Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company, with a target price of HKD 3.36 as of October 15, 2024 [5][6] Core Views - The company remains the industry leader in the property management sector, maintaining a 23.8% market share in new contract signings for H1 2024 [6] - Despite industry-wide challenges, the company's profitability continues to improve, with a projected 5.3% YoY growth in net profit attributable to shareholders for 2024 [6][7] - The company's dividend payout exceeded expectations, contributing to its attractiveness as an investment [4] Financial Performance - Revenue for 2023 reached RMB 3,302 million, with a projected increase to RMB 4,491 million by 2026, representing a CAGR of 10.8% [6] - Net profit attributable to shareholders grew by 30.8% YoY in 2023, reaching RMB 974 million, and is expected to reach RMB 1,350 million by 2026 [6] - The company's ROE remains strong at 29.5% for 2023, with a slight increase to 30.1% projected for 2026 [6] Market Position and Industry Trends - The company secured new contract signings of 17.46 million square meters in H1 2024, maintaining its leading position in the industry [6] - The property management industry is facing headwinds, with new project fees declining by 16.4% YoY as of September 30, 2024, due to reduced land acquisitions by potential clients [7] - The company's contracted area reached 122.8 million square meters as of June 30, 2024, with a corresponding salable value of RMB 892 billion [7] Operational Metrics - The company's gross margin stood at 52.2% in 2023, with a slight decline to 51.2% projected for 2026 [6] - Government-related projects saw a significant decline in gross margin, dropping by 4.4 percentage points to 40.4% in H1 2024 [7] - Operating cash flow decreased by 87% YoY to RMB 77.5 million in H1 2024, primarily due to delayed fee collections and slower project initiation [7] Valuation - The company's PE ratio is projected at 6.0x for 2024, 5.1x for 2025, and 4.6x for 2026, based on the closing price of HKD 3.36 as of October 15, 2024 [6] - The PB ratio is expected to decline from 1.6x in 2024 to 1.4x by 2026, reflecting the company's strong asset base and growth potential [11]
绿城管理控股：行业性因素令回款承压，龙头地位稳固