Investment Rating - The report maintains a positive outlook on the banking sector, indicating a potential return to a valuation of 1 times net asset value [4][7]. Core Insights - The banking sector has demonstrated steady performance, with a year-to-date revenue growth of 0.8% and a net profit growth of 1.5% for the first nine months of 2025, reflecting a stable regulatory environment supporting bank profitability [10][14]. - The report highlights a shift in focus from scale to balance in credit growth, with banks increasingly pursuing a "quantity-price balance" strategy [4][7]. - The cost of liabilities has improved more significantly than the decline in asset pricing, leading to a stabilization of net interest margins, which is expected to continue into the next year [4][7]. - Asset quality remains stable but shows signs of divergence, particularly with rising risks in small and micro businesses [4][7]. - The report suggests that the current dividend yield of the banking sector has returned to an attractive range, indicating a significant disconnect between stable earnings and stock holdings, which could lead to a value recovery [4][7]. Summary by Sections Performance Overview - The banking sector's performance has been characterized by a steady increase in revenue and profit, with state-owned banks showing better-than-expected stability and regional banks leading in performance [11][12][15]. - The report notes that the revenue growth of state-owned banks has turned positive, with non-interest income contributing significantly to this growth [12][15]. Credit Growth and Strategy - The report indicates a gradual abandonment of scale-driven growth, with banks focusing on achieving a balance between volume and pricing in their lending practices [4][7]. - The credit growth rate for listed banks decreased by 0.3 percentage points to 7.7% in Q3 2025, with state-owned banks maintaining a growth rate of approximately 8.5% [4][7]. Profitability and Asset Quality - The net interest margin for listed banks remained stable at 1.5%, with a slight quarter-on-quarter increase of 3 basis points in Q3 2025 [4][7]. - The overall non-performing loan ratio remained stable at 1.22%, indicating manageable risk levels across the sector [4][7]. Investment Recommendations - The report recommends focusing on leading banks and undervalued regional banks as key investment opportunities, suggesting that the recovery in valuations is supported by stable earnings and attractive dividend yields [4][7].

Core Viewpoint - Bank stocks continue to rise, with Shanghai Bank increasing by over 2% and several other banks, including Chongqing Bank, CITIC Bank, Agricultural Bank, China Merchants Bank, Qilu Bank, and Postal Savings Bank, rising by over 1% [1] Group 1 - Shanghai Bank's stock price increased by more than 2% [1] - Chongqing Bank, CITIC Bank, Agricultural Bank, China Merchants Bank, Qilu Bank, and Postal Savings Bank each saw stock price increases of over 1% [1]

Core Points - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 3969.05 points, remaining above the six-month moving average, with a slight decline of 0.19% [1] - A total trading volume of A-shares reached 1.231 trillion yuan [1] - 60 A-shares have surpassed the six-month moving average today, with notable stocks showing significant deviation rates [1] Summary by Category Stock Performance - Zhongmin Energy (600163) saw a price increase of 9.96% with a deviation rate of 8.63% from the six-month moving average [1] - Mongolian Grass Ecology (300355) increased by 10.00%, with a deviation rate of 6.70% [1] - Everbright Jiabao (600622) rose by 9.86%, showing a deviation rate of 5.99% [1] Trading Activity - The trading turnover rate for Zhongmin Energy was 3.77% [1] - Mongolian Grass Ecology had a turnover rate of 14.09% [1] - Everbright Jiabao's turnover rate was 8.31% [1] Deviation Rate Rankings - The stocks with the largest deviation rates from the six-month moving average include Zhongmin Energy (8.63%), Mongolian Grass Ecology (6.70%), and Everbright Jiabao (5.99%) [1] - Other stocks with smaller deviation rates include Renxin New Materials, Jidong Equipment, and Huitong Holdings, which have just crossed the six-month line [1]

Core Viewpoint - Bank stocks showed active performance on November 4, with several banks experiencing notable gains [1] Group 1: Stock Performance - Shanghai Bank rose over 2% by 9:53 AM [1] - Other banks such as CITIC Bank, Chongqing Bank, Agricultural Bank, China Merchants Bank, and Qilu Bank increased by more than 1% [1]

Core Viewpoint - The banking sector continues to show positive momentum, with several banks experiencing significant stock price increases on November 4th, indicating a bullish trend in the market [1]. Group 1: Stock Performance - Shanghai Bank, CITIC Bank, Industrial Bank, China Merchants Bank, Xiamen Bank, and Postal Savings Bank all saw stock price increases of over 2% [1]. - Specific stock performance data includes: - CITIC Bank: +2.29%, current price 8.04 [2] - Industrial Bank: +2.24%, current price 21.02 [2] - Shanghai Bank: +2.27%, current price 9.90 [2] - China Merchants Bank: +2.23%, current price 42.72 [2] - Xiamen Bank: +2.11%, current price 7.25 [2] - Postal Savings Bank: +2.08%, current price 5.90 [2] - Other banks also showed positive performance, with Agricultural Bank up by 1.87% and Industrial and Commercial Bank up by 1.65% [2].

