Hua Yuan Zheng Quan·2025-10-17 08:23Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" (maintained) [5] Core Views - The completion of the private placement is expected to support the company's development, with a focus on the fundamentals of oil transportation and the strategic value of the company [5] - The recent performance of VLCC freight rates has been strong, driven by increased production from OPEC+ and a favorable supply-demand balance in the oil transportation market [7] - The strategic value of the company is highlighted in the context of the US-China port fee conflict, positioning it advantageously in international shipping competition [7] Financial Performance Summary - Revenue projections for 2023 to 2027 are as follows: 22,091 million RMB (2023), 23,244 million RMB (2024), 24,918 million RMB (2025E), 28,804 million RMB (2026E), and 29,957 million RMB (2027E), with growth rates of 18.40%, 5.22%, 7.20%, 15.59%, and 4.01% respectively [6] - Net profit attributable to shareholders is projected to be 3,351 million RMB (2023), 4,037 million RMB (2024), 5,397 million RMB (2025E), 8,062 million RMB (2026E), and 8,625 million RMB (2027E), with year-on-year growth rates of 129.91%, 20.47%, 33.70%, 49.39%, and 6.98% respectively [6] - The company's P/E ratios for the years 2025 to 2027 are projected to be 11.07, 7.41, and 6.93 respectively [6] Capital Raising and Strategic Developments - The company has completed a private placement of 694,444,444 shares at an issue price of 11.52 RMB per share, raising approximately 8 billion RMB, which will be used to build new vessels and enhance its fleet structure [7] - The demand for oil transportation is expected to increase due to OPEC+ production cuts and a tightening supply of VLCCs, which will likely improve market conditions [7]