Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for Yum China (9987.HK / YUMC.US) with a target price of HKD 476.9, indicating a potential upside of 36% from the current stock price of HKD 370.8 [1][5]. Core Insights - In Q2 2025, Yum China's total revenue increased by 4% year-on-year to USD 2.8 billion, with system sales also growing by 4%. Operating profit rose by 14% to USD 304 million, exceeding market expectations. Net profit attributable to shareholders grew by 1% to USD 215 million, primarily impacted by an investment loss of USD 18 million [1][2]. - The company experienced a positive same-store sales growth of 1% for the first time since last year, driven by improved efficiency and a reduction in expense ratios due to same-store growth. Additionally, the recent competition in the food delivery market contributed to a 22% increase in delivery revenue, which now accounts for 45% of total revenue [2][5]. - KFC's revenue grew by 4.1% to USD 2.09 billion, with same-store sales also increasing by 1%. The restaurant's profit margin improved to 16.9%, benefiting from favorable raw material prices and operational efficiencies [3]. - Pizza Hut's operating profit increased by 16% to USD 46 million, with a profit margin of 8.3%, marking a significant improvement. The company plans to maintain its store opening guidance for the year, targeting 1,600 to 1,800 new stores [4][5]. Financial Summary - For the first half of 2025, Yum China reported total revenue of USD 4.34 billion, a 2% increase year-on-year, and a net profit of USD 510 million, also up by 1% [2]. - The forecast for net profit attributable to shareholders is USD 944.6 million for 2025, USD 1.015 billion for 2026, and USD 1.05 billion for 2027, with corresponding EPS of HKD 20.07, HKD 21.57, and HKD 22.24 [5][9]. - The company’s financial metrics indicate a projected revenue growth rate of 2.89% for 2025 and 6.98% for 2026, with a net profit margin of 8.12% for 2025 [9][10]. Valuation Analysis - The report employs both comparable company analysis and DCF methods for valuation, suggesting a target price of HKD 476.9 based on a 23x PE ratio for 2025, with an estimated EPS of HKD 20.07 [11][12]. - The DCF valuation estimates a reasonable market capitalization of HKD 181.9 billion, translating to a stock price of HKD 492.3 [11][14].

Group 1: Market Overview - The Hong Kong stock market continued its rebound, with the Hang Seng Index rising by 0.68%, the National Enterprises Index increasing by 0.65%, and the Hang Seng Technology Index up by 0.73% [2] - The total market turnover decreased to HKD 229.39 billion, while the total short-selling amount on the main board rose to HKD 40.02 billion, reaching the highest level since early June [2] - Southbound capital saw a net inflow of HKD 23.43 billion after a significant outflow the previous day, with the most net purchases in the top ten active stocks being in the Tracker Fund of Hong Kong, Tencent, and Kuaishou [2] Group 2: Sector Performance - Large technology stocks showed mixed performance, with Kuaishou rising nearly 3% and Tencent and Netease increasing over 1%, while Xiaomi, Alibaba, and Meituan experienced slight adjustments [4] - The biopharmaceutical sector saw a surge, with Junshi Biosciences rising nearly 34% and other companies like CanSino Biologics and WuXi AppTec also experiencing significant gains, driven by favorable national pharmaceutical policies and increased innovation in drug development [4] - The paper industry performed well, with leading companies initiating a new round of price increases due to rising raw material costs, exemplified by Chenming Paper's nearly 15% increase in stock price [4] Group 3: Company Analysis - Geely Automobile - Geely Automobile reported a strong sales performance in July, with total sales of 238,000 vehicles, a year-on-year increase of 57.7%, and a month-on-month increase of 0.7% [8] - The sales of new energy vehicles reached 130,000 units, marking a year-on-year growth of 120.4% and a penetration rate of 54.7% [8] - Geely plans to launch five new models in the second half of the year, including the Galaxy A7 and M9, which are expected to be popular due to their high cost-performance ratio [9] Group 4: Strategic Developments - Geely and Zeekr officially merged on July 15, with Geely acquiring all issued shares of Zeekr, aiming to reduce operational costs and enhance efficiency through unified management while maintaining brand independence [10] - The investment outlook for Geely remains positive, with expectations of sustained high growth in performance driven by strong product capabilities and improved internal operations, maintaining a target price of HKD 26.0 [10]

