皖能电力（000543）：立足安徽拓展新疆，参控并进火绿共舞

Investment Rating - The report initiates coverage with an "Accumulate" investment rating for the company [1][8]. Core Views - The company is a leading player in Anhui's thermal power sector, with a strong supply-demand balance supporting high utilization hours. Expansion into Xinjiang is expected to significantly enhance profits. The company has diversified its energy sources, including coal, wind, pumped storage, and nuclear power, making investment returns a crucial pillar for its performance [1][7][8]. Summary by Sections Section 1: Anhui Thermal Power Leader - The company is the leading thermal power operator in Anhui, with a total installed capacity of 13.66 million kW as of the end of 2024, primarily from coal power [7][12]. - Revenue has grown from 16.09 billion yuan in 2019 to 30.09 billion yuan in 2024, with a CAGR of 13.34% [7][12]. - The company’s net profit for 2023 and 2024 is projected to be 1.43 billion yuan and 2.06 billion yuan, respectively, reflecting significant year-on-year growth [7][8]. Section 2: Strategic Expansion in Xinjiang - The company has strategically expanded into Xinjiang, where its power plants benefit from low coal costs due to proximity to coal fields. The net profit from these plants is expected to contribute significantly to overall performance [7][61][62]. - The company’s Xinjiang plants are projected to generate a net profit of 594 million yuan in 2025, accounting for 28.8% of the company's total profit [7][8]. Section 3: Diverse Energy Investments - The company has diversified its energy portfolio, with 7.98 million kW of equity capacity in various energy sources, including coal, wind, and nuclear power [7][8]. - Investment returns from these diverse sources are becoming increasingly important for the company's overall performance stability [7][8]. Section 4: Profit Forecast and Valuation - The company’s projected net profits for 2025, 2026, and 2027 are 2.29 billion yuan, 2.44 billion yuan, and 2.53 billion yuan, respectively, with corresponding PE ratios of 8.0x, 7.5x, and 7.3x [8][12].