Core Viewpoint - Ctrip stands out as the only internet company in the top ten of the net profit margin rankings in the Fortune China 500 list, showcasing its exceptional profitability with an 80% gross margin and a 32% net profit margin, significantly outperforming competitors like Tencent and Pinduoduo [2][5]. Group 1: Ctrip's Market Position and Performance - Ctrip's net profit surged sixfold to 10 billion in 2022, and by the third quarter of this year, it achieved a quarterly net profit of 19.9 billion, indicating a strong recovery and growth trajectory [2][9]. - Despite fierce competition from major players like JD and Alibaba, Ctrip's market position remains stable, with a projected 56% market share in GMV for 2024 [9][11]. - Ctrip's success is attributed to its early market entry and aggressive acquisition strategy, which included significant investments in traditional booking centers and other OTA platforms [11][12]. Group 2: Competitive Landscape - Competitors like Meituan and JD have attempted to disrupt Ctrip's dominance with aggressive pricing strategies, such as zero commission offers, but have struggled to gain significant traction [12][13]. - The hotel industry is experiencing a resurgence, with a notable increase in new hotel openings, yet Ctrip continues to benefit from its established market presence and operational efficiencies [19][20]. - The OTA market's dual-sided scale effect favors larger platforms like Ctrip, making it increasingly difficult for new entrants to compete effectively [11][21]. Group 3: Business Model and Strategy - Ctrip's business model focuses on "air ticket traffic, hotel monetization," allowing it to leverage low-margin air ticket sales to drive higher-margin hotel bookings [16][19]. - The company has built a robust customer service infrastructure, with over 16,000 employees in its travel call center, enhancing its ability to serve customers effectively [21][24]. - Ctrip's international operations have also seen significant growth, with outbound hotel and flight bookings surpassing pre-pandemic levels by 40% [24][27]. Group 4: Industry Dynamics - The hotel industry is facing a paradox where both OTAs and hotels rely on each other for business, creating a delicate balance in their relationship [15][19]. - The rise in hotel chain consolidation has shifted some power dynamics, but Ctrip's established relationships and market share continue to provide it with a competitive edge [19][20]. - The ongoing evolution of the OTA model, with discussions around the value created for the industry, highlights the complexities of the market and the challenges faced by both OTAs and traditional hotel operators [20][21].

Group 1 - Ctrip reported a revenue growth of 16% year-on-year and a net profit increase of 194.01% in Q3 2025, achieving a net profit of 199 billion yuan, surpassing Kweichow Moutai's net profit of 192.2 billion yuan [3][4] - The significant profit increase was partly due to the disposal of certain assets, including a portion of its stake in MakeMyTrip, which contributed 170.32 billion yuan in "other income" [3][4] - Ctrip's gross margin reached 81.55%, significantly higher than other major internet companies like Tencent and NetEase, which reported gross margins of 56.41% and 64.10% respectively [5][7] Group 2 - The hotel booking segment contributed 80 billion yuan in revenue, accounting for 43.72% of total revenue, marking the highest proportion in three years [9] - Ctrip's commission rates for hotels are high, with gold and special hotels facing commissions of 12% and 15% respectively, and additional fees for enhanced visibility [10][12] - Ctrip's market share in the domestic OTA market is projected to be 56% in 2024, significantly ahead of competitors like Tongcheng, Meituan, and Fliggy [12] Group 3 - Ctrip enjoys a strong competitive advantage with no significant direct competitors in the domestic OTA market, allowing it to capitalize on its market leader status [16][17] - The company has strategically invested in and partnered with potential competitors, effectively consolidating the market and reducing price competition [13][14] - Ctrip's focus on service quality has built strong customer loyalty, making it difficult for competitors to attract users away from its platform [16][17]

