Huaxin Securities·2025-09-02 08:58Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" investment rating for China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) [1] Core Views - The decline in oil prices has negatively impacted revenue, but the company's resilience is highlighted through increased reserves and production [5] - CNOOC's oil and gas sales revenue decreased by 7.22% year-on-year due to falling oil prices, with the average price of crude oil dropping from $80.32 per barrel in the first half of 2024 to $69.15 per barrel in the first half of 2025 [5] - The company achieved a net production of 385 million barrels of oil equivalent in the first half of 2025, representing a 6.1% increase year-on-year, with natural gas production rising by 12.0% [5] - CNOOC's cash flow management has improved, with a net cash flow from operating activities of RMB 109.18 billion, despite a 7.9% decline due to reduced cash inflow from oil and gas sales [6][7] - The company is focusing on increasing reserves and production while accelerating its transition to renewable energy, achieving significant progress in clean production measures and expanding its overseas exploration [8] Summary by Sections Financial Performance - In the first half of 2025, CNOOC reported total revenue of RMB 207.61 billion, a decrease of 8.45% year-on-year, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of RMB 69.53 billion, down 12.79% [4] - The second quarter of 2025 saw a revenue of RMB 94.35 billion, a year-on-year decline of 15.35% [4] Cost Management - The company managed to stabilize its expenses, with a slight increase in sales and management expenses by 2.1% year-on-year, while overall expenses showed a decrease [6] Growth and Innovation - CNOOC is enhancing its resource base through technological innovation and has made new discoveries in domestic waters, while also expanding its international footprint [8] - The company is actively pursuing green transformation initiatives, including offshore carbon capture and utilization (CCUS) and floating wind power projects [8] Profit Forecast - The forecast for net profit attributable to shareholders for 2025-2027 is RMB 137.1 billion, RMB 139.3 billion, and RMB 146.3 billion respectively, with corresponding price-to-earnings ratios of 8.9, 8.8, and 8.3 times [9]