Financial Performance - Total transaction value for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was RMB 1,468.9 billion, a decrease of 16.2% compared to RMB 1,752.1 billion in the same period of 2023[4] - Net income for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was RMB 39.7 billion, relatively flat compared to RMB 39.8 billion in the same period of 2023[4] - Adjusted net profit for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was RMB 40.9 billion, down from RMB 59.3 billion in the same period of 2023[4] - Total net income for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was RMB 39.7 billion, remaining stable compared to RMB 39.8 billion in the same period of 2023[15] - The total transaction volume for the company's existing housing business decreased by 16.3% year-on-year to RMB 131 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2024[15] - Net income from new housing business decreased by 24.9% to RMB 12.9 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to RMB 17.1 billion in the same period of 2023, driven by a 32.4% decline in total transaction value to RMB 387.1 billion[16] - Net profit for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was RMB 2,332,526, a decrease of 42.4% compared to RMB 4,049,251 for the same period in 2023[49] - Total comprehensive income for the period was RMB 2,485,589, down 49.8% from RMB 4,941,946 in the previous year[49] Revenue and Income Sources - Non-property transaction service revenue accounted for 34.8% of total net income, a significant increase of 17 percentage points compared to the same period last year[6] - The home decoration and furnishing business saw a total transaction volume growth of 24.0% year-on-year and revenue growth of 59.9% in the first half of 2024, with a profit margin of 31.0%[11] - Net income from home decoration and furniture increased by 59.9% to RMB 6.4 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to RMB 4 billion in the same period of 2023, due to synergies between property transaction and home decoration businesses[17] - Net income from housing rental services surged by 176.7% to RMB 5.8 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to RMB 2.1 billion in the same period of 2023, primarily due to an increase in managed rental properties[17] Operational Metrics - The number of active stores as of June 30, 2024, was 44,423, an increase of 8.1% from 41,076 stores as of June 30, 2023[4] - The number of active agents as of June 30, 2024, was 411,478, stable compared to 409,054 agents as of June 30, 2023[4] - The company is advancing towards a "one-stop living service platform" model, enhancing shareholder returns and optimizing capital structure[6] - The company is implementing refined operations and technology products to improve agent efficiency and operational capabilities[7] - The company is exploring different store formats to increase community coverage and enhance the one-stop living service experience[8] Cash Flow and Financial Position - The net cash generated from operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was RMB 3.86 billion, down from RMB 7.43 billion for the same period in 2023, representing a decline of approximately 48.0%[27] - The net cash used in investing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was RMB 6.84 billion, compared to a net cash inflow of RMB 7.63 billion in the same period of 2023[27] - The company reported a net cash decrease of RMB 8.33 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to an increase of RMB 12.22 billion in the same period of 2023[27] - As of June 30, 2024, the company's cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and short-term investments totaled RMB 59.7 billion, a slight decrease from RMB 60.1 billion as of December 31, 2023[26] - The company reported capital expenditures of RMB 462 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, aimed at supporting anticipated business growth[33] Debt and Liabilities - The total financial debt as of June 30, 2024, was RMB 20.21 billion, an increase from RMB 17.99 billion as of December 31, 2023, reflecting a rise of approximately 12.9%[28] - The company's debt-to-asset ratio is 42.3%, an increase from 40.0% as of December 31, 2023[31] - The total liabilities increased to RMB 51,794,889 as of June 30, 2024, from RMB 48,130,826 as of December 31, 2023[45] - The total amount of accounts payable reached RMB 6,684,706 thousand, an increase of 5.6% from RMB 6,328,516 thousand as of December 31, 2023[44] Shareholder Returns and Repurchase - The company has repurchased approximately 3.15% of its total shares as of the last feasible date in 2024, with a total expenditure of about USD 5.53 billion for the share repurchase plan[14] - The company plans to expand its existing share repurchase program from USD 2 billion to USD 3 billion, extending the repurchase authorization until August 31, 2025[14] Employee and Operational Costs - The company employs a total of 122,599 employees, with the majority (96,440) in brokerage and support roles[38] - Total operating costs for the six months ended June 30, 2024, were RMB 29.1 billion, slightly up from RMB 28.1 billion in the same period of 2023[18] - The company maintained stable store costs at RMB 1.4 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2024, consistent with the same period in 2023[19] Research and Development - Research and development expenses