Zhong Guo Jin Rong Xin Xi Wang·2025-11-07 14:05Core Insights - The total assets of 42 A-share listed banks exceeded 326 trillion yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 9.3%, indicating a steady but slightly declining growth rate [1][2] - Net interest margins show signs of stabilization, supported by improved liability costs, which provide a key support for profitability [1][4] - Asset quality remains solid, with non-performing loan ratios stable, although there is a divergence in asset quality between retail and corporate sectors [1][11] Asset Growth - The asset growth rate of listed banks has slowed compared to previous years, with a year-on-year increase of 9.3% as of Q3 2025, a decrease of 0.3 percentage points from the first half of the year [2][4] - The overall expansion of assets remains robust, with specific banks like Jiangsu Bank and Ningbo Bank showing significant growth rates of 27.76% and 16.65% respectively [3] Profitability and Revenue - The total operating income of listed banks exceeded 4.3 trillion yuan in the first three quarters, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 0.9%, with over 60% of banks reporting positive revenue growth [4] - The net profit attributable to shareholders surpassed 1.6 trillion yuan, marking a year-on-year growth of 1.5% [4] - Analysts indicate that stable net interest margins and reduced provisions are the main drivers of profit growth, while other non-interest income has weakened [5] Net Interest Margin - The net interest margin for listed banks increased by 0.3 basis points to 1.37% in Q3 2025, with asset yield decreasing by 7 basis points and liability cost decreasing by 8 basis points [6][8] - The performance of net interest margins varies among different types of banks, with joint-stock banks and city commercial banks showing better-than-expected rebounds [8][10] Asset Quality - The overall asset quality of listed banks remains stable, with non-performing loan ratios holding steady, although retail risks are showing volatility while corporate non-performing loans continue to improve [11][13] - The average provision coverage ratio for the 42 banks is 283.2%, with city commercial banks and rural commercial banks maintaining coverage ratios above 300% [13]