Investment Rating - The report maintains a rating of "Buy" for China Water Affairs (0855) [2][5]. Core Insights - The company's performance in FY2024 is impacted by a decline in installation, maintenance, and construction businesses, while the pipeline drinking water business is experiencing rapid growth [3][5]. - Revenue for FY2024 is projected at HKD 12.86 billion, a decrease of 9% year-on-year, with net profit expected to be HKD 1.53 billion, down 17% year-on-year [5][6]. - The dual-driven strategy of water supply and pipeline drinking water continues to progress, with the decline in profits primarily due to reduced installation and maintenance projects in urban water supply and environmental protection businesses, as well as the depreciation of the RMB [5]. Financial Summary - For FY2024, the company achieved revenue of HKD 12.86 billion, a year-on-year decline of 9%, and a net profit of HKD 1.53 billion, down 17% [5][6]. - The urban water supply segment generated revenue of HKD 8.28 billion, a decrease of 5%, with segment profit down 12% to HKD 2.49 billion [5]. - The environmental protection business saw revenue drop by 24% to HKD 1.07 billion, with segment profit also down by 24% to HKD 0.35 billion [5]. - The total construction business revenue fell by 31% to HKD 0.83 billion, with segment profit down 23% to HKD 0.61 billion [5]. - The pipeline drinking water business, however, reported a revenue increase of 31% to HKD 1.72 billion, with segment profit rising 17% to HKD 0.59 billion [5]. Future Projections - The net profit forecasts for FY2025, FY2026, and FY2027 have been adjusted to HKD 1.63 billion (previously HKD 1.97 billion), HKD 1.71 billion (previously HKD 2.06 billion), and HKD 1.80 billion respectively [5]. - Corresponding EPS for these years are projected at HKD 1.00, HKD 1.05, and HKD 1.10 [5]. Cash Flow and Dividends - The company reported a net cash flow from operating activities of HKD 2.78 billion, indicating a healthy cash flow situation [5]. - For FY2024, the total dividend payout is set at HKD 0.28 per share, maintaining a dividend payout ratio of 30% consistent with previous years [5].
中国水务：管道直饮水业务快速开拓