Ge Long Hui·2025-10-02 11:47Core Viewpoint - CICC's research report indicates that China Merchants Port (0144.HK) achieved expected performance in the first half of the year, with revenue and profit growth reflecting operational stability and strategic initiatives [1] Financial Performance - Revenue increased by 14.9% year-on-year to HKD 6.51 billion [1] - Net profit rose by 2.4% to HKD 4.83 billion [1] - Recurring profit grew by 9.8% to HKD 4.97 billion [1] - Interim dividend per share is HKD 0.22, with a payout ratio of 17.3%, up by 0.13 percentage points year-on-year [1] Strategic Initiatives - The company is focusing on building smart port operations to enhance operational efficiency [1] - There are plans to further expand its global network and establish a high-quality asset portfolio [1] Valuation and Ratings - CICC maintains its profit forecast for the fiscal years 2022 and 2023 unchanged [1] - Current stock price corresponds to a price-to-earnings ratio of approximately 5.4 and 5.2 times for 2022 and 2023, respectively [1] - CICC retains a "outperform industry" rating for China Merchants Port, with a target price reduced by 14.4% to HKD 15.7, equating to forecasted price-to-earnings ratios of 7.2 times and 6.9 times for the next two years [1]