Nan Fang Du Shi Bao·2025-11-04 09:59Core Viewpoint - The performance of nine A-share listed joint-stock banks in the third quarter of 2025 shows a mixed picture, with seven banks experiencing a year-on-year decline in operating income and five banks seeing a drop in net profit. Only Shanghai Pudong Development Bank achieved growth in both metrics [1][2]. Financial Performance - Among the nine banks, only Shanghai Pudong Development Bank and Minsheng Bank reported year-on-year growth in operating income, while four banks, including China Merchants Bank and Industrial Bank, saw an increase in net profit [2][3]. - China Merchants Bank led in operating income with CNY 251.42 billion, followed by Industrial Bank and CITIC Bank with CNY 161.23 billion and CNY 156.60 billion, respectively. Zhejiang Commercial Bank ranked last with CNY 48.93 billion [2]. - Minsheng Bank recorded the highest operating income growth rate at 6.74%, while Ping An Bank experienced the most significant decline at -9.78% [2]. Net Profit Analysis - China Merchants Bank maintained the highest net profit at CNY 113.77 billion, with a slight increase of 0.52%. Shanghai Pudong Development Bank saw a notable increase of 10.21% in net profit [3]. - The only bank to achieve growth in both operating income and net profit was Shanghai Pudong Development Bank, which reported a 1.88% increase in operating income [3]. Interest Income and Net Interest Margin - Six banks reported a year-on-year decline in net interest income, with the overall industry facing pressure on net interest margins, although the rate of decline has narrowed [4][6]. - China Merchants Bank led in net interest income with CNY 160.04 billion, showing a 1.74% increase, while Ping An Bank faced the largest decline at -8.25% [5][6]. Asset Quality - The asset quality of the banks showed mixed results, with five banks reporting a decline in non-performing loan (NPL) ratios, while three banks saw an increase [7][9]. - China Merchants Bank maintained the best asset quality with an NPL ratio of 0.94%, while Ping An Bank's NPL ratio was 1.05% [8][9]. Retail and Corporate Loan Trends - The third quarter of 2025 revealed a shift in loan structure, with corporate loans expanding while retail loans showed weakness. Three banks reported negative growth in retail loans [10][12]. - Among the banks, only Shanghai Pudong Development Bank, China Merchants Bank, and CITIC Bank saw growth in personal loans, while others experienced declines [11][12]. Retail Asset Under Management (AUM) - Several banks reported strong growth in retail AUM, with China Merchants Bank managing CNY 16.60 trillion in retail customer assets, an increase of 11.19% [12][14]. - Shanghai Pudong Development Bank's retail AUM reached CNY 4.62 trillion, reflecting a growth of 19.07% [13].