华能国际电力股份（00902）：受益煤价下行，火电业绩持续增长

Investment Rating - The report assigns a "Buy" rating to Huaneng International, with a target price of HKD 6.12 per share, indicating a potential upside of 24% from the current price of HKD 4.93 [6][11]. Core Views - The company is expected to benefit from declining coal prices, leading to sustained growth in thermal power performance. In Q1 2025, the company reported a net profit of RMB 4.973 billion, an increase of 8.19% year-on-year, despite a 7.70% decline in revenue [3][4][8]. - The company plans to add approximately 10 GW of new renewable energy capacity in 2025, with a focus on solar and wind energy, which is expected to enhance its low-carbon energy portfolio [5][10]. Summary by Sections Financial Performance - In Q1 2025, Huaneng International's total electricity generation was 106.633 billion kWh, a decrease of 5.66% year-on-year. The average settlement price for electricity was RMB 488.19 per MWh, down 1.96% year-on-year. The company's revenue for the quarter was RMB 60.335 billion, a decline of 7.70% year-on-year, while net profit increased by 8.19% to RMB 4.973 billion [3][8]. Coal Price Impact - The report highlights that the company is benefiting from lower coal prices, with the average coal price for Q1 2025 at RMB 888 per ton, down 9% year-on-year. The fuel cost was RMB 259 per MWh, a decrease of 10% year-on-year. The coal segment achieved a pre-tax profit of RMB 3.982 billion, up 41% from the previous year [4][9]. Renewable Energy Expansion - Huaneng International's renewable energy capacity is projected to grow significantly, with plans for 10 GW of new installations in 2025, including approximately 7 GW from solar energy. The company reported a year-on-year increase in electricity generation from wind and solar of 8.81% and 51.21%, respectively [5][10]. Valuation Metrics - The report provides a financial forecast for the company, projecting revenues of RMB 246.931 billion for 2025, with a net profit of RMB 11.693 billion. The price-to-earnings (PE) ratio is expected to be 7.5 times for 2025, indicating a favorable valuation compared to peers [7][14].