Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" [6] Core Views - In Q1 2025, the company achieved over 5% growth in both revenue and profit, with significant increases in loans and deposits, while the generation of non-performing loans slowed down [1][2] - The revenue growth rate of 5.6% in Q1 2025 was a decrease of 2.6 percentage points compared to 2024, and the net profit growth rate of 5.8% was a decrease of 0.5 percentage points compared to 2024 [2] - The company is expected to achieve mid-to-high single-digit growth in revenue and profit for the year 2025, supported by strong loan and deposit growth in Q1 [2][3] Summary by Relevant Sections Performance Overview - Q1 2025 revenue was 18,495 million, up 5.6% year-on-year, while net profit was 7,417 million, up 5.8% year-on-year [1][13] - The non-performing loan ratio remained stable at 0.76% as of the end of Q1 2025, with a provisioning coverage ratio decreasing by 19 percentage points to 371% [1][5] Profitability Growth - The company's net interest margin decreased by 8 basis points to 1.78% in Q1 2025, primarily due to a larger decline in asset yields compared to improvements in liability costs [4] - The increase in impairment losses was significant, with a year-on-year growth of 26.5% in Q1 2025 [2][4] Loan and Deposit Growth - In Q1 2025, the net increase in loans and deposits accounted for 73% and 128% of the total net increase for the entire year of 2024, respectively [3] Asset Quality - The generation of non-performing loans showed a slowdown, with the TTM non-performing loan generation rate decreasing by 9 basis points to 1.18% [5] Earnings Forecast and Valuation - The forecast for net profit growth from 2025 to 2027 is 7.71%, 7.83%, and 8.69%, respectively, with corresponding BPS of 34.19, 37.93, and 42.00 [6] - The target price is set at 34.19 CNY per share, corresponding to a PB of 1.00 for 2025, indicating a potential upside of 41% from the current price [6]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company [1]. Core Insights - The company reported a strong performance in Q1 2025, with operating income of 18.495 billion, a year-on-year increase of 5.6%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 7.417 billion, up 5.8% year-on-year [4][5]. - The annualized weighted average return on equity (ROE) was 14.18%, a decrease of 1.33 percentage points year-on-year [4]. Financial Performance - Q1 revenue and profit growth rates were both above 5%, indicating strong resilience in the fundamentals. The year-on-year growth rates for revenue, pre-provision operating profit (PPOP), and net profit attributable to shareholders were 5.6%, 10%, and 5.8%, respectively [5]. - The net interest income and non-interest income growth rates were 11.6% and -5.8%, respectively, compared to the previous year [5]. - The loan growth rate was over 20%, with a significant increase in loans to corporate clients, which accounted for nearly 86% of new loans in Q1 [6]. Asset Quality - The non-performing loan (NPL) ratio remained stable at 0.76%, with a coverage ratio of 370.5% [10]. - The company increased its credit impairment losses in Q1 to 4.94 billion, up 10.3% year-on-year [10]. Capital Adequacy - The core Tier 1 capital ratio, Tier 1 capital ratio, and total capital ratio were 9.32%, 10.44%, and 14.94%, respectively, all showing a decline compared to the previous year [10]. Earnings Forecast and Valuation - The company aims to maintain stable profitability, with EPS forecasts for 2025, 2026, and 2027 at 4.44, 4.82, and 5.27 yuan, respectively. The current stock price corresponds to a price-to-book (PB) ratio of 0.71, 0.64, and 0.58 for the respective years [11][12].

Core Viewpoint - Ningbo Bank demonstrated strong resilience in the first quarter of 2025, achieving steady growth in profits and assets despite a challenging external economic environment and intense industry competition [1][4]. Financial Performance - In Q1 2025, the net profit attributable to shareholders reached 7.417 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 5.76% [4]. - The operating revenue for the same period was 18.495 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 5.63% [4]. - The annualized weighted average return on equity was 14.18%, while the total asset return rate stood at 0.91% [4]. Asset Growth - As of March 31, 2025, the total assets amounted to 3396.035 billion yuan, representing an 8.67% increase from the beginning of the year [4]. - Loans and advances reached 1640.169 billion yuan, marking an 11.12% growth since the start of the year [4]. - Customer deposits totaled 2182.604 billion yuan, which is an 18.86% increase year-to-date [4]. Risk Management - The bank maintained a non-performing loan ratio of 0.76%, unchanged from the beginning of the year, and a provision coverage ratio of 370.54%, indicating strong risk mitigation capabilities [8]. - The bank's risk management system is comprehensive, covering all processes, chains, cycles, and dimensions, ensuring stable asset quality [8]. Strategic Focus - Ningbo Bank is committed to a strategy of "doing what big banks cannot do," focusing on differentiated development paths and leveraging financial technology to meet diverse customer needs [1][8]. - The bank aims to balance risk and return while adapting to changes in the operating environment, with a focus on sustainable and high-quality growth [8].

