Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" (maintained) [2] Core Views - The company has achieved significant revenue growth, with total operating income for 2024 reaching 156.17 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 14.69%. Net profit for the same period was 22.37 billion yuan, up 95.21% year-on-year [6][7] - The increase in alumina prices and stable electrolytic aluminum prices are the main drivers for the company's performance improvement. The average price of alumina in Shandong reached 5,705 yuan per ton by the end of 2024, a 39% increase year-on-year [6] - The company is expanding its green aluminum production capacity, with a high operating rate of 99.32% in Yunnan's electrolytic aluminum production [6] - The company has a high dividend payout ratio, with a total dividend of 1.61 HKD per share for the year, reflecting a payout ratio of approximately 63%, up from around 50% in previous years [6] Financial Data Summary - Total shares outstanding: 9,463.89 million shares [6] - Market capitalization: 147.60 billion HKD [6] - Revenue forecast for 2025: 149.53 billion yuan [7] - Net profit forecast for 2025: 22.03 billion yuan [7] - Earnings per share (EPS) forecast for 2025: 2.33 yuan [7] - Gross margin forecast for 2025: 27.19% [7] - Return on equity (ROE) forecast for 2025: 16.97% [7]
中国宏桥：业绩实现倍增，股利支付率同步提升-20250319