国盛证券发布研报称，2025年上半年中国宏桥(01378)业绩表现亮眼实现，营收810.4亿元，同比增长 10.1%；归母净利123.6亿元，同比增长35%。公司业绩大幅增长主要受铝产品"量价齐升"及电价同比大 幅下降所带来的成本下降所致。考虑到当前时点下产能兑现及降本增效为竞争关键，公司有望通过海外 拓展与上下游深度赋能实现跨越式增长，国盛证券维持中国宏桥"买入"评级。 国盛证券指出，从"量"来看，25H1中国宏桥电解铝销量290.6万吨，同比增长2.4%；氧化铝销量636.8万 吨，同比增长15.6%；铝加工产品销量39.2万吨，同比增长3.5%。从"价"来看，2025年上半年公司电解 铝售价(不含税)为1.79万元/吨，同比增长2.7%；氧化铝售价(不含税)为3243元/吨，同比增长10.3%；铝 加工产品售价(不含税)2.06万元/吨，同比增长2.9%。成本方面，25H1山东自备电发电成本(含税)为0.33 元/度，同比减少31%，环比减少21%。 另外，中国宏桥对云南宏泰的持股比例提升至90.07%，云南宏泰拥有203万吨电解铝产能，中国宏桥将 受益股权比例的提升，电解铝权益产能增长45.7万吨。基 ...

Core Viewpoint - Jefferies reported that China Hongqiao's net profit for the first half of the year increased by 35% year-on-year to 12.4 billion yuan, attributed to its vertically integrated model and stable production costs [1] Financial Performance - The average selling price increase led to unit gross margins for aluminum and alumina rising to 225 yuan and 185 yuan per ton respectively [1] - The company announced a new share buyback plan of at least 3 billion HKD and a dividend payout ratio of no less than 60% for the year, reflecting management's confidence in the company's performance [1] Future Projections - Jefferies raised its earnings forecast for 2025 and included profits from the Simandou iron ore joint venture project in its 2026 and 2027 forecasts, with shipments expected by the end of 2025 and a full production cycle of approximately 2 years [1] - The target price was increased from 17.7 HKD to 26.9 HKD, maintaining a "Buy" rating [1]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company, indicating an expected investment return that will outperform the market benchmark by over 20% in the next 6-12 months [6][11]. Core Insights - The company reported a significant performance in H1 2025, achieving revenue of 81.039 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 10.12%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 12.361 billion yuan, up 35.02% year-on-year [2][4]. - The company has initiated a new share repurchase plan of no less than 3 billion Hong Kong dollars, emphasizing its commitment to shareholder returns [4][6]. - The operational cash flow improved significantly, with a year-on-year growth of 56.38%, reaching 22.306 billion yuan [3]. Summary by Relevant Sections Revenue and Profitability - Revenue from aluminum alloy products reached 51.878 billion yuan, a 5.2% increase year-on-year, with a gross margin of 25.2%, up 0.6 percentage points [3]. - Revenue from alumina products was 20.655 billion yuan, reflecting a 27.5% year-on-year growth, with a gross margin of 28.8%, an increase of 3.4 percentage points [3]. - Revenue from aluminum processing products amounted to 8.074 billion yuan, a 6.5% increase year-on-year, with a gross margin of 23.3%, up 2.3 percentage points [3]. Cash Flow and Expenses - The operating cash flow for H1 2025 was 22.306 billion yuan, marking a 56.38% increase compared to the previous year [3]. - The company successfully reduced its selling expenses by 3.4% to 354 million yuan, administrative expenses by 5.4% to 2.322 billion yuan, and financial expenses by 17.7% to 1.284 billion yuan [3]. Shareholder Returns - The company has repurchased approximately 2.61 billion Hong Kong dollars worth of shares, all of which have been canceled, and has committed to maintaining the same dividend payout ratio in 2025 as in 2024 [4][6].

