Xin Lang Cai Jing·2025-04-29 02:35Core Insights - The company reported a solid growth in net interest income and a double-digit increase in total profit for Q1 2025, with revenue, PPOP, and net profit growth rates of 1.4%, 3.8%, and 6.25% year-on-year respectively [1] - The company’s asset expansion capability was validated in Q1 2025, with total assets and loan amounts growing by 8% and 6.8% year-on-year respectively [2] - The company forecasts a steady growth in net profit for the years 2025, 2026, and 2027, with expected year-on-year growth rates of 5.5%, 7.9%, and 8.5% respectively [3] Financial Performance - As of Q1 2025, net interest income grew by 5.6% year-on-year, supported by a robust net interest margin and strong asset expansion [1] - Fee income continued to decline at -3.2% year-on-year, although it improved by 6.8 percentage points compared to the end of 2024 [1] - Other non-interest income saw a significant decline of -16.6% year-on-year, primarily due to a notable pullback in the bond market [1] Asset Quality and Structure - The company maintained a stable asset quality with a non-performing loan (NPL) ratio of 1.17%, a decrease of 1 basis point from the end of 2024 [2] - The provision coverage ratio remained stable at 363%, providing ample profit space [2] - The company’s financial investment structure has shifted significantly over the past three years, with OCI's share increasing from 18.4% at the end of 2022 to 40.9% in Q1 2025 [1] Future Projections - The company projects earnings per share (EPS) of 1.05, 1.13, and 1.23 for the years 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively, with a corresponding book value per share (BVPS) of 11.85, 12.70, and 13.62 [3] - The current stock price corresponds to a price-to-book (PB) ratio of 0.57X, 0.53X, and 0.50X for the years 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively [3] - Given the strong regional financing demand, the company maintains a 10% valuation premium compared to peers, projecting a reasonable value of 7.6 yuan per share for 2025 [3]