Xin Lang Cai Jing·2025-09-04 02:47Core Viewpoint - Postal Savings Bank of China reported a slight increase in revenue and net profit for the first half of 2025, indicating a recovery in financial performance after previous declines [1][2]. Financial Performance - The bank achieved an operating income of 179.4 billion yuan, up 1.5% year-on-year, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 49.2 billion yuan, up 0.8% year-on-year [1]. - The annualized weighted average ROE was 10.91% [1]. - Total assets reached 18.2 trillion yuan, a 10.8% increase year-on-year, with total loans and deposits growing by 10.1% and 8.4% respectively [1]. Revenue and Income Breakdown - Net interest income decreased by 2.7% year-on-year, but the decline was less severe than in the first quarter of 2025 [2]. - Non-interest income saw a significant increase of 19.1% year-on-year, with contributions from both middle-income and other non-interest revenues [2]. - Fee income rose by 11.6% year-on-year, driven by strong performance in investment banking and wealth management, which grew by 48.2% and 47.9% respectively [2]. Margin and Asset Quality - The net interest margin stabilized at 1.70%, with a narrowing decline compared to previous quarters [3]. - Loan rates decreased, with the average loan rate at 3.30%, down 48 basis points from the end of 2024 [3]. - The non-performing loan (NPL) ratio slightly increased to 0.92%, primarily due to fluctuations in personal loan quality, while corporate loan quality improved [4]. Risk Management and Outlook - The bank's provisioning coverage ratio remains high at 260%, indicating stable risk absorption capacity despite a slight decline [4]. - The bank's focus on retail banking and its unique "self-operated + agency" model continue to provide a competitive advantage, particularly in rural and central-western regions [5]. - Earnings per share (EPS) forecasts for 2025-2027 are projected at 0.74, 0.77, and 0.80 yuan, with corresponding growth rates of 2.6%, 3.6%, and 4.3% [5].