Hua Xia Shi Bao·2025-09-02 13:47Core Viewpoint - The four major power generation companies in A-shares reported mixed performance in the first half of 2025, with overall net profits exceeding 21.4 billion yuan, but showing significant divergence among the companies [1][2]. Group 1: Company Performance - Huaneng International reported a net profit of 9.262 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 24.26% [1][3]. - Datang Power achieved a net profit of 4.579 billion yuan, with a substantial year-on-year growth of 47.35% [1][2]. - Huadian International's net profit reached 3.904 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 13.15% [1][2]. - Guodian Power's net profit was 3.687 billion yuan, showing a significant year-on-year decline of 45.11% [1][6]. Group 2: Revenue and Profit Trends - Datang Power's revenue was 57.193 billion yuan, a slight decrease of 1.93%, while its net profit grew significantly [2]. - Huadian International's revenue was approximately 59.953 billion yuan, down 8.98%, but its net profit increased [2]. - Huaneng International's revenue was 112 billion yuan, a decrease of 5.70%, with a net profit of 12.307 billion yuan, up 34.41% [3]. - Guodian Power's revenue was 77.655 billion yuan, down 9.52%, but its non-recurring net profit increased by 56.12% [6]. Group 3: Industry Trends - The decline in coal prices positively impacted the cost control and profit margins of thermal power companies, with coal costs accounting for 60%-70% of their cost structure [8]. - The market for thermal coal showed a supply-demand imbalance, leading to a significant drop in prices, which benefited the profitability of power generation companies [8]. - The shift towards clean energy is becoming a key focus for the major power generation companies, with Datang Power increasing its clean energy capacity to 40.87% [8][9]. Group 4: Challenges and Future Outlook - Guodian Power faces challenges due to its high reliance on coal-fired power, which makes it more susceptible to coal price fluctuations and competitive pressures in certain regions [6][9]. - The development of new energy projects is becoming increasingly difficult due to resource scarcity, grid capacity issues, and environmental regulations [9]. - Future profitability will depend on the progress of clean energy transitions and effective cost management, with leading companies likely to maintain their competitive edge through structural optimization [9].