TENCENT(00700) 浦银国际证券·2025-01-07 11:13Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for Tencent (700 HK) with a target price of HKD 500, implying a potential upside of +22% from the current price of HKD 409 4 [4][7] Core Views - The inclusion of Tencent in the US Department of Defense's 1260H list is seen as having limited fundamental impact on the company, as its core business is concentrated in China with low reliance on US technology and markets [7] - Short-term market sentiment may face pressure due to potential negative impacts on overseas cooperation and international business development, especially with rising geopolitical uncertainties [7] - Tencent is expected to actively address the situation, similar to its previous successful appeal against the WeChat ban in the US [7] - The company's leading position remains strong, with improving profitability, and the focus for 2025 will be on the progress of WeChat's e-commerce ecosystem as a new growth driver [7] Financial Analysis and Forecasts - Revenue is projected to grow from RMB 554 552 million in FY22 to RMB 758 304 million in FY26E, with a CAGR of 7 0% [3][8] - Adjusted net profit is expected to increase from RMB 115 649 million in FY22 to RMB 250 348 million in FY26E, with a CAGR of 17 0% [3][8] - The adjusted target P/E ratio is forecasted to decline from 20 1x in FY24E to 17 0x in FY26E [3][8] - Key profitability ratios such as gross margin, operating margin, and adjusted net margin are expected to improve steadily over the forecast period [8] Market Expectations and Scenarios - The report presents three scenarios for Tencent: - Base case target price: HKD 500 - Optimistic case target price: HKD 537 (20% probability) - Pessimistic case target price: HKD 320 (20% probability) [15][16] - The optimistic scenario assumes better-than-expected performance in gaming and advertising, while the pessimistic scenario assumes weaker gaming performance and video monetization [15][16] Industry Coverage - The report covers major internet companies in China and globally, including Alibaba, JD com, Pinduoduo, NetEase, Bilibili, Meituan, and Kuaishou, among others [18] - Most companies in the coverage universe have "Buy" ratings, reflecting the analyst's positive outlook on the internet sector [18]