Core Viewpoint - Qilu Bank's stock price valuation has been significantly adjusted due to market trading factors since the third quarter of 2025, indicating a potential undervaluation of its long-term growth value [1] Group 1: Market Impact and Valuation - The stock price of Qilu Bank has been influenced by market trading factors, leading to a sufficient adjustment in its valuation [1] - The management team has recently completed a new round of stock buybacks, reinforcing the belief that the bank's long-term growth value is underestimated by the market [1] Group 2: Future Projections - Qilu Bank is set to enter a new three-year planning cycle in 2026, which may provide further growth opportunities [1] - Profit growth projections suggest that the dividend yield for 2025 and 2026 will be 4.65% and 5.20%, respectively, aligning with the needs of long-term investment funds [1] Group 3: Investment Recommendation - The bank is recommended as a long-term investment, maintaining a "buy" rating [1]

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Investment Rating - The investment rating for Qilu Bank is "Buy" and is maintained [8] Core Views - Qilu Bank's stock price has undergone sufficient valuation adjustment since Q3 2025, influenced by market trading factors. The bank is entering a new three-year planning cycle in 2026, with management focusing on stable and sustainable growth. In the current macroeconomic environment, high-quality city commercial banks with stable growth capabilities are considered scarce assets. The bank is expected to achieve a trillion-scale asset size in the new three-year plan [5][11] - Loan growth is projected to be between 13% and 15% from 2025 to 2027, with a continuous increase in loan market share. Net interest income is expected to drive revenue growth. The long-term growth path is clear, and there is room for valuation recovery in PB-ROE [11][20] - The bank's dividend yield is expected to be 4.65% in 2025 and 5.20% in 2026, meeting the needs of long-term investors [11] Summary by Sections Company Overview - Qilu Bank has a long-standing management philosophy focused on stable and sustainable growth. The bank's asset scale has achieved an annual compound growth rate of 16.2% over the past three years, with profit growth at 16.9%, ranking among the top in the banking sector. The bank aims to reach a trillion in assets by 2027, requiring an annual growth rate of at least 12.2% over the next two years [11][20] Loan and Revenue Growth - The bank's loan growth is expected to be between 13% and 15% from 2025 to 2027. As of mid-2025, Qilu Bank's loan market share in Shandong province is 2.3%, indicating significant room for improvement compared to other leading city commercial banks. The bank's credit structure is primarily focused on state-owned enterprises, with retail loan demand remaining weak [11][20] Asset Quality - Qilu Bank's asset quality is at its best since its listing, with a continuous decline in non-performing loan (NPL) ratios and a net NPL generation rate dropping to a historical low of 0.31% (annualized) in the first half of 2025. The bank's credit cost is expected to decrease further, allowing for double-digit profit growth in 2026 [11][20] Valuation and Dividend - The bank's PB valuation is projected to be 0.71x in 2025 and 0.65x in 2026, indicating undervaluation relative to a 12% ROE. The bank may slightly increase its dividend payout ratio in 2025 to offset the dilution effect of convertible bonds, with expected dividend yields of 4.65% and 5.20% for 2025 and 2026, respectively [11][20]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the banking sector is "Positive" and is maintained [12]. Core Insights - In the first week of 2026, the banking sector continued to adjust, with a cumulative decline of 1.9% in the banking index, significantly underperforming the CSI 300 and ChiNext indices by -4.7% and -5.8% respectively. Despite this, the fundamental expectations for the sector remain unchanged, and the market's risk appetite has notably increased [2][6][19]. - The main banks are expected to maintain stable growth in performance throughout 2026. Following recent adjustments, the PB-ROE valuation attractiveness of bank stocks has further increased, suggesting a favorable timing for allocation [2][6][19]. Summary by Sections Market Performance - The banking sector's performance in the first week of 2026 showed a cumulative decline of 1.9%, with significant negative excess returns compared to the CSI 300 and ChiNext indices [6][19]. - Individual stocks such as Chongqing Rural Commercial Bank saw price recovery after management uncertainties were resolved, while stable performers like Hangzhou Bank led the city commercial bank sector [2][6][19]. Fundamental Analysis - The banking sector's performance has been influenced by structural concerns, particularly regarding real estate and retail asset quality. Despite these concerns, overall performance remains stable with steady growth [8][37]. - The LTV (Loan-to-Value) ratios for major banks are stable at 40%-50%, providing a safety margin despite rising asset quality pressures in mortgage loans [8][37]. Trading Dynamics - The increase in market risk appetite has continued to suppress bank stock valuations. Historically, January has seen excess returns for bank stocks, but this year, the rapid recovery in market sentiment has led to underperformance [9][38]. - The report recommends focusing on high-quality city commercial banks such as Hangzhou Bank, Nanjing Bank, and Jiangsu Bank, as well as dividend-oriented assets like Bank of Communications and China Merchants Bank [9][38]. Convertible Bonds - The prices of convertible bonds linked to bank stocks have generally followed the sector's adjustment, with the distance to mandatory conversion prices widening. The report highlights potential trading opportunities in convertible bonds for banks like Changshu Bank and Shanghai Bank, which have stable fundamental performance expectations [7][32].