Core Viewpoints - The employment data has severely impacted market confidence, leading to declines in major indices such as the Hang Seng Index, which fell by 1.07% [2] - The market is experiencing a significant sell-off, with a notable increase in short-selling activity, indicating a bearish sentiment among investors [2][4] Company Overview - The specific company under review, Zhonghui Biotech, was established in 2015 and focuses on the development of innovative vaccines, including a quadrivalent influenza vaccine and a freeze-dried rabies vaccine [10] - The quadrivalent influenza vaccine was launched in May 2023, marking it as the first and only approved vaccine of its kind in China [10] - The company is currently in a loss-making position, with projected revenues of 52.2 million and 259.6 million for 2023 and 2024 respectively, while total losses are expected to reach 424.7 million and 258.7 million for the same years [10] Industry Status and Outlook - The Chinese human vaccine market is projected to grow significantly, from 53.5 billion in 2019 to 96.1 billion by 2024, with a CAGR of 12.4% [11] - By 2033, the market is expected to reach 331.9 billion, driven by technological advancements, increased public awareness of vaccination, and supportive preventive healthcare policies [11] Advantages and Opportunities - The company has the potential to address unmet needs in the high-quality vaccine market with its quadrivalent influenza vaccine, which offers higher safety and better immune response [12] - A leading R&D technology platform supports the development of its vaccine pipeline, which includes 11 additional vaccines currently in research [12] Fundraising and Use of Proceeds - The IPO is set to raise funds with approximately 63.6% allocated for the development and registration of core products, while 18.1% will be used for other vaccine developments [16] - The remaining funds will enhance production capabilities and support operational costs [16] Investment Recommendation - The IPO price range is set between 12.9 and 15.5 HKD, with a post-IPO market capitalization estimated at 50.75 to 60.98 billion HKD [17] - The valuation appears high when compared to peers, with a projected PS ratio of 17.9 to 21.6 for 2024 [17]

Core Viewpoints - The market is adopting a wait-and-see attitude due to trade policy uncertainties, with the Hang Seng Index falling below 25,000 points, down 1.6% to 24,773.33 points [2] - Southbound funds have seen a net inflow of HKD 13.126 billion, maintaining a level above HKD 8 billion for five consecutive days [2] Market Performance - The major indices in the Hong Kong stock market continued to decline, with the Hang Seng Index, the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index, and the Hang Seng Technology Index all experiencing losses [2] - The total market turnover increased to HKD 320.633 billion, with the short-selling amount rising to HKD 51.314 billion, accounting for 17.607% of the total turnover [2] Sector Analysis - The luxury goods, Hong Kong retail, and local consumption sectors showed significant declines, indicating pressure on consumer spending and related company performance [4] - Prada's stock dropped 8% following its H1 2025 financial report, leading the sector's decline, while Chow Tai Fook and Samsonite fell 4.5% and 2.9%, respectively [4] - Other consumer-related stocks, including beer, home appliances, food, and automotive sectors, also performed poorly, reflecting a general decline in consumer confidence [4] Electricity Sector Insights - In June, the total electricity consumption in society grew by 5.4% year-on-year, with a notable increase in the third sector and residential electricity consumption [10] - The cumulative electricity consumption from January to June reached 48,418 billion kilowatt-hours, with a year-on-year growth of 3.7% [10] - High-tech industries showed a higher electricity consumption growth rate, with the new energy vehicle manufacturing sector growing by 28.7% year-on-year [11] Investment Recommendations - The report suggests that investors consider undervalued, high-dividend, and fast-growing electricity operators such as China Resources Power and China Power [13]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for Huaneng International is suggested as a "buy" due to its high dividend yield and strong profit growth potential [1][5]. Core Insights - Huaneng International reported a 23.19% year-on-year increase in net profit for H1 2025, exceeding market expectations, despite a slight revenue decline of 5.7% [2][4]. - The company effectively controlled costs, with fuel costs decreasing by 14.4% year-on-year, contributing to the significant profit growth [3][4]. - The company has accelerated the integration of renewable energy, with a total controllable installed capacity of 153 GW, of which low-carbon clean energy accounts for 39% [5][4]. Summary by Sections Financial Performance - Huaneng International's revenue for H1 2025 was RMB 1120.32 billion, a decrease of 5.7% year-on-year, while net profit reached RMB 95.78 billion, reflecting a 23.19% increase [2][5]. - The earnings per share (EPS) for H1 was RMB 0.52, with a book value per share (BSP) of RMB 4.35 [2]. Cost Management - The total operating costs decreased by 9.8% to RMB 933 billion, with fuel costs down by 14.4% to RMB 583 billion, saving nearly RMB 10 billion [3][4]. - The company managed to reduce coal procurement costs by optimizing the structure of coal purchases and increasing the share of low-cost spot coal [3][4]. Energy Generation - The total electricity generated by Huaneng's domestic power plants was 2056.8 billion kWh, a decrease of 2.4% year-on-year, but there was a 1.4% increase in Q2 [4]. - Renewable energy generation saw significant growth, with wind power generation up 11.4% to 210 billion kWh and solar power generation up 49.3% to 122 billion kWh [4][5]. Renewable Energy Expansion - The company added over 6 GW of renewable energy capacity in H1, with a total controllable installed capacity of 152,992 MW, of which wind and solar accounted for significant portions [5][4]. - The share of low-carbon clean energy in the total installed capacity reached 39.12%, with expectations to complete an additional 10 GW of new energy installations by year-end [5][4].

