Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Accumulate" rating for the environmental protection industry [1]. Core Views - The report emphasizes the improvement in cash flow and dividend potential due to reduced capital expenditures in the waste management sector, alongside enhanced return on equity (ROE) through quality improvements in heating and IDC collaborations [1][11][15]. Summary by Sections Industry Trends - The environmental protection sector is experiencing a significant shift with a 9% increase in the sector's performance compared to the Shanghai and Shenzhen 300 indices [3]. - The report highlights a 73% increase in sales of new energy sanitation vehicles, with a penetration rate rising to 14.95% [25]. Key Recommendations - The report recommends several companies for investment, including Huaneng Environment, Green Power, and Yongxing Co., among others, due to their strong dividend potential and operational efficiency [5][11]. - It suggests focusing on companies like Yuehai Investment and Xingrong Environment for their robust cash flow and high dividend yields [17]. Policy Tracking - The Ministry of Ecology and Environment has issued a notice to enhance the quality of law enforcement, which is expected to improve operational efficiency and compliance in the industry [9][10]. - The report notes that the government is concentrating on environmental governance funding for 2025, which may positively impact the sector [7]. Financial Performance - The waste management sector is projected to see a significant increase in free cash flow, with dividends expected to rise as capital expenditures decrease [11][12]. - Specific companies are highlighted for their dividend growth, such as Junxin Co. with a 37% increase in cash dividends and Green Power with a 100% increase [12][13]. Market Dynamics - The report discusses the trend of garbage incineration and IDC collaborations as a new growth avenue, emphasizing the advantages of clean and efficient energy generation [14]. - The water utility sector is also highlighted for its stable growth and high dividends, with ongoing water price reforms expected to enhance profitability [15][17]. Sector Performance - The environmental protection and public utilities index rose by 2.69% during the week of July 7-11, 2025, outperforming the broader market indices [45].

Group 1: Water Supply and Waste Management Projects - The company operates and is constructing water supply projects with a scale of approximately 4.3 million tons/day, with a key project in trial operation at 400,000 tons/day [2] - The company has wastewater treatment projects exceeding 480,000 tons/day, with over 450,000 tons/day already in operation and additional projects expected to be operational within 1-2 years [2] - The company’s waste incineration power generation projects have a total scale of 12,000 tons/day, with 5,100 tons/day already operational and an ongoing project (Wangxing Phase III) of 6,900 tons/day planned for operation in 2026 [3] Group 2: Sludge Disposal Business - The company has a total sludge disposal project scale of 3,116 tons/day, including operational projects such as Chengdu First City Sewage Sludge Treatment Plant (1,400 tons/day) and Wangxing Environmental Power Plant (820 tons/day) [3] - An ongoing project at Chengdu Wangxing Environmental Power Plant (Phase III) will have a sludge treatment capacity of 800 tons/day [3] Group 3: Accounts Receivable and Market Expansion - The company has seen an increase in accounts receivable due to market expansion and business growth, with a strong focus on managing and collecting receivables [3] - The company aims to be a national water and environmental service provider, focusing on expanding its market presence in Chengdu and surrounding areas while pursuing acquisitions to enhance resource integration and industry positioning [3] Group 4: Capital Expenditure and Shareholder Returns - The company has significant capital expenditures due to multiple ongoing water supply and waste projects, which are expected to decrease as these projects become operational within the next 1-2 years [4] - The company emphasizes shareholder returns and has been increasing cash dividend ratios, with plans to further enhance returns once major projects are operational and capacity is released [4]

