Financial Performance - In the first half of 2025, the company achieved operating revenue of 2.121 billion yuan, with a net profit attributable to shareholders of 719 million yuan, representing a year-on-year growth of 29.55% [3] - Total assets reached 35.658 billion yuan, an increase of 10.02% compared to the end of the previous year, with a debt-to-asset ratio of 49.22% [3] Business Segments - The environmental water service segment generated revenue of 786 million yuan, up 13.82%, maintaining a dominant position in the Zhongshan water market [3][4] - The solid waste treatment segment contributed 399 million yuan in revenue, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 14.89% [4] - The waste incineration power generation project processed 663,100 tons of waste, generating 291 million kWh of green electricity [3] Investment Strategy - The company has invested 1.5 billion yuan in a fund, with a total investment amount of 1.208 billion yuan across 27 quality projects [5] - Focus areas include AI and chips, new energy and smart connected vehicles, military industry, and adaptive robotics, aligning with national strategic emerging industries [5] Future Growth Drivers - The water service segment will continue to provide stable cash flow and profit support, with plans to expand industrial wastewater treatment in Zhongshan [6] - The solid waste segment will enhance efficiency through a comprehensive industrial chain layout and accelerate investments in new fields [6] - The company aims to innovate its new energy business model, leveraging fund synergies to promote integrated applications and develop a smart energy management system [6]

Core Viewpoint - Zhongshan Public Utility has shown a mixed performance in stock price and financial results, with a notable increase in net profit despite a slight rise in revenue [1][2]. Financial Performance - As of September 10, 2025, Zhongshan Public Utility reported a revenue of 2.121 billion yuan, representing a year-on-year growth of 0.64% [2]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders for the same period was 719 million yuan, reflecting a significant year-on-year increase of 29.57% [2]. Stock Performance - The stock price of Zhongshan Public Utility increased by 11.14% year-to-date, but it has seen a decline of 0.51% over the last five trading days and 4.02% over the last twenty days [1]. - As of September 17, the stock was trading at 9.78 yuan per share, with a market capitalization of 14.427 billion yuan [1]. Shareholder Information - The number of shareholders increased to 31,800, up by 0.77% from the previous period, while the average number of circulating shares per person decreased by 0.77% to 39,431 shares [2]. - As of June 30, 2025, the top ten circulating shareholders included Hong Kong Central Clearing Limited and new entrant Silver Hua Rich Theme Mixed A [3]. Dividend Distribution - Zhongshan Public Utility has cumulatively distributed 4.529 billion yuan in dividends since its A-share listing, with 1.251 billion yuan distributed over the last three years [3]. Business Overview - Zhongshan Public Utility, established on December 26, 1992, and listed on January 23, 1997, operates in various sectors including environmental water services, solid waste treatment, sanitation services, and financial services [1]. - The main revenue sources are water supply and sewage treatment (37.07%), engineering installation (34.53%), and sanitation and waste-to-energy (18.79%) [1].

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Core Viewpoint - Zhongshan Public Utility experienced a decline in stock price by 2.10% on September 12, 2023, with a current trading price of 9.81 CNY per share and a total market capitalization of 14.471 billion CNY [1] Financial Performance - For the first half of 2025, Zhongshan Public Utility reported a revenue of 2.121 billion CNY, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 0.64%, while the net profit attributable to shareholders was 719 million CNY, showing a significant increase of 29.57% [2] Shareholder Information - As of September 10, 2023, the number of shareholders for Zhongshan Public Utility reached 31,800, an increase of 0.77% from the previous period, with an average of 39,431 circulating shares per shareholder, which decreased by 0.77% [2] - The company has distributed a total of 4.529 billion CNY in dividends since its A-share listing, with 1.251 billion CNY distributed over the last three years [3] Institutional Holdings - As of June 30, 2025, Hong Kong Central Clearing Limited was the fifth-largest circulating shareholder, holding 16.0905 million shares, a decrease of 597,200 shares from the previous period. New shareholder Silver Hua Rich Theme Mixed A (180012) entered as the eighth-largest shareholder with 8 million shares [3]

Group 1 - The company Zhongshan Public (000685) reported that as of August 29, 2025, the total number of shareholders is 31,557 [1]

