Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Outperform" rating for the public utility and environmental protection sectors [6][9]. Core Views - The environmental sector's revenue in 2024 is projected to decline by 0.6% to CNY 364.236 billion, with net profit decreasing by 14.7% to CNY 23.058 billion. However, in Q1 2025, the sector is expected to see a revenue increase of 3.5% to CNY 81.243 billion and a net profit growth of 3.8% to CNY 8.232 billion [3][21]. - The report highlights the impact of the new market-oriented pricing reforms for renewable energy in Shandong, aiming for full market integration by the end of 2025 [2][16]. - The report emphasizes the importance of the carbon neutrality context, recommending investments in the new energy industry chain and comprehensive energy management [41][42]. Summary by Sections Market Review - The Shanghai Composite Index rose by 2.00%, while the public utility index increased by 2.22%, and the environmental index rose by 2.93% [1][43]. Important Policies and Events - Shandong's new pricing reform aims for full market integration of wind and solar energy by 2025, with differentiated policies for existing and new projects [2][16]. Financial Overview of the Environmental Sector - In 2024, only the solid waste management and water treatment sectors showed positive growth, while the environmental equipment sector saw a decline of over 30% [3][21]. - The atmospheric governance sector reported a loss increase, while the comprehensive environmental governance sector shifted from profit to loss [21][24]. Investment Strategy - Recommendations include major thermal power companies like Huadian International and regional electricity firms like Shanghai Electric, as well as leading renewable energy firms such as Longyuan Power and Three Gorges Energy [4][41]. - The report suggests focusing on "utility-like investment opportunities" within the environmental sector, recommending companies like China Everbright Environment and Zhongshan Public Utilities [42][41]. Key Company Profit Forecasts and Investment Ratings - Several companies, including Huadian International and Longyuan Power, are rated as "Outperform" with projected earnings per share (EPS) growth for 2025 [9][41].
公用环保202505第2期:山东发布《新能源上网电价市场化改革实施方案(征求意见稿)》,2024、2025Q1保板块财报综述