Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the report indicates that the profitability of Chinese property management companies is expected to increase by 10% year-on-year in 2025, which is 12% higher than market expectations, but shows a slowdown compared to growth rates of 15% and 12% in 2024 and the first half of 2025 respectively [1] - The anticipated slowdown in growth is attributed to a decline in cash collection ratios and a decrease in revenue and profit margins from value-added services [1] Group 2 - Among major property management companies, Greentown Service (02869) is expected to outperform, followed by China Resources Mixc Lifestyle (01209), Poly Property (06049), China Overseas Property (02669), Wanwu Cloud (02602), and Country Garden Services (06098) [1] - The report favors China Resources Mixc Lifestyle and Greentown Service as top picks in the sector [1]

Core Viewpoint - UBS reports that the profitability of Chinese property management companies is expected to increase by 10% year-on-year in 2025, which is 12% higher than market expectations, but shows a slowdown compared to growth rates of 15% in 2024 and 12% in the first half of 2025 due to declining cash collection ratios and a drop in value-added service revenue and profit margins [1] Company Performance Expectations - Among major property management companies, Greentown Service (02869) is expected to outperform, followed by China Resources Mixc Lifestyle (01209), Poly Property (06049), China Overseas Property (02669), Wanwu Cloud (02602), and Country Garden Services (06098) [1] - The top picks are China Resources Mixc Lifestyle and Greentown Service [1]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" rating for the real estate and property management sectors, highlighting the potential for quality real estate companies and commercial properties [3][29]. Core Insights - The report indicates that the real estate sector in China has undergone significant adjustments, with recent central government directives emphasizing the stabilization of the real estate market. The report notes a positive shift in industry sentiment and anticipates favorable policy developments in the future [3][29]. - The report identifies attractive valuation levels for quality companies, with some firms' price-to-book (PB) ratios at historical lows, making them appealing investment opportunities [3][29]. Industry Data Summary New Home Transactions - In the week of January 17-23, 2026, new home transactions in 34 key cities totaled 1.727 million square meters, reflecting a week-on-week increase of 0.6%. However, year-on-year comparisons show a decline of 38.2% for January [4][7]. - The report notes that first and second-tier cities experienced a 0.6% decrease in transactions, while third and fourth-tier cities saw a 17.7% increase [4][7]. Second-Hand Home Transactions - For the same week, second-hand home transactions in 13 cities totaled 1.32 million square meters, down 0.2% week-on-week. Year-to-date figures show a 9.6% decline compared to the previous January [13][29]. Inventory and Supply - In the week of January 17-23, 2026, 15 cities saw a total of 260,000 square meters of new supply, with a sales-to-supply ratio of 2.69 times. The total available residential area in these cities was 88.964 million square meters, down 0.5% from the previous week [23][29]. Policy and News Tracking - The report highlights ongoing government efforts to promote urban renewal, with various cities actively developing urban renewal plans. The Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development emphasizes the importance of high-quality real estate development and the need for tailored policies [29][33]. - Recent data from the National Bureau of Statistics indicates a 17.2% year-on-year decline in real estate development investment for 2025, with new residential sales area down 8.7% [29][33]. Company Announcements - Several real estate companies have released their expected net profit for 2025, with notable losses projected for companies like Jianfa Holdings and Jindi Group, while Poly Development anticipates a profit of 1.03 billion yuan [37][29]. - Financing activities are active among various firms, with China Overseas Development issuing bonds totaling 25 billion yuan, and Vanke's bond extension proposal receiving approval [37][29].

Core Viewpoint - Morgan Stanley's report indicates that the overall performance of covered mainland property management companies is expected to meet expectations, with profit growth in the low single digits, but increasing differentiation among companies [1][2] Group 1: Profit Growth Expectations - Greentown Service (02869) and China Resources Mixc Lifestyle (01209) are expected to achieve the highest profit growth, with a year-on-year increase of 10% to 15% [1] - Poly Property (06049) and China Overseas Property (02669) are projected to have mid-single-digit growth [1] - Sunac Services (01516) may continue to face a decline in core profits due to issues with receivables from past projects and non-core business burdens [1] Group 2: Cash Collection and Market Dynamics - Leading companies continue to benefit from third-party market consolidation, but weak cash collection remains a major obstacle [2] - Despite intensified competition, most property management companies have achieved their annual expansion goals, highlighting significant long-term market potential [2] - The cash collection ratio decreased by 1 to 2 percentage points year-on-year due to reduced resident prepayments and an increase in the proportion of high vacancy projects delivered after 2022 [2] Group 3: Profitability and Cash Flow - Short-term profit margins for mainland property management and service companies remain under pressure [2] - Leading project management companies are expected to exit low-quality and non-core projects to optimize their business portfolios, maintaining annual operating cash flow at around 1 times profit [2] - The reduction of third-party receivables continues to be a key driver of profit differentiation among property management companies [2]

