Investment Rating - The report maintains a **Buy** rating for Zhaojin Mining (1818) with a target price of **HKD 17.39**, representing a **26.2% upside** from the current price [1][3] Core Views - Zhaojin Mining's performance has significantly improved, driven by **higher gold prices** and **increased production volume** [1] - The company's **overseas projects** are progressing steadily, with substantial potential for future production growth [1] - The **gold price** is expected to remain high, supported by **Fed rate cut expectations** and **central bank gold purchases**, providing a stable foundation for the company's performance [1] Financial Performance - In H1 2024, Zhaojin Mining achieved **RMB 4.627 billion** in revenue, a **34.24% YoY increase**, and **RMB 553 million** in net profit attributable to shareholders, a **118.62% YoY surge** [1] - The company's **gold production** reached **13.18 tons**, up **12% YoY**, with self-produced gold at **9 tons** (+6.9% YoY) and smelted gold at **4.18 tons** (+24.8% YoY) [1] - The **cost per gram of gold** decreased by **RMB 4.7**, leading to a **3.72 percentage point increase** in gross margin [1] Gold Price Trends - The **London gold spot price** reached **USD 2,322.7/oz** by the end of June 2024, up **over 13%** from the beginning of the year, breaking the **USD 2,300/oz** threshold [1] - The **Shanghai Gold Exchange Au9999 price** rose to **RMB 549.88/g**, a **14.4% increase** from the start of the year [1] Production Expansion - Zhaojin Mining completed the **full acquisition of Tietuo Mining**, which has a **gold resource reserve of over 40 tons** and is expected to produce **4-5 tons annually** [1] - The company acquired a **70% stake in Ruihai Mining**, which owns the **largest single gold mine in China** (Haijing Gold Mine) with a **total gold resource of 562.37 tons** and **mineable reserves of 212.21 tons** [1] - The **Haijing Gold Mine** is expected to reach **15 tons of annual production** by 2027 [1] Financial Forecasts - The report forecasts **net profit attributable to shareholders** of **RMB 1.25 billion** in 2024, **RMB 1.98 billion** in 2025, and **RMB 2.7 billion** in 2026 [1] - Revenue is projected to grow to **RMB 12.85 billion** in 2024, **RMB 15.85 billion** in 2025, and **RMB 19.41 billion** in 2026, with **YoY growth rates of 53%, 23%, and 23%**, respectively [2] - **EPS** is expected to increase to **RMB 0.37** in 2024, **RMB 0.58** in 2025, and **RMB 0.79** in 2026 [2] Valuation Metrics - The target price of **HKD 17.39** is based on a **30x PE multiple** for 2025 [1] - The current **PE ratio** is **33.8x** for 2024, **21.4x** for 2025, and **15.6x** for 2026 [2] Industry and Market Position - Zhaojin Mining operates in the **non-ferrous metals industry** and is positioned as a leading gold producer with significant **resource reserves** and **production capacity** [3] - The company's **major shareholders** include **Zhaojin Group (37.15%)** and **Zijin Mining (20%)** [3]

Investment Rating - The report does not provide a specific investment rating for the company [1]. Core Insights - The company is transitioning towards gold mining and processing as its main business focus, highlighted by its name change to "万国黄金集团有限公司" [1]. - The strategic partnership with Zijin Mining's subsidiary is expected to accelerate the development of the company's gold mining projects in the Solomon Islands [1]. - The company has significant mineral resources, including a designed annual processing capacity of over 3 million tons at the Jinling gold mine, which is projected to become a world-class gold mine [1][4]. Financial Performance - For the first half of 2024, the company reported a gold concentrate production of 22,256 tons, with gold ingots and concentrates accounting for over 50% of its revenue and gross profit [1]. - The company’s total revenue for the period ending June 30, 2024, was approximately RMB 927.86 million, with a pre-tax profit of RMB 355.54 million [3]. - The Jinling gold mine contributed RMB 260 million in pre-tax profit with a gross margin of 60.8% [4]. Project Development - The Jinling gold mine has a current ore reserve of 28.7 million tons with a gold grade of 1.32%, and it is still in the open-pit mining phase [4]. - Future plans include increasing the mining and processing volume to 2.5 million tons in 2024 and 3.8 million tons in 2025 [4]. - The company aims to reduce its gold production cost, currently at RMB 263 per gram, as production capacity increases and recovery rates improve [4]. Market Position - The company’s market capitalization is approximately HKD 8.032 billion, with a share price of HKD 9.70 [1]. - The company’s stock has seen a 52-week high of HKD 10.02 and a low of HKD 2.73 [1].