Core Viewpoint - China Hongqiao Group Limited reported record-high revenue and profit for the first half of 2025, driven by increased sales prices and volumes of aluminum products and alumina, despite challenges in the real estate sector [2][3]. Financial Performance - In the first half of 2025, China Hongqiao achieved revenue of approximately 81.039 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 10.10%, marking the highest performance since its listing [2] - The net profit attributable to shareholders was approximately 12.361 billion yuan, up 35.02% year-on-year, with basic earnings per share of 1.31 yuan, reflecting a 36.02% increase [2] Product Sales and Pricing - The sales volume of aluminum alloy products reached approximately 2.906 million tons, a 2.40% increase year-on-year, with an average selling price rising by 2.70% to about 17,853 yuan per ton [3] - Alumina product sales were approximately 6.368 million tons, up 15.60% year-on-year, with an average selling price increasing by 10.30% to 3,243 yuan per ton [3] - Sales of aluminum alloy processing products were about 392,000 tons, a 3.50% increase year-on-year, with an average selling price rising by 2.9% to 20,615 yuan per ton [3] Industry Demand - China's aluminum consumption continued to grow in the first half of 2025, driven by sectors such as power grids, photovoltaics, and new energy vehicles, despite weakness in the real estate market [3] Raw Material Cost Management - The company has a 45-day coal reserve to mitigate the impact of short-term coal price fluctuations, and it has been increasing the proportion of green electricity in its energy mix [4] - The self-supply rate of electricity from the company's own power plants was approximately 45% in the first half of 2025, with ongoing collaborations with major power generation institutions to enhance the use of renewable energy [4][5] Green Energy Strategy - China Hongqiao is advancing its green energy strategy, focusing on a diversified and complementary new power supply model to ensure a continuous increase in the proportion of clean energy [5]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article is that China Hongqiao's 2025 interim results show strong profit growth, supported by improved aluminum business performance and a commitment to shareholder returns through dividends and stock buybacks [1][2] Group 2 - China Hongqiao reported a net profit of approximately 12.4 billion RMB for the first half of 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of 35%, which aligns with previous guidance [1] - The increase in profit is attributed to several factors: a rise in aluminum business profits, a decrease in production costs due to lower electricity prices, and an increase in sales volumes of aluminum and alumina, which grew by 2.4% and 15.6% respectively [1] - The gross profit from the alumina business increased by 44% year-on-year, with the gross margin rising by 1.5 percentage points to 25.7% [1] Group 3 - Morgan Stanley noted that China Hongqiao's balance sheet is improving, with the net debt ratio decreasing to 23% in the first half of 2025 from 26% in the first half of 2024 [1] - The total financing cost decreased by 18% year-on-year to 1.3 billion RMB due to optimized debt structure and lower interest rates [1] Group 4 - The company has announced a new stock buyback plan with a total amount of no less than 3 billion HKD, and it guarantees that the dividend payout for the entire year will not be lower than the level of 2024, which was approximately 63% [2] - Despite a slowdown in consumer demand, aluminum prices are expected to remain stable due to low inventory levels, and the combination of high aluminum prices and lower costs for bauxite and electricity will help maintain profit resilience into the second half of 2025 [2]

