QRCB(SZ:002958) Xiao Fei Ri Bao Wang·2025-09-02 03:57Core Viewpoint - Qingnong Commercial Bank reported a "profit growth without revenue growth" for the first half of 2025, with net profit increasing by 5.22% to 2.134 billion, while operating income decreased by 1.83% to 5.752 billion, making it one of only two banks among ten A-share rural commercial banks to experience a revenue decline [2][3]. Financial Performance - For the first half of 2025, Qingnong Commercial Bank's operating income was 5.752 billion, down 1.83% from 5.859 billion in the same period of 2024 [4]. - The total profit for the period was 2.303 billion, reflecting a 15.01% increase from 2.003 billion in the previous year [4]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders was 2.134 billion, up 5.22% from 2.028 billion year-on-year [4]. - The bank's cash flow from operating activities saw a significant decline of 91.67%, dropping to 736 million from 8.844 billion [4]. Dividend Strategy - Qingnong Commercial Bank rejected a proposal from shareholders for a cash dividend based on the third-quarter report for three consecutive years, and it does not plan to distribute dividends for the first half of 2025 [5][6]. - The bank's dividend payout ratio has decreased over the years, with a cash dividend payout of 21.64% in 2023 and 23.34% in 2024, which is lower than the average for A-share listed banks [6][8]. - Since its listing, the bank has distributed cash dividends six times, with an average payout ratio of 20.23% [7]. Asset Quality - As of the end of 2024, Qingnong Commercial Bank had the highest non-performing loan (NPL) ratio among A-share rural commercial banks at 1.79%, despite a slight decrease from the previous year [12][13]. - The bank's NPL balance increased from 4.642 billion to 4.781 billion, while the provision coverage ratio improved to 250.53% [11][12]. Executive Compensation - The chairman of Qingnong Commercial Bank, Wang Xifeng, had a pre-tax salary of 1.9584 million in 2024, the highest among A-share rural commercial banks, significantly exceeding the salaries of chairmen from other banks with higher net profits [15]. - The bank's executive compensation is said to follow relevant management regulations and is linked to performance metrics [15].