Huachuang Securities·2025-09-02 10:27Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommended" rating for China Resources Land (01109.HK) with a target price of HKD 38.8 [2][8] Core Insights - In the first half of 2025, the company achieved revenue of HKD 949.2 billion, a year-on-year increase of 19.9%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of HKD 118.8 billion, up 16.2% year-on-year [2][8] - The core net profit contribution from recurring business is 60.2%, with a gross margin recovery in the development and sales business [8] - The company actively acquired land, maintaining a strong investment intensity, ranking among the top three in the industry [8] Financial Performance Summary - Total revenue for 2024 is projected at HKD 278.8 billion, with a year-on-year growth rate of 10.6%. However, a slight decline is expected in 2025 with a revenue forecast of HKD 277.8 billion, reflecting a decrease of 0.4% [4] - The net profit attributable to shareholders is expected to decrease to HKD 24.4 billion in 2025, down 4.7% from 2024 [4] - Earnings per share (EPS) for 2025 is projected at HKD 3.42, with a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 8.4 [4][8] Business Segment Analysis - The development and sales business accounted for 78% of total revenue, with a settlement income of HKD 743.6 billion, up 25.8% year-on-year, and a gross margin of 15.6%, an increase of 3.2 percentage points [8] - The recurring business generated revenue of HKD 205.6 billion, a 2.5% increase year-on-year, contributing 60.2% to the core net profit [8] - The shopping center segment showed stable growth, with retail sales reaching HKD 1,101.5 billion, a 20.2% increase year-on-year, and an operating profit margin of 65.9% [8] Investment Strategy - The company focuses on high-energy cities for land acquisition, with a projected increase in shopping center rental income to HKD 270 billion by 2028 [8] - The report adjusts the EPS forecast for 2025-2027 to HKD 3.42, HKD 3.72, and HKD 3.89 respectively, reflecting a cautious outlook on commercial operations [8]