Core Viewpoint - Citigroup reports that China National Building Material (03323.HK) has exceeded preliminary performance expectations for the first half of 2025, with a net profit of 1.35 billion RMB compared to a net loss of 2.018 billion RMB in the first half of 2024, leading to a "Buy" rating with a target price of 4.2 HKD [1] Financial Performance - The net profit for the first half of 2025 is 1.35 billion RMB, which represents 35% of Citigroup's full-year estimate and 33% of market consensus expectations [1] - The implied net profit for the second quarter of 2025 is projected to be 1.995 billion RMB, a significant improvement from a net loss of 645 million RMB in the first quarter of 2025 and a net loss of 533 million RMB in the second quarter of 2024 [1] Revenue Drivers - The year-on-year growth in net profit for the first half of 2025 is attributed mainly to the increase in average selling prices of cement and fiberglass, along with a decrease in costs [1]
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