Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Operating revenue for the first half of the year was 74.44 billion RMB, with total profit at 11.94 billion RMB, down 28.6% year over year [4] - Net profit attributable to shareholders was 7.7 billion RMB, down 21.3% year over year, with basic earnings per share at 0.58 RMB, down 21.6% [4] - Under international accounting standards, profit before tax was 11.6 billion RMB, down 35.5% year over year [4] - The asset to liability ratio improved to 45%, down 1.3 percentage points from the beginning of the year [12] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company produced 67.34 million tons of commercial coal, an increase of 0.84 million tons or 1.3% year over year [5] - Self-produced commercial coal sales reached 67.11 million tons, up 0.92 million tons or 1.4% year over year [6] - Sales of key coal chemicals totaled 3.166 million tons, an increase of 83,000 tons or 2.7% year over year [6] - The unit sales cost of self-produced commercial coal was 2,262.97 RMB per ton, down 10.2% year over year [7] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Average sales price of self-produced commercial coal was 470 RMB per ton, down 19.5% [9] - Thermal coal price was 436 RMB per ton, down 14.7%, while coking coal price dropped to 885 RMB per ton, down 35.4% [9] - The overall market saw a decline in coal prices, impacting profitability significantly [10] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is committed to high-quality development goals and will strengthen production sales coordination to achieve annual targets [15] - Focus on enhancing lean management and cost control to maintain profitability levels [15] - Plans to accelerate key project construction and implement innovation-driven strategies [16] Management Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in maintaining stable operations despite falling coal prices and lower industry profitability [10] - Future coal prices are expected to stabilize around 675 RMB for long-term contracts and slightly over 700 RMB for spot prices [24][42] - The company aims to continue enhancing corporate governance and investor communication [16] Other Important Information - The company plans to distribute an interim cash dividend of 2.198 billion RMB or 0.166 RMB per share, consistent with the previous year [14] - Capital expenditures for the first half increased by 32%, with a total of 6.972 billion RMB invested [46] Q&A Session All Questions and Answers Question: Impact of supply changes on coal prices - Management noted a drop in prices followed by a recovery, with spot prices expected to stabilize around 700 RMB per ton [21][24] Question: Cost management strategies - The company reported a 10% reduction in sales costs due to optimized procurement and cost management [27] Question: Long-term contract coal prices - Long-term contract coal prices dropped by 3.6%, while spot prices saw a larger decline of nearly 11% [32] Question: Profitability of subsidiaries - Profitability improved for certain subsidiaries due to effective cost management despite price declines [39] Question: Production volume changes - Production volume was impacted by accidents and weather conditions, but the company remains confident in meeting annual targets [51] Question: Dividend payout standards - The company will continue to use the lower of international or Chinese accounting standards for dividend payouts [76]

Financial Data and Key Indicator Changes - Operating revenue for the first half of the year was 74.44 billion RMB, with total profit at 11.94 billion RMB, down 28.6% year over year [4] - Net profit attributable to shareholders was 7.7 billion RMB, down 21.3% year over year, with basic earnings per share at 0.58 RMB, down 21.6% [4][5] - Under international accounting standards, profit before tax was 11.6 billion RMB, down 35.5% year over year [4] Business Line Data and Key Indicator Changes - The company produced 67.34 million tons of commercial coal, an increase of 0.84 million tons or 1.3% year over year [5] - Self-produced commercial coal sales were 67.11 million tons, up 0.92 million tons or 1.4% year over year [6] - Sales of key coal chemicals totaled 3.166 million tons, an increase of 83,000 tons or 2.7% year over year [6] Market Data and Key Indicator Changes - Average sales price of self-produced commercial coal was 470 RMB per ton, down 19.5% year over year [9] - Thermal coal price was 436 RMB per ton, down 14.7%, while coking coal price was 885 RMB per ton, down 35.4% [9] - The unit sales cost of self-produced commercial coal was 2,262.97 RMB per