increased slightly to RMB 92,926 from RMB 90,038, representing a growth of 3.2%[49] - The company recognizes research and development expenses as incurred, which include employee-related compensation and costs associated with R&D functions[120] Accounting and Compliance - The company has not identified any significant issues that would lead to a belief that the interim financial data is not prepared in accordance with US GAAP[42] - The company is currently evaluating the impact of new accounting standards issued in November 2023 and December 2023, but does not expect significant effects on its financial statements[63] - Significant accounting estimates impacting the financial data include revenue recognition, credit loss provisions, and impairment assessments for long-term assets[67] Investments and Subsidiaries - The company operates through various subsidiaries, including 德佑房地產經紀有限公司 and 貝殼找房科技有限公司, all of which are 100% owned and primarily engaged in real estate services in China[56] - The company has expanded its service offerings to include home decoration services through subsidiaries like 北京被窩裝飾有限公司 and 聖都家居裝飾有限公司, both fully owned[56] - The company has established a strong presence in the Chinese market with multiple subsidiaries dedicated to various aspects of real estate transactions and services[56] Market and Economic Conditions - The RMB depreciated approximately 2.4% against the USD for the six months ended June 30, 2024[131] - The company has not faced any significant foreign exchange risk, as most of its income and expenses are denominated in RMB[31]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company with a target price of HKD 58.3 / USD 22.4, indicating a potential upside of approximately 53% / 52% from the current stock price [1][2]. Core Insights - The company demonstrated strong operational resilience and financial stability amidst fluctuations in the real estate market, achieving a year-on-year adjusted net profit growth of 13.9% and a quarter-on-quarter increase of 93.5% in Q2 2024 [1]. - The total transaction volume reached RMB 839 billion in Q2 2024, reflecting a 7.5% year-on-year increase, while net revenue grew by 19.9% to RMB 23.4 billion [1]. - The company has expanded its share buyback program, increasing the authorization from USD 2 billion to USD 3 billion and extending the buyback period until August 31, 2025 [1]. Financial Performance Summary - Adjusted net profit for Q2 2024 was RMB 2.69 billion, with a gross margin of 27.9%, up 0.5 percentage points year-on-year [1]. - The existing home transaction volume increased by 25% year-on-year to RMB 5.707 billion, while new home transaction volume decreased by 20.2% to RMB 2.353 billion [1]. - The home decoration and rental services saw significant revenue growth, with home decoration revenue increasing by 53.9% to RMB 4 billion and rental services revenue soaring by 167.1% to RMB 3.2 billion [1]. Revenue and Profitability Forecast - The company is projected to achieve adjusted net profits of RMB 7.7 billion, RMB 8.5 billion, and RMB 9.5 billion over the next three years [1]. - The report anticipates a revenue increase from RMB 77.8 billion in 2023 to RMB 102.9 billion by 2026, with a compound annual growth rate of approximately 10.1% [3][4].

Investment Rating - The report indicates a positive investment sentiment towards the company, highlighting its commitment to shareholder returns through stock buybacks and dividends [12]. Core Insights - The company has increased its stock buyback plan from $2 billion to $3 billion, extending the duration until August next year, demonstrating a strong commitment to enhancing shareholder value [2][12]. - The company has repurchased a total of $1.39 billion in shares since initiating its buyback program in September 2022, ranking eighth in the Hong Kong stock market for buyback amounts this year [3][13]. - The company reported a 19.9% year-on-year increase in net revenue for Q2, reaching 23.4 billion yuan, with significant contributions from its home decoration and rental services [8][13]. Summary by Sections Stock Buyback and Dividends - The company has executed a total of $1.39 billion in stock buybacks, with a significant portion of shares being canceled rather than held as treasury stock [3][4]. - The company has also declared a special dividend of $600 million, marking its first dividend distribution since its listing [12]. Business Performance - The company experienced a 25% increase in transaction volume for existing homes and a 22.3% increase in home decoration services, while new home transactions declined by 20.2% [7][8]. - The rental service revenue surged by 167.1%, contributing significantly to overall revenue growth [8]. Strategic Transformation - The company is transitioning to a one-stop residential service platform, integrating home decoration and rental services to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency [9][10]. - The company’s operational cash flow turned positive in Q2, with a total of 3.86 billion yuan in cash flow for the first half of the year [10][11]. Long-term Commitment to Shareholders - The company emphasizes its responsibility to long-term investors, showcasing a consistent positive cash flow since 2019 and a low debt ratio of 42.3% [11][12]. - The management expresses confidence in the company's growth potential and commitment to sharing success with shareholders [12][13].