Core Insights - The recent disclosure evaluation results for listed banks in China for the 2024-2025 period show that all listed banks received ratings of B or above, with 22 banks rated A, indicating a strong performance in information disclosure [1] Summary by Category Overall Ratings - All listed banks achieved a rating of B or higher, with 22 banks rated A, reflecting consistent performance compared to the previous year [1] - Only six banks experienced rating changes, with five banks improving their ratings and one bank, Shanghai Bank, experiencing a downgrade [1] Banks with Rating Changes - The following banks improved their ratings: - Zhangjiagang Bank - Hangzhou Bank - Huaxia Bank - Everbright Bank - Zhejiang Commercial Bank [1] - Shanghai Bank was the only bank to see a downgrade in its rating [1] Detailed Ratings - A selection of banks and their ratings includes: - Ping An Bank: A - Ningbo Bank: A - Agricultural Bank of China: A - Industrial and Commercial Bank of China: A - Shanghai Bank: B (downgraded) [2]

Core Viewpoint - The performance of listed banks in Q1-Q3 2025 slightly exceeded expectations, with revenue growth remaining stable and profit growth showing a slight increase [1][2] Performance Overview - Listed banks' revenue growth year-on-year is stable at 0.9%, while profit growth has increased to 1.6%. The weighted revenue and net profit attributable to shareholders increased by 0.9% and 1.6% respectively, with a slight slowdown in growth compared to H1 2025 [2][3] - Large banks showed a comprehensive performance turnaround, while the performance of small and medium-sized banks was mixed. Agricultural Bank, Bank of Communications, China Bank, and Industrial Bank performed better than expected, while China Construction Bank experienced a significant decline in quarterly interest margin [2][3] Driving Factors - Asset scale growth for listed banks in Q1-Q3 2025 was 9.3%, a slowdown of 0.3 percentage points compared to H1 2025. Loan growth decreased while financial investment growth increased [3] - The interest margin stabilized in Q3 2025, with a slight increase of 0.3 basis points to 1.37%. The asset yield decreased by 7 basis points to 2.81%, while the cost of liabilities decreased by 8 basis points to 1.56% [4] Non-Interest Income - Non-interest income for listed banks grew by 5.0% year-on-year, but the growth rate decreased by 2.0 percentage points compared to the previous quarter. Fee and commission income increased by 4.6% year-on-year, indicating some recovery in related business [5][6] - Bond trading income decreased by 0.6% year-on-year, with small and medium-sized banks experiencing a larger decline compared to state-owned banks [5][6] Asset Quality - The average non-performing loan (NPL) ratio remained stable at 1.23%, while the average attention rate increased by 2 basis points to 1.69%. The retail sector continues to face pressure, particularly in small and micro loans [7][8] - The number of banks announcing mid-term dividends has increased, with some banks raising their mid-term dividend rates compared to the previous year [9] Recommended Stocks - Recommended stocks include Shanghai Pudong Development Bank, Nanjing Bank, Shanghai Bank, Jiangsu Bank, Agricultural Bank, and Bank of Communications, with a focus on Qilu Bank and H-share large banks [9]

