HK & CHINA GAS(00003) 海通国际·2024-09-09 02:03Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Outperform" rating for the company with a current price of HK6.66 [3][6]. Core Insights - The company has successfully enhanced operational efficiency through business restructuring and cost-saving measures, achieving a total revenue of HKD 27.496 billion in 2024H1, a decrease of 5.76% year-on-year, while core profit increased by 2.21% to HKD 3.186 billion [8][12]. - The company's strategic focus on green energy is showing promise, with significant growth in its renewable energy initiatives, including a 51% year-on-year increase in the production of SAF and HVO [11][12]. Summary by Sections Financial Performance - The company reported a total revenue of HKD 56.971 billion for Dec-23A, with projections of HKD 59.777 billion for Dec-24E, HKD 62.446 billion for Dec-25E, and HKD 64.947 billion for Dec-26E [4][12]. - The attributable net profit for Dec-23A was HKD 6.070 billion, with estimates of HKD 6.467 billion for Dec-24E, HKD 6.690 billion for Dec-25E, and HKD 6.897 billion for Dec-26E [4][12]. Business Segments - The Hong Kong gas sales volume remained flat year-on-year at 14,932 million megajoules, while the mainland urban gas business saw a 6.76% increase in sales volume [5][10]. - The company is actively developing hydrogen energy and green methanol businesses, with a green hydrogen pilot project expected to produce 330 kilograms of hydrogen daily by 2025 [5][9]. Growth Opportunities - The mainland business has shown significant growth, with urban gas sales volume reaching 18.63 billion cubic meters, a year-on-year increase of 6.76% [10]. - The company is focusing on high-quality industrial customers and energy management for public institutions, achieving a 3.13% increase in industrial gas sales and a 9.29% increase in commercial gas sales [10]. Green Energy Initiatives - The company's EcoCeres produced 176,000 tons of SAF and HVO in the first half of the year, with future green methanol production capacity expected to reach 120,000 tons annually [11]. - The cumulative photovoltaic grid-connected scale reached 2.1GW, with power generation increasing by 1.4 times year-on-year to 6.8 billion kWh [11].