ton, down 10.2% year over year [7] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to strengthen production sales coordination and enhance lean management and cost control to maintain profitability [15] - There is a commitment to high-quality development goals and the implementation of an innovation-driven strategy [16] - The company is focused on accelerating key project construction and enhancing corporate governance and investor communication [16] Management Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in maintaining stable operations despite falling coal prices and lower industry profitability [10] - The company actively strengthened cash flow management, achieving a cash collection ratio of 110.1% [12] - Future coal prices are expected to stabilize, with long-term contract prices projected around 690 RMB per ton [42] Other Important Information - The company plans to distribute an interim cash dividend of 2.198 billion RMB or 0.166 RMB per share for 2025 [14] - Capital expenditures for the first half increased by 32%, with 92% of the annual target already completed [46] Q&A Session Summary Question: Impact of supply changes on coal prices - Management noted a drop in prices followed by a recovery, with spot prices expected to stabilize around 700 RMB per ton [21][24] Question: Cost management strategies - The company reported a 10% reduction in sales costs due to optimized procurement and cost management [27] Question: Long-term contract coal pricing - Long-term contract coal prices dropped by 3.6%, while spot prices fell by nearly 11% [32] Question: Profitability of subsidiaries - Profitability improved for certain subsidiaries due to effective cost management despite price declines [39] Question: Production volume changes - Production volume was impacted by accidents and weather conditions, but the company remains confident in meeting annual targets [51] Question: Dividend policy - The company will consider both international and Chinese accounting standards for dividend payouts, balancing shareholder interests with sustainable development [75][77]

格隆汇8月25日｜国海证券研报指出，中煤能源上半年归母净利润77亿元，同比-21.3%；Q2归母净利润 37.27亿元，环比-6.3%，同比-22.7%。煤炭业务：2025H1自产煤受价格下滑拖累吨毛利，但销量增（同 比+1.4%）成本降（同比-10.2%）为业绩提供一定韧性，其中吨煤成本下降主要在于加大安全费和维简 费使用减少专项基金结余。量端，公司2025H1实现商品煤产量6734万吨，同比+1.3%，商品煤销量 12868万吨，同比-3.6%，自产煤销量6711万吨，同比+1.4%，其中动力煤、炼焦煤销量分别为6206、 505万吨，同比+2.49%、-10.46%。考虑到公司长协比例高，业绩稳定性强，同时未来公司里必煤矿以 及苇子沟煤矿投产，煤化工业务陆续放量，业绩仍有增长空间，同时公司提高分红加大对股东回报，维 持"买入"评级。 ...

Core Viewpoint - China Coal's 1H25 results exceeded expectations due to effective cost reduction and expense control despite a decline in net profit and coal prices [1][2]. Financial Performance - A-shares net profit attributable to shareholders fell 21% YoY to Rmb7.71 billion, while recurring attributable net profit also dropped 21% YoY to Rmb7.65 billion [1]. - H-shares attributable net profit decreased 32% YoY to Rmb7.33 billion [1]. - In 2Q25, A-shares net profit attributable to shareholders rose 3.0% YoY but fell 3.0% QoQ to Rmb4.8 billion [1]. Production and Sales - Commercial coal output increased slightly by 1.3% YoY to 67.34 million tonnes, while sales volume decreased by 3.6% YoY to 128.68 million tonnes [1]. - Self-produced coal sales volume rose 1.4% YoY to 67.11 million tonnes [1]. - In 2Q25, commercial coal output and self-produced coal sales volume rose 0.7% YoY and 1.6% YoY to 33.99 million tonnes and 34.43 million tonnes, respectively [1]. Pricing and Costs - The selling price of self-produced coal fell 20% YoY to Rmb470 per tonne in 1H25, with a further decline to Rmb449 per tonne in 2Q25, down 21% YoY and 8.7% QoQ [1]. - The unit sales cost of self-produced coal dropped Rmb32 per tonne YoY to Rmb205 per tonne, with reductions in material, labor, and other costs [2]. Cash Flow and Capital Expenditure - Net operating cash inflow dropped Rmb8,244 million YoY to Rmb7,496 million, while capital expenditure reached Rmb6.972 billion [3]. Future Outlook - There is optimism for earnings recovery in 2H25, with spot coal prices rebounding from a YTD low [3]. - The firm proposed a stable interim dividend of Rmb0.166 per share, reflecting its commitment to rewarding shareholders despite industry pressures [3]. Earnings Forecast and Valuation - Earnings forecasts for 2025 and 2026 have been raised by 5% and 13% for A-shares, and 5% and 15% for H-shares, respectively [3]. - A-shares are trading at 9.8x and 9.0x 2025e and 2026e P/E, while H-shares are at 7.6x and 6.8x [3]. - Target prices for A-shares and H-shares have been raised by 8% to Rmb14.00 and 22% to HK$11.00, respectively, indicating potential upside [3].