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for China Resources Gas (1193) with a target price of HKD 32.60, representing a potential upside of 16% from the current price of HKD 28.15 [1]. Core Insights - The company has significantly improved its gross margin, leading to a substantial increase in interim dividends. The gross margin rose to HKD 0.54 per cubic meter, up from HKD 0.50 per cubic meter in the same period last year [1]. - For the first half of 2024, the company reported a year-on-year increase of 21.2% in core net profit attributable to shareholders, amounting to HKD 34.6 billion, despite a 2.5% decline when excluding one-time gains from the previous year [1]. - The total revenue for the first half of 2024 reached HKD 52.08 billion, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 7.7% [1]. Summary by Sections Financial Performance - The company achieved a total revenue of HKD 52.08 billion in the first half of 2024, with contributions from gas sales, connection fees, and comprehensive services [1]. - The overall gross margin improved to 18.6%, marking the first increase since 2020 [1]. - The natural gas sales volume reached 209 billion cubic meters, a year-on-year increase of 5.3% [1]. Business Segments - The comprehensive services segment saw a revenue increase of 20.0% to HKD 17.6 billion, with segment profit rising by 22.1% to HKD 7.6 billion [1]. - The comprehensive energy business generated revenue of HKD 8.3 billion, a year-on-year growth of 38.0% [1]. Future Outlook - The company is expected to maintain a stable capital expenditure, which will support ongoing shareholder returns. Revenue projections for 2024 to 2026 are estimated at HKD 105.9 billion, HKD 111.8 billion, and HKD 119.0 billion, respectively [1]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders is projected to be approximately HKD 57 billion, HKD 62 billion, and HKD 71 billion for the years 2024 to 2026 [1].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company with a target price of HKD 2.90, representing a potential upside of 24.5% from the current price of HKD 2.33 [2]. Core Insights - The second quarter performance of the company met expectations, with a slight quarter-on-quarter increase in gross gaming revenue of 0.1% to HKD 6.89 billion, recovering to 69.9% of the 2019 level [1]. - The market share of the company increased by 0.2 percentage points to 12.6% in the second quarter, with further improvement noted in July and August, reaching 13.5% [1]. - The performance of "The Venetian" and other self-operated venues showed mixed results, with "The Venetian" experiencing a 5.0% decline in gaming revenue, while other venues saw slight increases [1]. - "The Parisian" recorded a revenue of HKD 1.54 billion, with a quarter-on-quarter growth of 9.3%, and its EBITDA increased by 17.2% to HKD 104 million [1]. - The company is expected to benefit from the recovery of Macau's gaming market, with long-term growth and competitive advantages anticipated from "The Parisian" [1]. Financial Summary - For the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022, the company reported a net income of HKD 6,678.6 million, with a projected increase to HKD 27,911.4 million in 2024, reflecting a growth rate of 29.1% [3]. - EBITDA is expected to rise from HKD 1,727.0 million in 2023 to HKD 3,721.2 million in 2024, indicating a growth rate of 115.5% [3]. - The net profit is projected to turn positive in 2024, reaching HKD 288.3 million, compared to a loss of HKD 2,009.8 million in 2023 [3]. - The company’s cash position is approximately HKD 34.3 billion, with net debt around HKD 235.3 billion [1].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a **Buy** rating for the company with a target price of **HKD 2.03**, representing a **34.6% upside** from the current price of HKD 1.51 [2][3] Core Views - The company's **fruit retail business is under pressure**, with a **11.1% YoY decline** in revenue and a **66.1% YoY drop** in net profit in 1H24 [2] - **Direct sales business continues to grow rapidly**, with domestic and overseas direct sales increasing by **30.2% and 29.4% YoY**, respectively, driven by expanded market coverage and partnerships [2] - The company's **store count remains stable** at 6,025 as of June 30, 2024, with a net increase of 67 stores YoY [2] - The company has implemented a **new strategy** focusing on becoming a **high-quality fruit expert and leader**, which has shown initial success with **42 proprietary fruit brands** and a **16% share** of total retail sales [2] - The report forecasts **net profits of RMB 1.9/2.8/3.6 billion** for 2024-2026, driven by strategic adjustments and growth in direct sales and overseas C-end business [2] Financial Performance - **Revenue** is expected to decline by **11.4% YoY** in 2024 to RMB 10,095.6 million, followed by a **4.4% increase** in 2025 and a **6.5% increase** in 2026 [1][6] - **Net profit attributable to shareholders** is projected to drop by **46.3% YoY** in 2024 to RMB 194.1 million, with a recovery of **43.2% YoY** in 2025 and **27.9% YoY** in 2026 [1][6] - **Basic EPS** is forecasted to decrease to **12.33 RMB cents** in 2024, recovering to **17.65 RMB cents** in 2025 and **22.58 RMB cents** in 2026 [1][6] - The **P/E ratio** is expected