Air China(SH:601111) Bank of China Securities·2025-12-04 01:55Core Insights - The report highlights that China National Airlines is the only flag carrier in China and has entered the top tier of global air transport companies, with a comprehensive international route network and a balanced domestic and international presence [1][5][6] - The growth rate of China's civil aviation fleet is showing a "step-down" trend, influenced by global supply chain disruptions, leading to a decline in major aircraft manufacturers' order fulfillment capabilities [1][8] - The continuous recovery of the tourism market is expected to boost air travel demand, with the average price of aviation kerosene decreasing compared to the same period last year, enhancing the company's profitability [1][8] Company Overview - China National Airlines was established in October 2002 through the merger of China International Airlines, China Aviation Corporation, and China Southwest Airlines, and it went public in Hong Kong and London in December 2004, followed by a listing on the Shanghai Stock Exchange in August 2006 [6] - The company's main business is air passenger services, which typically accounts for nearly 90% of total revenue, projected to be 91% in 2024 [6] - Revenue for 2024 is expected to reach CNY 166.699 billion, representing an 18.14% year-on-year growth, with a gross profit margin of 5.11% [6] Industry Performance - Over the past 15 years, the air passenger transport volume has increased by 172.8%, with domestic passenger transport volume expected to reach 730 million in 2024, a year-on-year increase of 17.86%, marking a historical high [7][8] - The cargo and mail transport volume is projected to reach 8.983 million tons in 2024, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 22.15% [7] - The commercial aviation market in China is dominated by three major airlines: China National Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, and China Southern Airlines, which together accounted for 62.64% of total transport turnover in 2024 [7] Key Factors Influencing Performance - Aircraft supply is constrained due to the "step-down" growth trend of China's civil aviation fleet and disruptions in global supply chains affecting aircraft manufacturers' order fulfillment [8] - Travel demand is expected to rise as per capita flight frequency in China has room for improvement compared to developed countries, alongside a steady increase in GDP and a recovering tourism market [8] - Oil prices and exchange rates are critical factors affecting airline profitability, with the average price of aviation kerosene at USD 86.01 per barrel in the first ten months of 2025, down 10.90% year-on-year [8] Financial Projections - Revenue projections for China National Airlines from 2025 to 2027 are CNY 174.715 billion, CNY 188.020 billion, and CNY 205.245 billion, with year-on-year growth rates of 4.8%, 7.6%, and 9.2% respectively [9] - The expected net profit attributable to shareholders for the same period is CNY 1.561 billion, CNY 6.503 billion, and CNY 10.265 billion, with earnings per share (EPS) of CNY 0.09, CNY 0.37, and CNY 0.59 [9]