CPEC(SH:600339) EBSCN·2025-08-05 08:32Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Accumulate" rating for the company [4][6]. Core Views - The company has secured a total contract project worth $2.524 billion in Iraq, marking a significant breakthrough in overseas market expansion [1][2]. - The new contract is expected to enhance the company's position in the Middle East oil and gas transportation engineering market, reflecting recognition of its project management capabilities [2][3]. - The company achieved a record high in new contract value in 2024, amounting to 125.076 billion yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 14.39% [3]. - The domestic and overseas markets are experiencing high demand, and the company is well-positioned to benefit from this trend [3]. Summary by Sections Project Award - The company’s subsidiary has been awarded a contract for the construction of seawater transportation pipelines in Iraq, with a total value of $2.524 billion, which includes a 54-month contract period [1][2]. Contract Growth - In 2024, the company signed new contracts worth 125.076 billion yuan, with domestic contracts at 88 billion yuan and overseas contracts at 37.1 billion yuan, showing growth rates of 20.8% and 1.7% respectively [3]. Market Outlook - The company is expanding its cooperation with major international and national oil companies, which is expected to accelerate its overseas market development [3]. - The domestic market is set to benefit from China's long-term oil and gas production plans, while the overseas market remains robust due to increased capital expenditures from oil-producing countries in the Middle East [3]. Profit Forecast and Valuation - The company’s net profit is projected to decline by 14.8% in 2024 and 19.8% in Q1 2025, leading to a downward adjustment in profit forecasts for 2025-2026 [4]. - The estimated net profits for 2025-2027 are 738 million yuan, 825 million yuan, and 929 million yuan respectively, with corresponding EPS of 0.13, 0.15, and 0.17 yuan per share [4].