Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Leading the Market-A" [5] Core Insights - In 2024, traditional infrastructure central enterprises are under pressure due to a slowdown in industry investment and downstream funding pressures, with total revenue of 3.55 trillion yuan (down 6.39% year-on-year) and net profit of 802.32 billion yuan (down 12.85% year-on-year) [1][2][17] - Q4 showed significant improvement in revenue for China Communications Construction and performance for China Railway Construction, with China Communications Construction achieving a revenue growth of 11.53% [1][2][17] - Cash flow for the four central enterprises improved significantly in Q4, with China Railway, China Communications, and China Metallurgical achieving positive operating cash flow for the year [1][2][17] - The dividend payout ratios for 2024 increased for China Communications, China Railway, and China Railway Construction, reflecting enhanced market returns [1][2][17] Summary by Sections Industry Dynamics - Q4 cash flow for infrastructure central enterprises improved, marking the beginning of the "manned era" in low-altitude flight with the issuance of the first commercial operation certificate for unmanned aerial vehicles [3][18] - The central government's focus on low-altitude economy and supportive policies from local governments are expected to accelerate infrastructure projects [3][18] Market Performance - The construction industry experienced a decline of 2.83%, underperforming compared to major indices [19][21] - The construction sector's performance was ranked 26th among 30 primary industries during the week [19] Company Announcements - Major contracts were awarded to various companies, including China Construction, which secured projects totaling 122.3 billion yuan [29][30] Valuation Insights - As of March 28, the construction and decoration industry had a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 9.77 and a price-to-book (P/B) ratio of 0.79, with the lowest P/E ratios observed in China Construction and other major players [24][25]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy-A" with a target price of 9.68 CNY over the next six months [4]. Core Views - The company reported a total revenue of 1.07 trillion CNY for 2024, a year-over-year decrease of 6.22%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 22.215 billion CNY, down 14.87% year-over-year. The fourth quarter showed a revenue of 309.046 billion CNY, a decline of 6.78%, but a net profit of 6.520 billion CNY, which is an increase of 2.36% year-over-year [1][2]. - The company has seen a narrowing decline in net profit in Q4, primarily due to reduced losses from investment income and a significant decrease in minority interests [2]. - The company has a solid order backlog with a total of 7.68 trillion CNY in uncompleted contracts, which is approximately 7.2 times its revenue for 2024, providing a strong foundation for future revenue growth [8]. Summary by Sections Financial Performance - The company experienced a decline in overall revenue growth, attributed to industry investment slowdown and limited payment capacity of downstream clients. Revenue from various segments showed declines, with engineering contracting at 931.245 billion CNY (-5.68% YoY), design consulting at 18.024 billion CNY (-3.89% YoY), industrial manufacturing at 23.395 billion CNY (-2.52% YoY), and real estate development at 71.890 billion CNY (-13.67% YoY). However, overseas revenue grew to 65.899 billion CNY, an increase of 9.27% YoY [2][3]. - The gross profit margin for 2024 was 10.27%, a decrease of 0.12 percentage points YoY, with a net profit margin of 2.54%, down 0.30 percentage points YoY. The company faced increased financial expenses, which rose by 70.47% YoY [3]. Future Outlook - The company is expected to see revenue growth in the coming years, with projected revenues of 1.14 trillion CNY, 1.21 trillion CNY, and 1.27 trillion CNY for 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively, representing year-over-year growth rates of 7.0%, 6.0%, and 5.0%. Net profits are forecasted to be 23.8 billion CNY, 25.3 billion CNY, and 26.8 billion CNY for the same years [9][10].

