Core Viewpoint - The company reported a significant improvement in financial performance for 2024 and 1Q25, with a return to profitability and better-than-expected results driven by cost control and other income sources [1][2]. Financial Performance - In 2024, the company achieved a revenue of 6.696 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 30%, and a net profit of 268 million yuan, compared to a loss of 965 million yuan in 2023, meeting market expectations [1]. - For 1Q25, the company reported a revenue of 1.774 billion yuan, a 10% year-on-year growth, and a net profit of 82 million yuan, representing a 232% increase compared to the previous year, exceeding market expectations [1]. - The company’s ASK and RPK for 2024 increased by 33% and 41% respectively, with a passenger load factor of 79.6%, up 4.2 percentage points year-on-year [1]. Cost Management - In 2024, the company saw a decrease in unit fuel costs by 8% and a 12% reduction in unit non-fuel costs, contributing to improved profitability [1]. - The unit operating cost for ASK in 1Q25 was 0.40 yuan, down 8% year-on-year, primarily due to a 10% drop in aviation kerosene prices [2]. Other Income - The company confirmed other income of 528 million yuan in 2024, a 47% increase year-on-year, largely benefiting from changes in regional aviation subsidies [1]. - In 1Q25, the company’s unit other income grew by 19% year-on-year [2]. Development Trends - The company is expected to continue to enhance its operational capacity with an increase in the number of captains, reaching 300 by the end of 2024, an increase of 28 from the previous year [3]. Profit Forecast and Valuation - The profit forecasts for 2025 and 2026 have been revised down by 7% and 5% to 617 million yuan and 914 million yuan respectively, mainly due to lowered fare assumptions [4]. - The current stock price corresponds to a P/E ratio of 15.6 times for 2025 and 10.5 times for 2026, with a target price of 9.2 yuan, indicating a potential upside of 22% from the current price [4].

Core Viewpoint - The company achieved profitability in 2024 with a significant increase in net profit in Q1 2025, indicating a strong recovery in operations and financial performance [1][4]. Financial Performance - In 2024, the company reported operating revenue of 6.7 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 30%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 270 million yuan, marking a turnaround from losses [1]. - In Q4 2024, the company generated operating revenue of 1.54 billion yuan, a 19% increase year-on-year, with a net profit of -40 million yuan, reducing losses by 230 million yuan [1]. - For Q1 2025, the company achieved operating revenue of 1.77 billion yuan, a 10% increase year-on-year, and a net profit of 80 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 232% [1]. Operational Metrics - In Q1 2025, the company's capacity (ASK) increased by 24% year-on-year, with a passenger load factor only down 1 percentage point compared to the same period in 2019 [1]. - In 2024, ASK and RPK increased by 33% and 41% respectively, with a passenger load factor of 79.6%, up 4.2 percentage points year-on-year [1]. - For Q1 2025, ASK and RPK increased by 24% and 28% respectively, with a passenger load factor of 79.8%, up 2.7 percentage points year-on-year [1]. Fleet Expansion - The company added 5 aircraft in 2024, bringing the fleet size to 75 by year-end, and added 2 more aircraft in Q1 2025, increasing the total to 77 [2]. - The fleet includes 30 A320 series aircraft (39%), 36 CRJ900 series aircraft (47%), and 11 C909 series aircraft (14%) [2]. Revenue and Cost Analysis - In Q1 2025, other income amounted to 360 million yuan, with improved utilization diluting unit costs [2]. - The unit operating revenue per ASK in 2024 was 0.433 yuan, down 2% year-on-year, while in Q1 2025, it was 0.491 yuan, down 7% year-on-year [2]. - The unit operating cost in 2024 was 0.425 yuan, down 10% year-on-year, with unit fuel costs at 0.148 yuan, down 8% [2]. Profitability Outlook - The company is expected to see continued improvement in profitability as fleet utilization increases, with potential for performance to exceed expectations [3]. - The industry is anticipated to experience a supply-demand reversal, enhancing profitability elasticity [3]. - The company is well-positioned to benefit from the high proportion of tourism routes, aligning with domestic travel demand recovery [3]. Profit Forecast and Investment Recommendation - The company is projected to achieve net profits of 600 million yuan, 1 billion yuan, and 1.2 billion yuan for the years 2025 to 2027 [4]. - The expansion rate of the fleet is expected to exceed the industry average, with a gradual recovery in capacity growth and utilization [4].

