Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company with a target price of HKD 11.90, implying a potential upside of 25.9% from the current price of HKD 9.45 [2][6]. Core Insights - The first quarter performance of the company was below expectations, primarily due to a slight increase in the combined ratio (CoR) to 97.9% from 97.8% in FY23. The growth in automobile and non-automobile premiums slowed down to +1.9% and +5.0% year-on-year, respectively [1][7]. - Despite the weak performance in Q1, the report expresses confidence in the company's underwriting resilience, citing that catastrophe-related claims have been fully released in Q1 and expecting a recovery in monthly premium growth as seasonal effects dissipate [1][6]. - The report adjusts FY24-26E EPS forecasts down by 2%-6% due to ongoing impacts from asset allocation and market volatility, projecting EPS of RMB 1.32, 1.43, and 1.55 for FY24, FY25, and FY26, respectively [1][6]. Financial Performance Summary - The company's net profit for Q1 was RMB 5.87 billion, down 38.3% year-on-year, with underwriting profit declining by 49.1% to RMB 2.35 billion [1][7]. - Insurance service income increased by 5.9% year-on-year to RMB 113.84 billion, while insurance service expenses rose by 9.0% to RMB 105.59 billion [7][8]. - The investment income, including contributions from associates, decreased by 35.7% to RMB 2.15 billion, with a fair value loss of RMB 0.16 billion reported [7][8]. Premium Income and Combined Ratio - The total premium income for Q1 was RMB 173.98 billion, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 3.8% [8]. - The combined ratio for the automobile segment is projected to be 96.7% for FY24, while the non-automobile segment is expected to have a CoR of 98.9% [1][6]. Valuation Metrics - The stock is currently trading at 0.8 times FY24E price-to-book (P/B) ratio, with a dividend yield of 6.0% for FY24E [1][6]. - The report highlights the company's defensive performance, offering over 40% in dividends, and maintains optimism regarding its market leadership in property and casualty insurance [1][6].
第 1 季度巨灾引起的索赔完全发布 ； FY24 CoR 指导持续 ； 支出 > 40%