广州涨水价终落地，公共事业市场化改革推进获进展

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Positive" and maintained [6] Core Viewpoints - The public utility market reform is progressing, which is beneficial for industry profitability and cash flow improvement. The report highlights a valuation recovery logic and is optimistic about quality targets in the waste incineration, water, and gas sectors [2][9] Summary by Sections Event Description - On April 29, 2025, the Guangzhou Development and Reform Commission announced a water price reform, effective June 1, with the first, second, and third tier prices set at 2.55, 3.82, and 7.65 yuan per cubic meter respectively [4] Event Commentary - The report emphasizes the necessity of price adjustments due to rising operational costs for water supply companies, which have seen losses increase from -447 million yuan in 2020 to -653 million yuan in 2022. The price adjustments reflect a balance between profitability and public affordability, with increases of 28.8%, 28.6%, and 93.2% for the respective tiers [9] - Shenzhen is also moving forward with water price adjustments, indicating a broader trend in public utility reforms [9] Market Trends - The report notes that major cities are implementing or considering water price adjustments, which will enhance the profitability of water companies. The waste incineration sector is also expected to benefit from new revenue models and fee structures, while gas pricing reforms are anticipated to improve margins for city gas companies [9] - The report recommends several companies in the waste incineration, water, and gas sectors, including Hanlan Environment, Weiming Environmental, and China Gas, as quality investment targets [9]