Core Viewpoint - Morgan Stanley's report indicates that the overall performance of covered mainland property management companies is expected to meet expectations, with profit growth projected to be in the low single digits, but with increasing differentiation among companies [1] Group 1: Company Performance - Greentown Service (02869) and China Resources Mixc Lifestyle (01209) are expected to achieve the highest profit growth, with a year-on-year increase of 10% to 15% [1] - Poly Property (06049) and China Overseas Property (02669) are anticipated to have median growth rates [1] - Sunac Services (01516) may continue to face a decline in core profits due to issues with receivables from past projects and non-core business drag [1] Group 2: Market Dynamics - Leading companies continue to benefit from third-party market consolidation, although weak cash collection remains a major obstacle [1] - Despite intensified competition, most property management companies have achieved their annual expansion targets, highlighting significant long-term market potential [1] - The cash collection ratio declined by 1 to 2 percentage points year-on-year due to reduced resident prepayments and an increase in the proportion of high vacancy projects delivered after 2022 [1] Group 3: Profitability and Cash Flow - Short-term profit margins for mainland property management and service companies remain under pressure [1] - Leading project management companies are expected to exit low-quality and non-core projects to optimize their business portfolios, maintaining annual operating cash flow at around one times profit [1] - The ongoing reduction of third-party receivables continues to be a key driver of profit differentiation among property management companies [1]

Summary of Key Points from Conference Call Records Industry Overview Financial Industry - The financial industry is expected to gradually return to a positive cycle by 2026, with economic sustainability improving despite not entering a significant upturn [2] - The central bank has implemented flexible interest rate cuts and reserve requirement ratio reductions, with a total of 7 trillion yuan in special re-loans to support small and micro technology enterprises [2][3] - December social financing data shows stable loan issuance, with a slight rebound in medium- and long-term loan growth, supporting infrastructure and helping to exit deflation [2] Automotive Industry - The automotive market in early 2026 is experiencing a downturn, with retail and wholesale sales significantly declining due to overdrawn demand for new energy vehicles and consumer hesitance regarding promotional subsidies [7][9] - A forecasted decline of 5-7% in passenger vehicle sales for Q1 2026, with an expected overall wholesale decline of 3% for the year [9] - The cost pressure in the automotive sector is increasing due to rising raw material prices, with an estimated increase in single vehicle costs by 6,000 to 8,000 yuan, impacting gross margins by 4-5 percentage points [11] Wind Power Industry - The wind power sector is expected to maintain a positive growth trajectory during the 14th Five-Year Plan, with annual new installations projected between 100-120 GW [15] Property Management Industry - The property management sector is anticipated to maintain low growth, with increasing differentiation among companies [16] - Major players like China Resources Mixc Life, Greentown Service, and Country Garden Service are expected to show strong performance due to stable cash flow and favorable dividend policies [17] Company-Specific Insights SF Express and Jitu - SF Express and Jitu have entered into a cross-shareholding agreement, with SF acquiring 10% of Jitu and Jitu acquiring 4.3% of SF, which is expected to have limited short-term EPS impact but potential long-term benefits due to resource synergy [4] - The collaboration is expected to enhance market presence in both domestic and overseas markets, particularly in cross-border logistics [5] China Resources Mixc Life - Recent stock price fluctuations for China Resources Mixc Life are attributed to slightly lower-than-expected earnings forecasts, but long-term growth potential remains intact with a projected EPS growth rate of 5-6% [18] Greentown Service and Country Garden Service - Greentown Service is expected to maintain a stable cash return due to its high-quality project structure, while Country Garden Service is anticipated to exceed shareholder return expectations with strong cash flow [17] Additional Considerations - The financial sector is benefiting from a shift in household financial asset allocation, with an annual growth rate of approximately 12% expected [3] - The automotive industry faces challenges from rising costs and cautious promotional strategies, with a need for adaptation to new policies impacting sales [8][12] - The property management sector is seeing a healthier profit structure as major companies release impairment pressures and rationalize non-core business operations [16]

