Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Outperform" (Maintain) [1] Core Views - The company has shown an improvement in loan and deposit growth rates, with stable asset quality [1] - In Q1 2025, the company achieved revenue of 33.086 billion yuan, a year-over-year decrease of 4.06%, but the decline is narrowing [4][5] - The net profit attributable to shareholders was 12.464 billion yuan, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 0.31%, indicating stable profitability [4] - The revenue structure has become more balanced, with net interest income of 22.538 billion yuan (YoY -6.84%) and non-interest income of 10.548 billion yuan (YoY +2.46%) [4] - The company maintains its profit forecast for 2025-2027, expecting net profits of 41.7 billion, 41.8 billion, and 42.4 billion yuan respectively, with growth rates of +0.05%, +0.20%, and +1.51% [4] Summary by Sections Financial Performance - As of Q1 2025, total loans amounted to 4.11 trillion yuan, growing by 5.24% compared to the beginning of the year, which is an acceleration from the previous year [5] - Total deposits reached 4.27 trillion yuan, a year-over-year increase of 3.49%, reversing three consecutive quarters of negative growth [5] - The deposit cost rate decreased by 14 basis points to 2.18% in 2024, partially offsetting the decline in asset yield [5] Asset Quality - The non-performing loan ratio remained stable at 1.25%, indicating overall asset quality is sound [6] - The provision coverage ratio was 174.44%, down 6.15 percentage points from the end of 2024 [6] - The company has a high dividend payout ratio, with cash dividends reaching 30.14% of net profit attributable to ordinary shareholders, up from 28.41% in 2023 [6] Valuation Metrics - As of April 28, 2025, the price-to-book (PB) ratio was 0.48, suggesting potential for valuation improvement [6] - The current stock price corresponds to PB ratios of 0.45, 0.44, and 0.42 for the years 2025-2027 [4][7]

2025.04. 28 本文字数：2511，阅读时长大约4分钟 导读 ：相较于传统金店，银行正成为年轻人的"淘金圣地"。 作者 | 第一财经 王方然 近期，国际金价剧烈波动，却意外点燃了年轻人的"淘金热"。 4月22日，COMEX黄金期货、伦敦现货黄金分别突破3500美元/盎司，创历史新高，随后开始回 落。截至28日记者发稿，COMEX黄金期货日内跌0.32%，报3288美元/盎司，伦敦金现日内跌 1.12%，报3281美元/盎司。 金价回调后，有人高位套牢，也有人逢低加仓。第一财经记者注意到，不少投资者将银行APP视 为"数字金店"，通过积存金、黄金ETF等产品低买高卖，甚至频繁兑换实体黄金。 黄金短期波动加剧下，已有银行悄然上调积存金起购门槛，部分实体黄金产品出现"售罄"或暂停交 易。银行正在黄金热潮带来的商机与风控间寻找平衡。 热衷银行购金 相较于传统金店，银行正成为年轻人的"淘金圣地"。 "我把银行APP当金店逛。"广东深圳一名95后黄金投资者阿芳（化名）告诉记者，尤其是在金价频繁 波动的阶段，每天都会抽时间看看持仓的积存金价格。价格降了就补仓，涨了就出手。偶尔兑换些实 体黄金。去年初至今，她持仓的积 ...

