长江电力(600900):来水短暂影响发电量,秋汛保障今冬明春发电能力

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company [2] Core Insights - The company reported a revenue of RMB 65.741 billion for the first three quarters of 2025, a year-on-year decrease of 0.89%, while the net profit attributable to shareholders was RMB 28.193 billion, a year-on-year increase of 0.60%, aligning with expectations [7] - The water inflow has been lower than expected, impacting the company's power generation, but measures are in place to ensure winter and spring generation capacity [7] - The major shareholder, China Three Gorges Group, plans to increase its stake in the company, indicating confidence in its long-term development [7] - The company has consistently exceeded its dividend commitments, with a dividend of RMB 0.943 per share for 2024, corresponding to a dividend yield of 3.31% [7] - The company is expected to achieve net profits of RMB 35.561 billion, RMB 38.704 billion, and RMB 41.289 billion for 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively, with a corresponding PE ratio of 19, 18, and 17 [7] Financial Data and Profit Forecast - Total revenue for 2025 is projected at RMB 89.766 billion, with a year-on-year growth rate of 6.2% [6] - The gross profit margin is expected to be 60.1% in 2025, with a return on equity (ROE) of 16.0% [6] - Financial expenses have significantly decreased, with a 15.33% year-on-year decline in the first three quarters of 2025 [7] - The company’s interest-bearing debt decreased by 3.20% year-on-year, reflecting effective cost management [7]