GGEP(600236) Xin Lang Cai Jing·2025-04-29 02:24Core Viewpoint - The company reported a revenue of 9.598 billion yuan for 2024, an increase of 18.63% year-on-year, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 2.283 billion yuan, up 86.26% year-on-year, although below the expected 2.465 billion yuan due to underperformance in thermal power [1][2] Financial Performance - In 1Q25, the company's revenue decreased by 8.70% year-on-year to 1.945 billion yuan, with a net profit attributable to shareholders of 543 million yuan, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 26.37%, but still below the expected range of 573-653 million yuan due to lower-than-expected power generation [1][2] - The company declared a dividend per share (DPS) of 0.205 yuan (tax included) for 2024, with a payout ratio of 70.77%, fulfilling its commitment to maintain a dividend payout ratio of no less than 70% for the year [1] Power Generation Breakdown - In 2024, the company's total power generation increased by 27.77% year-on-year to 36.424 billion kilowatt-hours, driven by a 44.94% increase in hydropower generation to 30.583 billion kilowatt-hours due to water recovery [2] - The company added 874,700 kilowatts of new energy capacity in 2024, with solar power accounting for 91% of the new installations, resulting in a 104.17% year-on-year increase in solar power generation [2] Future Outlook - The company anticipates further improvement in hydropower utilization hours in 2025, as the average utilization hours for hydropower in 2024 were only 90% of the average from 2017-2023 [1] - The target price for the company's stock is set at 7.79 yuan, maintaining a "buy" rating, despite a downward adjustment in profit forecasts for 2025-26 due to significant pressure on thermal power trading prices [3]