CM BANK(SH:600036) Changjiang Securities·2025-03-26 13:15Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" and is maintained [9]. Core Views - The company's revenue growth for the year 2024 is -0.5%, while the net profit attributable to shareholders shows a growth of +1.2%. The net interest income decreased by 1.6%, but the decline in interest margin in Q4 was better than expected. The year-end non-performing loan ratio stands at 0.95%, with a year-end provision coverage ratio of 412%, indicating a solid risk buffer while slightly reducing provisions to support profit growth [2][6][12]. Summary by Relevant Sections Performance - The company's revenue growth for 2024 is -0.5%, with a quarterly growth of +7.5% in Q4. The net profit attributable to shareholders increased by +1.2%, with a quarterly growth of +7.6% in Q4. The net interest margin for the year is 1.98%, down 17 basis points year-on-year, while the Q4 margin decreased by 3 basis points, which was better than expected [2][6][12]. Scale - Retail loans accelerated in Q4, with total loans growing by 5.8% for the year and a quarterly increase of 1.9% in Q4. Deposits grew by 11.5% for the year, with a quarterly growth of 4.2% in Q4. The year-end proportion of demand deposits rose to 52.2%, reflecting a recovery in the capital market [12][6]. Interest Margin - The net interest margin for the year is 1.98%, down 17 basis points year-on-year. The Q4 margin was 1.94%, reflecting a 3 basis point decrease. The decline in interest margin was primarily due to lower mortgage rates, while the cost of deposits improved significantly, with the annual deposit cost rate at 1.54%, down 8 basis points year-on-year [12][6]. Non-Interest Income - Non-interest income grew by 1.4% for the year, driven mainly by investment income. However, net fee income decreased by 14%. Wealth management fees dropped by 23%, although there was a 45% increase in income from selling financial products [12][6]. Asset Quality - The year-end non-performing loan ratio is 0.95%, stable compared to the beginning of the year. The new non-performing loan generation rate for retail loans was 1.60%, with a slight increase in credit card non-performing rates. The provision coverage ratio decreased by 20 percentage points to 412%, indicating a strong risk buffer while supporting profit growth [12][6]. Investment Recommendation - The company exhibits a high return on equity (ROE) of 14.5%, with a strong long-term growth advantage. The expected price-to-book ratios for A/H shares in 2025 are 0.97x and 0.95x, respectively, with a projected dividend yield of 4.8% for both. The report maintains a positive outlook on the valuation recovery of A/H shares and continues to recommend a "Buy" rating [12][6].