Zhong Guo Jing Ying Bao·2025-05-01 11:23Core Viewpoint - China Railway Group Limited reported a decline in both revenue and net profit for Q1 2025, attributed to a challenging domestic construction industry and a sluggish real estate market [1][2]. Financial Performance - In Q1 2025, the company achieved operating revenue of 248.564 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 6.21% [1]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders, excluding non-recurring gains and losses, was 5.553 billion yuan, down 22.54% year-on-year [1]. - The decline in revenue and profit was more pronounced compared to the previous year's decreases of 2.56% and 3.30%, respectively [1]. Contract Performance - The new contract value signed in Q1 2025 was 560.1 billion yuan, a decrease of 9.9% year-on-year [1]. - Domestic business accounted for 494.43 billion yuan of new contracts, down 13.6%, while overseas contracts increased by 33.4% to 65.67 billion yuan [1]. - Among the eight business segments, only three—specialty real estate, asset management, and resource utilization—saw positive growth in new contracts, while the engineering construction segment, which has the largest share, experienced a 10.4% decline [1]. Market Conditions - The decline in engineering construction orders was influenced by the downturn in the real estate market, deep adjustments in the domestic construction industry, and a reduction in market bidding scale [2]. - The company plans to achieve total operating revenue of approximately 1,132 billion yuan in 2025, representing a 2.20% decrease from 2024, while targeting a 3.12% increase in new contract value to about 2,800 billion yuan [2]. Strategic Focus - The company aims to enhance efficiency and value creation, focusing on increasing cash flow, reducing debt, and controlling risks [2]. - The strategic goals include reform, innovation, optimizing structure, and maintaining stability to strengthen core functions and competitiveness [2].