房地产/房地产服务 公 司 研 究 贝壳-W（02423.HK） 2024 年 08 月 14 日 投资评级：增持（维持） | --- | --- | |--------------------|---------------| | 日期 | 2024/8/14 | | 当前股价(港元) | 37.750 | | 一年最高最低(港元) | 55.400/32.400 | | 总市值(亿港元) | 1,384.58 | | 流通市值(亿港元) | 1,337.74 | | 总股本(亿股) | 36.68 | | 流通港股(亿股) | 35.44 | | 近 3 个月换手率(%) | 1.97 | 股价走势图 贝壳-W 恒生指数 -32% -16% 0% 16% 32% 48% 2023-08 2023-12 2024-04 数据来源：聚源 相关研究报告 《政策密集有助主业企稳，新业务扩 张驱动二次增长—港股公司信息更新 报告》-2024.5.27 《持续提升主业份额，等待家装业务 驱动二次增长—港股公司信息更新报 告》-2024.3.16 《主业韧性超预期，家装家居持续拓 展 — 港 股 公 司 信 息 更 新 ...

证券研究报告 | 2024年08月14日 贝壳-W（02423.HK） 优于大市 Q2 营收净利同环比均改善，彰显行业龙头业绩弹性 Q2 营收和净利润同环比均明显改善。收入端，2024Q2，公司实现 GTV 交易总 额 8390 亿元，同比+7%，环比+33%；营业收入 234 亿元，同比+20%，环比+43%， 其中新赛道业务收入占比维持 35%。利润端，2024Q2，公司实现归母净利润 19 亿元，仅次于 2023Q1，同比+45%，环比+338%；经调整归母净利润 27 亿 元，同样创历史次高，同比+13%，环比+93。2024Q2，公司经调整归母净利 率 11.5%，贡献利润率 33%，毛利率 28%，各项经营成本费率环比也均改善。 存量房业务受益于地产政策的积极变化迅速回暖。2024Q2，公司存量房业务 GTV 为 5707 亿元，同比+25%，环比+26%；存量房业务收入 73 亿元，同比+14%， 环比+28%。2024Q2，公司存量房业务货币化率 1.29%，同比下降一方面是因 为结构性因素，链家交易额的占比下降，另一方面 2023 年 9 月起链家在北 京下调了存量房佣金费率，再往后基数影响 ...

