Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" [5] Core Views - The company achieved excellent performance in 2024 with a revenue growth of 13.6% to 70.826 billion yuan and a net profit growth of 52.4% to 15.596 billion yuan, excluding one-time gains [1] - The company is expected to maintain a long-term high-quality growth trajectory, with a projected revenue growth of 10.5% in 2025 [10] Summary by Sections Company Performance - In 2024, the company's revenue reached 70.826 billion yuan, with a gross margin of 62.2%, slightly down by 0.4 percentage points [1] - The operating profit increased by 8% to 16.595 billion yuan, while the net profit attributable to shareholders grew by 52.4% to 15.596 billion yuan, excluding one-time gains [1] - The company’s market share in the Chinese sports footwear and apparel market increased to 23%, maintaining its leading position [1] Brand Analysis - Anta brand revenue grew by 10.6% to 33.522 billion yuan in 2024, with direct-to-consumer (DTC) and e-commerce channels showing strong growth [2] - The number of Anta adult and children stores increased to 7,135 and 2,784 respectively, indicating a strategic focus on differentiated store formats [2] - Fila brand revenue increased by 6.1% to 26.626 billion yuan, with a focus on high-end sports fashion and an expected better performance in e-commerce compared to offline sales [4] Profitability - The gross margin for Anta brand decreased to 54.5%, and the operating margin fell to 21% due to increased marketing expenses related to the Olympics [3] - Fila brand's gross margin decreased to 67.8%, and the operating margin fell to 25.3%, attributed to a shift towards e-commerce and increased product variety [9] Future Outlook - The company expects revenue growth of 10.5% in 2025, with net profit projected at 13.475 billion yuan, reflecting a 13% increase from 2024 [10] - The outdoor brand segment is anticipated to grow by over 30% in 2025, driven by an increase in store numbers and improved store efficiency [9]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" [5] Core Views - The company achieved excellent performance in 2024 with a revenue growth of 13.6% to 70.826 billion yuan and a net profit growth of 52.4% to 15.596 billion yuan, excluding one-time gains [1][11] - The company is expected to maintain a long-term high-quality growth trajectory, with a projected revenue growth of 10.5% in 2025 [10][11] Summary by Sections Company Performance - In 2024, the company's revenue reached 70.826 billion yuan, with a gross margin of 62.2%, slightly down by 0.4 percentage points [1] - The operating profit increased by 8% to 16.595 billion yuan, while the net profit attributable to shareholders grew by 52.4% to 15.596 billion yuan, excluding one-time gains [1] - The company maintained a dividend payout ratio of 51.4%, consistent with the previous year [1] Brand Analysis - Anta brand revenue grew by 10.6% to 33.522 billion yuan in 2024, with direct-to-consumer (DTC) and e-commerce channels showing strong growth [2] - The number of Anta stores increased to 7,135 for adults and 2,784 for children, reflecting a strategic focus on differentiated store formats [2] - Fila brand revenue increased by 6.1% to 26.626 billion yuan, with a focus on high-end sports fashion and an expected better performance in e-commerce compared to offline sales [4][9] Profitability - The company's gross margin for 2024 was 54.5%, with a slight decline in operating profit margin to 21% due to increased marketing expenses related to the Olympics [3] - Fila's gross margin decreased to 67.8%, and operating profit margin fell to 25.3%, attributed to a shift towards e-commerce and increased product variety [9] Future Outlook - The company anticipates a revenue growth of 10.5% in 2025, with net profit expected to reach 13.475 billion yuan, reflecting a 