China Post Securities·2025-07-17 09:34Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company, indicating an expected relative price increase of over 20% compared to the benchmark index within six months [9][14]. Core Views - The company is projected to achieve a net profit of approximately 232 billion yuan for the first half of 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of about 54% from 151 billion yuan in the same period last year [3][4]. - The increase in copper and gold prices, along with higher production volumes, is expected to support significant growth in the company's performance [4][9]. - The planned spin-off of the subsidiary, Zijin Gold International, for a listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange is anticipated to enhance the company's valuation [5][9]. - The acquisition of the RG Gold Mine project for 1.2 billion USD is expected to further strengthen the company's global presence and asset scale [6][9]. Company Overview - The latest closing price of the company's stock is 19.14 yuan, with a total market capitalization of 508.7 billion yuan [2]. - The company has a total share capital of 26.578 billion shares, with 20.588 billion shares in circulation [2]. - The company’s debt-to-asset ratio stands at 55.2%, and its price-to-earnings ratio is 15.82 [2]. Financial Projections - For the years 2025 to 2027, the company is expected to see net profits of 452 billion yuan, 505 billion yuan, and 568 billion yuan respectively, with year-on-year growth rates of 41%, 12%, and 12% [9][11]. - The projected earnings per share (EPS) for 2025 is 1.70 yuan, with a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 11.24 [11][13].