Ge Long Hui A P P·2025-09-03 03:23Core Viewpoint - Morgan Stanley indicates that the performance of Chinese real estate developers in the first half of the year was weaker than expected, but they maintain a generally positive outlook for the second half and beyond, particularly regarding the recovery of development profit margins and rental growth [1] Group 1: Performance Metrics - Major developers reported an average core profit decline of 17% year-on-year in the first half of the year, while maintaining stable dividend payout ratios [1] - The liquidity risk in the industry appears to have been largely eliminated, although differentiation among companies still exists [1] Group 2: Company Recommendations - Morgan Stanley continues to recommend holding high-quality state-owned enterprises (SOEs) with good prospects, such as China Resources Land (1109.HK) and China Resources Mixc Lifestyle (1209.HK), which are seen as benefiting from consumer trends, as well as high-dividend stocks like Jianfa International Group (1908.HK) [1] Group 3: Future Outlook - The expectation is that real estate sales may accelerate in the fourth quarter, driven by SOEs having ample sellable resources in high-tier cities; however, the average sales for the remaining year are projected to decline by 2% year-on-year [1] - Company management anticipates a decrease in development gross profit margins by 1 to 2 percentage points this year, with a potential recovery starting in 2026; inventory reduction remains a top priority for the coming years [1]