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the report indicates that after a period of consolidation, the Hong Kong stock market is expected to reach new highs, supported by factors such as a potential resolution in the trade war, improvement in Sino-US relations, and a restart of the US interest rate cut cycle [2][4]. - The Hang Seng Index experienced a "V" shaped trading pattern, closing at 25,524 points, down 37 points or 0.15%, with a notable increase in trading volume, particularly in the Stock Connect segment [2][3]. - The report highlights that the Northbound capital flow remains strong, with a net inflow of HKD 12.7 billion, marking a 37.5% increase from the previous day, and a total net inflow exceeding HKD 45 billion over the last four trading days [3]. Group 2 - The report discusses the upcoming review of the Hang Seng Index, with significant increases in the average market capitalization thresholds for inclusion and exclusion, rising to HKD 7.33 billion and HKD 4.63 billion respectively, reflecting increases of 21.6% and 17.8% [6]. - It is anticipated that 20 non A+H stocks and 5 new A+H stocks will become new additions to the Stock Connect, with 22 non A+H stocks expected to qualify based on average market capitalization and turnover rates [6][8]. - The report identifies specific stocks that are particularly noteworthy for potential inclusion in the Stock Connect, including Nanshan Aluminum International (2610.HK) and KANAT Optics (2276.HK), among others [8].

Investment Rating - The report suggests a positive investment outlook for the electricity operators, highlighting low valuations and high dividend yields, particularly for companies like China Power (2380.HK) and China Resources Power (836.HK) [1][5]. Core Insights - The total electricity consumption in June 2025 increased by 5.4% year-on-year, with a cumulative growth of 3.7% for the first half of the year, indicating a continuous recovery in electricity demand [2][5]. - The growth in electricity consumption was primarily driven by the tertiary industry and residential electricity usage, which saw significant increases of 9.0% and 10.8% respectively in June [2][5]. - The report notes that the overall valuation of the Hong Kong electricity operator sector is low, with many stocks offering dividend yields exceeding 6%, and the decline in coal prices supports profitability in thermal power generation [1][5]. Summary by Sections Electricity Consumption Data - In June 2025, the total electricity consumption reached 867 billion kWh, marking a 5.4% increase year-on-year and a 7.1% increase month-on-month [2]. - For the first half of 2025, total electricity consumption was 48,418 billion kWh, reflecting a 3.7% year-on-year growth [2]. Industrial Power Generation - The industrial power generation in June 2025 grew by 1.7% year-on-year, with a total of 7,963 billion kWh generated [4]. - The report highlights that nuclear and solar power generation saw significant growth rates of 10.3% and 18.3% respectively, while thermal power generation growth slowed to 1.1% [4]. Sector Performance - The report emphasizes that the electricity operator sector in Hong Kong is currently undervalued, with performance growth outpacing the industry average [5]. - Recommended stocks include China Resources Power (836.HK) and China Power (2380.HK), which are characterized by low valuations and high dividend yields [1][5].

Group 1: Market Overview - The Hong Kong stock market rebounded with the Hang Seng Index closing at 25,562 points, up 173 points or 0.68% from the previous day, amid improved investor sentiment as tariff concerns eased [2][3] - The total trading volume in the Hong Kong market was HKD 250.3 billion, a decrease of 11.2% compared to the previous day, with the Northbound trading recording a net inflow of HKD 9.253 billion, down 54.2% from the previous day [2][3] Group 2: Sector Performance - Among the 12 Hang Seng Composite Industry Indices, 8 sectors rose while 4 fell, with the leading sectors being healthcare, finance, real estate and construction, and utilities, showing increases of 3.03%, 1.35%, 1.06%, and 0.64% respectively [3] - The sectors that declined included energy, materials, consumer staples, and industrials, with decreases ranging from 1.70% to 0.67% [3] Group 3: Electricity Consumption Data - In June, the total electricity consumption in China reached 867 billion kilowatt-hours, a year-on-year increase of 5.4%, with a month-on-month growth of 7.1% [6] - For the first half of the year, total electricity consumption was 48,418 billion kilowatt-hours, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 3.7% [6] - The electricity consumption growth was driven primarily by the tertiary sector and urban-rural residential electricity usage, which saw significant increases of 9.0% and 10.8% year-on-year respectively in June [6][9] Group 4: Industry Insights - High-tech industries showed a higher electricity consumption growth rate, with the automotive manufacturing sector growing by 8.8% and the new energy vehicle manufacturing sector by 28.7% year-on-year in the first half of the year [7] - The information transmission/software and IT services sector experienced a year-on-year growth of 14.8% in electricity consumption, driven by rapid developments in mobile internet, big data, and cloud computing [7] Group 5: Investment Recommendations - The report suggests that investors consider undervalued, high-dividend, and fast-growing electricity operators such as China Resources Power (836.HK) and China Power (2380.HK), as the overall valuation of the sector remains low and coal prices are decreasing, supporting profitability in thermal power generation [9]