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article is that Qilu Bank's Weihai branch has been penalized for inadequate post-loan management of working capital loans, resulting in a fine of 350,000 yuan [1][2] - The administrative penalty decision indicates that the financial regulatory authority in Weihai has taken action against Qilu Bank for its failure to manage loans properly [1][2] - Li Hu, the risk director of Qilu Bank's Weihai branch at the time, received a warning due to the same issue of inadequate loan management [1][2]

Market Overview - The city commercial bank sector experienced a decline of 0.89% on January 8, with Chongqing Bank leading the drop [1] - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 4082.98, down 0.07%, while the Shenzhen Component Index closed at 13959.48, down 0.51% [1] Individual Stock Performance - Zhengzhou Bank closed at 1.94 with no change, while Lanzhou Bank also remained unchanged at 2.33 [1] - Shanghai Bank closed at 9.95, down 0.10%, and Chengdu Bank closed at 16.23, down 0.18% [1] - Chongqing Bank saw a significant decline of 2.70%, closing at 10.45, with a trading volume of 99,000 shares [2] Trading Volume and Turnover - The trading volume for Zhengzhou Bank was 769,900 shares with a turnover of 149 million yuan, while Lanzhou Bank had a trading volume of 363,100 shares and a turnover of 84.51 million yuan [1] - The highest turnover was recorded for Nanjing Bank at 1.342 billion yuan with a trading volume of 1,217,000 shares [2] Capital Flow Analysis - The city commercial bank sector saw a net inflow of 6.7397 million yuan from institutional investors, while retail investors experienced a net outflow of 70.5351 million yuan [2] - Chengdu Bank had a net inflow of 87.0825 million yuan from institutional investors, but a net outflow of 46.0321 million yuan from retail investors [3] Summary of Capital Flows - Institutional investors showed a positive net flow for several banks, including Hangzhou Bank with 77.8301 million yuan and Qingdao Bank with 8.4480 million yuan [3] - Conversely, Chongqing Bank had a negative net flow of 535,600 yuan from institutional investors, indicating a lack of confidence [3]

Core Viewpoint - The Weifang branch of Qilu Bank has been penalized for issuing loans without actual purpose and inflating its deposit and loan scale, resulting in a fine and warnings for key personnel [1][2]. Group 1: Regulatory Actions - The Weifang Regulatory Bureau of the National Financial Supervision Administration imposed a fine of 300,000 yuan on Qilu Bank's Weifang branch for regulatory violations [1]. - Warnings were issued to two key personnel: Ji Xinying, the Deputy General Manager of the Retail Banking Department, and Shi Zhaowei, the Assistant General Manager of the Retail Banking Department [1][2]. Group 2: Violations - The main violation involved the issuance of loans that had no actual purpose, which contributed to the inflation of the bank's deposit and loan figures [1][2].

