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华润置地(01109):多元业务稳健发展,维持派息率

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for China Resources Land (1109 HK) with a target price of HKD 31.68, indicating a potential upside of 23.0% from the current price of HKD 25.75 [1][2][10]. Core Insights - The company is experiencing stable development across its diversified business segments while maintaining its dividend payout ratio. Despite a decline in profit margins, the company has managed to sustain its dividend rate [2][6]. - The report highlights a projected revenue growth of 11.0% year-on-year for 2024, with total revenue expected to reach RMB 278.8 billion, driven by increased property deliveries [6][7]. - The company’s net profit is forecasted to decline by 18.5% to RMB 25.6 billion in 2024, primarily due to a decrease in gross profit margin [6][7]. Financial Overview - Revenue for 2023 is reported at RMB 251.1 billion, with a projected increase to RMB 278.8 billion in 2024 [5][7]. - The gross profit margin is expected to decrease from 25.2% in 2023 to 21.6% in 2024, reflecting a 3.6 percentage point decline [7][11]. - The company’s net debt ratio is projected to remain low at 31.9% by the end of 2024, with a decrease in average financing costs to 3.11%, the lowest in the industry [6][7]. Business Performance - The company’s property development revenue is expected to grow by 11.8% to RMB 237.2 billion in 2024, supported by increased property deliveries [6][7]. - Contract sales for 2024 are projected to reach RMB 261.1 billion, although this represents a 15% decline year-on-year [6][7]. - The asset management segment has shown an 8.1% increase in scale, with operational income from shopping centers, offices, and hotels totaling approximately RMB 193 billion, RMB 18.8 billion, and RMB 20.7 billion respectively [6][7]. Future Outlook - The company anticipates a stable sales performance in 2025, supported by a total saleable value of approximately RMB 500.9 billion [6][7]. - The report suggests that the stable performance of the investment property portfolio will help mitigate the impact of declining industry gross margins, maintaining overall profit stability [6][7].