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No information provided. 2. Report's Core View No information provided. 3. Summary According to Relevant Catalogs 3.1. Research Basic Situation - The research object is Xingrong Environment, belonging to the public utilities industry. The reception time was July 9, 2025, and the listed company's reception staff was Liu Jie [17]. 3.2. Detailed Research Institutions - The research institutions include China Merchants Cigna (a life - insurance company with related personnel Chai Ruoqi, Peng Yiyang, and Zhao Ruoqiong), CITIC Asset Management (an asset management company with related personnel Zhang Xiaoliang, Sun Shuguang, Yuan Zhizhi, and Liu Jiangchao), and Changjiang Securities (a securities company with related personnel Xu Ke and Li Bowen) [18]. 3.3. Main Content Data - **Company's Main Business**: Xingrong Environment is a leading comprehensive water - environmental protection service provider in China, integrating investment, R & D, design, construction, and operation. Its business segments include tap - water business, sewage treatment and reclaimed - water utilization business, environmental protection business (including waste incineration power generation, landfill leachate treatment, sludge disposal, and food waste disposal), and engineering business [25]. - **Water Supply and Drainage Projects**: The scale of the company's current operating and under - construction water supply projects is about 4.3 million tons per day, with the remaining 400,000 tons per day of the third phase of Chengdu Tap - water Plant No.7 in the trial - operation stage. The scale of the company's current operating and under - construction sewage treatment projects exceeds 4.8 million tons per day, with over 4.5 million tons per day already in operation. The under - construction projects are planned to be put into operation in the next 1 - 2 years [27]. - **Water Supply and Drainage Pricing Mechanism**: For the water supply business, price adjustments can be applied to the government price administrative department under certain conditions. The adjustment must go through procedures such as cost supervision and hearings and be adjusted synchronously with upstream resource water prices. For the sewage treatment business, the service - fee unit price is adjusted regularly every 2 or 3 years according to the franchise agreement. Temporary adjustments can be applied for due to factors such as changes in sewage - treatment discharge standards. The tentative average sewage - treatment service fee in the fifth phase (2024 - 2026) in the central urban area of Chengdu is 2.63 yuan per ton [29][30]. - **Waste Incineration Power Generation Project**: The company is currently promoting the construction of the third phase of Chengdu Wanxing Environmental Protection Power Plant, with a domestic - waste treatment scale of 5,100 tons per day, a sludge co - treatment scale of 800 tons per day, and a food - waste treatment scale of 800 tons per day. It is expected to be put into operation in 2026 [32]. - **Sludge Disposal Business**: The scale of the company's current operating and under - construction sludge - disposal projects is 3,116 tons per day. Operating projects include the first, second, and third phases of Chengdu First Urban Sewage Sludge Treatment Plant (with a total treatment scale of 1,400 tons per day), the first and second phases of Wanxing Environmental Protection Power Plant (with a total sludge co - treatment scale of 820 tons per day), and a ditch - sludge disposal project (with a treatment scale of about 96 tons per day). The under - construction project is the third phase of Chengdu Wanxing Environmental Protection Power Plant, with a sludge co - treatment scale of 800 tons per day [34][35]. - **Accounts Receivable**: With the company's market expansion and business - scale growth in recent years, accounts receivable have increased. The company attaches great importance to accounts - receivable management and actively conducts collection work [37]. - **Capital Expenditure and Dividends**: The company has had large capital expenditures in recent years due to multiple water - supply, drainage, and solid - waste projects. These projects will be put into operation in the next 1 - 2 years, and capital expenditures will gradually decline. The company values shareholder returns and has been increasing the cash - dividend ratio in recent years. In the future, it will be more capable of further improving the level of shareholder returns [38].

Group 1: Company Overview - The company is a leading comprehensive water and environmental service provider in China, integrating investment, research and development, design, construction, and operation [2] - Main business areas include drinking water supply, wastewater treatment, reclaimed water utilization, and environmental protection services [2] Group 2: Project Scale and Status - Current operational and under-construction water supply projects have a total scale of approximately 4.3 million tons per day, with ongoing projects primarily at Chengdu Water Plant Phase III [3] - The company operates and has under construction wastewater treatment projects exceeding 4.8 million tons per day, with over 4.5 million tons per day already in operation [3] Group 3: Pricing Mechanisms - Water supply pricing adjustments are based on national policies and must go through cost audits and public hearings [3] - The average wastewater treatment service fee in Chengdu's central urban area for 2024-2026 is set at 2.63 CNY per ton, with adjustments occurring every 2-3 years based on specific conditions [3] Group 4: Waste Management Projects - The company is advancing the Chengdu Wanxing Environmental Power Plant (Phase III) project, which will handle 5,100 tons of household waste per day and 800 tons of kitchen waste per day, expected to be operational by 2026 [4] - Current operational and under-construction sludge disposal projects have a total scale of 3,116 tons per day [4] Group 5: Financial Management - The company has seen an increase in accounts receivable due to market expansion and is actively managing collections [4] - Future capital expenditures are expected to decrease as major projects are completed and begin to generate benefits, with a focus on increasing cash dividends for shareholders [4]

