COSCO SHIP HOLD(601919) 浙商证券·2025-04-01 14:06Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Accumulate" [5] Core Views - The report highlights that the company's profit is expected to significantly increase in 2024, driven by structural factors such as the Red Sea detour and extended North American inventory replenishment cycles, which may support price resilience in 2025 [2][3] - The company is focusing on enhancing its container shipping and port operations, with strategic developments in key locations such as Peru and Abu Dhabi, which will diversify its revenue structure [2] - The company has a strong financial position with a cash balance of 185.1 billion and a price-to-book ratio of only 0.99, indicating sustained investment value [3] Financial Summary - The company achieved a revenue of 233.9 billion in 2024, representing a year-on-year increase of 33.29%, and a net profit of 49.1 billion, up 105.78% [4][8] - Forecasted revenues for 2025, 2026, and 2027 are 226.9 billion, 211.5 billion, and 202.3 billion respectively, with expected net profits of 41.1 billion, 25.2 billion, and 12.6 billion [4] - The earnings per share (EPS) for 2024 is projected at 3.08, decreasing to 2.57 in 2025 and further to 1.58 in 2026 [4] Operational Performance - The company maintains a leading position in global shipping capacity with a self-operated fleet exceeding 3.3 million TEU, and has extended its ocean alliance cooperation until 2032 [8] - The average revenue per container increased by 30.3% to 1,375 USD/TEU due to rising shipping rates following the Red Sea events [8] - The company has implemented a high dividend and share buyback strategy, distributing 1.03 per share in dividends with a payout ratio of 50% [8]