CSEC,China Shenhua(601088) 广发证券·2025-01-15 11:22Investment Rating - The report assigns a "Buy-A/Buy-H" rating for the company, with a current price of 39.32 CNY / 30.85 HKD and a fair value of 44.13 CNY / 36.23 HKD [3]. Core Views - The company is expected to maintain stable growth across its various business segments in 2024, with a projected coal production increase of 0.8% year-on-year and a 5.2% increase in electricity generation [6]. - The company has a robust cash dividend policy, planning to maintain a cash dividend payout ratio of no less than 60% from 2022 to 2024, with actual payout ratios of 72.8% and 75.2% for 2022 and 2023 respectively, resulting in a current dividend yield of over 5% [6]. - The company’s coal, electricity, and transportation business models are expected to continue growing through internal projects and acquisitions [6]. Financial Performance Summary Revenue and Profitability - Revenue for 2022 was 344,533 million CNY, with a slight decline projected to 343,074 million CNY in 2023 and further to 338,994 million CNY in 2024, reflecting a growth rate of -0.4% and -1.2% respectively [2]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders is expected to decrease from 69,648 million CNY in 2022 to 59,694 million CNY in 2023, with a projected net profit of 58,096 million CNY in 2024, indicating a decline of 14.3% and 2.7% respectively [2]. - The EPS is projected to be 3.00 CNY in 2023 and 2.92 CNY in 2024, with a P/E ratio increasing from 7.88 in 2022 to 10.43 in 2023 [2][9]. Operational Metrics - The company’s coal production is projected to reach 327 million tons in 2024, with sales expected to be 459 million tons, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 2.1% [6]. - Total electricity generation is expected to be 2,232 billion kWh in 2024, with a 5.2% increase from the previous year [6]. Cash Flow and Financial Ratios - Operating cash flow is projected to decrease from 109,734 million CNY in 2022 to 89,687 million CNY in 2023, with a slight recovery expected in subsequent years [8]. - The company maintains a strong liquidity position, with a current ratio of 2.17 in 2023, expected to improve to 2.42 in 2024 [9]. Investment Recommendations - The report maintains the fair value estimates for the company's A-shares at 44.13 CNY and H-shares at 36.23 HKD, reiterating the "Buy" rating for both share classes [6].