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 increasing by 20.1% to 3.51 billion yuan [8] - The company’s overall gross margin improved to 32.9%, up by 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 retail sales growth of 18.7% in managed shopping centers, reaching 215 billion yuan, and rental income increased by 19.2% to 26.2 billion yuan [8] - The company has a healthy cash flow with a 100% dividend payout ratio, distributing a total dividend of 1.536 yuan per share [8] Financial Summary - Total revenue forecast for 2024 is 17.04 billion yuan, with a projected growth rate of 15.4% [9] - The net profit for 2024 is expected to be 3.63 billion yuan, reflecting a growth of 23.9% [9] - The earnings per share (EPS) for 2024 is projected at 1.59 yuan, with a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 20.02 [9] - The company’s total assets are estimated to reach 28.91 billion yuan in 2024, with a debt-to-asset ratio of 42.16% [9]
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