CMS·2025-06-13 03:34Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Strong Buy" rating for Chow Tai Fook [4][8] Core Views - Chow Tai Fook's FY25 revenue was HKD 89.66 billion, down 17.5% year-on-year, with a net profit of HKD 5.92 billion, down 9.0% year-on-year. The company plans to pay a dividend of HKD 0.52 per share, with a payout ratio of 87.8% [2][8] - The company is expected to see net profit growth of 20%, 15%, and 12% for FY2026, FY2027, and FY2028, respectively, with projected net profits of HKD 7.09 billion, HKD 8.17 billion, and HKD 9.15 billion [8] Summary by Sections Financial Performance - Chow Tai Fook's FY25 revenue breakdown shows mainland China revenue at HKD 74.56 billion, down 16.9%, while Hong Kong and Macau revenue was HKD 15.10 billion, down 20.6%. Same-store sales in mainland China decreased by 19.4% [2][3] - The company's gross margin improved to 29.5%, up 5.5 percentage points year-on-year, benefiting from rising gold prices and an increase in the proportion of fixed-price gold products [8][12] Store Operations - As of the end of FY25, Chow Tai Fook had a total of 6,423 stores, with a net closure of 892 stores during the year. The company continues to focus on improving operational quality by closing underperforming stores [3][8] Market Outlook - The report indicates that retail sales and same-store sales have shown signs of improvement in April and May 2025, with overall retail value down 1.7% and same-store sales in mainland China down 2.7% [8][12] - The company is expected to continue its strategy of opening new flagship stores in key markets like Hong Kong and Shenzhen to enhance brand influence [3][8]