HLGF(SH:600346) Shenwan Hongyuan Securities·2025-10-28 07:05Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for Hengli Petrochemical (600346) [6] Core Views - The company's performance exceeded expectations, with a notable recovery in Q3 2025 driven by "anti-involution" policies that are expected to enhance the refining landscape [6] - The report anticipates a significant recovery in refining margins due to the exit of less competitive domestic refineries and a decline in overseas refining capacity [6] - The company has completed major capital expenditures, leading to improved cash flow and increased dividends for shareholders, with a current dividend yield of 3.1% [6] Financial Data and Earnings Forecast - Total revenue for 2025 is projected at 243.57 billion, with a year-on-year growth rate of 3.0% [5] - Net profit attributable to shareholders is expected to reach 8.04 billion in 2025, reflecting a 14.2% increase year-on-year [5] - Earnings per share (EPS) is forecasted to be 1.14 yuan in 2025, with a projected price-to-earnings (PE) ratio of 15 times [5] - The gross margin is expected to be 11.3% in 2025, with a return on equity (ROE) of 11.5% [5] - The company achieved a gross margin of 16.36% in Q3 2025, up 8.58 percentage points year-on-year [6] Market Data - As of October 27, 2025, the closing price of the stock is 17.07 yuan, with a market capitalization of 120.157 billion [6] - The stock has a price-to-book ratio of 1.9 and a dividend yield of 3.1% based on the most recent dividend announcements [6]