Group 1 - The company held an analyst meeting from September 3 to 5, attended by 12 institutions, discussing performance, ESG initiatives, strategic planning, and more [1] - The company achieved a net profit of 719 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 29.55%, and a total asset scale of 35.658 billion yuan, growing by 10.02% since the beginning of the year [1] - Revenue from environmental water services reached 786 million yuan, up 13.82%, while solid waste treatment revenue was 399 million yuan, increasing by 14.89% [1] Group 2 - In the ESG sector, the company focuses on environmental water, solid waste treatment, and renewable energy, contributing to the "Green and Beautiful Zhongshan" initiative [2] - The company plans significant revenue and asset growth during the 14th Five-Year Plan, targeting 5.678 billion yuan in revenue and over 3.241 billion yuan in total assets by 2024, representing increases of 160.07% and 55.16% respectively since 2020 [2] - The renewable energy fund has a paid-in capital of 1.5 billion yuan, with 27 projects invested, totaling 1.208 billion yuan [2] Group 3 - The company is enhancing its market value through a comprehensive management system focused on core business development, shareholder returns, governance structure, and investor relations [3]

Financial Performance - In the first half of 2025, the company achieved a net profit of 719 million CNY, a year-on-year increase of 29.55% [3] - The net profit excluding non-recurring items reached 714 million CNY, with a growth rate of 36.05% [3] - Total assets amounted to 35.658 billion CNY, reflecting a growth of 10.02% compared to the beginning of the year [3] - Revenue from environmental water services reached 786 million CNY, up 13.82% year-on-year [3] - Revenue from solid waste treatment was 399 million CNY, showing a year-on-year increase of 14.89% [3] ESG Initiatives - The company has established a comprehensive ecological service industry chain focusing on environmental water services, solid waste treatment, and new energy [4] - The green energy segment has a grid-connected contract capacity exceeding 300 MWp [4] - The company has received a five-star rating for its ESG report and recognition in various ESG development indices [4] Strategic Planning - During the 14th Five-Year Plan, the company significantly increased its revenue and total assets, with 2024 revenue projected to reach 5.678 billion CNY, a 160.07% increase from 2020 [4] - The company aims to enhance its core business in water services and solid waste management while developing distributed photovoltaic and new energy businesses [5] - The company has distributed a total of 1.251 billion CNY in dividends over the past three years, demonstrating a strong commitment to shareholder returns [5] New Energy Fund Progress - The new energy industry fund has invested 1.208 billion CNY across 27 projects, with a total contribution of 1.5 billion CNY [5] - The fund focuses on high-tech sectors such as integrated circuits and new energy, aligning with national strategic support areas [5] Waste-to-Energy Development - The company is committed to enhancing its waste-to-energy business, focusing on operational quality, industry chain extension, and technological empowerment [6] - Plans include integrating AI technology for improved efficiency in waste incineration and energy recovery [6] - The waste-to-energy segment is seen as a key component of the company's green energy strategy, contributing to a circular economy [7] Value Management - The company emphasizes value management, aiming to enhance both intrinsic and market value through quality improvement and governance optimization [8] - A special dividend of 514 million CNY was distributed in January, reflecting confidence in future growth [9] - The company is committed to improving information disclosure and investor relations to enhance market trust and transparency [9]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article highlights that Zhongshan Public Utility (000685) reported significant growth in its financial performance for the first half of 2025, with a revenue of 2.121 billion yuan and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 719 million yuan, marking a year-on-year increase of 29.55% [2] - The company's revenue growth was primarily driven by its high-margin segments, specifically the environmental water services and solid waste management sectors, both achieving double-digit growth [2] - The environmental water services segment generated 786 million yuan in revenue, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 13.82%, attributed to integrated supply and network operations [2] - The solid waste management segment reported revenue of 399 million yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 14.89%, increasing its contribution to total revenue to 18.79% [2] Group 2 - The solid waste management segment's waste-to-energy business saw a significant increase in operational efficiency, with total power generation reaching 291 million kilowatt-hours, and the power generation per ton of waste increased by 8.24 percentage points compared to the previous year [2] - On July 26, Zhongshan Public Utility announced the acquisition of 100% equity in Changqing Energy and Changqing Thermal Energy for a total price of 494 million yuan, which will enhance its waste management capabilities [2] - Following the acquisition, the company's total waste incineration processing capacity will increase to 6,120 tons per day, consolidating its position in the waste management sector [3]