Group 1: Business Strategy - In 2025, Ningbo Bank will focus on steady progress, adapting to changes in the operating environment, and enhancing support for the real economy, particularly in innovative sectors [2] - The bank aims to strengthen its "professional + technology" approach, enhancing digital solutions to empower clients and improve efficiency [2] - Risk prevention will be prioritized through comprehensive systems and processes to ensure stable development in a volatile market [2] Group 2: Financial Performance and Measures - The bank's capital adequacy ratio was 15.32% at the end of 2024, maintaining a strong position in the industry [3] - To address narrowing interest margins, the bank will optimize both asset and liability sides, focusing on supporting real economy credit needs and enhancing investment strategies [3] - The bank plans to issue up to 45 billion yuan in capital bonds to strengthen its capital base [3] Group 3: Shareholder Engagement - The bank maintains close communication with major shareholders, who express confidence in the bank's long-term development and strategic initiatives [3] - Any potential shareholding increase by shareholders will be disclosed in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements [3] Group 4: Regulatory Compliance - The bank has established a dedicated office to implement advanced capital measurement methods in response to new regulatory guidelines [3] - The bank emphasizes compliance with disclosure regulations, ensuring no significant undisclosed information was leaked during investor interactions [3]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for Ningbo Bank [1] Core Views - Ningbo Bank's performance in Q1 2025 shows steady growth with a revenue increase of 5.6% year-on-year and a net profit growth of 5.8% year-on-year, driven by high credit demand and net interest income [4][6] - The bank's non-performing loan (NPL) ratio remains stable at 0.76%, while the provision coverage ratio has decreased to 370.5% [4][6] - The report anticipates continued growth in net profit for 2025-2027, with expected year-on-year growth rates of 5.5%, 7.2%, and 9.8% respectively [6] Financial Data Summary - Q1 2025 revenue reached 185 billion yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 5.6% - Q1 2025 net profit attributable to shareholders was 74 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 5.8% - The bank's total loans increased by 20.4% year-on-year, with new loans in Q1 2025 amounting to 164.1 billion yuan [4][5][10] - The bank's total assets as of Q1 2025 were 3,396.04 billion yuan, marking a year-on-year growth of 17.6% [10] Loan and Deposit Performance - The bank's loan growth was primarily supported by corporate loans, which saw a growth rate of nearly 30% in Q1 2025, while retail loan growth was more cautious [6][8] - Total deposits increased by 19.9% year-on-year, reaching 2,182.6 billion yuan in Q1 2025 [10] Profitability Metrics - The net interest margin (NIM) for Q1 2025 was reported at 1.80%, with a slight decline from the previous year [10] - The cost-to-income ratio improved to 29.16%, indicating better operational efficiency [10] Asset Quality - The report notes an increase in the annualized NPL generation rate to 0.92% in Q1 2025, but the overall asset quality remains stable due to proactive write-offs [6][10] - The bank's provision for loan losses increased, reflecting a cautious approach to potential credit risks [6][10]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommended" rating for Ningbo Bank with a target price of 29.57 CNY, based on the current price of 24.96 CNY [3][8]. Core Insights - Ningbo Bank reported a Q1 2025 revenue of 18.495 billion CNY, a year-on-year increase of 5.63%, and a net profit of 7.417 billion CNY, up 5.76% year-on-year. The non-performing loan ratio remained stable at 0.76% [2][3]. - The bank's net interest income grew by 11.59% to 12.835 billion CNY, although this was a decrease from the 17.3% growth seen in 2024. Non-interest income faced pressure, with net commission income slightly declining by 1.32% to 1.417 billion CNY [7][8]. - The bank's total assets reached 3.40 trillion CNY, an 8.67% increase from the beginning of the year, with loans and advances totaling 1.64 trillion CNY, reflecting an 11.12% growth [7][8]. Financial Performance Summary - **Revenue and Profit Growth**: The bank's total revenue for 2024 is projected at 66.631 billion CNY, with a year-on-year growth rate of 8.20%. The net profit for 2024 is expected to be 27.127 billion CNY, with a growth rate of 6.20% [8]. - **Loan and Deposit Growth**: By the end of Q1 2025, total deposits reached 21.8 trillion CNY, a significant increase of 18.86% from the start of the year, driven by strong corporate deposit growth [7][8]. - **Asset Quality**: The non-performing loan ratio remained low at 0.76%, with a provision coverage ratio of 370.54%, indicating stable asset quality [7][8]. Future Projections - The report forecasts net profit growth rates of 6.4%, 8.3%, and 7.8% for 2025E, 2026E, and 2027E respectively, with a target price corresponding to a price-to-book ratio of 0.90X for 2025 [7][8].

