

Core Insights - The company ranked second in contract sales in the first half of 2025, with a total sales amount of approximately 120.15 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 19.0% [1] - The company maintains a strong focus on mainstream cities and prime locations, with 53.7% of contract sales coming from Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Hong Kong [1] - The company has a robust land reserve, with a total land reserve of approximately 40.47 million square meters, and 86% of new land investments in first-tier and strong second-tier cities [1] Financial Performance - The company's revenue decreased by 4.3% year-on-year to 83.22 billion yuan, with an overall gross margin of 17.4%, down 4.7 percentage points [2] - Core net profit attributable to shareholders fell by 17.5% to 8.78 billion yuan, with a core net profit margin of 10.6%, still placing the company in the leading tier of the industry [2] - The company's asset-liability ratio is approximately 53.7%, down 2.1 percentage points from the end of 2024, with cash on hand of about 108.96 billion yuan, accounting for 12.1% of total assets [2] Commercial Operations - The company’s commercial operation revenue was 3.54 billion yuan, remaining stable year-on-year, with a 96.2% occupancy rate for mature shopping center projects [2] - The office leasing business has a rental rate of 78.3%, with a renewal rate increase of 16 percentage points to 77% [3] - The company’s first commercial REIT has been accepted by the China Securities Regulatory Commission and Shenzhen Stock Exchange, marking a significant advancement in asset management capabilities [3] Future Outlook - The company is expected to achieve core net profits of 16.1 billion yuan, 17.1 billion yuan, and 18.0 billion yuan from 2025 to 2027, with a target price of 19.35 HKD based on a 12 times price-to-earnings ratio [3] - The company’s focus on high-energy cities and core areas, along with its strong financing capabilities and cost control, provides a solid foundation for profit enhancement and long-term development [3]