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" (maintained) [1][10][11] Core Views - The company has shown significant growth in revenue and profit, with a 29.98% year-on-year increase in revenue for 2024 and a 232.31% increase in net profit for Q1 2025 [5][10] - The company is expanding its fleet and opening new routes, which is driving growth in flight volume and improving fleet utilization [6][10] - The company is expected to continue its revenue growth trajectory, with projected revenues of 76.04 billion, 86.64 billion, and 94.42 billion for 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively, reflecting growth rates of 14%, 14%, and 9% [9][10] Summary by Sections Recent Performance - In 2024, the company achieved an operating income of 6.696 billion, a year-on-year increase of 29.98%, and a net profit of 268 million, compared to a loss of 965 million in the same period of 2023 [5] - For Q1 2025, the company reported an operating income of 1.774 billion, a 9.78% increase year-on-year, and a net profit of 82 million, a 232.31% increase year-on-year [5] Fleet and Operations - The company expanded its fleet to 75 aircraft in 2024 and further to 77 in Q1 2025, with a focus on new route openings and increased flight frequency [6] - The available seat kilometers (ASK) grew by 33.21% in 2024 and 23.73% in Q1 2025, while the revenue passenger kilometers (RPK) increased by 40.72% and 28.08% respectively [6] Revenue and Cost Analysis - In 2024, the company's seat kilometer revenue was 0.433 yuan, a decrease of 2.4%, while other revenue per seat kilometer increased by 83.8% [7] - The operating cost per seat kilometer decreased by 10.4% in 2024, with significant reductions in fuel costs [8] Financial Projections - The company is projected to achieve net profits of 701 million, 1.122 billion, and 1.388 billion for 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively, with growth rates of 161%, 60%, and 24% [10] - The price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is expected to decrease from 36.88 in 2024 to 6.86 by 2027, indicating a favorable valuation trend [10][11]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" [7] Core Insights - The company is expected to turn profitable in 2024, with a significant increase in net profit in Q1 2025, achieving a net profit of 0.8 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 232% [1][5] - The operational data shows a 24% year-on-year increase in capacity in Q1 2025, with a passenger load factor of 79.8%, only a 1 percentage point decrease compared to the same period in 2019 [2] - The company has seen a recovery in utilization rates, which is expected to lead to better-than-expected performance, benefiting from the high proportion of tourism routes [4] Financial Performance - In 2024, the company achieved operating revenue of 6.7 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 30%, and a net profit of 0.27 billion yuan, marking a return to profitability [1] - For Q1 2025, the company reported operating revenue of 1.77 billion yuan, a 10% increase year-on-year [1] - The company’s other income in Q1 2025 was 0.36 billion yuan, a 48% increase year-on-year, primarily due to the continuous recovery of flight volumes [3] Capacity and Fleet Expansion - The company added 5 aircraft in 2024, bringing the total fleet to 75 aircraft, and added 2 more in Q1 2025, increasing the fleet to 77 aircraft [2] - The fleet consists of 39% A320 series, 47% CRJ900 series, and 14% C909 series [2] Profit Forecast - The company is projected to achieve net profits of 0.6 billion yuan, 1.0 billion yuan, and 1.2 billion yuan for the years 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively, with a significant growth trajectory expected [5][6]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company, indicating an expected relative increase in stock price of over 20% compared to the benchmark index within the next six months [7][14]. Core Views - The company is gradually returning to normal operations, with multiple factors contributing to profit improvement. In 2024, the company reported a revenue of 6.7 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 30%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 268 million yuan, up 127.8% year-on-year [4]. - The efficiency of aircraft utilization is improving, with significant increases in business volume driving revenue growth. In 2024, passenger capacity increased by 33.2% year-on-year, and passenger turnover rose by 40.7% [5]. - The effective dilution of unit costs and significant support from subsidy policies have notably improved performance. The company's non-fuel unit costs decreased by 11.7% year-on-year in 2024, and other income surged by 144.9% to 1.29 billion yuan due to revised regional airline subsidy policies [6]. Summary by Sections Company Overview - Latest closing price: 7.53 yuan - Total shares: 1.278 billion - Total market capitalization: 9.6 billion yuan - 52-week high/low: 9.09/5.18 yuan - Debt-to-asset ratio: 83.8% - Price-to-earnings ratio: 35.79 [3]. Financial Performance - In 2024, the company achieved a revenue of 6.696 billion yuan and a net profit of 268 million yuan. The first quarter of 2025 saw a revenue of 1.77 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 9.8%, with a net profit of 82 million yuan, up 232.3% [4][10]. - Forecasted net profits for 2025-2027 are 400 million yuan, 720 million yuan, and 1 billion yuan, respectively [7]. Operational Metrics - In 2024, the passenger capacity increased by 33.2%, and the passenger turnover increased by 40.7%, with a seat occupancy rate of 79.61%, up 4.25 percentage points year-on-year [5]. - The company’s revenue per passenger kilometer decreased by 4.6% to 0.53 yuan due to market competition [5]. Cost Management - The company’s non-fuel unit costs decreased by 11.7% year-on-year in 2024, contributing to improved profitability despite rising operational costs [6].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company, indicating an expected relative increase in stock price of over 20% compared to the benchmark index within the next six months [7][14]. Core Views - The company is gradually returning to normal operations, with multiple factors contributing to profit improvement. In 2024, the company reported a revenue of 6.7 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 30%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 268 million yuan, up 127.8% year-on-year [4]. - The efficiency of aircraft utilization is improving, with significant increases in business volume driving revenue growth. In 2024, passenger capacity increased by 33.2% year-on-year, and passenger turnover rose by 40.7% [5]. - The effective dilution of unit costs and significant support from subsidy policies have notably improved performance. The company's non-fuel unit costs decreased by 11.7% year-on-year in 2024, and other income surged by 144.9% to 1.29 billion yuan due to revised regional airline subsidy policies [6]. Summary by Sections Company Overview - Latest closing price: 7.53 yuan - Total shares: 1.278 billion - Total market capitalization: 9.6 billion yuan - 52-week high/low: 9.09/5.18 yuan - Debt-to-asset ratio: 83.8% - Price-to-earnings ratio: 35.79 [3]. Financial Performance - In 2024, the company achieved a revenue of 6.696 billion yuan and a net profit of 268 million yuan. The first quarter of 2025 saw a revenue of 1.77 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 9.8%, with a net profit of 82 million yuan, up 232.3% [4][10]. - Forecasted net profits for 2025-2027 are 400 million yuan, 720 million yuan, and 1 billion yuan, respectively [7]. Operational Metrics - In 2024, the passenger load factor improved to 79.61%, an increase of 4.25 percentage points year-on-year. The first quarter of 2025 saw a further increase to 79.85% [5]. - The company’s revenue per passenger kilometer decreased by 4.6% to 0.53 yuan in 2024 due to market competition [5]. Future Outlook - The report expresses optimism about the growth potential of the regional airline market in China, with expectations for continued improvement in operational efficiency and profitability for the company [7].

