Chang Jiang Shang Bao·2025-05-14 23:48Core Viewpoint - China CRRC Corporation Limited (601766.SH) has reported significant business growth, with major contracts signed totaling approximately 54.74 billion yuan, representing 22.2% of the projected revenue for 2024 [1][5]. Financial Performance - In Q1 2024, the company achieved a revenue of approximately 48.7 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of over 50%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders exceeding 3 billion yuan, which is more than double the previous year [1][10]. - The company's revenue and net profit for Q1 reached historical highs for the same period [1][10]. - The financial stability is reflected in a debt-to-asset ratio of 59.66% as of March 2024, remaining below 60% [3]. Contractual Agreements - Over the past six months, China CRRC has signed several major contracts, including urban rail vehicles, equipment sales, maintenance contracts, and wind power equipment sales, totaling approximately 54.74 billion yuan [5][6]. - Contracts with urban rail companies account for about 33.3% of the total contract amount, with a total of approximately 18.22 billion yuan [5]. - In the railway equipment sector, contracts signed with the China National Railway Group and other entities total approximately 15.12 billion yuan, primarily for the sale of high-speed trains [5]. New Energy Sector - The company has made strides in the new energy sector, with contracts in wind power and energy storage totaling approximately 5.36 billion yuan [6]. - Although the contract amounts in the new energy sector are relatively small, they indicate technological advancements and market expansion capabilities [6]. Dividend Policy - China CRRC plans to distribute cash dividends of 6.027 billion yuan for the year 2024, with a dividend payout ratio of 48.65% [3][12]. - The company has maintained a stable dividend payout ratio of around 50% since 2020 [3][12]. Research and Development - The company has consistently invested over 10 billion yuan annually in research and development since 2017, with R&D expenditures increasing from 13.29 billion yuan in 2022 to 16.69 billion yuan in 2024 [11].