Core Viewpoint - Banks are becoming the preferred choice for young investors seeking gold, as they offer more flexible and accessible investment options compared to traditional gold shops [2][3]. Group 1: Market Trends - Recent fluctuations in international gold prices have sparked a surge in interest among young investors, with COMEX gold futures and London spot gold reaching historical highs of over $3500 per ounce before experiencing a pullback [2]. - Many investors are utilizing bank apps as "digital gold stores," engaging in activities such as accumulating gold, trading gold ETFs, and frequently exchanging for physical gold [2][3]. Group 2: Banking Sector Response - Banks have seen a significant increase in gold trading volumes, with Minsheng Bank reporting a gold trading volume of 2405.66 tons and a transaction amount of 13494.98 billion yuan in its 2024 financial report [3]. - In response to the influx of investors, several banks have raised the minimum purchase thresholds for gold accumulation products, with new thresholds ranging from 800 to 1000 yuan [4]. Group 3: Product Availability - Some banks have experienced intermittent shortages or pauses in the availability of physical gold products, with reports of certain gold items being sold out or requiring advance reservations for purchase [5][7]. - The demand for physical gold has led to temporary closures of purchasing channels for certain gold products at banks, indicating a strain on supply [7]. Group 4: Financial Performance - The total precious metal asset scale of 18 listed banks reached 7708.78 billion yuan by the end of 2024, marking a 70.2% increase from the end of 2023 [10]. - Major state-owned banks have shown significant growth in their precious metal asset scales, with the combined total for ICBC, Bank of China, CCB, and ABC reaching 6415 billion yuan, a growth of approximately 83.23% [10]. Group 5: Revenue Generation - The surge in gold trading has positively impacted banks' non-interest income, with banks earning from various fees associated with gold accumulation products, including transaction fees and price differentials [12]. - Banks are actively optimizing their gold trading services, extending trading hours and promoting gold accumulation products to enhance customer engagement [12][13]. Group 6: Technological Advancements - Banks are leveraging technology to improve gold trading processes, with initiatives to develop intelligent systems for efficient order processing and market analysis [13]. - Digital tools are being utilized to enhance customer service and product offerings in the gold market, reflecting a shift towards more tech-driven solutions in banking [13].

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" [5] Core Insights - The company's revenue decline has narrowed, with a year-on-year decrease of 4.1% in Q1 2025, which is an improvement of 3.0 percentage points compared to the end of 2024. The net profit attributable to the parent company increased by 0.3% year-on-year, although the growth rate slowed by 1.9 percentage points compared to 2024 [2][5] - The bank's asset quality indicators have improved, with a non-performing loan ratio of 1.25% at the end of Q1 2025, unchanged from the end of 2024. The provision coverage ratio decreased by 6 percentage points to 174% [4][5] Summary by Relevant Sections Revenue and Profitability - In Q1 2025, the company's revenue decreased by 4.1% year-on-year, with core revenue down by 5.0%, but the decline was less severe than in previous periods. The net profit attributable to the parent company grew by 0.3%, reflecting a slowdown in growth compared to the previous year [2][5] - The total assets of the bank grew by 4.8% year-on-year, with loans and deposits increasing by 5.2% and 3.5%, respectively [2] Interest Margin - The interest margin for Q1 2025 decreased by 13 basis points to 1.37%, primarily due to a larger decline in asset yield compared to the cost of liabilities. The asset yield fell by 25 basis points to 3.31% [3] Risk Indicators - The non-performing loan ratio remained stable at 1.25%, with improvements in the attention and overdue loan ratios. The attention loan ratio was 1.71%, and the overdue loan ratio was 2.01%, both showing slight improvements compared to the end of 2024 [4] Earnings Forecast and Valuation - The forecast for net profit attributable to the parent company is expected to grow by 0.9%, 2.5%, and 4.1% for the years 2025 to 2027, with corresponding book values per share of 8.51, 8.98, and 9.48 yuan. The target price is set at 4.38 yuan per share, indicating a potential upside of 15% from the current price [5]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" and it is maintained from