Huachuang Securities·2025-10-31 06:21Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommended" rating for Postal Savings Bank of China (601658) with a target price of 8.10 CNY / 7.72 HKD, compared to the current price of 5.91 CNY / 5.73 HKD [4][8]. Core Insights - The bank's revenue and profit continue to show steady growth, with non-interest income performing strongly. For the first nine months of 2025, total revenue reached 265.08 billion CNY, a year-on-year increase of 1.82%, while net profit attributable to shareholders was 76.56 billion CNY, up 0.98% year-on-year [2][8]. - The bank's asset quality remains stable, with a non-performing loan (NPL) ratio of 0.94% and a provision coverage ratio of 240.21% [2][8]. - The bank's total assets and loans grew by 8.90% and 8.33% respectively compared to the beginning of the year, driven by strong corporate lending [8]. Summary by Sections Financial Performance - For the first three quarters of 2025, net interest income decreased by 2.07% year-on-year, but the decline has narrowed compared to the first half of the year. Non-interest income, particularly from fees and commissions, grew by 11.48% [8]. - The bank's cost control measures have been effective, with business and management expenses decreasing by 2.66% year-on-year, leading to a cost-to-income ratio improvement [8]. Business Segments - Corporate lending remains a strong growth driver, with a year-to-date increase of 653.54 billion CNY, representing a growth rate of 17.91% [8]. - Retail lending growth has shown resilience, with personal loans increasing by 1.90% year-to-date, although the growth rate has slowed due to risk management adjustments [8]. Capital and Risk Management - The bank's core Tier 1 capital adequacy ratio improved by 1.09 percentage points to 10.65%, enhancing its capacity for sustainable growth [8]. - The report indicates that the bank's risk management strategies are evolving, particularly in response to pressures in the retail loan sector, with measures in place to stabilize asset quality [8]. Future Outlook - The report forecasts revenue growth rates of 2.4%, 3.5%, and 5.7% for 2025-2027, with net profit growth rates of 1.8%, 3.8%, and 5.1% for the same period [8]. - The current stock price corresponds to a 2026E valuation of 0.66x price-to-book (PB), with a target PB of 0.90x based on the bank's growth potential and market conditions [8].