Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company [1] Core Views - The company's net profit attributable to shareholders increased by 13.2% year-on-year, driven by stable water business and cost reduction efforts [7] - The water resources segment showed steady performance, with revenue from the Dongshen water supply project increasing, and overall water supply revenue up by 2.6% [7] - The report adjusts the net profit forecasts for 2025-2027 upwards due to better-than-expected cost reduction and efficiency improvements, projecting net profits of HKD 45.36 billion, HKD 46.49 billion, and HKD 47.41 billion respectively [7] Financial Performance Summary - For Q1-Q3 2025, the company reported total revenue of HKD 14.281 billion, a year-on-year increase of 1.3%, and a pre-tax profit of HKD 6.241 billion, up by 9.5% [7] - The water resources business generated revenue of HKD 5.242 billion, with a pre-tax profit contribution of HKD 3.596 billion [7] - The property segment, specifically the Yuehai Tianhe City, saw a pre-tax profit increase of 11.3% to HKD 767 million [7] Earnings Forecast and Valuation - The earnings per share (EPS) is projected to be HKD 0.69 for 2025, with a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 10.29 [1][8] - The report anticipates a dividend payout ratio of 65% for 2025, resulting in a forecasted dividend yield of 6.3% [7]
粤海投资（00270）：归母净利同增13.2%，水务主业稳健、降费增效