CHINA COAL ENERGY(601898) 山西证券·2025-03-26 12:23Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Accumulate-A" investment rating for the company [4][9]. Core Views - The company reported a slight decline in revenue and net profit for 2024, with operating income at 189.4 billion yuan, down 1.85% year-on-year, and net profit attributable to shareholders at 19.32 billion yuan, down 1.08% year-on-year [4]. - The coal business remains the primary revenue driver, accounting for 84.51% of total revenue, with both production and sales increasing despite a decrease in average selling prices [5][6]. - The company is focused on a full industrial chain layout in coal, coal power, coal chemical, and new energy, which is expected to stabilize operational performance and enhance valuation [8][9]. Market Performance - As of March 25, 2025, the company's closing price was 10.49 yuan, with a market capitalization of 1390.83 billion yuan [2]. - The stock reached a yearly high of 15.92 yuan and a low of 9.77 yuan [2]. Financial Data - Basic earnings per share for 2024 were reported at 1.46 yuan, with a diluted earnings per share also at 1.46 yuan [3]. - The return on equity (ROE) was 12.98%, reflecting a decrease of 1.20 percentage points year-on-year [3]. - The company’s total assets were 3579.65 billion yuan, with net assets of 1519.11 billion yuan, showing year-on-year increases of 2.5% and 5.4%, respectively [4]. Future Projections - Expected earnings per share (EPS) for 2025, 2026, and 2027 are projected to be 1.38 yuan, 1.55 yuan, and 1.77 yuan, respectively [9]. - The price-to-earnings (P/E) ratios for the same years are estimated at 7.6, 6.8, and 5.9 times [9].