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy-A" with a 6-month target price of 12.24 CNY [5][10] Core Views - The company reported a revenue of 771.94 billion CNY for 2024, representing a year-over-year increase of 1.74%. However, the net profit attributable to shareholders was 23.384 billion CNY, down 1.81% year-over-year [2][3] - The company experienced a significant recovery in revenue growth in Q4 2024, with a quarter-on-quarter increase of 12.22%, attributed to improved project collections and the implementation of domestic debt reduction policies [2][3] - The overseas business showed strong performance, with overseas revenue reaching 135.261 billion CNY, up 16.39% year-over-year, contributing to 17.52% of total revenue [2][3] Summary by Sections Financial Performance - In 2024, the company achieved a gross profit margin of 12.29%, a decrease of 0.31 percentage points year-over-year. The net profit margin was 3.93%, down 0.05 percentage points year-over-year [3][11] - The operating cash flow for the year was 12.506 billion CNY, an increase of 3.69% year-over-year, with Q4 showing a significant inflow of 89.535 billion CNY, up 43.41% year-over-year [3][11] Order Growth - The company signed new contracts totaling 1,881.185 billion CNY in 2024, a year-over-year increase of 7.30%. The overseas contract value was 359.726 billion CNY, up 12.5% [9][10] - The infrastructure construction segment saw new contracts worth 344.644 billion CNY, a year-over-year increase of 16.78% [9] Future Projections - Revenue projections for 2025-2027 are 810.54 billion CNY, 842.96 billion CNY, and 876.68 billion CNY, with expected net profits of 24.84 billion CNY, 26.52 billion CNY, and 28.30 billion CNY respectively [10][11]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy-A" with a 6-month target price of 6.66 CNY [4] Core Views - The company reported a total revenue of 1.16 trillion CNY for 2024, a year-on-year decrease of 8.20%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 27.887 billion CNY, down 16.71% year-on-year [2][3] - The fourth quarter showed significant improvement in cash flow, with a net operating cash flow of 99.308 billion CNY, a year-on-year increase of 37.76% [3] - The company’s overseas revenue reached 68.644 billion CNY, reflecting a robust year-on-year growth of 10.26% [2] Summary by Sections Financial Performance - For 2024, the company’s revenue decreased across all quarters, with quarterly growth rates of -2.56%, -12.34%, -6.13%, and -10.27% respectively [2] - The gross profit margin for 2024 was 9.98%, a decline of 0.17 percentage points year-on-year, with most business segments experiencing a decrease in gross margin [3] - The company’s net profit margin fell to 2.66%, down 0.33 percentage points year-on-year, primarily due to declining gross margins and increased expense ratios [3] Business Segments - The infrastructure segment generated 992.853 billion CNY in revenue, down 8.71% year-on-year, while the design consulting segment saw a smaller decline of 4.59% [2] - The emerging business segment, which is a focus for the company, achieved a new contract value of 425.74 billion CNY, up 11.3% year-on-year, with significant growth in water conservancy and clean energy contracts [10] Future Projections - Revenue projections for 2025-2027 are estimated at 1.24 trillion CNY, 1.32 trillion CNY, and 1.40 trillion CNY, with expected year-on-year growth rates of 7.0%, 6.5%, and 6.0% respectively [11] - The net profit for the same period is projected to be 30 billion CNY, 32.2 billion CNY, and 34.3 billion CNY, with corresponding growth rates of 7.71%, 7.20%, and 6.49% [11]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy-A" with a target price of 26.01 CNY over the next six months [4]. Core Views - The company reported a revenue growth of 0.66% for 2024, with a pre-provision profit growth of 1.24% and a net profit growth of 0.12%. The fourth quarter saw a significant year-on-year net profit growth of 16.85%, primarily supported by the release of provisions, although tax increases and narrowing interest margins negatively impacted performance [1][10]. - The asset growth remained stable, with total assets increasing by 3.44% year-on-year by the end of 2024. Total loans grew by 5.05%, although corporate loan growth was weak [1][2]. - The bank's net interest margin for the fourth quarter was measured at 1.76%, showing a decline compared to previous periods. The yield on interest-earning assets decreased to 3.62% [3][9]. Summary by Sections Revenue and Profitability - The company achieved a total revenue of 212.226 billion CNY in 2024, with a slight increase in net interest income [13]. - The net profit attributable to the parent company was 77.205 billion CNY, reflecting a minimal growth of 0.12% year-on-year [13][10]. Asset and Liability Management - By the end of 2024, the total deposits increased by 7.69%, with retail deposits making up 28.28% of total loans. The trend towards more stable deposits was noted, with a decrease in the proportion of time deposits [2][9]. - The bank's loan structure improved, with corporate loans growing by 8.76% year-on-year, although the fourth quarter saw a decrease in new corporate loans [2][10]. Interest Margin and Non-Interest Income - The net interest margin is under pressure, with a forecasted decline in 2025 expected to be similar to 2024. The bank is focusing on managing deposit costs to stabilize the interest margin [3][10]. - Non-interest income decreased by 4.39% year-on-year in the fourth quarter, primarily due to declines in credit card and agency business revenues [9][10]. Asset Quality - The non-performing loan ratio remained stable at 1.07% by the end of 2024, with a provision coverage ratio of 237.78%, indicating a strong buffer against potential loan losses [9][10]. - The bank's credit quality is expected to improve gradually, with risks from local government bonds and credit cards anticipated to stabilize [10][13].

