to Che's investigation, especially as the company has faced declining performance and previous internal control issues [2] - The board is functioning normally, with the chairman temporarily assuming the general manager's responsibilities [2] Group 3 - New City Joy Service appointed an independent investigation consultant to examine 800 million yuan in financial transactions with related parties that were not recorded in the company's financial statements [3] - The company has repaid all financial assistance provided to related parties as of December 31, 2024, with no outstanding balances [3] - This incident may undermine investor confidence, particularly as the company faces liquidity management challenges and potential regulatory penalties if violations are confirmed [3] Group 4 - Huafa Co. announced a supply chain asset special plan with a total amount not exceeding 20 billion yuan to optimize its asset-liability structure and improve capital efficiency [4] - The plan will use accounts receivable as the underlying assets and will have a maximum issuance period of 1 year, with interest rates determined based on market conditions [4] - This initiative aims to alleviate short-term liquidity pressure and may signal a shift in the industry from high-leverage expansion to asset operation optimization [4] Group 5 - Jianfa International announced the resignation of non-executive directors Huang Wenzhou and Zheng Yongda for personal reasons, with Xu Xiaoxi appointed as a new non-executive director [5][6] - Xu's appointment may enhance governance effectiveness, and his non-remunerated position signals a commitment to responsibility, potentially increasing investor confidence in state-led enterprises [6] - Attention is needed on how board changes may affect strategic continuity, especially amid ongoing liquidity pressures in the real estate sector [6]

Core Insights - The real estate industry is expected to undergo a transformation in 2025, focusing on quality over quantity and structural optimization [1] - Sales and investment in 2024 saw a decline, but the sales drop has narrowed and investment enthusiasm has increased in 2025 [1] Group 1: Sales Analysis - In 2024, the sales scale of the top 100 real estate companies decreased by 30.3%, with only 11 companies exceeding sales of 100 billion yuan, down from 16 in 2023 [2] - For the first four months of 2025, the sales of the top 100 companies showed a year-on-year decline of 7.8%, a significant narrowing compared to 2024 [2] - The average sales price per square meter for the top 100 companies increased to 20,200 yuan in the first four months of 2025, up 15.1% year-on-year [2] Group 2: Land Acquisition - In 2024, the land acquisition amount for the top 100 companies decreased by 30.6%, but in the first four months of 2025, both the acquisition amount and intensity increased significantly [2] - The land acquisition intensity for the top 100 companies rose to 39.2% in early 2025, up 13.7 percentage points year-on-year [2] - The concentration of land acquisition among the top 100 companies increased to 62.5% in early 2025, up 18.5 percentage points year-on-year [2] Group 3: Financing Conditions - The total financing scale for the real estate industry in 2024 was 565.3 billion yuan, a decrease of 18% year-on-year, with an average issuance interest rate of 2.95% [2] - In the first quarter of 2025, the financing scale was 118.7 billion yuan, down 24.6% year-on-year, with an average interest rate of 3.22% [2] - The total debt maturity for the real estate industry in 2025 is projected to be 774.6 billion yuan, slightly higher than in 2024 [2] Group 4: Financial Performance - The industry revenue in 2024 decreased by 21.0%, with a net profit loss of 159 billion yuan, marking a significant decline compared to previous years [2] - The gross profit margin for the industry in 2024 was 14.6%, down 2.5 percentage points year-on-year, with a negative net profit margin of -8.0% [2] - The cash flow from operations for the industry was negative, with a net outflow of 211 billion yuan in the first quarter of 2025, although this was an improvement from the previous year [2] Group 5: Top 20 Companies Analysis - The top 20 real estate companies experienced a revenue decline of 17% in 2024, but their performance was better than the overall industry [2] - The gross profit margin for the top 20 companies was 12.7%, slightly lower than the industry average, but their net profit margin was less negative at -2.0% [2] - The cash management capabilities of the top 20 companies showed resilience, with a net cash inflow from operations of 259 billion yuan in 2024 [2] Group 6: Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on companies with stable fundamentals and high market share in core cities, such as Binjiang Group and Greentown China [2] - It also highlights smaller companies that have made significant breakthroughs in sales and land acquisition since 2024, such as Poly Real Estate Group [2] - Companies with strategic changes or operational improvements, like Gemdale Corporation and Longfor Group, are also recommended for investment [2]