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the banking sector [2] Core Insights - The four categories of retail loans (mortgages, credit cards, consumer loans, and business loans) collectively constitute household liabilities, each with distinct collateral types, duration structures, and policy influences. The report aims to establish a risk framework for these retail assets and assess their impact on banking operations in the future [2][4] - Under stress testing, the non-performing loan (NPL) ratios for mortgages, credit cards, and consumer loans are projected to increase by 11, 12, and 20 basis points respectively in 2026, while the growth in non-performing amounts remains manageable. The overall quality of corporate assets is expected to continue improving, indicating a stable banking sector [2][4] - Retail asset risks are deemed controllable, with policies expected to maintain stability in the near term [2] Summary by Sections Retail Asset Analysis Framework: Collateral Types + Duration Structure + Policy Impact - The overall NPL ratio for retail loans of listed banks is estimated at 1.27% in the first half of 2025, slightly above the corporate NPL ratio of 1.26%, but the increase in NPL ratios is stabilizing. The composition of existing NPLs is 63% corporate and 37% retail, with business loans and mortgages showing higher proportions of both existing and newly added NPLs [2][12] - The report establishes a risk analysis framework for retail assets, highlighting the differences in collateral types, duration structures, and policy impacts among the four categories of retail loans [2][4] Consumer Loans: "High-Risk" Assets - The relationship between consumer loans and consumption trends is closely aligned, with notable deviations occurring during strict property purchase restrictions and regulatory cycles for online loans. The market structure for consumer credit (excluding credit cards and mortgages) shows that listed banks hold over 51.5% of the market, while non-listed banks account for 17% and other players for 31% [2][4] - The risk logic for consumer credit indicates that risk pricing is primarily determined by interest rates, which can be categorized into four tiers based on risk levels. The report estimates that 4.4% of consumer loans fall into the "high-risk" category, with commercial banks' high-risk consumer loans representing only 0.6% of their total consumer loans [2][4] Mortgage Loans: Risk Sources and International Comparisons - The primary sources of mortgage risk include negative cash flow and high loan-to-value (LTV) ratios, with 1.2% of respondents reporting monthly incomes below their mortgage payments. The report anticipates that the current high LTV portion, which constitutes 2.9% of total mortgage balances, will not necessarily lead to increased NPLs [2][4] - International comparisons indicate that mortgage NPL ratios in most countries remain below 2%, suggesting that the risks in the domestic market are manageable [2][4] Business Loans: High-Risk Assets - The report estimates that approximately 2 trillion yuan of high-risk business loans were outstanding at the end of 2021, with nearly one-third of these high-risk assets already exposed. The peak of risk exposure is expected in 2024 and the first half of 2025, with NPL ratios projected to rise by 18 basis points to 1.96% under stress testing conditions [2][4] Credit Cards: Early NPL Exposure - Credit cards have historically shown early exposure to NPLs, with the NPL ratio at 2.44% in the first half of 2025. The report notes that the net increase in credit card NPLs has significantly decreased, indicating that credit cards are not currently a major pressure point for banks [2][4] Investment Recommendations - The report suggests two main investment lines for bank stocks: focusing on regional banks with strong certainty and advantages, particularly in areas like Jiangsu, Shanghai, Chengdu, Shandong, and Fujian, and recommending large banks with high dividend yields such as Agricultural Bank, Construction Bank, and Industrial and Commercial Bank [2][4]

Market Performance - The city commercial bank sector experienced a slight increase of 0.0% on January 7, with Hangzhou Bank leading the gains [1] - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 4085.77, up 0.05%, while the Shenzhen Component Index closed at 14030.56, up 0.06% [1] Individual Stock Performance - Hangzhou Bank (600926) closed at 15.80, with a rise of 1.61% and a trading volume of 817,400 shares [1] - Ningbo Bank (002142) closed at 29.12, up 0.83%, with a trading volume of 411,100 shares [1] - Other notable performances include Jiangsu Bank (601963) at 10.64 (+0.38%) and Shanghai Bank (601229) at 9.96 (+0.30%) [1] Capital Flow Analysis - The city commercial bank sector saw a net outflow of 170 million yuan from institutional investors, while retail investors contributed a net inflow of 188 million yuan [2] - The overall capital flow indicates a mixed sentiment, with institutional investors withdrawing funds while retail investors increased their positions [2] Detailed Capital Flow by Bank - Jiangsu Bank had a net inflow of 123 million yuan from institutional investors, while retail investors saw a net outflow of 27 million yuan [3] - Hangzhou Bank experienced a net inflow of 84 million yuan from institutional investors, but retail investors had a significant outflow of 132 million yuan [3] - Chengdu Bank recorded a net inflow of 55 million yuan from institutional investors, with retail investors also experiencing a net outflow [3]

Core Viewpoint - Qilu Bank has recently increased its registered capital from approximately 4.71 billion to about 6.15 billion yuan, indicating a significant capital expansion [1] Group 1 - The registered capital of Qilu Bank has been raised by approximately 29.2% [1] - The new registered capital stands at around 6.15 billion yuan [1] - The previous registered capital was approximately 4.71 billion yuan [1]