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Financial Performance - Total transaction volume for the first half of 2024 was RMB 1,468.9 billion, a decrease of 16.2% compared to RMB 1,752.1 billion in the same period of 2023[3] - Net income for the first half of 2024 was RMB 39.7 billion, remaining relatively flat compared to RMB 39.8 billion in the same period of 2023[3] - Net profit for the first half of 2024 was RMB 2,333 million, a decrease from RMB 4,049 million in the same period of 2023[4] - Adjusted net profit for the first half of 2024 was RMB 4,086 million, down from RMB 5,925 million in the same period of 2023[4] - Gross profit decreased by 9.0% to RMB 10.6 billion in the first half of 2024, with the gross margin declining to 26.8% from 29.4% in the same period of 2023[17] - Operating profit decreased to RMB 2.0 billion in the first half of 2024, with the operating profit margin dropping to 5.1% from 10.2% in the same period of 2023[19] - Adjusted operating profit declined to RMB 3.8 billion in the first half of 2024, with the adjusted operating profit margin falling to 9.5% from 15.0% in the same period of 2023[19] - Net profit decreased to RMB 2.3 billion in the first half of 2024, compared to RMB 4.0 billion in the same period of 2023[20] - Net revenue for the first half of 2024 was RMB 39.75 billion, a slight decrease of 0.04% compared to RMB 39.76 billion in the same period of 2023[45] - Gross profit for the first half of 2024 was RMB 10.64 billion, down 9.0% from RMB 11.69 billion in the first half of 2023[45] - Operating profit for the first half of 2024 was RMB 2.03 billion, a significant decrease of 50.1% compared to RMB 4.06 billion in the same period of 2023[46] - Net profit attributable to KE Holdings Inc. for the first half of 2024 was RMB 2.32 billion, down 42.7% from RMB 4.06 billion in the first half of 2023[46] - Basic earnings per share for the first half of 2024 was RMB 0.68, a decrease of 40.4% compared to RMB 1.14 in the same period of 2023[47] - Operating profit for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was RMB 2,026,973 thousand, a decrease from RMB 4,058,929 thousand in the same period in 2023[48] - Adjusted operating profit for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was RMB 3,772,085 thousand, compared to RMB 5,977,459 thousand in the same period in 2023[48] - Net profit for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was RMB 2,332,526 thousand, down from RMB 4,049,251 thousand in the same period in 2023[48] - Adjusted net profit for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was RMB 4,085,555 thousand, compared to RMB 5,925,391 thousand in the same period in 2023[48] - Adjusted EBITDA for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was RMB 5,037,594 thousand, down from RMB 7,129,765 thousand in the same period in 2023[48] - Net profit for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was RMB 2,332,526 thousand, compared to RMB 4,049,251 thousand for the same period in 2023[53] - Pre-tax profit for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was RMB 3,588,315 thousand, down from RMB 5,450,773 thousand in the same period in 2023[68] - Net profit attributable to Beike Holdings Ltd. was RMB 2,323,835 thousand for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to RMB 4,055,577 thousand in the same period in 2023[74] - Basic earnings per share decreased to RMB 0.68 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, from RMB 1.14 in the same period in 2023[75] - Diluted earnings per share decreased to RMB 0.66 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, from RMB 1.11 in the same period in 2023[75] - Net profit attributable to Beike Holdings Limited reached RMB 3,053,390, showing a strong financial performance[78] - Net profit before tax was RMB 4,346,929, indicating strong pre-tax profitability[78] - Net profit attributable to ordinary shareholders of Beike Holdings Limited was RMB 3,053,390, showing strong returns for shareholders[78] Business Segments Performance - The company's home renovation and furnishing business saw a total transaction volume of RMB 7.6 billion in the first half of 2024, an increase of 24.0% compared to RMB 6.1 billion in the same period of 2023[3] - The company's new business and other segments had a total transaction volume of RMB 50.3 billion in the first half of 2024, a decrease of 3.9% compared to RMB 52.3 billion in the same period of 2023[3] - New home business achieved strong performance with a 49% net income contribution from the "fast commission" projects and increased state-owned enterprise developer commission