13% increase from 2024, excluding one-time gains [10][11] - The outdoor brands are projected to grow by over 30% in 2025, driven by an increase in store numbers and improved store efficiency [9]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company, with a target price raised from HKD 33 to HKD 50, indicating a potential upside of 18.1% from the current price of HKD 42.35 [1][2][11]. Core Insights - The company's fourth-quarter profits exceeded expectations, with a total revenue growth of 21% year-on-year, driven by a 26% increase in gaming revenue and a 17% increase in WPS revenue. The adjusted operating profit rose by 47% year-on-year, surpassing market expectations by 18% due to optimized expense ratios [6][7]. - The gaming business is expected to achieve a 31% revenue growth in 2024, supported by new game releases. The WPS AI features are anticipated to continue driving rapid growth in WPS 365 and personal subscription services [2][6]. - The report projects revenue for 2025 to reach RMB 11,495 million, with a gross profit of RMB 9,542 million, reflecting a gross margin of 83% [5][13]. Financial Performance Summary - Revenue for 2024 is forecasted at RMB 10,318 million, with a significant increase in adjusted operating profit to RMB 4,079 million, maintaining a robust operating margin of 35% [5][13]. - The company’s net profit for 2025 is estimated at RMB 1,819 million, with a Non-GAAP net profit of RMB 2,756 million, indicating a net profit margin of 24% [5][13]. - The company’s market capitalization stands at approximately HKD 56,188.29 million, with a year-to-date stock price change of 25.85% [4].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for Dmall Group Co., Ltd. (2586 HK) with a target price raised to HKD 16.00, based on a 6.0x price-to-sales ratio for FY25 [1][10]. Core Insights - Dmall achieved breakeven for FY24, with total revenue increasing by 17% year-on-year to RMB 18.6 billion, and adjusted net profit improving to RMB 298 million from a loss of RMB 2.77 billion in FY23, driven by strong growth in core retail services and operational efficiency [1][2]. - The company is focusing on AI retail to capture new growth opportunities, having launched several AI agent products that are expected to contribute to revenue growth in the long term [1][2]. - For FY25, management anticipates revenue growth of 15-20% and further margin expansion, although revenue forecasts for FY25-26 have been adjusted downward due to slower customer acquisition [1][10]. Financial Performance Summary - FY24 revenue reached RMB 18.6 billion, with a year-on-year growth rate of 17% [4]. - The gross profit margin (GPM) improved from 35.0% in FY23 to 40.1% in FY24, while the adjusted net profit margin rose from -14.7% to 1.6% [3][12]. - The retail core service cloud revenue grew by 39% to RMB 1.81 billion, with AIoT solutions seeing a 65% increase to RMB 1.02 billion [2][4]. Revenue and Profit Forecasts - Revenue projections for FY25 are set at RMB 2.19 billion, with expected growth rates of 17.8% for FY26 and 14.1% for FY27 [4][12]. - Adjusted net profit is forecasted to reach RMB 134.4 million in FY25, with significant growth expected in subsequent years [4][12]. - The report indicates a projected increase in adjusted net profit margins to 6.1% in FY25 and 17.6% in FY27 [10][12].

20 Mar 2025 CMB International Global Markets | Equity Research | Company Update Earnings Summary | (YE 31 Dec) | FY23A | FY24A | FY25E | FY26E | FY27E | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Revenue (RMB mn) | 1,585 | 1,859 | 2,190 | 2,572 | 2,936 | | YoY growth (%) | 19.4 | 17.3 | 17.8 | 17.5 | 14.1 | | Adjusted net profit (RMB mn) | (233.3) | 29.8 | 134.4 | 337.8 | 517.5 | | YoY growth (%) | na | na | 351.0 | 151.4 | 53.2 | | EPS (Adjusted) (RMB cents) | (44.43) | 5.39 | 14.94 | 37.56 | 57.55 | | P/S (x ...

