CSCEC(SH:601668) GUOTAI HAITONG SECURITIES·2025-11-12 08:40Investment Rating - The report maintains a rating of "Buy" for the company [3][8]. Core Insights - The company's net profit attributable to shareholders decreased by 24.1% in Q3, impacted by the ongoing adjustment in the real estate market and a slowdown in infrastructure investment growth. The current dividend yield is at 5%, indicating that the company is undervalued as a leading market player in construction [2][4]. Financial Performance Summary - For the first three quarters of 2025, the company's revenue reached 1.56 trillion yuan, a year-on-year decline of 4.2%. The net profit attributable to shareholders was 38.18 billion yuan, down 3.8% year-on-year. The gross profit margin stood at 8.72%, with a net profit margin of 2.45% [4][5]. - The company reported a decrease in operating cash flow, with a net outflow of 69.48 billion yuan for the first three quarters of 2025, although this was an improvement compared to the 77.01 billion yuan outflow in the same period of 2024 [5][6]. Earnings Forecast - The earnings per share (EPS) estimates for 2025-2027 have been revised down to 1.15, 1.20, and 1.25 yuan respectively, reflecting a growth of 2.8%, 4.6%, and 4.2% [3][6]. Valuation Metrics - The company is currently valued at a price-to-earnings (PE) ratio of 6.5 times for 2025, with a target price set at 7.42 yuan. The price-to-book (PB) ratio is at 0.47 times, indicating a significant discount compared to historical averages [3][5][6]. Market Position - As one of the largest investment and construction groups globally, the company is included in major indices such as the CSI 50 and MSCI China A50. The controlling shareholder has increased their stake by 0.27% [5][6].