Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" (maintained) [6] Core Views - The company's performance met expectations, with a mid-term dividend increase against the trend [8] - The decline in construction revenue and foreign exchange losses impacted profits, but operational service revenue increased significantly [8] - The company is focusing on refined management, leading to substantial growth in heating supply [8] - The increase in mid-term dividends reflects the company's commitment to enhancing shareholder returns [8] - The potential inclusion of biomass energy utilization in the third batch of CCER is expected to expand profit channels for the company [8] - The company is projected to have a low valuation with high dividend value, maintaining a "Buy" rating [8] Financial Summary - For 2023, the company is expected to generate revenue of 32,495.24 million HKD, with a year-on-year decline of 13.9% [7] - The net profit attributable to shareholders is projected at 4,429.16 million HKD, down 3.8% year-on-year [7] - The earnings per share (EPS) for 2023 is estimated at 0.72 HKD [7] - The company’s return on equity (ROE) is expected to be 9.2% for 2023 [7] - The price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is projected at 3.52 for 2023 [7] - The company plans to distribute a mid-term dividend of 0.15 HKD per share, an increase from the previous year [8]
光大环境（00257）：业绩符合预期，中期分红逆势提升