Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for China General Nuclear Power (1816.HK) with a target price of HKD 3.80, corresponding to a 2024 earnings valuation of 15.8 times [1][4]. Core Views - The report highlights a steady performance in the third quarter, with a year-on-year increase in electricity generation of 4.97%, reaching 166.89 billion kWh, and a revenue increase of 4.06% to CNY 62.37 billion [1][2]. - The company is expected to maintain stable growth in electricity generation and performance, driven by new approved nuclear units [1][2]. - The report notes that the average market transaction price for electricity remained stable, with a slight decrease of approximately 1 cent to CNY 0.39 per kWh [2]. - The approval of new nuclear projects and the steady progress of ongoing projects are seen as positive growth drivers, with the company currently having 16 nuclear units under construction [2][4]. Financial Summary - For FY 2024, the projected revenue is CNY 88.28 billion, reflecting a growth rate of 6.95%, with net profit expected to reach CNY 12.06 billion, a growth rate of 12.46% [3][7]. - The gross profit margin is projected to improve to 36.62% in FY 2024, with a net profit margin of 13.66% [3][9]. - The report indicates a stable increase in cash flow from operating activities, with net cash flow expected to reach CNY 33.12 billion in FY 2023 [8].
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