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Outperform the Market" [5] Core Views - The company's revenue and profit growth rates have slightly declined, with Q1 2025 revenue at 18.5 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 5.6%, and net profit at 7.4 billion yuan, up 5.8% year-on-year [1][2] - The asset growth is robust, with total assets increasing by 17.6% year-on-year to 3.40 trillion yuan, driven by a 20.2% increase in deposits and a 20.4% increase in loans [1] - The non-performing loan generation rate has decreased, indicating improved asset quality, with a year-on-year decline of 0.13 percentage points to 1.15% [2] Financial Performance Summary - Q1 2025 financial highlights include: - Revenue: 185 billion yuan, up 5.6% year-on-year - Net profit: 74 billion yuan, up 5.8% year-on-year - Annualized weighted ROE: 14.2%, down 1.3 percentage points year-on-year [1] - Loan growth was significant, with new loans of 164.1 billion yuan in Q1, compared to 109.4 billion yuan in the same period last year [1] - The net interest margin for Q1 was 1.80%, a decrease of 10 basis points year-on-year [1][2] Earnings Forecast and Valuation - The company is expected to achieve net profits of 29.2 billion yuan, 31.6 billion yuan, and 34.1 billion yuan for 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively, with year-on-year growth rates of 7.6%, 8.4%, and 7.8% [2][4] - The diluted EPS is projected to be 4.27 yuan, 4.64 yuan, and 5.01 yuan for 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively [2][4] - Current stock price corresponds to a PE of 5.9, 5.4, and 5.0 for the years 2025, 2026, and 2027, and a PB of 0.71, 0.65, and 0.59 respectively [2][4]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for Ningbo Bank is "Buy-A" with a 6-month target price of 28.09 CNY, compared to the current stock price of 24.96 CNY [4]. Core Views - The report highlights that Ningbo Bank's performance in Q1 2025 was primarily driven by scale expansion, cost reduction, and tax benefits, despite a slight slowdown in various performance metrics compared to 2024 [1][10]. - The bank's non-performing loan generation rate has begun to decline, indicating improved asset quality, while the bank has increased its provisioning efforts [9][10]. Summary by Sections Financial Performance - In Q1 2025, Ningbo Bank's revenue grew by 5.63% year-on-year, with pre-provision profit increasing by 10% and net profit attributable to shareholders rising by 5.76% [1]. - The average daily balance of interest-earning assets increased by 17.79% year-on-year, with new asset scale reaching 270.8 billion CNY, a year-on-year increase of 94.3 billion CNY [1][17]. - New loans amounted to 162 billion CNY, up 53 billion CNY year-on-year, primarily driven by corporate loans and bill discounting [1][18]. Capital and Asset Quality - As of the end of Q1 2025, the core Tier 1 capital adequacy ratio was 9.32%, down 0.52 percentage points from the end of the previous year, indicating challenges in balancing capital consumption with asset expansion [2]. - The bank's non-performing loan balance increased by 20.61% year-on-year, while the total loan amount grew by 20.41% [10]. - The non-performing loan generation rate (annualized) was 1.08%, down 12 basis points year-on-year, reflecting a slowdown in the generation of new non-performing loans [9][10]. Income and Cost Management - The net interest margin decreased by 7 basis points quarter-on-quarter to 1.8%, with a year-on-year decline of 10 basis points, slightly impacting net interest income growth [2][3]. - Non-interest income fell by 5.78% year-on-year, with net fee and commission income down by 1.32% [3][9]. - The cost-to-income ratio improved to 29.07%, a decrease of 2.46 percentage points year-on-year, indicating effective cost control measures [9]. Future Outlook - For the full year of 2025, revenue growth is expected to be 6.50%, with net profit growth projected at 5.48% [10][12].