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company [2] Core Insights - The company achieved record high revenue and market share in brokerage, indicating a long-term positive trend despite short-term performance fluctuations [6][7] - The company reported a total transaction volume (GTV) of 3.35 trillion yuan for 2024, a year-on-year increase of 6.6%, with significant contributions from existing home transactions and emerging businesses [6][7] - The company is focusing on shareholder returns, having repurchased shares worth 716 million USD and planned a cash dividend of 400 million USD, representing 5% of the market value at the end of 2024 [6] Financial Data and Earnings Forecast - Revenue projections for the company are as follows: - 2023: 77.777 billion yuan - 2024: 93.457 billion yuan (20% YoY growth) - 2025E: 110.740 billion yuan (18% YoY growth) - 2026E: 122.649 billion yuan (11% YoY growth) - 2027E: 135.786 billion yuan (11% YoY growth) [6][10] - Net profit forecasts are: - 2023: 5.883 billion yuan - 2024: 4.065 billion yuan (-31% YoY) - 2025E: 6.201 billion yuan (53% YoY) - 2026E: 7.544 billion yuan (22% YoY) - 2027E: 9.121 billion yuan (21% YoY) [6][10] - The company’s earnings per share (EPS) is projected to be: - 2023: 1.63 yuan - 2024: 1.15 yuan - 2025E: 1.76 yuan - 2026E: 2.14 yuan - 2027E: 2.58 yuan [6][10] Market Share and Business Segments - The company achieved a record high market share of 31% in existing home transactions for 2024, with a transaction volume of 2.25 trillion yuan, up 10.8% YoY [6][7] - In the new home segment, the company reported a transaction volume of 970 billion yuan, down 3.3% YoY, but maintained a market share of 11.4% [6][8] - The company’s home decoration and rental services saw significant revenue growth, with home decoration revenue increasing by 36% and rental services by 135% [6][8] Investment Analysis Opinion - The report concludes that the company’s revenue and brokerage market share are at record highs, and despite short-term performance fluctuations, the long-term outlook remains positive, thus maintaining the "Buy" rating [6][7]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited [1] Core Views - The company's core profit is steadily recovering, and growth in green energy is expected [1] - The company reported a total revenue of HKD 55.473 billion for 2024, a decrease of 2.6% year-on-year, while the attributable net profit was HKD 5.712 billion, down 5.9% [5] - The core profit for the year was HKD 59.55 billion, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 5.1%, aligning with expectations [5] - The company plans to distribute a final dividend of HKD 0.23 per share, resulting in a total dividend of HKD 0.35 per share for the year, yielding a dividend rate of 5.31% based on the closing price on March 19 [5] Financial Data and Profit Forecast - Revenue (in million HKD) is projected as follows: 2023: 56,971, 2024: 55,473, 2025E: 55,525, 2026E: 57,637, 2027E: 59,285 [2] - Attributable net profit (in million HKD) is forecasted as: 2023: 6,070, 2024: 5,712, 2025E: 6,131, 2026E: 6,543, 2027E: 6,911 [2] - The net asset return rate is expected to improve from 8.55% in 2023 to 9.61% in 2027 [2] - The price-to-earnings ratio is projected to decrease from 20.3 in 2023 to 17.8 in 2027 [2] Business Performance - The Hong Kong gas sales volume for 2024 is expected to be 27,159 TJ, with a slight increase of 0.1% year-on-year [5] - The company has increased its maintenance fees and basic pricing, indicating a strong pricing power in the Hong Kong market [5] - The mainland gas sales volume is projected to reach 36.36 billion m³ in 2025, with a year-on-year growth of 4.8% [5] - The gross margin for city gas sales is expected to improve, with a target of 0.54 HKD/m³ for 2025 [5] Renewable Energy Growth - The company's photovoltaic power generation is expected to increase by 95% to 1.83 billion kWh in 2024, with net profits from renewable energy activities reaching HKD 4.79 billion [5] - The company is expanding its green methanol production capacity by 50% to 150,000 tons in Inner Mongolia [5] Conclusion - The report concludes that the company's core profit is steadily increasing, and the overall business performance is stable, maintaining a "Buy" rating [5]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for China Resources Beer (0291.HK) with a current price of HKD 30.05 [1] Core Views - The company is expected to see both volume and price increases in 2025, with a high certainty of profit margin improvement [1] - The beer business showed resilience in a complex environment, with high-end products maintaining rapid growth [8] - The white liquor business has achieved significant growth through strategic brand building and market expansion [10] Summary by Sections Financial Performance - In 2024, the company achieved revenue of CNY 38.64 billion, a year-on-year decrease of 0.8%, and a net profit of CNY 4.74 billion, down 8% [5] - The core EBIT for 2024 was CNY 6.34 billion, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 2.9% [7] - The gross profit margin