CYPC(SH:600900) Huafu Securities·2025-01-09 08:23Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company, indicating an expected relative price increase of over 20% compared to the market benchmark index within the next six months [19]. Core Views - The company has reported a total power generation of 295.90 billion kWh for 2024, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 7.11%. However, the fourth quarter of 2024 saw a decrease of 17.60% in power generation compared to the same period last year [2][5]. - The water inflow for the Wu Dong De and Three Gorges reservoirs has been abundant, with increases of 9.19% and 9.11% respectively compared to the previous year. This is expected to support the company's power generation capabilities [3][4]. - The company has successfully completed the first batch of 23 renewable energy projects in Yunnan, with a total installed capacity exceeding 2.6 million kW. This is projected to generate an average annual power output of 3.6 billion kWh, significantly contributing to carbon emission reductions [4]. Financial Performance and Forecast - The company’s revenue projections for 2024-2026 are adjusted to 82.66 billion, 86.87 billion, and 89.06 billion yuan respectively, with corresponding net profits of 31.54 billion, 35.05 billion, and 37.78 billion yuan [5][7]. - Earnings per share (EPS) are forecasted to be 1.29, 1.43, and 1.54 yuan for the years 2024, 2025, and 2026, with price-to-earnings (P/E) ratios of 22.5, 20.2, and 18.8 respectively [5][7]. - The company has announced its first interim dividend distribution, with a cash dividend of 0.21 yuan per share, totaling 5.138 billion yuan, enhancing shareholder returns [5].