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中广核矿业(01164):天然铀市场企稳回升,贸易不改向上趋势

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy-B" rating for the company, indicating a positive outlook on its stock performance relative to the market [3][7]. Core Views - The natural uranium market is stabilizing and showing an upward trend, driven by the demand for green energy [4]. - The company's trading business experienced a significant decline in revenue due to accounting standards affecting the timing of revenue recognition, but mining production remains steady [3][5]. - The company has signed new long-term contracts, reflecting strong confidence in the future uranium market [6]. Financial Performance - In the first half of 2025, the company reported a revenue of 1.709 billion HKD, a year-on-year decrease of 58%, and a net loss attributable to shareholders of 68 million HKD, a decline of 160% [3]. - The average price of natural uranium increased by 4% year-to-date, reaching an average of 78.50 USD per pound by the end of June 2025 [4]. - The company’s international sales division signed contracts for 1,910 tons of natural uranium, with 53% of sales coming from Europe [5]. Production and Expansion - The company achieved an equity production of 650 tons of standard uranium in the first half of 2025, with production rates exceeding 100% at its mining operations [6]. - New sales framework agreements for 2026-2028 have been established, adjusting pricing mechanisms to enhance performance elasticity against uranium prices [6]. Future Projections - The company is expected to achieve net profits of 410 million HKD, 850 million HKD, and 1 billion HKD for the years 2025, 2026, and 2027, respectively, with corresponding P/E ratios of 46, 22, and 19 [7][10].