Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Outperform the Market" [5] Core Views - The company reported a strong revenue growth of 18.5% year-on-year, reaching HKD 10.32 billion in the first half of 2025, with a net profit increase of 9.8% to HKD 706 million [1][2] - The growth in revenue is primarily driven by the import and export of tobacco leaf products, as well as cigarette exports, while the net profit growth is attributed to improved profitability in cigarette and tobacco leaf exports and a significant reduction in financing costs by 28% [1][2] - The company plans to distribute an interim dividend of HKD 0.19 per share, representing a 27% increase [1] Revenue Breakdown - Tobacco Leaf Imports: Revenue increased by 23.5% to HKD 8.4 billion, with an import volume of 97,900 tons (+2.5%) and an average import price of HKD 85,800 per ton (+20.5%). The gross margin decreased to 8.2% due to cost increases outpacing sales price increases [1] - Tobacco Leaf Exports: Revenue rose by 25.9% to HKD 1.16 billion, with export volume of 38,500 tons (+12.7%) and an average export price of HKD 30,000 per ton (+11.7%). The gross margin improved to 5.5% [2] - Cigarette Exports: Revenue increased by 0.8% to HKD 550 million, with export volume declining by 7.9% to 1.019 billion sticks, while the average export price rose by 9.4% to HKD 0.54 per stick. The gross margin improved to 25.7% [2] - New Tobacco Exports: Revenue fell by 66.5% to HKD 15 million, with export volume down by 65.4% to 81 million sticks, primarily due to geopolitical conflicts and regulatory changes [3] - Brazilian Operations: Revenue decreased by 50.3% to HKD 195 million, with export volume down by 34.8% to 7,900 tons, affected by extreme weather and product mix changes [3] Financial Forecasts - The company has raised its profit forecasts, expecting net profits of HKD 940 million, HKD 1.04 billion, and HKD 1.18 billion for 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively, reflecting year-on-year growth of 9.6%, 11.4%, and 12.9% [1][4] - The diluted EPS is projected to be HKD 1.35, HKD 1.51, and HKD 1.70 for the same years, with corresponding P/E ratios of 27, 25, and 22 [1][4]
中烟香港（06055）：烟叶类基本盘业务稳健，上半年收入增长19%