Core Viewpoint - China Hongqiao Group reported a strong performance in the first half of 2025, with significant growth in revenue, gross profit, and net profit, indicating robust operational resilience and effective risk management strategies [1][3][4]. Financial Performance - The company achieved a revenue of 81.04 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 10.1%, with gross profit and net profit reaching 20.805 billion yuan and 12.361 billion yuan, respectively, reflecting growth rates of 16.9% and 35% [1][4]. - The basic earnings per share were 1.314 yuan, marking a 36% increase compared to the previous year [1]. Business Segments - The three core business segments—aluminum alloy, alumina, and aluminum processing—saw revenue growth of 5.2%, 27.5%, and 6.5%, respectively, with total sales contributions of 64%, 25.5%, and 10% [3]. - Sales volumes for aluminum alloy, alumina, and aluminum processing were approximately 2.906 million tons, 6.368 million tons, and 392,000 tons, showing year-on-year increases of 2.4%, 15.6%, and 3.5% [3]. Strategic Initiatives - The company is focused on building an integrated upstream and downstream industrial chain, actively securing overseas bauxite resources, and enhancing its global cooperative model [3]. - China Hongqiao is committed to sustainable development, emphasizing low-carbon transformation and integrating advanced technologies into daily operations [3][4]. Green Energy Strategy - The company is advancing its green energy strategy by diversifying its power supply model and increasing the proportion of clean energy [4]. - A phased approach to carbon reduction is being implemented, aiming to achieve net-zero emissions in collaboration with stakeholders across the value chain [4]. Financial Stability and Market Confidence - The company successfully issued two bonds totaling 600 million USD, with a subscription rate of 12 times, and a 300 million USD convertible bond with an 8 times subscription rate and a low interest rate of 1.5% [4]. - China Hongqiao's subsidiaries received AAA credit ratings, and the company issued short-term financing bonds and medium-term notes worth 8.1 billion yuan, reflecting strong investor confidence [4]. Market Outlook - Despite uncertainties in the global economic landscape, demand for aluminum remains robust, and the company is expected to benefit from continued growth in both volume and price in the second half of the year [5]. - A new share buyback plan has been announced, aiming to repurchase at least 3 billion HKD worth of shares over the next nine months, which is anticipated to boost market confidence and drive up the company's market value [5].

港股铝业龙头中国宏桥(01378.HK)8月15日披露了2025年上半年财报。报告显示，在去年较高的基数 下，中国宏桥今年上半年收入、利润继续保持稳健增长，并双双创下同期历史新高。 2025年上半年，中国宏桥实现收入约810.4亿元，较上年同期的735.9亿元增长10.1%；公司实现归母净 利润123.6亿元，较上年同期的91.6亿元同比大幅增长35%。公司每股基本盈利较上年同期增加约36%至 1.314元。 港股上市的中国宏桥是全球领先的铝产品制造商，也是集热电、采矿、氧化铝、铝合金、新材料等于一 体的铝业龙头企业。得益于铝产业进入景气周期及公司经营不断优化，中国宏桥近年来业绩不断上升。 2024年上半年，中国宏桥收入及净利润均已创历史新高。而在较高的基数基础上，中国宏桥今年上半年 的收入及净利润均创下同期历史新高。 中国宏桥表示，公司上半年收入增长，主要由于期内铝合金产品及氧化铝产品销售价格，较去年同期上 涨，同时销售数量亦有所增加所致。上半年，中国宏桥的铝合金产品销量290.6万吨，较上年同期增长 约2.4%，其平均售价也同比上升2.7%至17853元/吨。中国宏桥的氧化铝产品、铝合金加工产品等，也均 ...

格隆汇8月19日丨中国宏桥(01378.HK)发布公告，2025年8月18日耗资2.34亿港元回购1015.1万股，回购 价格每股22.1-23.24港元。 ...

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Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" (maintained) [1][5][13] Core Views - The company has benefited significantly from the rise in aluminum prices, with a notable increase in revenue and net profit for the first half of 2025. Revenue reached 81.039 billion yuan, up 8.48% year-on-year, while net profit was 12.361 billion yuan, an increase of 35.02% year-on-year [5][6] - The company's electrolytic aluminum production capacity is expected to increase, which will further enhance profitability. The acquisition of the remaining 25% stake in Yunnan Hongtai will raise the company's ownership to 90.07%, adding 45.7 thousand tons of electrolytic aluminum capacity [7] - The company plans to repurchase shares worth no less than 3 billion Hong Kong dollars, reflecting confidence in its future development [7] Financial Summary and Valuation Indicators - For the years 2025 to 2027, the company is projected to achieve net profits of 24.259 billion, 26.739 billion, and 29.186 billion yuan, respectively, with year-on-year growth rates of 8.43%, 10.22%, and 9.15% [5][9] - The earnings per share (EPS) for the same period are expected to be 2.56, 2.82, and 3.07 yuan per share, with corresponding price-to-earnings (P/E) ratios of 8.4, 7.6, and 7.0 times [5][9] - The company's gross margin is projected to be 24.83% in 2025, with a net margin of 15.40% [9]