Group 1 - UBS reported that China Hongqiao Group's (01378) Q3 2025 performance exceeded expectations, maintaining a "Buy" rating [1] - Shandong Hongqiao's net profit for the first nine months of 2025 reached 19.4 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 23%, contributing to an estimated net profit of 21 billion yuan for China Hongqiao, achieving 87% of the market consensus and 84% of UBS's expectations [1] - The net profit for Q3 2025 was estimated at 6.9 billion yuan for Shandong Hongqiao, a 17% year-on-year increase, surpassing UBS's previous forecast of 6.5 billion yuan [1] Group 2 - UBS maintains a positive outlook on the aluminum industry for the next two years, believing there is still growth potential in aluminum demand, with overall industry profitability supported [1] - China Hongqiao, as an industry leader, has a scale advantage with 6.46 million tons of aluminum and 19.5 million tons of alumina, and a robust financial structure, expected to further release profit potential during industry upcycles [1] - UBS identified two key risks for China Hongqiao: weaker-than-expected supply-demand balance for aluminum and alumina leading to price declines, and unexpected increases in electricity prices in China, particularly in Yunnan, which could raise production costs [2] Group 3 - UBS forecasts optimistic earnings for China Hongqiao, estimating diluted EPS of 2.66 yuan, 3.12 yuan, and 3.33 yuan for 2025E, 2026E, and 2027E respectively, all above market consensus [2] - Revenue is projected to stabilize around 1.6 trillion yuan from 2025E to 2029E, with EBIT margins maintained in the range of 22%-25%, indicating robust profitability [2]
瑞银：中国宏桥(01378)Q3业绩超预期 维持“买入”评级