Core Viewpoint - Tianjin Bank is lagging behind its peers in the race to join the "trillion club," with its asset scale and profitability falling short compared to other city commercial banks in major municipalities [1][3]. Financial Performance - Tianjin Bank reported total assets of 925.99 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 10.1%, and total liabilities of 856.58 billion yuan, up 10.4% from the previous year [3]. - Operating income for 2024 was 16.71 billion yuan, a growth of 1.5%, while net profit attributable to shareholders was 3.80 billion yuan, up 1.1%, both showing a decline in growth rates compared to 2023 [3][4]. - Interest income decreased by 0.7% to 30.99 billion yuan, with net interest income also declining by 0.9% [3][4]. Industry Context - The banking sector is facing a general contraction in interest margins, with only 12 out of 42 A-share listed banks reporting an increase in net interest income in the first half of 2024 [4]. - Since its listing in 2016, Tianjin Bank has not surpassed its pre-listing net profit peak of 4.92 billion yuan, with significant fluctuations in profit growth rates from 2019 to 2023 [4]. Intermediate Business Performance - Tianjin Bank's net income from fees and commissions was 1.68 billion yuan, a 6.9% increase, primarily driven by growth in settlement and clearing fees [6]. - However, there was a significant decline in consulting fees (down 70.8%) and card fees (down 14.9%), indicating challenges in diversifying its intermediate business [6][7]. Asset Quality Concerns - The overall non-performing loan (NPL) ratio remained stable at 1.7%, but the amount of NPLs increased by 7.9 billion yuan to 7.61 billion yuan [7][8]. - The overdue loans for 1 to 3 years and over 3 years saw significant increases of 102.8% and 72.9%, respectively, raising concerns about asset quality [8]. Future Strategies - Tianjin Bank is pursuing a "dual five battle" strategy focusing on risk management, revenue growth, cost control, deposit mobilization, and litigation [9]. - The bank is also investing in the consumer finance sector through a partnership with several companies, aiming to enhance its retail business and financial inclusion efforts [10].
天津银行姗姗未至“万亿俱乐部”