Investment Rating - The report assigns a "Buy" rating for the company, with a target price raised to HKD 1.8, indicating a potential upside of 29% from the current price of HKD 1.4 [1][4][7]. Core Insights - The company's performance in the first half of 2025 met expectations, with revenue reaching RMB 14.72 billion, a year-on-year increase of 7.6%, and net profit of RMB 1.1 billion, up 5.0% [2][4]. - The growth in revenue is attributed to the rise in domestic potash prices and the continued high growth of the company's bio-fertilizers [4]. Summary by Sections Financial Performance - In the first half of 2025, the company achieved revenue of RMB 14.72 billion, with a net profit of RMB 1.1 billion, and earnings per share of RMB 0.15, all reflecting a year-on-year growth of 7.6%, 5.0%, and 5.0% respectively [2][4]. - The company's core business segments, including basic, growth, and production businesses, reported revenues of RMB 7.56 billion, RMB 5.86 billion, and RMB 1.3 billion, with year-on-year growth rates of 9.9%, 5.4%, and 4.2% respectively [3]. Business Development - The company is focusing on high-quality development across its various business segments, particularly in bio-composite fertilizers and specialty fertilizers, which saw a 51% increase in high-end fertilizer sales [3]. - The production segment faced challenges with a significant drop in prices for synthetic ammonia and urea, leading to a decrease in pre-tax profits [3]. Future Projections - The company expects net profits to reach RMB 1.23 billion, RMB 1.41 billion, and RMB 1.59 billion for the years 2025, 2026, and 2027, representing year-on-year growth rates of 16.2%, 14.7%, and 12.1% respectively [4].
中化化肥（00297）：业绩向好，生物肥料快速增长