Summary of Key Points from the Conference Call Industry Overview - The focus for 2026 in Asian markets will shift from AI-driven stocks to growth opportunities beyond AI, dividends, and previously overlooked stories in Asia [2][12][14] - Key themes include structural stories in energy self-sufficiency, new technology, financial deepening, and the growth of formal retail in ASEAN [12][14] Company-Specific Insights 1. Harbin Electric (1133 HK) - **Sector**: Electrical Equipment - **Market Cap**: USD 3.648 billion - **Current Price**: HKD 15.53; **Target Price**: HKD 22.00 - **PE Ratio**: 10.7; **PB Ratio**: 1.6; **ROE**: 16.2% - **Key Points**: - Benefiting from China's push for energy self-sufficiency, particularly in coal and nuclear power [16][18] - Expected earnings CAGR of 34% from 2024-2027 [19] - Potential inclusion in Stock Connect in 2026 [19] 2. Horizon Robotics (9660 HK) - **Sector**: Auto Components - **Market Cap**: USD 14.901 billion - **Current Price**: CNY 8.44; **Target Price**: CNY 11.00 - **Key Points**: - Positioned to benefit from the growth of autonomous driving technology [23][25] - Expected revenue CAGR of 64% from 2025-2027 [27] 3. Goldwind Science & Tech (002202 CH) - **Sector**: Electric Utilities - **Market Cap**: USD 8.753 billion - **Current Price**: CNY 15.35; **Target Price**: CNY 20.40 - **Key Points**: - Leading manufacturer of wind turbines with strong demand in emerging markets [30][32] - Expected net profit growth of 58% in 2025 [32] 4. Trip.com Group (TCOM US) - **Sector**: Internet Software & Services - **Market Cap**: USD 48.707 billion - **Current Price**: USD 74.52; **Target Price**: USD 90.00 - **Key Points**: - Dominates China's online travel market with over 50% GTV [39] - Expected revenue growth of 15% CAGR from 2025-2027 [39] 5. BOCHK Holdings (2388 HK) - **Sector**: Commercial Banks - **Market Cap**: USD 54.013 billion - **Current Price**: HKD 39.70; **Target Price**: HKD 45.20 - **Key Points**: - Benefits from increased cross-border opportunities and offers a 5.5% dividend yield [44][46] 6. PB Fintech (POLICYBZ IN) - **Sector**: Internet Software & Services - **Market Cap**: USD 8.999 billion - **Current Price**: INR 1,734.70; **Target Price**: INR 2,250.00 - **Key Points**: - Operates India's largest online insurance marketplace [49] - Expected revenue CAGR of 30% from 2025-2028 [51] 7. Phoenix Mills (PHNX IN) - **Sector**: Real Estate Management & Development - **Market Cap**: USD 6.904 billion - **Current Price**: INR 1,714.80; **Target Price**: INR 2,110.00 - **Key Points**: - Largest mall operator in India, evolving into a mixed-use developer [54][56] 8. E-Mart (139480 KS) - **Sector**: Multiline Retail - **Market Cap**: USD 1.482 billion - **Current Price**: KRW 79,000.00; **Target Price**: KRW 120,000.00 - **Key Points**: - Trading at 0.2x PB, highlighting deep value [59] - Transformation into a multiline retailer with various catalysts for growth [60] 9. E Ink Holdings (8069 TT) - **Sector**: Technology - **Market Cap**: Not specified - **Current Price**: TWD 169.00; **Target Price**: TWD 305.00 - **Key Points**: - Holds over 90% of the global e-paper market and expanding capacity [62] 10. ICTSI (ICT PM) - **Sector**: Transport & Logistics - **Market Cap**: Not specified - **Current Price**: PHP 558.50; **Target Price**: PHP 630.00 - **Key Points**: - Offers growth and yield at attractive valuations [62] 11. City Developments (CIT SP) - **Sector**: Real Estate Management & Development - **Market Cap**: Not specified - **Current Price**: SGD 7.43; **Target Price**: SGD 11.00 - **Key Points**: - Positioned to benefit from a turnaround in Singapore's property sector [62] 12. Sumber Alfaria Trijaya (AMRT IJ) - **Sector**: Retail - **Market Cap**: Not specified - **Current Price**: IDR 1,895.00; **Target Price**: IDR 2,900.00 - **Key Points**: - Expected to benefit from policies boosting consumption in Indonesia [62] Additional Insights - Asian dividends have doubled over the last 20 years, indicating potential for further increases in payout ratios [12] - The report emphasizes the importance of EPS growth for continued market gains, particularly in China [12][14]

