Xin Lang Cai Jing·2025-11-03 02:11Core Insights - The six major state-owned banks in China reported a combined operating income of 2.72 trillion yuan for the first three quarters of 2025, representing a year-on-year growth of 1.87% [1][2] - The net profit attributable to shareholders reached 1.07 trillion yuan, with a year-on-year increase of 1.22%, averaging nearly 40 billion yuan per day [1][2] - All six banks achieved growth in both operating income and net profit, with the Bank of China showing the highest revenue growth rate at 2.69%, while Agricultural Bank of China led in net profit growth at 3.03% [1][3] Operating Income - Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) maintained the highest operating income at 640.03 billion yuan, a 2.17% increase year-on-year [2] - Construction Bank and Agricultural Bank followed with operating incomes of 573.70 billion yuan (0.82% growth) and 550.88 billion yuan (1.97% growth) respectively [2] - The net interest income generally declined across the banks, with only the Bank of Communications reporting a positive growth of 1.46% [2] Net Profit - ICBC led in net profit with 269.91 billion yuan, followed by Construction Bank and Agricultural Bank with 257.36 billion yuan and 220.86 billion yuan respectively [3][4] - Agricultural Bank recorded the highest net profit growth rate at 3.03%, while other banks showed modest increases [4] Asset Quality - As of the end of Q3, the non-performing loan (NPL) ratio for five of the six banks decreased compared to the end of the previous year, with Postal Savings Bank being the only bank with a slight increase of 0.04 percentage points [6][7] - Postal Savings Bank remains the only bank with an NPL ratio below 1%, at 0.94% [6][7] Asset Scale - All six banks reported an increase in total assets compared to the end of the previous year, with ICBC's total assets nearing 53 trillion yuan [5] - Agricultural Bank and Construction Bank also showed significant growth rates of 11.33% and 11.83% respectively [5] Net Interest Margin - The net interest margin (NIM) for all major banks experienced a decline, with Postal Savings Bank having the highest NIM at 1.68%, down from 1.89% [10] - Construction Bank's NIM was 1.36%, while Agricultural Bank, ICBC, and Bank of China reported NIMs of 1.30%, 1.28%, and 1.26% respectively [10][11] Management Insights - Management from various banks indicated ongoing pressure on NIM due to the low interest rate environment, but expressed confidence in stabilizing net interest income through improved asset-liability management [11][12] - ICBC's management suggested that net interest income is expected to stabilize next year, with a potential turning point for NIM anticipated [12]