Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for China Resources Vientiane Life (01209.HK) [1] Core Views - The company achieved a total revenue of 17.04 billion yuan in 2024, representing a year-on-year growth of 15.4%, with core net profit reaching 3.51 billion yuan, up 20.1% year-on-year [8] - The company’s overall gross margin improved to 32.9%, an increase of 1.1 percentage points year-on-year, while the sales and management expense ratio decreased by 0.9 percentage points to 7.4% [8] - The company opened 21 new shopping centers in 2024, maintaining its leading position in the industry with 122 managed projects [8] - The company reported a healthy cash flow with a 100% dividend payout ratio, distributing a total dividend of 1.536 yuan per share [8] - The report projects a decrease in net profit for 2025-2026 due to market conditions, with expected net profits of 4.35 billion yuan and 5.09 billion yuan respectively [8] Financial Summary - Total revenue forecast for 2024 is 17.04 billion yuan, with a growth rate of 15.41% [9] - The projected net profit for 2024 is 3.63 billion yuan, reflecting a growth rate of 23.92% [9] - The earnings per share (EPS) for 2024 is estimated at 1.59 yuan, with a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 20.02 [9] - The company’s total assets are projected to reach 28.91 billion yuan in 2024, with a debt-to-asset ratio of 42.16% [9]
华润万象生活（01209）：2024年业绩公告点评：各经营指标逆势高增长，慷慨分红积极回报股东