Market Performance - On November 24, US stock indices closed higher, with the Dow Jones up 0.44%, S&P 500 up 1.55%, and Nasdaq up 2.69% [1] - Major tech stocks saw significant gains, with Tesla and Google both rising over 6% [3] Notable Stock Movements - Broadcom (AVGO) surged 11.10% with 46.63 million shares traded, marking its largest increase since April [4] - GoPro (GPRO) increased by 9.93%, Western Digital (WDC) rose 8.43%, and Tesla (TSLA) climbed 6.82% [4] - Other notable gains included Seagate Technology (STX) up 6.69%, Tyson Foods (TSN) up 6.52%, and Coinbase (COIN) up 6.47% [5] Corporate Developments - Google announced a multi-million dollar cloud services agreement with NATO, aimed at providing secure sovereign cloud services [6] - Amazon plans to invest up to $50 billion to expand its AWS AI and high-performance computing capabilities for US government clients, with construction expected to begin in 2026 [6] Semiconductor Sector - The semiconductor sector showed strength, with the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index rising 4.6% and Micron Technology increasing nearly 8% [7] - AMD and Nvidia also saw gains, with AMD up over 5% and Nvidia up 2% [7] Chinese Stocks - Chinese stocks experienced a rally, with the Nasdaq Golden Dragon China Index rising 2.82%, and notable increases in Baidu (BIDU) up over 7%, Bilibili up over 6%, Alibaba up over 5%, and NIO up over 3% [7][8] Commodity Prices - The dollar index fell 0.04%, closing at 100.144 [10] - Oil prices increased, with WTI crude oil futures up $0.78 to $58.84 per barrel, and Brent crude oil futures up $0.81 to $63.37 per barrel [10] - Bitcoin futures rose 5.13%, closing at $88,940, while Ethereum futures increased 7.24% to $2,969.50 [10] Federal Reserve Outlook - Goldman Sachs predicts the Federal Reserve will implement a third consecutive rate cut in December, with expectations of further cuts in March and June 2026 [11][12] - The firm anticipates that the Fed will transition to a more neutral policy stance as inflation trends continue to slow [11][12]

商报讯(记者杨伊琳)11月的这几个周末，随着全国多地中小学陆续试行秋假制度，旅游市场迎来一 波"错峰出行"小高峰。秋假不仅为学生提供了走出课堂、亲近自然的机会，更有效带动了淡季旅游消 费。 "今年秋假期间，从浙江出发的酒店预订订单量较去年同期增长68%，机票预订订单量同比增长 22%。"携程平台负责人表示，浙江秋假期间的热门出行目的地有杭州、上海、宁波、北京、南京等， 热门景点前五名为灵隐飞来峰景区、西湖观光游览车、上海迪士尼度假区、黄山风景区、上海海昌海洋 公园。 热门目的地和景点也呈现多元化趋势。除北京、上海、广州等传统城市外，毕棚沟、九寨沟等自然风景 区，以及南越王博物院、成都自然博物馆等文化场所均受到游客青睐。 亲子游更有料 为抓住秋假市场机遇，旅游业者纷纷推出差异化、高品质产品，摆脱价格战。携程研学游在11月针对性 推出多条精品线路：在"金秋京城"亲子营中，串联清华/北大校园研学，并融入胡同非遗体验；在"崇左 秘境"亲子营中，带领孩子寻觅白头叶猴、出海追粉色海豚；在"探徽州"产品中，特邀黄山第十九代守 松人讲述守护故事。这些产品深度融合了历史、自然与文化教育，实现了从"单纯观光"到"沉浸式学 习"的 ...

证券研究报告 | 2025年11月24日 携程集团-S（09961.HK） 优于大市 Q3 延续绩优表现，海外份额扩张蓄力中线空间 Q3 旺季收入增速环比平稳，主业利润增速环比改善。2025Q3 公司收入 183.4 亿元/+15.5%，好于彭博预期的 14.6%，环比上半年的 16%增速维持基本稳定； Non-GAAP 归母净利润 191.56 亿元/+221.2%，主要系出售 Makemytrip 带来其 他收益贡献；其中主业相关的经调整 EBITDA 为 63.5 亿元/+11.7%，环比提 速，好于彭博预期的+4.8%，对应利润率为 34.6%/-1.2pct。今年以来海外投 入及占比提升致利润率同比回落，但公司凭借优异执行力带来良好表现。 收入拆分：国内与出境自由行份额继续提升，海外 Trip.com 增势不减。 2025Q3 公司住宿预订收入 80.5 亿元/+18.3%，交通票务收入 63.1 亿元 /+11.6%，旅游度假收入 16.1 亿元/+3.1%，商旅管理收入 7.6 亿元/+15.2%， 其他收入 16.5 亿元/+33.9%。分区域看：1）估算 Q3 国内收入同比增长约 10%， ...

