东莞银行IPO“迷雾”：净息差失守、不良攀升，17年冲刺恐成空？

Core Viewpoint - Dongguan Bank has faced a lengthy IPO journey since 2008, with its application recently accepted by the Shenzhen Stock Exchange, reigniting market interest [2] Financial Performance - Dongguan Bank's total assets are projected to grow from 538.42 billion to 672.73 billion from 2022 to 2024, a rise of over 130 billion, with a year-on-year growth of 6.97% in 2024 [3] - The bank's operating income for 2024 is reported at 10.197 billion, down 3.68% from 10.587 billion in 2023, marking the first decline in both revenue and net profit in five years [3] - The net profit attributable to shareholders is 3.738 billion in 2024, down 8.09% from 4.067 billion in 2023 [3] Interest Margin and Income - The net interest margin decreased from 1.61% in 2023 to 1.26% in 2024, with the average yield on loans dropping to 4.01%, a decline of 0.41 percentage points [4] - Interest income fell to 7.119 billion by the end of 2024, a decrease of 14.57% compared to the previous year [4] Non-Interest Income - Non-interest income increased significantly to 3.078 billion in 2024, a growth of 36.50% year-on-year, primarily driven by investment income [4][5] - Investment income reached 2.086 billion, up 35.90%, while fair value changes shifted from a loss of 55 million in 2023 to a profit of 233 million in 2024 [5] Asset Quality - The non-performing loan ratio rose to 1.01% in 2024, up from 0.93% in 2023, with non-performing loans increasing from 2.715 billion in 2022 to 3.707 billion in 2024 [5] - Special mention loans surged to 7.639 billion in 2024, more than doubling from 3.652 billion in 2023, indicating potential future risks [5] Regulatory and Management Issues - Dongguan Bank faced significant regulatory penalties, with fines increasing from 1 million in 2023 to 5.882 million in 2024, reflecting internal management issues [6] - Despite declining performance, the total compensation for senior management rose by 9.8% to 25.15 million in 2024 [6] Industry Context - The banking sector is experiencing intense competition, particularly for small and medium-sized banks, which are struggling with profitability and risk management amid a slowing economy [6][7] - Dongguan Bank must enhance its competitive edge and address its weaknesses to succeed in the IPO process and navigate the challenging market landscape [7]