Investment Rating - The report indicates a cautious outlook on the credit growth rate, suggesting a shift towards quality improvement, with expectations for a recovery in corporate loan increments by 2026 [5][9]. Core Insights - Credit growth is expected to slow significantly starting in 2024, but the decline in growth rate is anticipated to moderate by 2026, with corporate loans likely to see a year-on-year increase [7][9]. - The relationship between credit growth and economic growth is weakening, emphasizing the need to optimize credit structure and reduce idle financial resources [9]. - The report highlights that the banking sector's total asset growth will outpace loan growth in 2025, driven by government bond supply and fiscal policies [9]. Summary by Sections Credit Growth Forecast - New RMB loans are projected at 21.3 trillion, 23.6 trillion, and 18.9 trillion yuan for 2022, 2023, and 2024 respectively, with a further estimate of 14.7 trillion yuan for the first three quarters of 2025 [9]. - For 2026, new loans are expected to be between 17.2 trillion and 17.7 trillion yuan, corresponding to a growth rate of 6.3% to 6.5% [9]. Loan Composition - In 2023, the total RMB loans are expected to reach 237.59 trillion yuan, with a year-on-year growth rate of 10.6% [8]. - Retail loans are projected to grow from 80.10 trillion yuan in 2023 to 82.84 trillion yuan in 2024, reflecting a growth rate decline from 5.7% to 3.4% [8]. - Corporate loans are anticipated to increase from 157.07 trillion yuan in 2023 to 171.01 trillion yuan in 2024, with a growth rate of 12.7% [8]. Regional Performance - Regions such as Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Sichuan, and Shandong are expected to continue outperforming the national average in loan growth due to strong economic performance and support from new policy financial tools [12]. Banking Sector Dynamics - The report notes that state-owned banks are expected to maintain a competitive edge due to lower funding costs and capital injections from the Ministry of Finance [12]. - The net interest margin is in a downward trend, but the rate of decline is expected to slow starting in 2025, with some smaller banks potentially stabilizing their margins by 2026 [13][17]. Asset Quality - As of Q2 2025, the non-performing loan (NPL) ratio for listed banks is reported at 1.25%, indicating a stable asset quality despite pressures on retail credit [37]. - The report emphasizes that while retail loan NPLs have increased since 2021, corporate loan clearances have improved significantly, providing a buffer against retail risks [37].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a strong recommendation for Qilu Bank, indicating a positive outlook for the company's performance [6]. Core Insights - Qilu Bank's total assets grew by 16.55% year-on-year as of Q3 2025, with loans increasing by 15.20%. Corporate loans showed strong growth, accelerating to 23.09% [2][3]. - The net interest margin (NIM) for Q3 2025 was estimated at 1.53%, reflecting a 4 basis points increase from the previous quarter, driven by improved funding costs [3]. - Non-interest income saw a significant decline, with a year-on-year decrease of 24.66% in the first three quarters of 2025, primarily due to a drop in net fee income [4][35]. Summary by Sections Performance Metrics - For the first three quarters of 2025, Qilu Bank reported a revenue growth of 4.63%, a pre-provision operating profit (PPOP) growth of 4.01%, and a net profit growth of 15.14% [1][19]. - The bank's cumulative performance metrics indicate a robust growth trajectory compared to industry peers [5]. Non-Interest Income - Non-interest income decreased by 24.66% year-on-year, with net fee income turning negative at -1.41% and other non-interest income declining by 38.13% [4][35]. Interest Margin and Asset Quality - The bank's NIM showed resilience, with a quarter-on-quarter improvement attributed to a reduction in funding costs [3]. - As of Q3 2025, the non-performing loan (NPL) ratio remained stable at 1.09%, with a provision coverage ratio of 351.43%, indicating a solid buffer against potential loan losses [3]. Capital and Shareholder Information - Qilu Bank's total market capitalization is approximately 37.2 billion yuan, with a current share price of 6.05 yuan and a return on equity (ROE) of 10.5% [6].

Investment Rating - The investment rating for Qilu Bank is "Accumulate" [1] Core Views - Qilu Bank's total assets reached 778.703 billion yuan as of Q3 2025, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 16.55% [3] - The bank's net profit attributable to shareholders for the first three quarters of 2025 was 3.963 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 15.14% [2][3] - The bank's net interest margin improved to 1.54%, with net interest income growing by 17.31% year-on-year [3] - The non-performing loan ratio remained stable at 1.09%, with a provision coverage ratio of 354.13% [3] - The bank's core Tier 1 capital adequacy ratio was 11.49%, indicating a solid capital position [3] Summary by Sections Financial Performance - For the first three quarters of 2025, Qilu Bank achieved operating income of 9.924 billion yuan, up 4.63% year-on-year [2][3] - The bank's loan total reached 383.007 billion yuan, marking a 15.20% increase from the previous year [3] - Deposits totaled 485.023 billion yuan, reflecting an 11.25% year-on-year growth [3] Asset Quality - The non-performing loan ratio was stable at 1.09%, with the attention ratio at 0.96% [3] - The provision coverage ratio increased by 29.05 percentage points year-on-year, enhancing the bank's safety margin [3] Capital Position - The core Tier 1 capital adequacy ratio improved by 0.74 percentage points year-on-year, indicating a stronger capital base [3] - The successful conversion of convertible bonds has effectively supplemented the bank's core Tier 1 capital [3] Earnings Forecast - The forecasted growth rates for net profit attributable to shareholders for 2025-2027 are 17.7%, 18.0%, and 18.0% respectively [4] - The expected earnings per share (EPS) for 2025-2027 are 0.95 yuan, 1.12 yuan, and 1.33 yuan respectively [4]