for 2024 was 42.6%, up 1.3 percentage points year-on-year [7] Beer Business - In 2024, the company sold 10.87 million kiloliters of beer, a decrease of 2.5% year-on-year, while the average selling price increased by 1.5% to CNY 3,355 per kiloliter [6] - High-end and above product sales grew over 9% year-on-year, with the company’s high-end beer sales ranking among the industry leaders [6][8] - The company’s online business GMV grew over 30% year-on-year, leading the overall instant retail beer market [6] White Liquor Business - The white liquor business revenue grew by 4% in 2024, with EBITDA increasing by 0.5% [6] - The sales volume of major products in the white liquor segment increased by 35%, contributing over 70% to the business revenue [10] - The company aims for double-digit revenue growth in the white liquor business in 2025, focusing on brand building and market share enhancement [10] Future Outlook - The company expects improved beer sales in 2025 due to economic recovery and favorable market conditions [8] - The introduction of the "Three Precision Principles" aims to streamline operations and reduce costs, potentially enhancing profitability [10] - The forecast for net profit in 2025 is CNY 5.31 billion, reflecting a 12% increase year-on-year [11]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" with a target price not specified [6]. Core Views - The company is expected to achieve significant profit growth in 2024, with a projected revenue of 156.169 billion yuan, a gross profit of 42.163 billion yuan, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 22.372 billion yuan, reflecting year-on-year increases of 16.9%, 101.2%, and 95.21% respectively [1][2]. - The increase in profits is primarily driven by rising aluminum prices and a decrease in the costs of coal and prebaked anodes, which has led to lower costs for electrolytic aluminum [1]. - The company has significantly increased its dividend payout, with a total dividend of 1.61 HKD per share for 2024, representing a 155.56% increase from the previous year, resulting in a dividend yield of 10% based on the current share price [5]. Revenue and Profit Analysis - The sales volume of aluminum alloy products increased by 1.5% to 5.837 million tons, while the sales volume of processed products surged by 32.1% to 766,000 tons, contributing to revenue growth [2]. - The average price of aluminum in 2024 is projected to be 19,976 yuan per ton, up 7.2% year-on-year, while the average price of prebaked anodes is expected to decrease by 19.7% to 3,958 yuan per ton [2]. - The company’s alumina sales volume is expected to reach 10.921 million tons, a 5.3% increase, with revenue and gross profit from alumina rising by 40.6% and 347.25% respectively [3]. Cost and Expense Management - The company has maintained stable expense levels, with significant increases in investment income from joint ventures, rising from 1.2 billion yuan in 2023 to 1.8 billion yuan in 2024 [4]. - The company recorded a total impairment and fair value change of 4.8 billion yuan, with 2.6 billion yuan attributed to fixed asset impairment primarily related to power plants [4]. Dividend Policy - The company’s dividend payout ratio reached 63%, significantly exceeding expectations, with a total dividend amounting to 15.3 billion HKD [5].

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" with a target price set at a significant upside potential [4][3]. Core Insights - The company reported a revenue of 11.8 billion HKD for 2024, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 5.3%, while net profit decreased by 20.8% to 1.303 billion HKD [1]. - The company maintains its position as a global leader in the manufacturing of vaporization devices, with a notable increase in its proprietary brand business [2]. - The company is expected to benefit from the tightening regulations in the industry, leading to increased concentration within the supply chain [3]. Summary by Sections Financial Performance - Revenue from enterprise customer business reached 9.324 billion HKD, accounting for 79.0% of total revenue, with a slight decline of 0.3% year-on-year. However, the second half of 2024 saw a recovery with a revenue of 5.357 billion HKD, up by 9.7% [7]. - The company’s proprietary brand business generated 2.475 billion HKD, representing 21.0% of total revenue and a growth of 34% year-on-year [7]. - The gross margin for 2024 was 37.4%, a decrease of 1.3 percentage points, primarily due to changes in product mix [7]. Market Position and Growth - The company holds a market share of approximately 13.1% in the electronic vaporization device sector, maintaining its status as the largest manufacturer globally [7]. - The company’s proprietary brand "VAPORESSO" has seen an increase in market share within the open product market, contributing to overall growth [7]. Research and Development - R&D expenditure for 2024 was 1.572 billion HKD, a 6.0% increase year-on-year, representing 13.3% of total revenue. This investment is focused on vaporization medical products and heated non-combustible products [7].