Daqin Railway(SH:601006) Xinda Securities·2025-04-30 14:23Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Accumulate" [1][6]. Core Insights - The company's revenue for 2024 was 74.63 billion, a decrease of 7.89% year-on-year, with a net profit of 9.04 billion, down 24.23% year-on-year [2][3]. - In Q1 2025, the company reported revenue of 17.80 billion, a decline of 2.56% year-on-year, and a net profit of 2.57 billion, down 15.61% year-on-year [2]. - The coal transportation volume decreased by 5.1% in 2024, while passenger volume increased by 8.3% [3]. - The company expects a recovery in cargo volume in 2025, with a target of 400 million tons transported and a revenue forecast of 78 billion [4]. Financial Performance Summary - The total revenue for 2023 was 81.02 billion, with a growth rate of 6.95%. The projected revenue for 2025 is 78.04 billion, reflecting a growth rate of 4.57% [7]. - The net profit for 2023 was 11.93 billion, with a year-on-year growth of 6.55%. The expected net profit for 2025 is 10.28 billion, indicating a growth of 13.69% [7]. - The gross profit margin for 2024 is projected at 15.30%, with a return on equity (ROE) of 5.8% [7][9]. Dividend Policy - The company plans to distribute a cash dividend of 0.14 per share for 2024, totaling 2.82 billion, with a combined cash dividend for the year of 5.18 billion, resulting in a payout ratio of approximately 57.31% [5].