Group 1: Business Overview - The company's water supply business operates in Sichuan, Jiangsu, and Hainan, with a total capacity of approximately 4.3 million tons/day, including a project in Chengdu currently in trial operation with a capacity of 400,000 tons/day [2] - The wastewater treatment business spans Sichuan, Gansu, Ningxia, Shaanxi, Jiangsu, Hebei, Shandong, and Tibet, with over 4.8 million tons/day in total capacity, of which over 4.5 million tons/day are operational [2] - The waste incineration power generation business has a total capacity of 12,000 tons/day, with 6,900 tons/day currently operational; a project with a capacity of 5,100 tons/day is planned to be operational by 2026 [3] Group 2: Market Expansion Strategy - The company aims to be a national water and environmental service provider, focusing on expanding its market presence in Chengdu and surrounding areas while pursuing acquisitions to enhance resource integration and industry segmentation [3] Group 3: Operational Advantages - The company boasts nearly 80 years of water supply operation experience and over 30 years in wastewater treatment, leading to superior operational management capabilities [3] - The company implements standardized and refined management practices, leveraging operational innovations and digital empowerment to reduce costs and improve efficiency [3] Group 4: Pricing and Capital Expenditure - Water pricing adjustments are subject to national policies and must go through cost audits and public hearings before implementation [4] - The company has significant capital expenditures due to multiple ongoing projects, but these are expected to decrease as projects come online in the next 1-2 years, allowing for increased shareholder returns [4]

Investment Rating - The report rates the environmental industry as "Overweight," indicating that the industry is expected to outperform the overall market [2][10]. Core Insights - Municipal water services are operating steadily, with some companies benefiting from strategic expansion and adjustments in sewage treatment pricing. However, the overall demand for sewage engineering is declining, leading to a forecasted slight decrease in engineering business [3]. - The waste incineration sector is stable, but performance varies among companies due to factors such as historical electricity revenue recognition and increased depreciation from new capacity. Major companies are expected to show varied net profit growth in Q1-Q2 2025 [3]. - The sanitation market remains stable, with no significant profit contribution from automation technologies yet. Major companies are expected to see steady net profit growth [3]. - Equipment performance is diverging due to different downstream impacts. Conventional equipment companies may face margin pressure, while power environmental equipment is benefiting from increased demand [3]. Summary by Category Municipal Water Services - Overall operations are stable, with net profit growth expected for major companies: Tianyuan Environmental (+50%), Xingrong Environment (+8%), and Hongcheng Environment (+4%) in Q1-Q2 2025 [3][4]. Waste Incineration - The sector is stable, with varied net profit growth: Huanlan Environment (+1%), Junxin Co. (+42%), Green Power (+25%), Chengfa Environment (+10%), and Yongxing Co. (+7%) [3][4]. Sanitation - The sanitation market is stable, with expected net profit growth for major companies: Yingfeng Environment (+5%) and Yuhua Tian (+7%) [3][4]. Equipment - Conventional equipment companies are facing competitive pressure, with expected declines in net profit growth: Jingjin Equipment (-15%). In contrast, power environmental equipment companies are seeing significant growth: Qingda Environmental (+359%) and water treatment equipment companies like Wotton Technology (+23%) [3][4]. Investment Recommendations - Municipal environmental companies are recommended for their stable profitability and improving cash flow, including Junxin Co., Huanlan Environment, Xingrong Environment, Green Power, Hongcheng Environment, Yongxing Co., Yuehai Investment, and Guangda Environment [3]. - Companies in the unmanned sanitation sector, such as Yingfeng Environment and Yuhua Tian, are recommended for their potential in digital transformation [3]. - SAF suppliers and raw material providers are highlighted for their growth potential due to EU policies [3]. - Wotton Technology is recommended for its ongoing import substitution in reverse osmosis membranes [3].

Core Viewpoint - The company has completed the second unlock period of its 2022 restricted stock incentive plan, allowing 510 eligible participants to unlock a total of 4.545 million shares, which will be listed for trading on July 9, 2025 [1][13]. Summary by Sections Incentive Plan Approval and Disclosure - The company held board and supervisory meetings to approve the 2022 restricted stock incentive plan and its related management measures [1][3]. - The plan was filed with the Chengdu State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission, which provided a principle agreement for the plan [2]. Unlock Conditions and Compliance - The second unlock period has been reached, with the conditions for unlocking met, including no significant objections from supervisory bodies and compliance with financial reporting standards [6][9]. - The company maintained a sound governance structure and met performance assessment requirements, including a minimum earnings per share of 0.5884 yuan and revenue of at least 8 billion yuan for 2023 [9][10]. Unlock Details - A total of 4.545 million shares will be unlocked, representing approximately 0.1523% of the company's total share capital [14]. - The number of eligible participants for this unlock is 510, with the total number of restricted shares granted being 1,515 million [14][15]. Changes in Share Structure - Following the unlock, the structure of the company's shares will change, with the number of restricted shares decreasing from 9,636,500 to 5,091,500, while unrestricted shares will increase accordingly [17]. Documentation and Legal Compliance - The company has prepared various documents for review, including board resolutions and legal opinions, to ensure compliance with regulations [18].