Investment Rating - The investment rating for Changshu Bank is "Buy-A" with a 6-month target price of 9.63 CNY, compared to the current stock price of 6.96 CNY [5]. Core Views - Changshu Bank reported a revenue growth of 10.53% for 2024, with a pre-provision profit growth of 10.59% and a net profit growth of 16.20%, indicating strong performance [1][10]. - The bank's asset scale increased by 9.61% year-on-year, with total loans growing by 8.28% [1]. - Retail loan growth was modest at 2.17% year-on-year, reflecting a slowdown in consumer demand and increased competition in the market [2]. - Corporate loans and bill discounts saw stronger growth, with increases of 16.11% and 23.81% respectively, as the bank focuses on supporting technology startups and small enterprises [2]. - The net interest margin for Q4 2024 was 2.59%, showing resilience despite a slight decline [3][9]. - Non-interest income decreased by 14.63% year-on-year, impacting overall profit growth [9]. - The bank's asset quality remains stable, with a non-performing loan ratio of 0.77% and a provision coverage ratio of 500.51% [10]. Summary by Sections Financial Performance - Revenue for 2024 was 10,909 million CNY, with a growth rate of 10.53% [12]. - Net profit for 2024 reached 3,813 million CNY, reflecting a growth of 16.20% [12]. - The cost-to-income ratio increased to 41.37%, up 12.28 percentage points year-on-year [9]. Asset and Liability Management - Total assets grew by 9.61% year-on-year, with loans making up 64.85% of the earning assets [1]. - Retail deposits increased by 15.57% year-on-year, with a retail deposit ratio of 71.19% [2]. Risk and Quality Indicators - The non-performing loan generation rate for 2024 was estimated at 1.37%, indicating some pressure in retail credit [10]. - The bank's focus on risk management has led to improvements in the attention and overdue rates [10]. Future Outlook - For 2025, revenue is expected to grow by 9.71%, with net profit growth projected at 13.39% [10]. - The bank aims to enhance customer service and deepen its engagement with existing clients to drive growth [10].

Investment Rating - The investment rating for Postal Savings Bank is maintained at Buy-A [7] Core Views - The report highlights that the performance of Postal Savings Bank has shown further recovery, with a revenue growth rate of 1.83% for 2024 and a net profit growth rate of 0.24% [2][12] - The bank's cost reduction efforts have significantly contributed to performance growth, accounting for a positive contribution of 44.54 percentage points to the net profit growth in Q4 2024 [2][12] - The report anticipates that the bank will continue to support key sectors such as new productivity and inclusive finance, while also increasing consumer loan issuance in response to national consumption promotion policies [13][12] Summary by Sections Financial Performance - For 2024, Postal Savings Bank's total assets grew by 8.64% year-on-year, with a notable increase in loans, particularly corporate loans which rose by 13.52% [3][4] - The bank's net interest margin for Q4 2024 was estimated at 1.81%, with a slight decline in the yield on interest-earning assets [11][12] - Non-interest income saw a significant increase of 38.79% year-on-year in Q4 2024, primarily driven by investment income [12] Asset and Liability Management - The total deposits of Postal Savings Bank increased by 9.54% year-on-year, with corporate deposits growing by 13.56% and retail deposits by 9.07% [4][17] - The bank's financial assets accounted for 35.69% of interest-earning assets by the end of 2024, reflecting a strategic shift towards securities and investment funds [2][3] Future Outlook - The report projects a revenue growth rate of 1.43% and a net profit growth rate of 2.65% for 2025, supported by the adjustments in agency fee rates which are expected to enhance profitability [12][13] - The bank's cost-to-income ratio improved significantly to 76.56% in Q4 2024, down by 5.98 percentage points year-on-year, indicating better operational efficiency [12][20]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy-A" with a 6-month target price of 15.6 CNY, compared to the current stock price of 12.05 CNY [6]. Core Views - The company's performance in 2024 met expectations, with total revenue reaching 30.063 billion CNY, a year-on-year increase of 9.24%, and net profit attributable to shareholders of 1.327 billion CNY, up 52.92% year-on-year [2][3]. - The company benefits from a steady growth in its core earthmoving machinery business and a strong export performance, with domestic sales growth outpacing industry averages [2][4]. - The company has implemented a three-pronged strategy that has enhanced its growth potential and operational efficiency [2]. Summary by Sections Product Segmentation - Earthmoving machinery generated revenue of 17.941 billion CNY, up 12.79% year-on-year, with domestic market share increasing by 1.3 percentage points and export revenue accounting for nearly 60% [3]. - Other engineering machinery and components achieved revenue of 9.079 billion CNY, a 2.96% increase year-on-year, with significant growth in mining machinery and high-altitude machinery exports [3]. - Prestressed machinery revenue reached 2.517 billion CNY, up 12.23% year-on-year, with notable increases in order amounts and overseas revenue [3]. Market Segmentation - Domestic revenue was 16.302 billion CNY, a 1.53% increase year-on-year, while overseas revenue reached 13.76 billion CNY, up 20.05% year-on-year, with emerging markets showing over 30% growth [4]. - The company's gross margin and net margin improved to 22.5% and 4.61%, respectively, driven by structural optimization and cost control measures [4]. Financial Projections - The company aims for a revenue target of 34.6 billion CNY in 2025, with net profit projected to reach 2.11 billion CNY, reflecting a growth rate of 58.9% [10]. - Revenue forecasts for 2025-2027 are 34.83 billion CNY, 40.85 billion CNY, and 48.79 billion CNY, with corresponding growth rates of 15.8%, 17.3%, and 19.4% [10][12]. - The projected PE ratios for the same period are 11.5X, 8.3X, and 6X, indicating a favorable valuation outlook [10].