Core Viewpoint - The company has shown significant recovery in operations and profitability in 2024 and Q1 2025, with a notable increase in revenue and net profit compared to previous periods [1][2][3]. Financial Performance - In 2024, the company achieved operating revenue of 6.696 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 29.98%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 268 million yuan, with a non-recurring net profit of 112 million yuan, marking a turnaround from losses in 2023 [1]. - In Q4 2024, the company reported operating revenue of 1.542 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 18.62%, but a net loss of 39 million yuan [1]. - In Q1 2025, the company achieved operating revenue of 1.774 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 9.78%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 82 million yuan, representing a 232.31% increase [1]. Operational Metrics - As of Q1 2025, the company operated a fleet of 77 aircraft, with 47 regional aircraft (61%) and 30 trunk aircraft (39%) [2]. - In 2024, the company’s available seat kilometers (ASK) and revenue passenger kilometers (RPK) grew by 33.21% and 40.72% year-on-year, respectively, with a load factor of 79.61%, up 4.25 percentage points [2]. - In Q1 2025, ASK and RPK increased by 23.73% and 28.08% year-on-year, respectively, with a load factor of 79.75%, up 2.71 percentage points [2]. Cost and Revenue Analysis - In 2024, the revenue per seat kilometer was 0.4221 yuan, up 0.74% year-on-year, while the cost per seat kilometer was 0.4251 yuan, down 10.42% year-on-year [3]. - In Q1 2025, the revenue per seat kilometer decreased to 0.3974 yuan, down 11.27% year-on-year, while the cost per seat kilometer was 0.4042 yuan, down 8.40% year-on-year [3]. - Other income for 2024 reached 1.293 billion yuan, benefiting from revised regional airline subsidy policies, and in Q1 2025, other income grew by 47.56% year-on-year to 363 million yuan [3]. Profit Forecast and Investment Outlook - The company adjusted its net profit forecasts for 2025-2026 to 702 million yuan and 1.013 billion yuan, respectively, with a new forecast for 2027 at 1.203 billion yuan, corresponding to P/E ratios of 13.7X, 9.5X, and 8.0X [3]. - As the only large-scale independent regional airline in China, the company is expected to benefit from the revised regional airline subsidy policies and improved operational conditions, projecting significant year-on-year growth in 2024 and Q1 2025 [3].

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Outperform" rating for the company [2] Core Views - The company achieved a turnaround in 2024 with total revenue of 6.696 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 29.98%, and a net profit of 268 million yuan, compared to a net loss of 965 million yuan in the previous year [9] - The first quarter of 2025 showed continued growth with revenue of 1.774 billion yuan, up 9.78% year-on-year, and a net profit of 82 million yuan, reflecting a significant increase of 232.31% [9] - The company benefits from the ongoing recovery in civil aviation demand and has actively increased flight volumes and fleet utilization [9] - The new subsidy policy from the Civil Aviation Administration supports the company's performance, with other income rising to 1.293 billion yuan in 2024, a 144.78% increase year-on-year [9] Financial Data and Profit Forecast - Total revenue projections for 2025 are estimated at 7.941 billion yuan, with a year-on-year growth rate of 18.6% [8] - The net profit forecast for 2025 is 624 million yuan, representing a 132.7% increase compared to 2024 [8] - The company’s gross margin is expected to improve significantly, reaching 10.1% in 2025, up from 1.8% in 2024 [8] - The return on equity (ROE) is projected to be 15.7% in 2025, indicating strong profitability [8]

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