the previous rating [5]. Core Views - The report indicates that the company's revenue for Q1 2025 is 33.1 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 4.06%, while the net profit attributable to shareholders is 12.5 billion yuan, showing a slight increase of 0.31% year-on-year. The non-performing loan ratio remains stable at 1.25% [1][2]. - The decline in net interest margin is expected to narrow, supported by improved costs of interest-bearing liabilities and growth in fee income [2][4]. - The bank's asset quality remains stable, with a provision coverage ratio of 174.44%, down 6.2 percentage points from the end of the previous year [3][4]. Performance Summary - Revenue and net profit growth rates for Q1 2025 are -4.06% and 0.31%, respectively, which are improvements compared to the previous year's declines of 3 percentage points and 2 percentage points [2]. - Net interest income decreased by 6.84% year-on-year, but the decline is less severe than in the previous year, attributed to improvements in the cost of interest-bearing liabilities [2]. - Fee and commission income increased by 3.27% year-on-year, with a notable acceleration in growth compared to the previous year [2]. - Other non-interest income grew by 1.52% year-on-year, with significant growth in investment income, although affected by market volatility [2]. Asset Quality - The non-performing loan ratio is stable at 1.25%, with a provision coverage ratio of 174.44%, reflecting a slight decrease from the previous year [3]. - The credit cost for Q1 2025 is 0.86%, down 21 basis points year-on-year [3]. Asset and Liability Management - Total assets and loans as of Q1 2025 are 72.3 trillion yuan and 41.1 trillion yuan, respectively, showing year-on-year growth of 4.80% and 5.24% [4]. - The bank has focused on increasing loans in technology finance, manufacturing finance, green finance, and inclusive finance, with significant increases in these areas [4]. - Total deposits reached 42.7 trillion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 3.49% [4]. Investment Recommendations - The report suggests that the narrowing decline in net interest margin and growth in fee income indicate potential for better performance in the medium to long term, maintaining a "Buy" rating [4].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company [5] Core Views - The company's revenue for Q1 2025 was 33.1 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 4.06%, while the net profit attributable to shareholders was 12.5 billion yuan, showing a slight increase of 0.31% year-on-year [1][2] - The decline in net interest margin has narrowed, primarily due to improvements in the cost of interest-bearing liabilities [2] - The bank's asset quality remains stable, with a non-performing loan ratio of 1.25% and a provision coverage ratio of 174.44% [3] Performance Summary - Revenue and net profit growth rates for Q1 2025 were -4.06% and 0.31%, respectively, showing a narrowing decline compared to 2024 [2] - Net interest income decreased by 6.84% year-on-year, but the decline was less severe than in 2024, attributed to improved costs of interest-bearing liabilities [2] - Fee and commission income grew by 3.27% year-on-year, with a significant increase in growth rate compared to 2024 [2] - Other non-interest income increased by 1.52% year-on-year, with a notable rise in investment net income by 302.96% [2] Asset Quality - The non-performing loan ratio remained stable at 1.25%, with a provision coverage ratio of 174.44%, reflecting a slight decrease from the previous year [3] - The credit cost for Q1 2025 was 0.86%, down by 21 basis points year-on-year [3] Asset and Liability Management - Total assets and loans at the end of Q1 2025 were 72.3 trillion yuan and 41.1 trillion yuan, respectively, showing year-on-year growth of 4.80% and 5.24% [4] - The bank's focus on technology finance, manufacturing finance, green finance, and inclusive finance led to significant increases in loans to these sectors [4] - Total deposits reached 42.7 trillion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 3.49% [4] Investment Recommendation - The report suggests that the narrowing decline in net interest margin and growth in fee income indicate potential for better performance in the medium to long term, maintaining the previous "Buy" rating [4]

