
Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" (maintained) [5] Core Views - The overall performance of the company is stable as expected, with a financial cost reduction exceeding market expectations [5] - The company reported a net profit attributable to shareholders of 32.496 billion yuan for 2024, representing a year-on-year growth of 19.28% [8] - The company achieved a total power generation of approximately 295.904 billion kWh in 2024, a year-on-year increase of 7.11% [8] - Financial expenses decreased by 1.425 billion yuan in 2024, surpassing market expectations, while investment income grew steadily [8] - The company announced a record high dividend amount, maintaining a payout ratio of 71% [8] - The report emphasizes the long-term investment value of hydropower, highlighting its stability and low correlation with market volatility [8] Financial Performance and Forecast - Revenue for 2023 is projected at 78.112 billion yuan, with a year-on-year growth rate of 50.04% [7] - The net profit attributable to shareholders for 2025 is estimated at 34.169 billion yuan, with a growth rate of 5.15% [7] - The company’s earnings per share (EPS) for 2025 is expected to be 1.40 yuan [7] - The return on equity (ROE) for 2025 is projected at 15.29% [7] - The price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio for 2025 is estimated at 21.02 [7]