income from 47% in Q2 2023 to 55% in Q2 2024[8] - Home decoration and furnishing business saw a 24.0% YoY increase in total transaction volume and a 59.9% YoY increase in revenue, with a profit margin of 31.0% in H1 2024[9] - Rental housing service expanded rapidly with over 300,000 units under management for decentralized rental housing and over 14,000 units for centralized long-term rental apartments by Q2 2024[10] - Existing home business net revenue decreased by 16.3% YoY to RMB 13.1 billion in H1 2024, with a 8.7% decrease in total transaction volume to RMB 1,023.8 billion[13] - Commission income from existing home business decreased by 17.5% YoY to RMB 10.6 billion in H1 2024, driven by a 11.9% decrease in transaction volume through Lianjia stores[13] - Platform services, franchise services, and other value-added services revenue decreased by 10.5% to RMB 2.5 billion in the first half of 2024, compared to RMB 2.7 billion in the same period of 2023, primarily due to a 6.3% decline in the total transaction value of existing home transactions facilitated by Beike-linked agents to RMB 611.5 billion[14] - New home business net revenue decreased by 24.9% to RMB 12.9 billion in the first half of 2024, driven by a 32.4% decline in the total transaction value of new home transactions to RMB 387.1 billion[14] - Home renovation and furnishing net revenue increased by 59.9% to RMB 6.4 billion in the first half of 2024, driven by increased order volume, higher contributions from new retail, and improved delivery capabilities[14] - Rental services net revenue surged by 176.7% to RMB 5.8 billion in the first half of 2024, primarily due to the expansion of the managed rental property portfolio under the "Worry-Free Rent" model[14] - Home renovation and furnishing revenue grew by 59.9% year-over-year to RMB 6.45 billion in the first half of 2024[45] - Rental services revenue increased by 176.7% year-over-year to RMB 5.81 billion in the first half of 2024[45] - Emerging businesses and other revenue grew by 69.0% year-over-year to RMB 1.57 billion in the first half of 2024[45] - Net revenue for the existing home business decreased to RMB 13,061,919 in the first half of 2024, down from RMB 15,597,087 in the same period of 2023[62] - Net revenue for the new home business declined to RMB 12,850,320 in the first half of 2024, compared to RMB 17,099,714 in the first half of 2023[62] - Home renovation and furnishing business revenue increased significantly to RMB 6,449,072 in the first half of 2024, up from RMB 4,032,830 in the same period of 2023[62] - Housing rental services revenue more than doubled to RMB 5,812,743 in the first half of 2024, compared to RMB 2,100,888 in the first half of 2023[62] - Emerging businesses and others revenue grew to RMB 1,573,690 in the first half of 2024, up from RMB 931,482 in the same period of 2023[62] - Total net revenue remained stable at approximately RMB 39.7 billion in the first half of both 2024 and 2023[62] - Contribution profit for the housing rental services turned positive at RMB 330,921 in the first half of 2024, compared to a loss of RMB 147,997 in the same period of 2023[62] - Revenue from housing rental services increased to RMB 3,650,300, up from RMB 1,617,200 in the previous period, reflecting significant growth in this segment[78][79] Operational Metrics - The number of active stores as of June 30, 2024, was 44,423, an increase of 8.1% compared to 41,076 as of June 30, 2023[4] - The number of active agents as of June 30, 2024, was 411,478, showing a slight increase of 0.6% compared to 409,054 as of June 30, 2023[4] - The average monthly active users for the three months ending June 30, 2024, was 49.7 million, up from 48.0 million in the same period of 2023[4] - Non-real estate transaction service revenue accounted for 34.8% of total net revenue in the first half of 2024, a significant increase of 17 percentage points compared to the same period in 2023[6] - Home SaaS 2.5 version was launched, improving BIM shared service center and material fulfillment integration, enhancing designer efficiency and reducing error rates[9] - The company has 122,599 employees as of June 30, 2024, with 96,440 in brokerage and support roles and 1,992 in R&D[32] - The company has reorganized its reporting segments, with housing rental services now reported as a separate segment due to its increased scale and business importance[58] Share Repurchase and Dividends - The company repurchased approximately $4.8 billion worth of ADS in 2024, representing about 2.75% of the total shares outstanding at the end of 2023[12] - The company expanded its share repurchase