CEB BANK(601818) 东兴证券·2024-09-05 04:00Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Strongly Recommend" rating for China Everbright Bank (601818 SH) [3] Core Views - Everbright Bank's 1H24 revenue was RMB 698 1 billion, down 8 8% YoY, while net profit attributable to parent company increased 1 7% YoY to RMB 244 9 billion [2] - The bank's annualized weighted average ROE was 9 51%, down 0 63pct YoY [2] - Profit growth in 1H24 improved by 1 3pct compared to 1Q24, driven by provision reversal, scale growth, and stable non-interest income [2] - Net interest margin (NIM) stabilized at a low level, with 1H24 NIM at 1 54%, down 28bp YoY, but the decline narrowed in Q2 [2] - Asset quality remained stable, with a non-performing loan (NPL) ratio of 1 25% at the end of June, unchanged from the previous quarter [3] - The provision coverage ratio decreased by 13pct to 172 45% at the end of June, mainly due to reduced provision expenses [3] Financial Performance - The bank's net interest income in 1H24 was RMB 1004 billion, down 6 6% YoY [12] - Non-interest income decreased slightly by 0 4% YoY, with other non-interest income surging 33 8% due to a bond market rally [2] - The bank's loan growth in 1H24 was 4 5% YoY, while deposits decreased by 0 4% YoY [2] - The deposit cost rate in 1H24 decreased by 6bp compared to 2023 [2] Asset Quality - The corporate loan NPL ratio increased by 56bp to 1 79% at the end of June, mainly due to higher NPLs in the wholesale and retail sector [3] - Retail loan NPL ratio decreased compared to the beginning of the year [3] - The bank's non-performing loan formation rate was 0 75%, at a low level [3] Strategic Focus - Everbright Bank is focusing on structural optimization and maintaining stable asset quality [2] - The bank is actively adjusting its liability structure, with deposit costs declining [2] - The wealth management strategy is progressing steadily, with core business indicators performing well [3] Valuation and Forecast - The bank's 2024E EPS is projected at RMB 0 70, with a 2024E PB of 0 39x [7] - The report forecasts 2023-2025 net profit growth rates of 0 9%, 3 7%, and 4 5% respectively [3] - The bank's BVPS is expected to increase from RMB 7 81 in 2023 to RMB 9 30 in 2025 [3]