华源证券：维持华润电力(00836)“买入”评级 新能源上市或减轻资金压力

Core Viewpoint - Huayuan Securities maintains a "buy" rating for China Resources Power (00836), highlighting strong performance growth in the first three quarters of 2025 due to a decline in coal prices, despite anticipated challenges in 2026 from falling annual electricity prices and the implementation of the electricity spot market [1] Group 1: Performance and Growth - The company's subsidiary, China Resources Power Investment Co., reported a 31.71% year-on-year increase in net profit attributable to shareholders for the first three quarters of 2025, significantly up from a 3.99% growth in the first half of 2025 [1] - In Q3 2025, the net profit attributable to shareholders surged by 77.89%, driven by a 4.7% year-on-year increase in electricity sales from thermal power [1][2] - The average price of Qinhuangdao thermal coal (5500 kcal) in 2025 is expected to be 697 RMB/ton, down 158 RMB/ton or 18% year-on-year, contributing to stable annual performance [2] Group 2: Future Outlook and Strategy - The company anticipates a challenging year in 2026 due to expected declines in annual electricity prices and increased competition in the electricity market, influenced by factors such as capacity price increases and the promotion of the spot market [3] - The company’s historical "heavy load" development strategy is expected to provide a relative advantage for its new energy market entry, which is crucial for navigating the anticipated market chaos in 2026 [3] - The company aims to add 10 GW of new energy capacity in 2025, with 7 GW of new coal power rights, enhancing its resilience during industry downturns [4] - The successful spin-off of the new energy business for listing is projected to raise 24.5 billion RMB, significantly alleviating capital expenditure pressures for China Resources Power [4]