Core Viewpoint - China Coal Energy Co., Ltd. has experienced fluctuations in stock price and financial performance, with a notable decrease in revenue and net profit for the first half of 2025 compared to the previous year [2][3]. Financial Performance - As of June 30, 2025, the company reported operating revenue of 74.436 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 19.95% [2]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders was 7.705 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year decline of 21.28% [2]. - Cumulative cash dividends since the company's A-share listing amount to 42.873 billion yuan, with 19.185 billion yuan distributed over the past three years [3]. Stock Market Activity - On August 25, 2025, the stock price increased by 2.08%, reaching 12.29 yuan per share, with a trading volume of 2.21 billion yuan [1]. - The stock has seen a year-to-date increase of 0.90%, with a 5-day increase of 2.85%, a 20-day increase of 2.85%, and a 60-day increase of 14.75% [1]. - The company had a total market capitalization of 162.949 billion yuan as of the latest trading session [1]. Shareholder Information - As of June 30, 2025, the number of shareholders decreased by 12.08% to 95,000 [2]. - The top ten circulating shareholders include significant institutional investors, with changes in holdings noted for several ETFs [3].

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Outperform the Market" [5] Core Views - The company is focusing on cost reduction and efficiency improvement, which highlights its long-term investment value despite a decline in coal prices [4][22] - The company plans to maintain a stable dividend payout, distributing 30% of its net profit to shareholders as cash dividends [4][20] - The company is developing a "coal-electric-chemical-new" integrated industrial chain, with several key projects progressing as planned [4][22] Financial Performance Summary - In the first half of 2025, the company achieved revenue of 74.44 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 20.0%, and a net profit of 7.71 billion yuan, down 21.3% [10] - For Q2 2025, revenue was 36.04 billion yuan, a decline of 24.3% year-on-year, with a net profit of 3.73 billion yuan, down 22.7% year-on-year and 6.3% quarter-on-quarter [10] - The coal business showed stable production and sales, with a slight increase in self-produced coal output, while the cost management efforts led to a decrease in unit coal costs [2][12] Coal Business Summary - In Q2 2025, the company produced 33.99 million tons of commodity coal, a year-on-year increase of 0.7%, with sales volume of 64.54 million tons, down 7.4% [2][12] - The average selling price for self-produced thermal coal and coking coal decreased by 89 yuan/ton and 395 yuan/ton respectively [2][12] - The unit sales cost for self-produced commodity coal in H1 2025 was 263 yuan/ton, down 30 yuan/ton year-on-year [2][12] Coal Chemical Business Summary - The coal chemical business saw an increase in production and sales, but the prices of major products declined, leading to a decrease in gross profit [3][17] - In H1 2025, the main coal chemical products had a production/sales volume of 2.988/3.166 million tons, with prices for key products like urea and methanol dropping significantly [3][17] Other Business Summary - The coal mining equipment and financial services sectors reported increased gross profits despite a decline in revenue for the coal mining equipment business [3][20] - The coal mining equipment business generated revenue of 4.77 billion yuan, down 15.3% year-on-year, but gross profit increased by 9.6% due to lower material costs [3][20] Future Outlook - The company has adjusted its profit forecast for 2025-2027, expecting net profits of 16.2 billion, 16.5 billion, and 17.2 billion yuan respectively [4][22] - The company maintains a strong performance outlook due to growth in both coal and coal chemical businesses, alongside potential for increased dividend payouts [4][22]