program from $2 billion to $3 billion and extended the program until August 31, 2025[12] - The company has repurchased 95,012,729 American Depositary Shares (ADS) for a total consideration of $1,389,782,786.29 under its share repurchase program[34] - In the reporting period, the company repurchased 26,995,560 ADS for a total consideration of $380,000,306.80[34] - The company's share repurchase program has been expanded to $3 billion and extended to August 31, 2025[34] - A total of 80,986,680 Class A ordinary shares represented by repurchased ADS were canceled during the reporting period[36] - 3,248,679 Class B ordinary shares were converted to Class A ordinary shares to comply with dual-class share structure regulations[36] - The company has not recommended an interim dividend for the six months ended June 30, 2024[40] - The company declared a final cash dividend of USD 0.117 per ordinary share, totaling approximately USD 400 million[76] Financial Position and Cash Flow - The company's cash, cash equivalents, restricted funds, and short-term investments totaled RMB 59.7 billion as of June 30, 2024, compared to RMB 60.1 billion as of December 31, 2023[21] - Operating cash flow for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was RMB 3.86 billion, a decrease from RMB 7.43 billion in the same period in 2023[22] - Net cash used in investing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was RMB 6.84 billion, compared to net cash generated of RMB 7.63 billion in the same period in 2023[22] - The company's debt-to-asset ratio increased to 42.3% as of June 30, 2024, from 40.0% as of December 31, 2023[25] - The company held RMB 55.6 billion in cash, cash equivalents, restricted funds, and short-term investments denominated in RMB, and USD 600 million in USD-denominated equivalents as of June 30, 2024[27] - Capital expenditures for the six months ended June 30, 2024, amounted to RMB 462 million[29] - The company's total financial debt as of June 30, 2024, was RMB 20.21 billion, up from RMB 17.99 billion as of December 31, 2023[22] - The RMB depreciated approximately 2.4% against the USD during the six months ended June 30, 2024[26] - The company's short-term investments included RMB 2.3 billion in wealth management products as of June 30, 2024, exposing it to interest rate risk[28] - The company's cash, cash equivalents, and restricted funds decreased by RMB 8.33 billion during the six months ended June 30, 2024[22] - Total contractual obligations as of June 30, 2024, amount to RMB 20,575,485 thousand, with RMB 6,642,671 thousand due in the remainder of 2024 and RMB 8,577,458 thousand due in 2025[31] - Operating lease and other commitments as of June 30, 2024, total RMB 1,119,600 thousand, including RMB 734.4 million in operating lease commitments and RMB 301.7 million in capital commitments[31] - Cash and cash equivalents as of June 30, 2024, were RMB 9,409,071 thousand, a decrease from RMB 19,634,716 thousand as of December 31, 2023[50] - Short-term investments as of June 30, 2024, were RMB 42,222,652 thousand, up from RMB 34,257,958 thousand as of December 31, 2023[50] - Total assets as of June 30, 2024, were RMB 122,497,997 thousand, compared to RMB 120,331,931 thousand as of December 31, 2023[50] - Total liabilities as of June 30, 2024, were RMB 51,794,889 thousand, up from RMB 48,130,826 thousand as of December 31, 2023[51] - Current liabilities as of June 30, 2024, were RMB 43,376,360 thousand, compared to RMB 39,523,983 thousand as of December 31, 2023[51] - Operating cash flow for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was RMB 3,857,678 thousand, down from RMB 7,431,689 thousand in the same period in 2023[53] - Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted funds decreased by RMB 8,330,808 thousand in the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to an increase of RMB 12,217,833 thousand in the same period in 2023[54] - Total equity attributable to shareholders of KE Holdings Inc. was RMB 70,569,240 thousand as of June 30, 2024, down from RMB 72,099,824 thousand as of December 31, 2023[52] - The company repurchased ordinary shares worth RMB 2,701,210 thousand in the six months ended June 30, 2024[54] - Total liabilities and equity increased to RMB 122,497,997 thousand as of June 30, 2024, from RMB 120,331,931 thousand as of December 31, 2023[52] - The company issued 3,529,562,630 Class A ordinary shares as of June 30, 2024, compared to 3,571,960,220 as of December 31, 2023[52] - Accumulated deficit decreased to RMB 3,349,081 thousand as of June 30, 2024, from RMB 5,672,916 thousand as of December 31, 2023[52] - The company's total cash and cash equivalents were RMB 9,409,071 thousand as of June 30, 2024, down from RMB 19,634,716 thousand as of the beginning of the period[55] - Restricted funds decreased to RMB 8,117,582 thousand as of June 30, 2024, from RMB 6,222,745 thousand as of the beginning of the period[55] - Total assets increased to RMB 123,013,087 thousand as of June 30, 2024, up from RMB 120,221,596 thousand at the end of 2023[80][81] - Total liabilities decreased slightly to RMB 51,792,333 thousand as of June 30, 2024, compared to RMB 48,023,046 thousand at the end of 2023[80][81] - Shareholders' equity rose to RMB 71,220,754 thousand as of June 30, 2024, from RMB

