Core Viewpoint - 越秀交通基建 reported a revenue of 2.099 billion yuan for the first half of 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of 14.9%, with a net profit attributable to shareholders of 361 million yuan, also up 14.9% year-on-year, driven by acquisitions and favorable network changes [1][2] Financial Performance - The company's financial expenses decreased by 28 million yuan year-on-year in 1H25, with the average borrowing rate dropping to 2.57% from 3.05% in 1H24 [2] - The toll revenue increased by 15.2% year-on-year in 1H25, with a non-consolidated toll revenue growth of 3.1% after excluding the impact of certain highways [2][3] - The company plans to distribute an interim dividend of 0.12 HKD per share for the 2025 fiscal year, maintaining a dividend payout ratio of 50.6% [1] Acquisition and Asset Management - The acquisition of Pinglin Expressway at the end of 2024 contributed significantly to the profit increase, while the disposal of Tianjin Jinxiong Expressway also played a role [1] - The company recorded an investment loss of 20.43 million yuan from a joint project in 1H24, which improved to a loss of 2.68 million yuan in 1H25 [1] Market and Industry Trends - The overall impact of road network changes in 2025 is expected to be neutral, with slight variations in toll revenues across different highways [2][3] - The company’s core asset, Guangzhou North Second Ring, is undergoing expansion, which is anticipated to have a minimal impact on traffic flow [2] Profit Forecast and Valuation - The profit forecasts for 2025-2027 have been adjusted upwards by 8.5%, 5.1%, and 10.4% to 730 million, 745 million, and 757 million yuan respectively [3] - The target price has been raised to 4.79 HKD based on a 10x PE ratio for 2025E, indicating a strong dividend yield of 6.8% [3]
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