Core Viewpoint - The company reported a decline in revenue and net profit for the first half of 2025, indicating challenges in the coal and chemical sectors, while maintaining a stable dividend policy. Group 1: Financial Performance - In the first half of 2025, the company achieved operating revenue of 74.436 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 19.95% [1] - The net profit attributable to shareholders was 7.705 billion yuan, down 21.28% year-on-year [1] - In Q2 2025, operating revenue was 36.044 billion yuan, a decline of 24.26% year-on-year, with net profit at 3.727 billion yuan, down 22.65% [1] Group 2: Coal Production and Pricing - The company sold 12.868 million tons of commodity coal in H1 2025, a decrease of 3.6% year-on-year, while self-produced coal sales increased by 1.4% to 6.711 million tons [2] - The average selling price of coal was 471 yuan/ton, down 19.2% year-on-year, with self-produced coal averaging 470 yuan/ton, a decrease of 19.5% [2] - The cost of self-produced commodity coal was 263 yuan/ton, down 10.2% year-on-year, resulting in a gross profit of 2.08 billion yuan per ton, down 28.2% [2] Group 3: Chemical Products Performance - The company sold 660,000 tons of olefins in H1 2025, a decrease of 13.2%, with an average price of 6,681 yuan/ton, down 3.9% [3] - Urea sales increased by 2.6% to 1.21 million tons, with an average price of 1,756 yuan/ton, down 19.0% [3] - Methanol profits improved significantly, with sales of 997,000 tons, up 16.1%, and a gross profit of 466 yuan per ton, up 585% year-on-year [3] Group 4: New Projects and Dividends - The company is advancing coal, electricity, and new energy projects, including a 2 million ton/year coal mine and various renewable energy initiatives [3] - The interim cash dividend for 2025 is 0.166 yuan per share, representing 30% of profits, with a dividend yield of 1.4% for A shares and 1.9% for H shares [4] - Profit forecasts for 2025-2027 estimate net profits of 15 billion, 16 billion, and 16.9 billion yuan, reflecting a decline in 2025 but growth in subsequent years [4]

Core Viewpoint - The company reported its first half performance, showing a decline in revenue and net profit year-on-year, but overall results met expectations. The company is increasing its dividend payout, indicating strong shareholder returns potential in the coal sector [1][5]. Group 1: Financial Performance - The company achieved an operating revenue of 74.436 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 19.95% [1]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders was 7.705 billion yuan, down 21.28% year-on-year, aligning closely with the forecast of 7.732 billion yuan [1]. - The company plans to implement a mid-year dividend for 2025 with a payout ratio of 28.57%, distributing 0.17 yuan per share, reflecting a commitment to shareholder returns [1]. Group 2: Coal Business Operations - In the first half of 2025, the company produced 67.34 million tons of commodity coal, a year-on-year increase of 1.3%, while sales volume decreased by 3.6% to 128.68 million tons [2]. - Despite a decline in overall coal sales, self-produced coal sales increased by 1.4% to 67.11 million tons [2]. - The company produced 2.988 million tons of coal chemical products, up 2.1% year-on-year, and sold 3.166 million tons, an increase of 2.7% [2]. Group 3: Cost Management and Resource Reserves - The company reduced its unit sales cost of self-produced commodity coal to 262.97 yuan/ton, a decrease of 10.2%, primarily due to reduced safety and maintenance costs [3]. - The gross profit margin only declined by 1.8 percentage points to 23.7%, demonstrating strong profitability resilience despite falling coal prices [3]. - The company has coal reserves of 13.8 billion tons, supporting nearly 100 years of mining, with new projects expected to add significant capacity by the end of 2026 [3]. Group 4: Market Outlook - Domestic coal production in July decreased by 3.8% year-on-year, while cumulative production from January to July showed a positive growth of 3.8% [4]. - Coal imports in July were 25.986 million tons, down 26.52% year-on-year, indicating tightening domestic supply [4]. - As of August 22, coal prices at Qinhuangdao port reached 707 yuan/ton, recovering 15% from a low of 615 yuan/ton in June, suggesting potential support for coal prices [4]. Group 5: Profit Forecast and Valuation - The company maintains its net profit forecasts for 2025-2027 at 15.85 billion, 18.11 billion, and 18.55 billion yuan respectively [5]. - The dividend rate for 2025 is expected to increase, reflecting a stable cash flow and high dividend yield potential [5]. - The target price for A-shares has been raised to 15.24 yuan, with a corresponding target price for H-shares set at 13.39 HKD, based on recent market performance [5].