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Investment Rating - The report assigns a "Buy" rating for the company, Beike-W (2423.HK), with a market price of HKD 34.35 [1]. Core Insights - Beike is the largest real estate transaction and service platform in China, leveraging its ACN network infrastructure to efficiently provide various real estate services [4][9]. - The residential market is expanding, with the market size growing from CNY 25.4 trillion in 2016 to CNY 39.6 trillion in 2021, and projected to reach CNY 55.7 trillion by 2026 [25]. - The company is expected to benefit from the increasing penetration of real estate brokerage services, which rose from 43.2% in 2016 to 49.8% in 2021, and is forecasted to reach 61.6% by 2026 [4][28]. Financial Performance - In 2023, the total transaction volume reached CNY 31,429 billion, a year-on-year increase of 20.4%, with operating revenue of CNY 777.8 billion, up 28.2% [5][31]. - The net profit attributable to the parent company was CNY 51.2 billion, reflecting a significant year-on-year growth of 349.2% [5]. - The company’s gross margin improved to 27.9%, an increase of 5.2 percentage points from the previous year [5]. Business Segments - The company’s core businesses include existing home transactions, new home transactions, home decoration, and emerging businesses, with significant growth in home decoration and rental management [4][31]. - The revenue from existing home transactions grew by 15.9% in 2023, while new home transactions saw a 6.7% increase [31]. - Home decoration and emerging businesses contributed significantly to revenue growth, with their shares rising to 14.0% and 10.8% of total revenue, respectively [5][31]. Market Outlook - The report anticipates that the company’s net profit will reach CNY 78.1 billion, CNY 99.0 billion, and CNY 112.8 billion for the years 2024 to 2026, respectively [5]. - The current price corresponds to a P/E ratio of 14.8x for 2024, 11.7x for 2025, and 10.2x for 2026, indicating a favorable valuation [5].

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Outperform the Market" [4][12] Core Insights - The company's revenue decreased by 19% year-on-year, with adjusted net profit margin remaining stable quarter-on-quarter. In Q1 2024, the company achieved a total GTV of 629.9 billion yuan, down 35% year-on-year, and operating revenue of 16.4 billion yuan, down 19% year-on-year. The revenue performance was significantly better than GTV, mainly due to the increase in the contribution of the "two wings" business to 35%, with home decoration and emerging businesses, including housing rental services, continuing to grow rapidly [1][5][10] - The main business segment is currently affected by industry downturns. In Q1 2024, the GTV for existing housing business was 453.2 billion yuan, down 32% year-on-year, and revenue was 5.7 billion yuan, down 38% year-on-year. The monetization rate for existing housing business dropped to 1.26% due to aggressive store expansion and the decline in the proportion of transactions from the Lianjia system [7][10] - New business segments are maintaining high growth rates. In Q1 2024, the home decoration and furniture business generated revenue of 2.4 billion yuan, up 71% year-on-year, with a monetization rate of 71% and a contribution margin of 31%. The newly disclosed housing rental service generated revenue of 2.6 billion yuan, up 189% year-on-year, with a contribution margin of 5.5% [10][11] Financial Performance Summary - The company expects adjusted net profits of 9.8 billion yuan for 2024 and 9.9 billion yuan for 2025, with earnings per share of 2.67 yuan and 2.69 yuan respectively. The corresponding PE ratios are 14.5 and 14.4 times [2][12] - The company maintained a strong position in the real estate agency industry, with a rebound in the number of agents. As of Q1 2024, the number of stores reached 44,000, up 7% year-on-year, and the number of agents was 443,000, up 2% year-on-year [11][12]