Group 1 - Goldman Sachs has downgraded Sunac Services (01516) average profit forecasts for 2025 to 2027 by 55% and core earnings estimates by 11% [1] - The target price has been reduced from HKD 1.78 to HKD 1.48, and the rating has been lowered from "Neutral" to "Sell" [1] - The group's net profit performance in the first half of the year was weak, with a 4 percentage point decline in gross profit margin for property management services compared to the same period last year [1] Group 2 - Management has become more cautious regarding revenue recognition from services provided to residential owners, leading to increased provisions for impairment [1] - Rising maintenance and repair costs due to the expiration of warranty periods for projects delivered in recent years have contributed to an increase in third-party receivables impairment [1] - The outlook suggests that due to a significant number of low-quality projects delivered by its affiliated developer, Sunac China (01918), profit margins may take another year to stabilize, and impairment risks will take time to ease [1]
高盛:降融创服务评级至“沽售” 目标价下调至1.48港元