Zhonggu Logistics(SH:603565) Tianfeng Securities·2025-07-08 10:44Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for Zhonggu Logistics (603565) with an expected relative return of over 20% within the next six months [6]. Core Views - The charter market remains highly prosperous, with significant increases in container ship rental prices since 2024, driven by geopolitical factors and trade conflicts, leading to fluctuations in international shipping rates [1]. - Domestic shipping rates are expected to rebound, with the domestic container shipping index (PDCI) projected to increase by 11% year-on-year in the first half of 2025, with further growth anticipated in the latter half of the year [2]. - The company is expected to maintain high dividend payouts, with a projected payout ratio of 88% to 90% for 2023-2024, supported by strong cash inflows and reduced capital expenditures [3]. - The profit forecast for 2026 has been raised to a net profit of 24 billion yuan, while the 2025 forecast has been adjusted down to 22 billion yuan due to lower-than-expected domestic shipping rates [4]. Financial Data and Valuation - Revenue is projected to decline from 12,438.79 million yuan in 2023 to 11,258.25 million yuan in 2024, before rebounding to 12,476.03 million yuan in 2025 [5]. - The net profit attributable to the parent company is expected to decrease from 1,717.28 million yuan in 2023 to 1,835.40 million yuan in 2024, then increase to 2,211.87 million yuan in 2025 [5]. - The earnings per share (EPS) is forecasted to rise from 0.82 yuan in 2023 to 1.05 yuan in 2025, with a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio decreasing from 11.84 in 2023 to 9.19 in 2025 [5].