AIA(01299) 开源证券·2025-03-16 12:05Investment Rating - The investment rating for AIA Group Limited is "Outperform" (maintained) [1] Core Views - The report highlights that the company achieved a 2024 New Business Value (NBV) of USD 4.71 billion, representing an 18% year-on-year increase, which aligns with expectations [4] - The report anticipates a steady growth in NBV for 2025-2026, with projections of +10.8% and +10.2% respectively, and a new forecast for 2027 at +10.4% [4] - The company is recognized as a leader in the Asia-Pacific life insurance sector, with strong performance in its main business regions [4] Financial Performance Summary - The total premium and fee income for 2023 was HKD 32.1 billion, with a year-on-year growth of 13.3% [6] - The intrinsic value increased to HKD 54.5 billion in 2024, reflecting a 2.1% year-on-year growth [6] - The NBV for 2024 is projected to be HKD 3.7 billion, with a year-on-year increase of 16.8% [6] - The net profit attributable to shareholders for 2024 is estimated at HKD 46.9 billion, showing a year-on-year decrease of 5.4% [6] - The price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio for 2025 is projected at 12.4 times, while the price-to-embedded value (P/EV) ratio is expected to be 1.1 times [6] Regional Performance - The NBV growth in various regions for 2024 is as follows: Mainland China +20%, Hong Kong +23%, Thailand +15%, Singapore +15%, Malaysia +10%, and other regions +18% [5] - The Mainland China market achieved an NBV of USD 1.22 billion, with a year-on-year increase of 20% [5] - Hong Kong's NBV reached USD 1.76 billion, benefiting from a rebound in individual insurance channels and strong demand for savings products [5]