HTSC·2026-03-31 10:45Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Accumulate" rating for A/H shares of the company [7] Core Views - The company reported a net profit of RMB 291.04 billion and operating income of RMB 725.31 billion for 2025, with year-on-year growth of 3.2% and 2.1% respectively, aligning with previous expectations [1] - The company plans to distribute a cash dividend of RMB 0.25 per share for 2025, maintaining a dividend payout ratio of 30% [1] - The company is leading in asset expansion among major banks, with total assets, loans, and deposits growing by 12.8%, 9.0%, and 7.7% respectively by the end of 2025 [2] - Non-interest income increased by 19.9% year-on-year, driven by a strong performance in wealth management and investment services [3] - The company’s non-performing loan ratio remained stable at 1.27%, with a provision coverage ratio of 293% [4] - The target price for 2026 A/H shares is set at RMB 7.67 and HKD 6.78, with a projected price-to-book ratio of 0.90 for A shares and 0.70 for H shares [5] Summary by Sections Financial Performance - For 2025, the company achieved a net profit of RMB 291.04 billion, with a year-on-year growth of 3.18% and operating income of RMB 725.31 billion, reflecting a growth rate of 2.08% [11] - The company’s net interest income decreased by 1.9% year-on-year, but the decline was less severe compared to previous quarters [2] Asset Growth - By the end of 2025, total assets grew by 12.8%, loans by 9.0%, and deposits by 7.7%, marking the fastest expansion among the six major banks [2] - The company’s corporate and retail loan growth rates were 9.2% and 5.0% respectively, with county loans growing at 11.0% [2] Non-Interest Income - Non-interest income rose by 19.9% year-on-year, with intermediary business income increasing by 16.6% [3] - The company’s investment income and fair value changes grew by 38.0% and 23.1% respectively, indicating resilience in the market [3] Risk Management - The non-performing loan ratio was stable at 1.27%, with a provision coverage ratio of 293%, indicating strong risk management capabilities [4] - The company maintained strict standards for non-performing loan recognition, with overdue loans over 90 days accounting for 72% of total non-performing loans [4] Valuation - The target price for 2026 A/H shares is RMB 7.67 and HKD 6.78, with a projected price-to-book ratio of 0.90 for A shares and 0.70 for H shares [5] - The company is expected to maintain a competitive edge in the market due to its unique county financial characteristics and resilient performance [5]