Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is maintained as "Buy" with a target price of RMB 7.10 [1]. Core Insights - The report highlights that non-interest income has declined, impacting Q3 revenue performance. However, the bank's asset quality remains strong, and there is a clear strategic path for business expansion [6][9]. - The bank's total assets, loans, and deposits grew by 9.0%, 6.8%, and 10.1% respectively as of September, showing a recovery in deposit growth after rectifying high-interest deposits [6]. - The net interest margin has stabilized, leading to a year-on-year increase in net interest income of 6.1% [6]. - Non-interest income has decreased by 10.1% year-on-year, primarily due to rising bond market rates affecting valuations [7]. - The bank's non-performing loan (NPL) ratio remained stable at 0.98%, with a slight decrease in the NPL balance, indicating effective risk control [8]. Financial Projections - For the fiscal years 2024 to 2027, the projected operating revenue is RMB 4,385 million, RMB 4,437 million, RMB 4,476 million, and RMB 4,653 million respectively, with growth rates of 15.29%, 1.19%, 0.88%, and 3.95% [4]. - The projected net profit attributable to shareholders for the same period is RMB 1,922 million, RMB 2,026 million, RMB 2,134 million, and RMB 2,263 million, with growth rates of 11.27%, 5.40%, 5.36%, and 6.03% [4]. - The bank's price-to-earnings (PE) ratio is projected to decrease from 5.63 in 2024 to 4.78 in 2027, while the price-to-book (PB) ratio is expected to decline from 0.59 to 0.46 over the same period [4]. Strategic Outlook - The bank's "One Foundation and Four Arrows" strategy is clearly defined, with significant room for business expansion, justifying a target PB of 0.70 times for 2025 [9]. - The report emphasizes the importance of monitoring hidden risks and the impact of VAT adjustments on future performance [6].
瑞丰银行(601528):非息扰动拖累Q3营收表现