智通财经网·2025-09-05 02:34Core Viewpoint - Morgan Stanley reports that Sun Hung Kai Properties (00016) has maintained its annual earnings per share, with dividends meeting expectations and a dividend payout ratio of 50%, resulting in a yield of 4.1% [1] Financial Performance - The company's local property development contract sales reached HKD 42.3 billion for the year, compared to HKD 25.6 billion in the same period last year [1] - The group aims for a target of HKD 30 billion in contract sales for the fiscal year 2026 [1] - Morgan Stanley anticipates that Sun Hung Kai Properties will record over HKD 30 billion in unrecognized sales for the fiscal year 2026, with profit margins remaining similar [1] Market Outlook - Despite negative growth in renewal rents, the company maintains a constructive outlook on the Hong Kong office and retail market [1] - For the fiscal years 2026 to 2027, significant revenue increases are expected from investment properties at the Kowloon High-Speed Rail Station IGC and Shanghai Xujiahui Center ITC [1] Financial Health - The net debt ratio of Sun Hung Kai Properties decreased from 17.8% in the first half of fiscal 2025 to 15.1% for the full year [1] - Financing costs improved from 4.4% in the same period last year to 3.7%, benefiting from an increased allocation to floating-rate debt in RMB and HKD [1] Valuation - Morgan Stanley sets a target price of HKD 102.3 for Sun Hung Kai Properties, which reflects a 50% discount to the net asset value per share [1] - The rating for the stock is "Overweight" [1]