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy-A" with a 6-month target price of 22.59 CNY, compared to the current stock price of 20.56 CNY [6]. Core Insights - The company achieved a revenue of 6.032 billion CNY in 2024, representing a year-on-year growth of 16.44%, and a net profit of 1.549 billion CNY, which is a 39.58% increase year-on-year [1]. - The gross margin improved to 54.70%, up by 3.94 percentage points year-on-year, with a net profit margin of 35.02%, an increase of 5.88 percentage points year-on-year [2]. - The company expanded its plasma collection capabilities, achieving a total collection of 2,781 tons, a 15.15% increase year-on-year, maintaining a 20% market share in the domestic industry [3]. - Significant progress was made in the R&D pipeline, with multiple products advancing through clinical trials and receiving regulatory approvals, which will support the company's long-term growth [4]. Summary by Sections Financial Performance - In 2024, the company reported a revenue of 6.032 billion CNY and a net profit of 1.549 billion CNY, with respective year-on-year growth rates of 16.44% and 39.58% [1]. - The gross margin for 2024 was 54.70%, an increase of 3.94 percentage points, while the net profit margin reached 35.02%, up by 5.88 percentage points [2]. Operational Developments - The company completed the acquisition of 100% of Zhongyuan Ruide for 1.85 billion USD, enhancing its production capacity and expanding its network of plasma collection stations to 107 across 16 provinces [3]. - The operational plasma collection stations collected 2,781 tons of plasma in 2024, marking a 15.15% increase year-on-year [3]. Research and Development - The company made notable advancements in its R&D efforts, with several products completing clinical trials and receiving approvals, including the subcutaneous human immunoglobulin and recombinant coagulation factors [4]. - The orderly progress of the R&D pipeline is expected to provide strong support for the company's medium to long-term development [4].

Investment Rating - The investment rating for Hisense Visual is maintained at "Buy-A" with a target price of 27.80 CNY for the next six months [4]. Core Views - Hisense Visual reported a revenue of 58.53 billion CNY for 2024, representing a year-over-year increase of 9.2%. The net profit attributable to shareholders was 2.25 billion CNY, up 7.2% year-over-year. In Q4 alone, the company achieved a revenue of 17.88 billion CNY, a significant increase of 24.3% year-over-year, and a net profit of 0.94 billion CNY, which is a remarkable growth of 100.1% year-over-year [1][2][3]. Summary by Sections Financial Performance - In Q4, Hisense's domestic television sales increased by 14% year-over-year, driven by the "old-for-new" policy stimulating demand in the television industry. The company's global market share for television shipments reached 13.9%, an increase of 1.0 percentage points year-over-year [2]. - The net profit margin for Q4 was 5.2%, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 2.0 percentage points, primarily due to improved gross margins from high-end products and stable panel costs [2][3]. Cash Flow - The operating cash flow for Q4 increased by 100 million CNY year-over-year, attributed to rapid revenue growth. Cash received from sales and services rose by 340 million CNY year-over-year [3]. Future Outlook - The company is expected to benefit from ongoing product structure optimization and rapid growth in new display businesses, which include laser display, commercial display, cloud services, and chip businesses. EPS forecasts for 2025, 2026, and 2027 are 1.99 CNY, 2.19 CNY, and 2.45 CNY, respectively [3][4].