Zhong Guo Jing Ying Bao·2025-10-29 14:36Core Viewpoint - China Coal Energy (中煤能源) reported a decline in overall performance due to falling coal prices, but showed signs of recovery in the third quarter of 2025. The company acquired a 30% stake in Shanxi Zhongmei Pingshuo New Energy Co., Ltd. for 115 million yuan, achieving full control of the company to streamline ownership and avoid potential related party transactions [1][4]. Financial Performance - For the first three quarters of 2025, China Coal Energy achieved operating revenue of 110.58 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 21.24%. The net profit attributable to shareholders was 12.49 billion yuan, down 14.57% year-on-year, while the net profit excluding non-recurring items was 12.39 billion yuan, a decline of 14.11% [2]. - In the third quarter, the company reported operating revenue of 36.15 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 23.78% but a quarter-on-quarter increase of 0.29%. The net profit attributable to shareholders was 4.78 billion yuan, down 1% year-on-year but up 28.26% quarter-on-quarter [2]. Coal Production and Pricing - In the first three quarters of 2025, the company's commodity coal production was 101.58 million tons, a decrease of 0.7% year-on-year, while sales volume increased by 1.1% to 101.45 million tons. The average selling price of coal was 474 yuan per ton, down 17.0% year-on-year, while the unit cost was 257.7 yuan per ton, down 10.1% [2]. Market Analysis - Analysts noted that the third quarter coincided with peak summer coal demand, and policies aimed at reducing overproduction, along with adverse weather conditions, tightened the coal market supply-demand balance, supporting coal prices and quarterly profitability [3]. Long-term Investment Outlook - Despite short-term performance pressures, institutions remain optimistic about the long-term investment value of China Coal Energy. Western Securities issued a report on October 28, maintaining an "overweight" rating and forecasting a net profit of 16.15 billion yuan for 2025. Meanwhile, Zhongtai Securities also maintained a "buy" rating, projecting net profits of 15.92 billion yuan, 16.94 billion yuan, and 18.89 billion yuan for 2025 to 2027 [3]. New Energy Business Integration - China Coal Energy is accelerating the integration of its new energy business. The company announced the acquisition of a 30% stake in the new energy company for 115 million yuan, resulting in full ownership. The new energy company, established in May 2022, focuses on renewable energy generation and related services [4]. - Financial data indicated that the new energy company achieved after-tax profits of 6 million yuan and 11 million yuan for 2024 and the first eight months of 2025, respectively. As of August 31, 2025, the company's total assets were approximately 802 million yuan, with net assets of about 354 million yuan [4].