to rise to **12.2x** in 2024, then decline to **8.6x** in 2025 and **6.7x** in 2026 [1][6] Business Segments - **Fruit and other food sales** accounted for **RMB 5.44 billion** in 1H24, down **11.1% YoY**, while **other income** grew by **72.1% YoY** to RMB 50 million [2] - **Franchise fees and franchise income** declined by **31.8% YoY** to RMB 70 million, and **membership income** dropped by **19.9% YoY** to RMB 40 million [2] - **Online channel revenue** fell by **61.1% YoY** to RMB 60 million, reflecting challenges in the retail environment [2] Strategic Initiatives - The company has expanded its **supply chain efficiency** and **2B market share** through the acquisition of **Shenzhen Ban Guo**, targeting small and medium-sized fruit suppliers [2] - The **C-end overseas expansion** is expected to break the **store opening ceiling**, with the company announcing its official entry into overseas markets in September 2024 [2] - The company's **proprietary fruit brands** now account for **16% of total retail sales**, up **2 percentage points YoY**, with **5 new brands** launched in 1H24 [2] - **Gift sales** contributed **13.0%** of total sales in 1H24, up **2.4 percentage points** from 2023, driven by holiday promotions [2] Industry Comparison - The company's **P/E ratio** of **6.0x** for 2024 is lower than the **simple average of 30.3x** for the retail industry, indicating potential undervaluation [5] - The company's **CAGR for 2024-2026** is projected at **8.4%**, lower than the **23.1% average** for the retail industry but higher than some peers like **Tianhong Digital Commerce** (9.6%) [5] - The company's **PEG ratio** of **1.1x** for 2024 is in line with the industry average, suggesting balanced growth and valuation [5]

Investment Rating - The report assigns a "Buy" rating to the company with a target price of HKD 57.3, indicating a potential upside of 31.65% from the current price of HKD 43.5 [1][3]. Core Insights - The company has shown significant improvement in profitability, with a revenue increase of 32.1% year-on-year to HKD 188.6 billion for the first half of 2024, and a net profit increase of 147.1% to HKD 10.8 billion [2][3]. - The mobile phone industry is experiencing a recovery in demand, and the company's product mix is continuously optimizing, leading to a forecasted increase in mobile lens shipments by 5-10% year-on-year [2][3]. - The automotive and AR/VR sectors are also expanding, with automotive revenue growing by 16.4% to HKD 28.8 billion and AR/VR revenue skyrocketing by 111.4% to HKD 9.9 billion [2][3]. Financial Summary - Revenue projections for 2024, 2025, and 2026 are HKD 383.9 billion, HKD 437.8 billion, and HKD 478.8 billion respectively, with net profits expected to be HKD 22.7 billion, HKD 28.7 billion, and HKD 33.4 billion [3][5]. - The company maintains a gross margin of 17.2%, which is an increase of approximately 2.3 percentage points compared to the previous year, with operational expenses kept below 12% [2][5]. - The company has a market capitalization of HKD 476.24 billion and a share capital of 1.095 billion shares [4].

Investment Rating - The report assigns a "Buy" rating to the company with a target price of 18.2 HKD, indicating a potential upside from the current price of 11.46 HKD [2][4]. Core Insights - The company achieved a contract sales amount of approximately 148.4 billion RMB in the first half of 2024, representing a year-on-year growth of 17.6%, ranking first in equity sales [1]. - The company maintains a leading profit margin in the industry, with an overall gross margin of 22.1% and a core net profit of 10.64 billion RMB, despite a year-on-year decline of 23.0% [1]. - The company has a strong land reserve, with a total land bank of approximately 49.05 million square meters, ensuring future performance stability [1]. Summary by Sections Sales and Profitability - The company reported a contract sales area of approximately 5.44 million square meters, a year-on-year decrease of 32.3%, while the contract average price increased by 21.7% to 27,279 RMB per square meter [1]. - The overall market share increased by 0.49 percentage points to 3.15%, with a focus on mainstream cities and prime locations [1]. Financial Performance - The company declared an interim dividend of 0.30 HKD per share, with a payout ratio increasing by 4 percentage points to 28.3% [1]. - The asset-liability ratio stands at approximately 56.1%, with a net debt ratio of about 38.7% and an average financing cost of around 3.5% [1]. Commercial Operations - The commercial operations revenue grew by 20.0% year-on-year to 3.54 billion RMB, with first-tier cities contributing 42% of this revenue [1]. - The shopping center business showed significant growth, with a rental rate of 96.6% and a year-on-year revenue increase of 57.6% to 1.11 billion RMB [1]. Future Projections - The company is expected to achieve core net profits of 22.3 billion RMB, 22.9 billion RMB, and 23.6 billion RMB for the years 2024 to 2026, respectively [1].