Group 1: Market Overview - The report highlights that the tariff concerns are gradually dissipating, leading to significant net inflows in Hong Kong Stock Connect trading [2][3] - The Hang Seng Index experienced a decline, closing at 25,388 points, down 278 points or 1.1%, with a trading volume of 281.8 billion HKD [2][3] - Northbound trading recorded a net inflow of nearly 20.2 billion HKD, an increase of 442.8% compared to the previous day [2][3] Group 2: Sector Performance - Among the 12 Hang Seng Composite Industry Indices, 2 sectors rose while 10 sectors fell, with the largest declines seen in consumer discretionary, financials, and materials, each down 1.87%, 1.09%, and 1.09% respectively [3] - The technology sector also saw a decline of 0.72% [3] Group 3: Company Analysis - Great Wall Motors - Great Wall Motors (2333.HK) is expected to achieve a revenue of 92.3 billion HKD in the first half of 2025, a year-on-year increase of 1.0%, with a net profit of 6.34 billion HKD, down 10.2% year-on-year [5] - In Q2 2025, the company reported a revenue of 52.35 billion HKD, a year-on-year increase of 7.8% and a quarter-on-quarter increase of 30.8%, with a net profit of 4.59 billion HKD, up 19.1% year-on-year and 161.9% quarter-on-quarter [5] - Q2 sales improved, reaching 313,000 units, a year-on-year increase of 10.1% and a quarter-on-quarter increase of 21.9% [5] Group 4: Future Outlook for Great Wall Motors - The company plans to launch multiple new models in the second half of 2025, focusing on hybrid and smart electric vehicles, which are expected to enhance sales [6] - The report maintains a target price of 18.0 HKD for Great Wall Motors, corresponding to a 10.3 times forecasted P/E ratio for 2025, with a buy rating [6]

Investment Rating - The report initiates coverage on LianLian Digital with a "Buy" rating and a target price of HKD 17.3, representing a potential upside of 40% from the latest closing price of HKD 12.42 [6]. Core Insights - LianLian Digital is positioned as a leading 2B digital payment service provider, focusing on cross-border payment solutions for e-commerce merchants. The company has a strong potential for market share growth due to its established brand and merchant base [2][11]. - The company has obtained a Virtual Asset Trading Platform (VATP) license, which may open up future business opportunities in virtual asset trading and stablecoin issuance [3][12]. - The financial outlook is positive, with projected total revenue of HKD 16.3 billion in 2025, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 24% [3][5]. Company Overview - LianLian Digital primarily offers digital payment solutions, including global and domestic payment services. The company has served over 5.9 million merchants and achieved a total payment volume (TPV) of approximately HKD 3.3 trillion in 2024, with a year-on-year growth of 65% [11][45]. - The company has a diversified revenue stream, with digital payment services contributing 88% of total revenue in 2024 [18]. Financial Performance - In 2024, LianLian Digital reported total revenue of HKD 13.1 billion, a 28% increase from the previous year. The global payment segment contributed 70% of the digital payment revenue [2][18]. - The company achieved an adjusted net profit of HKD 79 million in 2024, marking its first profitable year [24][30]. Market Position and Competitive Landscape - LianLian Digital holds a significant market share in the cross-border payment sector, with its global payment TPV accounting for approximately 13.1% of China's cross-border e-commerce export value in 2024 [2][45]. - The competitive landscape in the cross-border payment industry is fragmented, with key players including Payoneer, PingPong, and others [2][11]. Future Opportunities - The company is well-positioned to capitalize on the growing demand for digital payment solutions in the cross-border e-commerce market, which is projected to reach USD 1.2 trillion by 2024 [46]. - The potential issuance of stablecoins could provide additional revenue streams, particularly in cross-border trade scenarios where traditional payment methods face challenges [3][12].