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company with a target price of RMB 29.77 [9][10]. Core Insights - The company demonstrated strong credit expansion with a year-on-year increase in net profit, revenue, and pre-provision operating profit of 5.8%, 5.6%, and 9.7% respectively in Q1 2025, although these growth rates showed a slight decline compared to 2024 [1]. - The company has maintained robust asset growth, with total assets, loans, and deposits increasing by 17.6%, 20.4%, and 20.2% year-on-year as of the end of Q1 2025, supported by a strong loan issuance of RMB 164.1 billion in the first quarter [2]. - The net interest margin decreased to 1.80% in Q1 2025, down 6 basis points from the previous quarter, primarily due to the pressure from loan repricing and weaker retail demand [3]. - The non-performing loan (NPL) ratio remained stable at 0.76% as of the end of Q1 2025, with a slight improvement in the attention rate [4]. - The report forecasts net profit for 2025 to be RMB 28.86 billion, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 6.4%, with a projected price-to-book (PB) ratio of 0.85 times [5]. Summary by Sections Financial Performance - Q1 2025 showed a year-on-year increase in net profit of RMB 25.54 billion, revenue of RMB 61.59 billion, and pre-provision operating profit of RMB 36.84 billion [1][28]. - The company is expected to achieve a revenue of RMB 70.80 billion in 2025, with a growth rate of 6.26% [29]. Asset Quality - The NPL generation rate for Q1 2025 was 0.94%, showing a slight decrease from the previous year [4]. - The provision coverage ratio was reported at 371% as of the end of Q1 2025, indicating a strong buffer against potential loan losses [4]. Capital Adequacy - The core Tier 1 capital adequacy ratio decreased to 9.32% as of the end of Q1 2025, reflecting a slight decline in capital levels [4]. - The report anticipates a gradual improvement in capital ratios over the forecast period [28].

Performance Review - Ningbo Bank's 1Q25 performance met expectations with revenue growth of 6% year-on-year, pre-tax profit growth of 2%, and net profit growth of 6% [1] Development Trends - The pace of scale expansion accelerated, with total assets, loans, and deposits growing by 18%, 20%, and 20% year-on-year, respectively, faster than previously expected [2] - In 1Q25, new loans comprised 86% corporate loans, 17% bill discounts, and -3% personal loans, while new deposits were 84% corporate deposits [2] - Net interest margin narrowed to 1.80%, down 10 basis points year-on-year and 9 basis points quarter-on-quarter, with asset yield declining by 48 basis points year-on-year to 3.62% [2] - Non-interest income decreased, with net fee income down 1% and other non-interest income down 7% due to losses from trading financial assets [2] Cost Control - Operating expenses decreased by 3% year-on-year, with the cost-to-income ratio dropping to 29% [3] - The non-performing loan (NPL) ratio remained stable at 0.76%, with an estimated NPL generation rate of 1.14%, slightly up by 6 basis points quarter-on-quarter [3] - Tax expenses decreased year-on-year, enhancing net profit growth to 6% despite a lower pre-tax profit growth rate [3] Tax and Trade Impact - The increase in the tax rate for 2024 is attributed to the bank's strategy of writing off bad loans before disposal [4] - The impact of tariff increases is manageable, with minimal exposure to businesses directly affected, and potential effects mainly on future credit demand and client transaction income [4] Profit Forecast and Valuation - The profit forecast for 2025E/2026E remains largely unchanged, with the current stock price corresponding to 0.72x/0.65x 2025E/2026E P/B [5] - The target price is maintained at 30.73 yuan, corresponding to 0.88x/0.80x 2025E/2026E P/B, indicating a potential upside of 23.1% from the current stock price [5]