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Core Viewpoint - The company, Xingrong Environment, is a leading comprehensive water and environmental service provider in China, focusing on investment, research, design, construction, and operation across various segments of the water and waste management industry [2][7]. Business Overview - The company's main business segments include water supply, wastewater treatment, water reuse, and environmental services, which encompass waste incineration power generation, leachate treatment, sludge disposal, and kitchen waste disposal [2]. Operational Projects - The company currently operates and has under construction water supply projects with a total capacity of approximately 4.3 million tons per day and wastewater treatment projects exceeding 4.8 million tons per day. Notable projects include the Chengdu Xiwayan Reclaimed Water Plant, which has commenced operations, and several others in the commissioning phase [3]. Waste-to-Energy Projects - The company is advancing the Chengdu Wanxing Environmental Power Plant (Phase III), which will handle 5,100 tons per day of municipal waste, 800 tons per day of sludge, and 800 tons per day of kitchen waste, with an expected operational date in 2026 [4]. Accounts Receivable Management - The company has seen an increase in accounts receivable due to market expansion and business growth, and it places significant emphasis on managing and collecting these receivables [5]. Pricing Mechanism - The pricing for wastewater treatment services is determined by agreements with government entities, typically adjusted every 2 to 3 years. A recent approval set the tentative average price for wastewater treatment in Chengdu's central urban area at 2.63 yuan per ton for the 2024-2026 period [6]. Capital Expenditure and Dividends - The company has experienced substantial capital expenditures due to multiple ongoing water supply and waste projects, with expectations of reduced expenditures as these projects come online. The company is committed to increasing cash dividends for shareholders as operational capacity expands [7]. Financial Performance - In the first quarter of 2025, the company reported a main revenue of 2.023 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 9.61%. The net profit attributable to shareholders was 508 million yuan, up 11.19% year-on-year, with a debt ratio of 58.99% and a gross margin of 46.02% [7]. Analyst Ratings - Over the past 90 days, six institutions have rated the stock, with four buy ratings and two hold ratings, and the average target price set at 7.36 yuan [8]. Earnings Forecast - Various institutions have provided earnings forecasts for the company, with projected net profits for 2025 ranging from 2.115 billion yuan to 2.331 billion yuan, and increasing in subsequent years [9].

Group 1: Company Overview - The company is a leading comprehensive water and environmental service provider in China, with a complete industrial chain including investment, research and development, design, construction, and operation [2][3]. Group 2: Project Operations - The company currently operates and has under construction water supply projects with a scale of approximately 4.3 million tons/day and wastewater treatment projects exceeding 4.8 million tons/day [3]. - The Chengdu Xiwayan Reclaimed Water Plant has been put into operation this year, while the Chengdu Water Supply Plant Phase III (remaining 400,000 tons/day) and Chengdu Sixth Reclaimed Water Plant (Phase II) are in debugging or trial operation stages [3]. Group 3: Waste-to-Energy Projects - The company is advancing the Chengdu Wanxing Environmental Power Plant (Phase III) project, which has a household waste treatment capacity of 5,100 tons/day, sludge co-treatment capacity of 800 tons/day, and kitchen waste treatment capacity of 800 tons/day, expected to be operational by 2026 [3]. Group 4: Accounts Receivable Management - The company has seen an increase in accounts receivable due to market expansion and business growth, and it places high importance on accounts receivable management and collection efforts [3]. Group 5: Pricing Mechanism - The wastewater treatment service fee is adjusted according to the terms set in the franchise agreement with relevant government entities, typically reviewed annually or biannually. The tentative price for the fifth phase (2024-2026) of wastewater treatment services in Chengdu's central urban area is set at 2.63 CNY/ton [4]. Group 6: Capital Expenditure and Dividends - The company has significant capital expenditures due to multiple water supply and solid waste projects, which are expected to decrease as these projects come online in the next 1-2 years. The company emphasizes shareholder returns and aims to increase cash dividend ratios as major projects are completed and capacity is released [4].