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Accumulate" [7] Core Views - The company's revenue for H1 2025 was 74.436 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 19.9%, with a net profit attributable to shareholders of 7.705 billion yuan, down 21.3% year-on-year, primarily due to falling coal prices [1][4] - The coal business saw a revenue decline of 22.1% year-on-year in H1 2025, but the company managed to reduce costs effectively, resulting in a stable profit performance [2] - The coal chemical business revenue decreased by 13.6% year-on-year in H1 2025, mainly due to product price declines and maintenance of the polyethylene unit [3] Summary by Sections Financial Performance - In H1 2025, the company achieved a revenue of 74.436 billion yuan, with a net profit of 7.705 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year decline of 21.3% [1] - The coal business generated a revenue of 60.568 billion yuan in H1 2025, down 22.1% year-on-year, while the cost of goods sold was 46.221 billion yuan, down 20.2% [2] - The coal chemical segment reported a revenue of 9.36 billion yuan in H1 2025, a decrease of 13.6% year-on-year, with stable performance in other product lines [3] Cost Management - The company demonstrated strong cost control, with the cost per ton of self-produced coal decreasing by 10.2% year-on-year to 262.97 yuan/ton [2] - Management and financial expenses saw a year-on-year decline, contributing to effective cost management despite rising sales expenses [2] Dividend Policy - The company announced a mid-year profit distribution plan, allocating 30% of the net profit for H1 2025, amounting to approximately 2.198 billion yuan, translating to a cash dividend of 0.166 yuan per share [4] Earnings Forecast - The company maintains its profit forecast for 2025-2027, estimating net profits of 17.5 billion, 17.7 billion, and 18.2 billion yuan respectively, with corresponding EPS of 1.32, 1.34, and 1.37 yuan per share [4][5]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" [2] Core Views - The report highlights that the coal business has maintained stable production and reduced costs, indicating a potential long-term value reassessment [2][3] - The company reported a decline in revenue and net profit for the first half of 2025, with revenue at 74.436 billion yuan, down 19.9% year-on-year, and net profit at 7.705 billion yuan, down 21.3% year-on-year [2] - Effective cost control measures have helped mitigate the impact of falling prices on profitability, with a significant reduction in unit sales costs for self-produced coal [2][3] - The company is actively optimizing its industrial layout and advancing key projects, including coal, electricity, and chemical sectors [3][5] Financial Summary - For the first half of 2025, the company achieved a self-produced coal output of 67.34 million tons, an increase of 1.3% year-on-year, and sales of 67.11 million tons, an increase of 1.4% year-on-year [2] - The average selling price of self-produced coal was 470 yuan/ton, a decrease of 19.5% year-on-year, with specific declines in power coal and coking coal prices [2] - The company’s financial structure has improved, with a reduction in asset impairment losses and a decrease in the debt-to-asset ratio to 45.02% [5] - The forecast for net profit for 2025-2027 is 16.9 billion, 17.6 billion, and 18.3 billion yuan respectively, with diluted EPS projected at 1.27, 1.33, and 1.38 yuan [5][6]