Investment Rating - The report assigns a "Buy" rating for the company with a target price of HKD 1.75, indicating a potential upside of 55% from the current price of HKD 1.12 [1][2]. Core Insights - The company experienced an 8.1% year-on-year decline in net profit for the first half of 2024, despite an 8.8% increase in revenue to HKD 314 million. The gross profit decreased by 1.6% to HKD 162 million, with a gross margin of 51.6%, down 5.5 percentage points due to a higher proportion of lower-margin rental projects [1][3]. - The company maintained a high dividend payout ratio of 50%, declaring an interim dividend of HKD 0.048 per share [1][2]. - The company has a strong cash position with cash on hand of HKD 1.466 billion, a 3.9% increase from the end of 2023, and generated cash income of HKD 17.55 million during the period [1][3]. Financial Performance Summary - For the first half of 2024, the company reported: - Revenue: HKD 314 million, up 8.8% year-on-year - Gross Profit: HKD 162 million, down 1.6% year-on-year - Net Profit: HKD 89 million, down 8.1% year-on-year - Gross Margin: 51.6%, down 5.5 percentage points [1][3]. - The company’s same-store sales increased by 8% and customer traffic rose by 16% during the same period, with an overall occupancy rate of 92.5% [1][3]. Project and Operational Insights - The company has opened two new rental projects in Guangzhou and Shanghai, bringing the total number of operational retail projects to 29, covering an area of 1.77 million square meters [1][3]. - The company has a project reserve of approximately 2.77 million square meters across 17 projects, with 44.2% of the area managed by third parties, indicating a solid growth trajectory [1][3]. Future Projections - The company is expected to achieve net profits of approximately HKD 157 million, HKD 198 million, and HKD 236 million for the years 2024, 2025, and 2026, respectively [1][2].

華潤電力（836） 更新報告 火電盈利逐步釋放，新能源裝機加速投產 上半年盈利持續改善： 2024 年上半年公司取得營業收入 511 億港元， 同比基本持平，實現歸母淨利潤 93.63 億港元，同比增長 38.9%。其中可 再生能源核心業務歸母利潤為 55.56 億港元，同比減少 6.7%，火電業務 實現盈利 27 億港元，同比增長 232%，由原料成本下降所貢獻的核心利潤 為 27 億港元。公司計畫中期派息每股 0.455 港元/股。 火電降本顯著，盈利大幅釋放：公司上半年火電售電量同比增長 3.3%。得益于煤炭供給相對寬鬆，上半年煤炭價格大幅下降，公司上半 年單位燃料成本同比下降 10.7%，火電盈利能力持續修復。此外，火電輔 助服務貢獻收入 7.87 億元，新能源業務輔助服務費用支出約 3.44 億 元，淨盈利 4.43 億元，同比增長 5%。公司上半年火電業務毛利率同比提 升 9.6pct,處於行業領先地位。 新能源盈利受風速影響承壓，裝機加速兌現：截至 7 月底，公司累 計新增裝機已超過 1100 兆瓦。風電、光伏得益於新投產的機組使得售電 量分別同比增長 6.9%/204.9%。但由於上半年氣候條 ...

Investment Rating - The report assigns a "Buy" rating to the company with a target price of HKD 26.43, indicating a potential upside of 38.5% from the current price of HKD 19.08 [2]. Core Insights - The company achieved a record net profit of HKD 797 billion in the first half of the year, representing a 25% year-on-year increase. Revenue for the same period was HKD 2268 billion, up 18% year-on-year [1]. - The total oil and gas production reached 362.6 million barrels of oil equivalent, a 9.3% increase year-on-year, with oil prices averaging USD 80.32 per barrel, up 9.2% year-on-year [1]. - The company continues to focus on increasing reserves and production, aiming for a reserve replacement ratio of no less than 130% and a production target of 700-720 million barrels of oil equivalent for 2024 [1]. Financial Performance - The company reported a significant increase in revenue from oil liquid products, which reached HKD 1613 billion, a 24% increase year-on-year, while natural gas product revenue was HKD 239 billion, up 9.7% year-on-year [1]. - The average cost per barrel of oil equivalent decreased to USD 27.75, a 1.5% decline year-on-year, with operational costs down by 4.8% due to increased production and currency fluctuations [1]. - The interim dividend for 2024 was set at HKD 0.74 per share, a historical high for the same period, with a payout ratio of 40.3%, reflecting a 25.4% increase year-on-year [1]. Future Projections - Revenue projections for 2024, 2025, and 2026 are estimated at HKD 451.4 billion, HKD 471.0 billion, and HKD 481.7 billion respectively, with net profits expected to be HKD 145.2 billion, HKD 151.2 billion, and HKD 155.4 billion [2][4]. - The report anticipates an 8x PE valuation for 2024, supporting the target price of HKD 26.43 [2].