Core Viewpoint - China Water Affairs (00855HK) reported a revenue increase of 4.7% year-on-year to HKD 8.694 billion for the fiscal year 2020, with net profit rising by 19.7% to HKD 1.639 billion, slightly exceeding expectations [1] Financial Performance - The gross profit margin improved by 1.5 percentage points to 43.2%, driven by higher contributions from the high-margin water supply and wastewater treatment businesses, as well as increased margins from real estate development and investment [1] - Earnings per share forecasts for fiscal years 2021, 2022, and 2023 are projected at HKD 1.037, HKD 1.133, and HKD 1.250 respectively [1] Revenue Growth Projections - Revenue from urban water supply and construction operations is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.3% from 2020 to 2023 [1] - Environmental business revenue is anticipated to maintain a CAGR of 12.9% during the same period, supported by stable construction service revenue and rapid growth in wastewater treatment and drainage operation services [1] Investment Outlook - The target price has been slightly adjusted to HKD 8.30, corresponding to price-to-earnings ratios of 8.0, 7.3, and 6.6 for fiscal years 2021, 2022, and 2023 respectively [1] - The company is reaffirmed with a "Buy" rating due to its extensive project coverage across the country and significant advantages over local water plants, benefiting from the long-term development of the Chinese water industry [1]
中国水务(00855.HK)：扩张策略渐见成效，维持“买入“评级，目标价8.30港元