Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company [2][6][16] Core Views - The company's revenue for the first half of 2025 was HKD 14.304 billion, a year-on-year decrease of 8%, while the net profit attributable to shareholders was HKD 2.207 billion, down 10% year-on-year, aligning with expectations [6][4] - The decline in performance was primarily due to a drop in construction revenue, increased administrative expenses, and higher impairment losses in hazardous waste [6][4] - The revenue structure continues to improve, with operational and financial income accounting for 87% of total revenue, and gross margin increasing from 39% in H1 2024 to 44% in H1 2025 [6][4] - Financial expenses have decreased, with further reduction potential due to lower financing costs and improved cash flow [6][4] - The company expects cash flow to improve, announcing an interim dividend of HKD 0.15 per share, with a payout ratio of 42%, reflecting a 7 percentage point increase year-on-year [6][4] - The forecast for net profit attributable to shareholders for 2025-2027 is HKD 3.589 billion, HKD 3.810 billion, and HKD 4.055 billion, respectively, with corresponding P/E ratios of 7.3, 6.9, and 6.5 [6][4] Financial Data and Profit Forecast - Revenue (in million HKD) for 2023 is projected at 32,090, decreasing to 29,976 in 2025E, with a year-on-year growth rate of -0.9% [3][7] - Net profit (in million HKD) for 2023 is projected at 4,429, with a forecast of 3,589 in 2025E, reflecting a year-on-year growth rate of 6.3% [3][7] - Earnings per share (in HKD) are expected to rise from 0.55 in 2024 to 0.58 in 2025E [3][7] - The company's market capitalization is approximately HKD 26.292 billion, with a closing price of HKD 4.28 [4][6]
光大环境（00257）：收入结构持续优化，中期派息略超预期