Ge Long Hui·2025-11-04 07:22Core Viewpoint - Agricultural Bank of China demonstrated strong competitiveness in a complex economic environment, with positive growth in net profit for both the third quarter and the first three quarters of the year [1] Group 1: Financial Performance - In the third quarter, net profit increased by 3.7% year-on-year, accelerating from 3.2% in the second quarter and 2.2% in the first quarter [1] - The net interest margin for the first three quarters and the first half of the year was 1.3% and 1.32%, respectively, reflecting a decline of 12 and 10 basis points compared to the end of 2024 [1] Group 2: Valuation and Ratings - The bank's valuation is considered attractive, leading to an increase in the target price for H-shares from HKD 6.09 to HKD 6.95, which corresponds to a forecasted price-to-book ratio of 0.8 times for this year [1] - The bank maintains a "Buy" rating and anticipates an average return on equity of 10.1% by 2025 [1]