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Summary of Ctrip Group's Conference Call Company Overview - **Company**: Ctrip Group (携程集团) - **Date**: November 21, 2025 Key Points Industry and Market Dynamics - Ctrip's domestic and outbound tourism is entering a low season, while overseas tourism is entering a peak season, with Trip.com’s revenue share expected to rise from 13% in Q3 to 17-18% in Q4, indicating a seasonal revenue structure change [2][5] - The company has not been significantly impacted by new competitors due to rational competition post-pandemic, with brands focusing on core positioning and customer loyalty rather than price wars [2][6] - The average daily rate (ADR) for hotels has shown signs of recovery, with a 15% increase in domestic hotel bookings in Q3 and a return to 2019 levels for outbound travel bookings [3][4] Financial Performance - In Q3 2025, domestic market performance was strong, particularly in leisure travel, with a 10% growth rate maintained in the first two months of Q4 [3] - Trip.com is expected to maintain over 50% growth in Q4, despite a high base from the previous year, with hotel business growth exceeding 40% of total revenue [3][4] AI Integration and Technology - Ctrip is implementing an "AI everywhere" strategy, integrating AI into its app for customer service, sales optimization, and user experience enhancement [2][7] - The company is developing an AI itinerary planning assistant that generates travel recommendations based on user inputs, aiming to improve operational efficiency and customer engagement [8][10] Revenue Structure and Commission Rates - Ctrip has no immediate plans to adjust commission rates for domestic or outbound businesses, focusing instead on market share growth [4][11] - Future commission rate increases may occur for Trip.com, currently at 8-9%, as the company prioritizes market share over immediate profitability [11] Market Recovery and Competition - The APAC market is recovering rapidly, with capacity restored to 90%, and Ctrip expects to capture more market share as some overseas OTAs have not returned to the Chinese market [13][15] - The company is focusing on high-value markets like Hong Kong and Singapore, where it has achieved profitability and is shifting marketing strategies from brand advertising to performance-based advertising [17][18] Challenges and Strategic Responses - Recent events in Japan have led to increased order cancellations, but Ctrip is adapting by promoting alternative destinations and monitoring travel trends [12] - The company is aware of the unique competitive landscape in Japan and Korea, where local OTAs dominate, and is adjusting its strategies accordingly [22][23] Future Outlook - Ctrip plans to maintain its marketing budget at current levels, with no immediate expansion expected, while anticipating a stable loss rate in 2026 [26][27] - The company is optimistic about its growth trajectory, particularly in the APAC region, and aims to leverage AI and data analytics to enhance its service offerings and operational efficiency [10][20] Additional Insights - Ctrip's focus on high-end international travel customers through Trip.com aligns with its strategy to enhance user experience and reduce reliance on third-party platforms [24][25] - The company is committed to optimizing its revenue structure by increasing the share of higher-margin segments like hotel bookings [11][19]

Group 1 - Douyin e-commerce's GMV growth exceeded 30% from January to October 2025, with an expected annual GMV surpassing 4 trillion yuan, approaching Pinduoduo levels [1][8] - Douyin's local life service business also saw significant growth, with a year-on-year increase of nearly 60% from January to October, and the annual GTV expected to exceed 800 billion yuan [1][8] - ByteDance's new strategy for Douyin e-commerce focuses on durable consumer goods to achieve market share breakthroughs and optimize traffic distribution mechanisms to enhance GMV [2][9] Group 2 - The Macau SAR government estimates the gross gaming revenue for 2026 to be 236 billion patacas, with a cautious outlook considering external economic uncertainties [2][11] - The government anticipates that tourism will continue to develop positively in 2026, supported by various favorable factors, despite a slight underperformance in actual gaming revenue in early 2025 [11][12] - The Macau government revised its 2025 gross gaming revenue estimate down to 228 billion patacas, reflecting a monthly revenue adjustment from 20 billion to 19 billion patacas [12]

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the newly released draft regulations for personal information protection by large internet platforms in China, emphasizing the responsibilities and obligations these platforms must adhere to in safeguarding user data [1][3]. Group 1: Regulatory Framework - The draft regulations define large internet platforms based on user scale, specifically those with over 50 million registered users or 10 million monthly active users [5]. - Major companies like Tencent, Alibaba, ByteDance, and emerging AI firms such as DeepSeek and MiniMax are included under this definition, indicating a broader scope of regulation [3][5]. - The principle of "with great power comes great responsibility" is highlighted, indicating that larger platforms will face stricter compliance requirements [1][3]. Group 2: Compliance Requirements - Large platforms are required to establish dedicated personal information protection teams responsible for creating and implementing internal management systems and emergency response plans [10]. - The regulations mandate that personal information collected within China must be stored in domestic data centers, and platforms must conduct compliance audits and risk assessments [11]. - There is an emphasis on the need for platforms to publish social responsibility reports regarding personal information protection, which has previously been inadequately addressed by many companies [10]. Group 3: Independent Oversight - The draft regulations propose the establishment of independent supervisory committees composed mainly of external members to oversee personal information protection practices [13][15]. - These committees are tasked with monitoring compliance, evaluating the protection of sensitive personal information, and ensuring regular communication with users [15]. - Concerns are raised about the feasibility of these committees, as many platforms have yet to take significant steps towards establishing them [14].