Xin Lang Zheng Quan·2025-11-03 11:00Core Viewpoint - China National Airlines reported a mixed performance in its Q3 financial results, with a significant decline in net profit and a proposed low-priced share issuance that may dilute minority shareholders' interests [1][2][11]. Financial Performance - For the first three quarters, the company achieved a revenue of 129.8 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 1.3%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 1.87 billion yuan, up 37.3% [1]. - In Q3 alone, the revenue was 49.1 billion yuan, reflecting a 0.9% increase, while the net profit dropped to 3.68 billion yuan, a decline of 11.3% year-on-year [3][4]. - The company's net profit for the first three quarters was the lowest among the three major airlines, with Q3 performance being particularly disappointing compared to its peers [3][4]. Share Issuance and Market Reaction - The company announced a plan to issue shares at 6.57 yuan each, which is 23% lower than the closing price of 8.55 yuan on the day before the announcement, aiming to raise up to 20 billion yuan [2][11]. - Following the announcement of the Q3 results and the share issuance plan, the company's A-shares and H-shares fell by 8.07% and 6.87%, respectively, indicating negative market sentiment [1][11]. Debt and Financial Health - Despite raising significant funds in recent years, including 21 billion yuan from A-shares and 2 billion Hong Kong dollars from H-shares, the company's debt ratio remains high at approximately 88%, which is notably higher than its competitors [2][9]. - The funds from the new share issuance are intended for debt repayment and to supplement working capital, but the high debt level raises concerns about financial stability [7][8][11]. Operational Metrics - The company reported a gross margin of 7.06% and a net margin of 1.05%, both of which are the lowest among the seven listed airlines [4][6]. - The passenger load factor was 81.3%, also trailing behind its competitors, despite transporting approximately 120 million passengers in the first three quarters [6].