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Outperform" rating for the public utilities and environmental protection sectors [1][5][20]. Core Views - The construction of the national carbon market is progressing, promoting urban green and low-carbon transformation [1][13]. - The "14th Five-Year Plan" is concluding, while the "15th Five-Year Plan" is in the drafting stage, focusing on energy and electricity policy directions [2][15]. - The report emphasizes the importance of energy security, technological innovation, and green low-carbon development in future policies [16][19]. Summary by Sections Market Review - In August, the CSI 300 index rose by 10.33%, while the public utilities index increased by 2.53% and the environmental index by 5.28% [1][21]. - The environmental sector saw a 5.28% increase, with sub-sectors like thermal power up by 4.69% and new energy generation up by 2.26% [1][22]. Important Events - The Central Committee and State Council issued opinions on advancing green low-carbon transformation and strengthening the national carbon market, aiming for comprehensive coverage of major industrial emissions by 2027 [13][14]. - Policies to promote high-quality urban development include energy conservation and carbon reduction in production sectors [14]. Investment Strategy - Recommendations include major thermal power companies like Huadian International and Shanghai Electric, as well as leading new energy firms such as Longyuan Power and Three Gorges Energy [3][20]. - The report suggests that nuclear power companies like China Nuclear Power and China General Nuclear Power will maintain stable profitability [3][20]. - High-dividend hydropower stocks like Yangtze Power are highlighted for their defensive attributes [3][20]. - In the environmental sector, companies like China Everbright Environment and Zhongshan Public Utilities are recommended due to improving cash flows [3][20]. Key Company Earnings Forecasts and Investment Ratings - Huadian International: Outperform, EPS 0.49 in 2024, PE 10.8 [7]. - Longyuan Power: Outperform, EPS 0.76 in 2024, PE 22.0 [7]. - China Nuclear Power: Outperform, EPS 0.43 in 2024, PE 20.9 [7]. - China Everbright Environment: Outperform, EPS 0.55 in 2024, PE 8.0 [7]. Industry Dynamics - The report notes that the renewable energy sector is expected to grow, with cumulative installed capacity reaching 1.41 billion kilowatts by the end of 2024, a 33.9% year-on-year increase [18]. - The transition to a market-oriented mechanism for renewable energy is highlighted, indicating a shift from guaranteed purchase to market trading [19].

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Outperform the Market" [5][17][24] Core Views - The company's revenue slightly declined by 1.51% year-on-year to 2.121 billion yuan in H1 2025, primarily due to a decrease in the engineering segment. However, the net profit attributable to shareholders increased by 29.6% to 719 million yuan, driven by a 65.4% increase in investment income from joint ventures and associates [1][6][17] - The company successfully held a public hearing for water price adjustments, which is expected to enhance the performance of its water supply segment once implemented [3][17] - The company has adjusted its profit forecasts for 2025-2027, expecting net profits of 1.509 billion, 1.673 billion, and 1.828 billion yuan respectively, with year-on-year growth rates of 25.9%, 10.9%, and 9.2% [17][22] Revenue and Profitability - In H1 2025, the environmental water segment generated 786 million yuan in revenue, up 13.8% year-on-year, while the solid waste segment saw a 14.9% increase to 399 million yuan. The engineering segment's revenue fell by 13.9% to 732 million yuan [1][6] - The overall gross margin for the company was 22.19%, a decrease of 0.56 percentage points year-on-year. The gross margin for the environmental water business dropped from 29.5% to 22.7% [2][7] Financial Metrics - The company reported a significant increase in accounts receivable, which rose by 34.62% year-on-year to 1.952 billion yuan. Operating cash flow improved slightly, with a cash flow of -370 million yuan, an increase of 30 million yuan year-on-year [11][20] - The projected earnings per share (EPS) for 2025 is 1.02 yuan, with a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 9.9 [22][21] Market Performance - The company's current stock price is 10.08 yuan, with a market capitalization of 14.869 billion yuan. The stock has a 52-week high of 10.57 yuan and a low of 7.10 yuan [5][21]