Core Viewpoint - The company reported a 4.1% year-on-year decrease in revenue for Q1 2025, while net profit attributable to shareholders increased by 0.3%, aligning with expectations [1] Development Trends - The improvement in funding costs accelerated, with a net interest margin (NIM) of 1.39%, down 16 basis points year-on-year and 14 basis points quarter-on-quarter [2] - The cost of interest-bearing liabilities decreased by 39 basis points year-on-year and 12 basis points quarter-on-quarter to 1.99%, indicating a significant improvement in funding costs [2] - Total assets, loans, and deposits grew by 3.9%, 4.5%, and 5.8% respectively compared to the beginning of the year, with loan growth primarily from technology and green loans [2] - The bank's non-performing loan ratio remained stable at 1.25%, with a provision coverage ratio of 174.44%, down 6.15 percentage points from the beginning of the year [3] Fee Income and Non-Interest Revenue - Net fee income increased by 3.3% year-on-year, a significant recovery from a 19.5% decline in 2024 [3] - The wealth management business stabilized, with retail AUM reaching 3.05 trillion yuan [3] - Other non-interest income grew by 1.5% year-on-year, supported by high investment income that offset losses from fair value changes [3] Profit Forecast and Valuation - The company maintains its profit forecast and valuation, with A-shares trading at 0.4x P/B for 2025E and 2026E, and a target price of 4.58 yuan, indicating a 20.2% upside [4] - H-shares are trading at 0.4x P/B for 2025E and 0.3x for 2026E, with a target price of 3.56 HKD, reflecting a 9.2% upside [4]

Core Viewpoints - The bank's Q1 2025 operating income, PPOP, and net profit attributable to shareholders showed year-on-year growth rates of -4.06%, -4.38%, and 0.31% respectively, with changes of +2.99 percentage points, +5.26 percentage points, and -1.91 percentage points compared to Q4 2024 [1] Group 1: Highlights - Loan growth rebounded with a year-on-year increase of 5.24% by the end of Q1 2025, up 1.36 percentage points from Q4 2024, driven by targeted credit allocation in key sectors such as technology, green finance, and inclusive finance [2] - Deposit growth showed recovery with a year-on-year increase of 3.49% by the end of Q1 2025, up 4.92 percentage points from Q4 2024, resulting in an additional 202.7 billion yuan in deposits for the quarter [2] - The bank's fee and commission income grew by 3.27% year-on-year in Q1 2025, marking the first positive growth in this area since 2021, with expectations for continued growth throughout the year as macroeconomic conditions improve [2] - Investment income saw a significant increase, with net investment income rising by 303.0% year-on-year, despite a 212.6% negative change in fair value gains and losses [2] Group 2: Concerns - The net interest margin continued to narrow, measuring 1.39% in Q1 2025, down 14 basis points from Q4 2024, with asset yield under pressure [3] - The bank's non-performing loan ratio remained stable at 1.25%, while the provision coverage ratio decreased to 174.44%, indicating a need for further strengthening of the provision buffer [3] Group 3: Investment Recommendations - The bank announced a total dividend of 0.189 yuan per share for 2024, with a payout ratio of 30.14%, reflecting a 1.73 percentage point increase from 2023, suggesting ongoing investment value [3]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Strong Buy" rating for the company [5] Core Views - The company shows recovery in credit growth and deposit growth, with loans increasing by 5.24% year-on-year and deposits by 3.49% year-on-year as of Q1 2025 [2][3] - The non-interest income has turned positive for the first time since 2021, with a 3.27% increase in net fee and commission income [2] - Investment income has significantly increased, although fair value changes showed a negative growth of 212.6% [2] Summary by Sections Performance - Q1 2025 operating revenue, PPOP, and net profit growth rates are -4.06%, -4.38%, and 0.31% respectively, showing a decline compared to the previous year [1][12] - The company’s net interest margin for Q1 2025 is estimated at 1.39%, a decrease of 14 basis points from Q4 2024 [3][12] Non-Interest Income - The company reported a 3.27% year-on-year increase in net fee and commission income in Q1 2025, marking a positive turnaround [2][31] - Other non-interest income increased by 1.52% year-on-year, despite significant losses in fair value changes [2][31] Asset Quality - The non-performing loan ratio remains stable at 1.25%, with a provision coverage ratio of 174.44%, which has decreased by 6.15 percentage points [3][12] - The company’s new non-performing loan generation rate is estimated at 1.01%, showing stability in new bad loans [3][12] Capital and Shareholder Information - The company plans to distribute a total dividend of 0.189 CNY per share for 2024, with a dividend payout ratio of 30.14% [3] - The latest closing price corresponds to a dynamic dividend yield of 4.96% for both A and H shares [3]

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