CSEC,China Shenhua(SH:601088) ZHESHANG SECURITIES·2025-04-03 07:57Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Accumulate" (maintained) [7] Core Views - The company's performance remains stable in the coal and power sectors, with a high dividend payout enhancing long-term value [1] - The company plans to increase capital expenditure significantly in 2025, focusing on power generation and renewable energy projects [12] - The integrated operation of coal, power, and transportation provides resilience in performance, leading to a maintained "Accumulate" rating despite adjustments in profit forecasts for 2025 and 2026 [13] Summary by Sections Coal Business - In 2024, the company achieved a coal production of 327 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 0.8%, and coal sales of 459 million tons, up 2.1% [2] - The average selling price of coal was 564 RMB/ton, a decrease of 3.4% year-on-year, influenced by market supply and demand [2] - The gross profit from coal operations was 80.55 billion RMB, down 8% year-on-year, with a gross margin of 30.0%, a decline of 2 percentage points [2] Power Business - The total power generation reached 2,232.1 billion kWh, an increase of 5.2% year-on-year, while sales volume was 2,102.8 billion kWh, up 5.3% [3] - The average selling price for electricity was 0.403 RMB/kWh, down 2.7% year-on-year, with a gross profit of 15.385 billion RMB, a slight decrease of 1.52% [3] Transportation Sector - The transportation segment maintained a high gross margin, with revenue of 54.953 billion RMB, a year-on-year increase of 0.75% [4] - The gross profit from transportation was 19.619 billion RMB, up 2.51% year-on-year, supported by efficient railway operations [4] Coal Chemical Sector - The coal chemical segment saw a decline in sales and gross margin, with polyethylene and polypropylene sales down 8.8% and 8.2% respectively [5] - The gross profit was 328 million RMB, with a gross margin of 5.8%, and revenue decreased by 7.6% year-on-year [5] Financial Quality and Shareholder Returns - The company reported a strong cash flow, with net cash inflow from operating activities at 93.348 billion RMB, an increase of 4.08% year-on-year [6] - The proposed final dividend is 2.26 RMB/share, totaling 44.903 billion RMB, with a dividend payout ratio of 76.5% [11] Profit Forecast and Valuation - The profit forecasts for 2025-2027 are adjusted, with expected net profits of 54.335 billion RMB, 55.976 billion RMB, and 56.059 billion RMB respectively [13] - The company maintains a strong performance outlook due to its integrated operations, leading to a sustained "Accumulate" rating despite the profit forecast adjustments [13]