Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" with a target price of HKD 68 per H-share [1][6]. Core Insights - The company is expected to experience a decline in net profit for the first half of 2025, with a forecasted decrease of 20.8% year-on-year. Total revenue for the same period is projected to be RMB 28.15 billion, down 10% year-on-year [6][8]. - The second quarter of 2025 is anticipated to show a revenue of RMB 11.4 billion, reflecting an 8.5% decline year-on-year, and a net profit of RMB 660 million, down 32.2% year-on-year. This performance is below expectations [6][8]. - The company is expected to benefit from the recovery of cross-border flights and the improvement of airport duty-free store operations in the second half of 2025, with a projected increase in market share in Hainan [8]. Financial Summary - The company’s net profit for 2025 is estimated at RMB 45.21 billion, with a year-on-year growth of 6%. The earnings per share (EPS) is projected to be RMB 2.19 [7][8]. - The price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio for H-shares is expected to be 24 times for 2025, decreasing to 19 times by 2027 [7][8]. - The company’s revenue is projected to grow from RMB 61.38 billion in 2025 to RMB 74.87 billion by 2027 [11]. Market Position and Strategy - The company is focusing on expanding its presence in the Hainan market, which is expected to improve as the Hainan Free Trade Port is set to officially close on December 18, 2025. This is anticipated to enhance local economic vitality and benefit the company's operations [8]. - The company plans to open multiple new city duty-free stores throughout the year, further enhancing its operational layout [8].
中国中免（01880）：预告25H1净利润同比下降20.8%，关注未来发展空间扩容