ZJMI Environmental Energy (SH:603071) China Post Securities·2025-07-07 11:10Investment Rating - The report gives a "Buy" rating for the company, marking its first coverage [1]. Core Views - The company, Wuchan Zhongda Energy, is a state-owned enterprise in Zhejiang Province, transitioning from coal circulation to an integrated environmental energy service provider. It has a history dating back to 1950 and has expanded into the renewable energy sector since 2022 [4][14]. - The coal circulation business is stable, with the company leveraging its procurement advantages and technological capabilities to provide integrated services to suppliers and customers [36]. - The company operates six thermal power plants with a total installed capacity of 407 MW, focusing on stable demand in the Zhejiang region. It is also exploring waste disposal technologies [5][43]. - In the renewable energy sector, the company is advancing molten salt energy storage technology, which is expected to see significant growth in the coming years [49]. Summary by Sections Company Overview - Latest closing price: 12.77 CNY - Total shares: 5.58 billion - Total market capitalization: 71 billion CNY - Debt-to-asset ratio: 44.0% - Price-to-earnings ratio: 9.67 [3]. Business Segments - Coal Circulation: The primary revenue driver, accounting for 92.8% of revenue in 2024. The business is characterized by low margins but high turnover [26][36]. - Thermal Power Generation: The company has a stable demand in the Zhejiang region, with significant sales growth in steam and electricity [43][45]. - Renewable Energy: Focused on molten salt storage technology, with expected growth in installed capacity and investment [49]. Financial Forecasts - Projected revenues for 2025-2027 are 452.7 billion, 458.2 billion, and 463.6 billion CNY, respectively. Net profits are expected to be 7.9 billion, 8.5 billion, and 9.1 billion CNY, with a CAGR of 7.5% [6][57]. - The diluted EPS for the same period is forecasted at 1.42, 1.52, and 1.64 CNY [6][57]. Valuation and Rating - The company’s stock is expected to trade at PE multiples of 9, 8, and 8 times for the years 2025-2027, respectively. The report suggests a "Buy" rating based on the potential for further value expansion in thermal power assets [59].