Core Viewpoint - CICC initiates coverage on Poly Real Estate (00119) with an "outperform" rating and a target price of HKD 2.15, indicating a 28% upside potential based on 2025/2026 P/B ratios of 0.24 [1][2] Investment Recommendations - Expected EPS for the company in 2025 and 2026 is projected at CNY 0.04 each year, with current trading at 0.17 times P/B and a 63% discount to NAV. The target price reflects a 28% upside and a 52% NAV discount [2] Valuation Insights - The company has faced long-term pressure on its stock price due to "peer competition" and governance uncertainties. However, with these issues resolved, the company's operational and asset quality have improved during the industry downturn. The reasonable valuation range is estimated at 0.35-0.45 times P/B based on NAV models and comparable companies [3] Market Positioning - The company possesses unique attributes such as being a Deep Hong Kong Stock Connect target, a state-owned enterprise, and a small to mid-cap stock. The low trading activity has been a constraint on value realization, but the relatively loose liquidity in the Hong Kong market since the beginning of the year has created a favorable environment for value discovery [4] Operational Performance - From 2020 to 2024, national and top 100 new home sales declined by 44% and 68%, respectively, while the company's total sales remained stable at CNY 50-60 billion, improving its industry ranking by 50 positions to 17th. The company is highly likely to achieve its annual sales target of CNY 50 billion, with potential for slight year-on-year growth [5]
中金：首予保利置业集团跑赢行业评级 目标价2.15港元