Market Performance - The real estate sector (CITIC) experienced a decline of -3.3% last week, while the CSI 300 and Wind All A indices changed by -0.6% and +0.5% respectively, resulting in excess returns of -2.7% and -3.8%[46] - Among 29 CITIC industry sectors, real estate ranked 26th in performance[46] New Housing Market - New home sales increased by 0.6% week-on-week but decreased by 36.8% year-on-year during the period from January 10 to January 16, 2026[8] - In major cities, new home transaction areas changed as follows: Beijing +16.3%, Shanghai +1.9%, Guangzhou +18.8%, and Shenzhen -0.6%[8] Second-Hand Housing Market - The transaction area for second-hand homes in 15 cities was 162.3 million square meters, down 1.8% week-on-week and down 8.4% year-on-year[14] - Cumulative transactions from January 1 to January 16, 2026, totaled 331.5 million square meters, reflecting a year-on-year decrease of 14.4%[14] Inventory and Absorption - Cumulative new home inventory in 13 cities reached 77.9 million square meters, with a week-on-week change of -0.1% and a year-on-year change of -4.7%[21] - The absorption cycle for new homes in 13 cities is 23.0 months, with a year-on-year increase of 6.6 months[21] Land Market - Land transaction area from January 12 to January 18, 2026, was 11.746 million square meters, down 21.9% week-on-week and down 49.7% year-on-year[38] - The average land price was 700 RMB/square meter, reflecting a week-on-week decrease of 44.4% and a year-on-year decrease of 51.1%[38] Investment Recommendations - Recommended mainland developers include: A-shares: Binjiang Group, China Merchants Shekou; Hong Kong stocks: China Overseas Development, Greentown China, China Resources Land, Jianfa International Group[7] - Suggested light-asset operation companies include: Property management: Greentown Service; Commercial management: China Resources Mixc Life; Leading intermediary platform: Beike-W[7] Risk Factors - Risks include potential underperformance of real estate regulatory policy relaxation, continued industry downturn, and persistent credit risks leading to liquidity deterioration[7]

Core Viewpoint - Morgan Stanley's report indicates that while the profit drag from related parties for mainland property management companies has largely dissipated, challenges such as weakened collections and rising vacancy fees persist, alongside a soft macro environment and subpar service quality, leading to fee pressure [1] Industry Summary - The firm expects industry profits to grow by 3%, 5%, and 7% year-on-year from 2025 to 2027, with revenue growth around 5%, but profit margins are under pressure due to weakened collections [1] - Property management services are anticipated to be the main growth driver in the industry, while value-added services are expected to remain sluggish [1] Stock Selection - The firm recommends high-quality companies with robust asset bases, highlighting China Resources Mixc Lifestyle (01209) which is expected to achieve mid-teens growth driven by mall consumption, with a dividend yield of 4% to 5%, and a target price raised from HKD 46.38 to HKD 48.93, maintaining an "Overweight" rating [1] - Greentown Service (02869) is noted for high earnings visibility and margin expansion, also receiving an "Overweight" rating, with a target price slightly decreased from HKD 5.78 to HKD 5.54 [1] - Country Garden Services (06098) is viewed as a tactical choice, rated "In Line with Market," with a target price increased from HKD 6.07 to HKD 7.04, supported by stable cash flow, improved shareholder returns, and ongoing share buybacks yielding approximately 8% [1]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the report indicates that while the profit drag from related parties for mainland property management companies has largely dissipated, challenges remain due to weakened collections and rising vacancy fees, alongside a soft macro environment and suboptimal service quality, which exert pressure on fees [1] - The forecast for industry earnings growth is projected at 3%, 5%, and 7% for the years 2025 to 2027, with revenue growth around 5%, although profit margins are expected to be under pressure due to weakened collections [1] - Property management services are anticipated to be the main growth driver within the industry, while value-added services are expected to remain sluggish [1] Group 2 - The report recommends selecting high-quality companies with robust asset bases, highlighting that China Resources Mixc Lifestyle (01209) is expected to achieve mid-teens growth driven by mall consumption, with a dividend yield of 4% to 5%, and a target price increase from HKD 46.38 to HKD 48.93, maintaining an "Overweight" rating [1] - Greentown Service (02869) is noted for its high earnings visibility and margin expansion, also receiving an "Overweight" rating, with a target price adjustment from HKD 5.78 to HKD 5.54 [1] - Country Garden Services (06098) is viewed as a tactical choice, rated "In Line with Market," with a target price increase from HKD 6.07 to HKD 7.04, supported by stable cash flow, improved shareholder returns, and ongoing share buybacks yielding approximately 8% [1]

Industry Overview - Morgan Stanley reports that the profitability drag from related parties for mainland property management companies has largely dissipated, but challenges remain with weakened collections and rising vacancy fees [1] - The macroeconomic environment is weak, and service quality is not ideal, leading to pricing pressure [1] - The firm expects industry profits to grow by 3%, 5%, and 7% year-on-year from 2025 to 2027, with revenue growth around 5%, but profit margins are under pressure due to weakened collections [1] Company Insights - Morgan Stanley suggests that property management services will be the main growth driver in the industry, while value-added services will continue to be sluggish [1] - China Resources Mixc Lifestyle (01209) is expected to achieve mid-teens growth driven by mall consumption, with a dividend yield of 4% to 5%. The target price is slightly raised from HKD 46.38 to HKD 48.93, maintaining an "Overweight" rating [1] - Greentown Service (02869) has high earnings visibility and expanding profit margins, also receiving an "Overweight" rating, with the target price slightly decreased from HKD 5.78 to HKD 5.54 [1] - Country Garden Services (06098) is viewed as a tactical choice, rated "In Line with Market," with the target price increased from HKD 6.07 to HKD 7.04, supported by stable cash flow, improved shareholder returns, and ongoing share buybacks yielding about 8% [1]