Zheng Quan Zhi Xing·2025-07-05 13:56Core Viewpoint - The company, Xingrong Environment, is a leading comprehensive water and environmental service provider in China, focusing on investment, research, design, construction, and operation across various segments of the water and waste management industry [2][7]. Business Overview - The company's main business segments include water supply, wastewater treatment, water reuse, and environmental services, which encompass waste incineration power generation, leachate treatment, sludge disposal, and kitchen waste disposal [2]. Operational Projects - The company currently operates and has under construction water supply projects with a total capacity of approximately 4.3 million tons per day and wastewater treatment projects exceeding 4.8 million tons per day. Notable projects include the Chengdu Xiwayan Reclaimed Water Plant, which has commenced operations, and several others in the commissioning phase [3]. Waste-to-Energy Projects - The company is advancing the Chengdu Wanxing Environmental Power Plant (Phase III), which will handle 5,100 tons per day of municipal waste, 800 tons per day of sludge, and 800 tons per day of kitchen waste, with an expected operational date in 2026 [4]. Accounts Receivable Management - The company has seen an increase in accounts receivable due to market expansion and business growth, and it places significant emphasis on managing and collecting these receivables [5]. Pricing Mechanism - The pricing for wastewater treatment services is determined by agreements with government entities, typically adjusted every 2 to 3 years. A recent approval set the tentative average price for wastewater treatment in Chengdu's central urban area at 2.63 yuan per ton for the 2024-2026 period [6]. Capital Expenditure and Dividends - The company has experienced substantial capital expenditures due to multiple ongoing water supply and waste projects, with expectations of reduced expenditures as these projects come online. The company is committed to increasing cash dividends for shareholders as operational capacity expands [7]. Financial Performance - In the first quarter of 2025, the company reported a main revenue of 2.023 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 9.61%. The net profit attributable to shareholders was 508 million yuan, up 11.19% year-on-year, with a debt ratio of 58.99% and a gross margin of 46.02% [7]. Analyst Ratings - Over the past 90 days, six institutions have rated the stock, with four buy ratings and two hold ratings, and the average target price set at 7.36 yuan [8]. Earnings Forecast - Various institutions have provided earnings forecasts for the company, with projected net profits for 2025 ranging from 2.115 billion yuan to 2.331 billion yuan, and increasing in subsequent years [9].