Core Viewpoint - Goldman Sachs upgraded the investment rating of Yasheng Life Services (03319) from "Sell" to "Neutral," while lowering its revenue forecast for this year by 5% to reflect the impact of exiting underperforming projects [1] Group 1: Financial Adjustments - Revenue for 2026 to 2027 is expected to remain flat, with adjustments made to core net profit forecasts for 2025 to 2027, ranging from a decrease of 1% to an increase of 4% [1] - The target price for Yasheng Life Services was raised from HKD 2.45 to HKD 3 [1] Group 2: Business Strategy and Performance - The company has optimized its business portfolio and restructured by exiting underperforming property management projects and urban service contracts, reducing exposure to high-debt developers such as Agile Group (03383) and Greenland Holdings (600606.SH) [1] - It is anticipated that recurring revenue and profitability will improve starting next year, supporting stable free cash flow generation and shareholder return prospects [1] Group 3: Recent Financial Results - Yasheng Life Services turned a profit in the first half of the year, reporting a net profit of RMB 350 million, compared to a net loss of RMB 1.6 billion in the first half of 2024, primarily due to a reduction in receivables impairment losses [1] - Goldman Sachs expects the company's profitability to rebound, with manageable downward pressure on profit margins from property management and urban services [1] - The management has indicated that they may consider distributing special dividends in the future [1]
高盛：料雅生活(03319)盈利可见底回升 评级升至“中性”